[The expression and role of somatostatin and its receptors in the developing retina].

ABSTRACT

The possible role of somatostatin (SRIF) and its receptors in mammalian retinal maturation is reviewed in the present paper. SRIF is characterized by early appearance, transient features and achievement of mature pattern at the time of eye opening. SRIF has an important role in the development of the retina and of retinofugal projections.