Study: APOE gene linked to Alzheimer's may prevent retinal ganglion cell death - Ophthalmology Times

APOE4 gene associated with Alzheimer’s disease risk was found to protect mice from glaucoma. Research team also prevented retinal ganglion cell death by blocking the APOE signaling pathway, pointing to a potential treatment strategy for glaucoma.

Research led by scientists at Mass Eye and Ear and Brigham and Womens Hospital, member hospitals of Mass General Brigham, uncovers the role that a genetic variant linked with Alzheimers disease, APOE… [+8651 chars]

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