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Endothelial stem cells of the retinal vasculature reside in the optic nerve - Nature Communications

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By Susumu Sakimoto, Akiko Oguchi, Masahito Yoshihara, Sho Sekito, Chihiro Ueda, Akihiko Shiraki, Kosuke Shiki, Yoko Fukushima, Yasuhiro Murakawa, Andrew J. Quantock, Kohji Nishida, Toru Takigawa, Kaito Yamaguchi, Shigetaka Kitajima
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Abstract Cells of the retina, photoreceptors especially, are highly metabolically active with substantial energy requirements. Accordingly, the effective delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the retina via the retinal vasculature is key to tissue function. Indeed, a disturbed retinal blood supply, especially if prolonged, can result in a loss of vision.
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