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ReviewInternational journal of biological sciences2025

The role of RGC degeneration in the pathogenesis of glaucoma.

Zhibo Si, Yuhang Fan, Mingxuan Wang, Jing Zhao, Yunmei Zhang, Dongmei Liu, Yajuan Zheng

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Review in International journal of biological sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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18 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Zhibo SiDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.
Yuhang FanDepartment of Geriatrics, The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin 300000, China.
Mingxuan WangDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.
Jing ZhaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.
Yunmei ZhangDepartment of Ophthalmology, Changchun Yishidun Eye Hospital, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.
Dongmei LiuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Changchun Yishidun Eye Hospital, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.
Yajuan ZhengDepartment of Ophthalmology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun 130000, Jilin, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disorder marked by the loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and axonal degeneration, resulting in irreversible vision impairment. While intraocular pressure (IOP) is presently acknowledged as the sole modifiable risk factor, the sensitivity of RGCs to IOP varies among individuals. Consequently, progressive vision loss may ensue even when IOP is effectively managed. This review consolidates current knowledge regarding the pathogenesis of RGCs in glaucoma and various neurodegenerative diseases. It delves into the mechanisms underlying RGC transsynaptic degeneration and axonal defects in glaucoma from a pathophysiological standpoint, and it elucidates the alterations in the visual pathway throughout the progression of the disease. Furthermore, the article outlines neuroprotective and nerve regeneration strategies aimed at vision restoration in glaucoma patients, offers insights for clinical management of the condition, and investigates prospective avenues for gene therapy.

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GlaucomaRetinal Ganglion CellsAnimalsHumansIntraocular PressureAxon degenerationAxon transportGlaucomaNeurodegenerationneurodegenerative diseasesNeuroinflammationneuroprotectionRetinal ganglion cells

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PMID39744428
PMCPMC11667808

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