In Vivo and In Vitro analysis of retinal ganglion cell death during development of the rodent retinofugal pathway

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Abstract

Naturally occurring cell death is an important process in the healthy development of the central nervous system, but the underlying mechanisms are not entirely understood. I investigated this process in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the rat and mouse and found that death of these neurons in the early postnatal period was not due to errors in topographic mapping at the contralateral superior colliculus. During this time, early-born RGC survival was dependent on target derived neurotrophic factors, while late-born RGCs could survive independent of this source. These aged differences largely follows the timing of axonal innervation of their central targets.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Harvey, Alan, Supervisor
  • Rodger, Jennifer, Supervisor
Thesis sponsors
Award date23 Aug 2020
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2020

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