Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9341587 Experimental Eye Research 2005 9 Pages PDF
Abstract
In conclusion, although dystrophic RCS rats undergo a progressive decline in cone function with age, the flicker responsiveness at P21 is comparable to that of non-dystrophic congenic rats, suggesting normal developmental maturation of the cone system in this animal model of retinal degeneration. Flicker responses can be recorded up to P200, at which point the retina has undergone severe regressive and reactive changes in its connectivity patterns. The fact that responses at this age consist of solely negative deflections might be a reflection of the highly pathological state of the retina.
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