Anderson Robert E., LaVail Matthew M., Hollyfield Joe G. (eds.) New Insights Into Retinal Degenerative Diseases

Springer, 2001. — 350 p.This book contains the proceedings of the IX International Symposium on Retinal Degeneration held October 9-14, 2000, in Durango, Colorado. A majority of those who spoke and presented posters at the meeting contributed to this volume. The chapters reflect a major emphasis on molecular genetics of retinal degenerations, particularly in the areas genes and in cloning and mapping. important new findings on the mechanisms of photoreceptor degeneration and cell death, as well as the means to retard, prevent, or reverse the degeneration by potential new therapeutic methods, including transplantation, gene therapy, and survival factors. Diagnostic, clinical, cytopathologic, and physiologic aspects of retinal degenerations in human patients are also presented, as are several papers on structural, physiologic, and ageing studies in normal tissues that are important correlates for the study of retinal degenerations.Clinical Spectrum in Autosomal Dominant Stargardt’s Macular Dystrophy with a Mutation in ELOVL4 Gene
X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa: Current Status
Clinical Variabity of Patients Associated with RDH5 Gene Mutation
Japanese Patients with Fundus Albipunctatus Caused by RDH5 Gene Mutations
Functional Analysis of AIPL1
Searching for Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis
RP1 Mutation Analysis
The Molecular Basis of Achromatopsia
Characterisation of the CRX Gene; Identification of Alternatively Spliced 5’ Exons and 3’ Sequence
Rhodopsin Mutations in Sectorial Retinitis Pigmentosa
Chronic Administration of Phenyl N-TERT- Butylnitrone Protects the Retina Against Light Damage
Systems for Delivery of Vitamin A to the Retina in Retinitis Pigmentosa
Timecourse of bFGF and CNTF Expression in Light-Induced Photoreceptor Degeneration in the Rat Retina
Role of Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor (PEDF) in Photoreceptor Cell Protection
Characterization and Localization of Pigment Epithelium-Derived Factor Binding Sites in the Bovine Retina
Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Prevents Photoreceptor Cell Death in rd-/- Mice by Blocking Functional Differentiation
Glycobiological Approach to Control of Retinal Degeneration
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Investigating Optic Nerve Regeneration in the Goldfish
Intact-Sheet Fetal Retinal Transplants can Repair Degenerated Retinas
Evaluation of an Artificial Retina in Rodent Models of Photoreceptor Degeneration
The Role of Fatty Acids in the Pathogenesis of Retinal Degeneration
Circadian Signaling in the Retina
Localization and Functional Analysis of Bestrophin
Pathogenicity of Myelin Basic Protein in Anterior Uveitis
A2E Inhibits Mitochondrial Function, Causes the Release of Pro-Apoptotic Proteins and Induces Apoptosis in Mammalian Cells
DHA Levels in Rod Outer Segments of Transgenic Mice Expressing G90D Rhodopsin Mutations
Application of Polymerase Chain Reaction in Deletion and Inversion of Internal DNA Fragments
The cGMP-Phosphodiesterase β-Subunit Gene
Organization of the Chicken and Xenopus Peripherin/rds Gene
Changed Interaction of L-Type Ca2+ Channels and Receptor Tyrosine Kinase in RPE Cells from RCS Rats
Peripheral Rods Evade Light Damage in Albino Trout
SPACR in the IPM: Glycoprotein in Human, Proteoglycan in Mouse
Cone Arrestin Expression and Induction in Retinoblastoma Cells
nob: A Mouse Model of CSNB1
Unusual Frequencies of Rhodopsin Mutations and Polymorphisms in Southern African Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa
Migratory History of Populations and its Use in Determining Research Direction for Retinal Degenerative Disorders
The Southwest Eye Registry