Mitochondria in Retinal Ganglion Cells: Unraveling the Metabolic Nexus and Oxidative Stress.
Int J Mol Sci
; 25(16)2024 Aug 07.
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ABSTRACT
This review explored the role of mitochondria in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), which are essential for visual processing. Mitochondrial dysfunction is a key factor in the pathogenesis of various vision-related disorders, including glaucoma, hereditary optic neuropathy, and age-related macular degeneration. This review highlighted the critical role of mitochondria in RGCs, which provide metabolic support, regulate cellular health, and respond to cellular stress while also producing reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can damage cellular components. Maintaining mitochondrial function is essential for meeting RGCs' high metabolic demands and ensuring redox homeostasis, which is crucial for their proper function and visual health. Oxidative stress, exacerbated by factors like elevated intraocular pressure and environmental factors, contributes to diseases such as glaucoma and age-related vision loss by triggering cellular damage pathways. Strategies targeting mitochondrial function or bolstering antioxidant defenses include mitochondrial-based therapies, gene therapies, and mitochondrial transplantation. These advances can offer potential strategies for addressing mitochondrial dysfunction in the retina, with implications that extend beyond ocular diseases.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Células Ganglionares de la Retina
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Estrés Oxidativo
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Mitocondrias
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Mol Sci
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Int. j. mol. sci. (Online)
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International journal of molecular sciences (Online)
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Taiwán
Pais de publicación:
Suiza