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Ultrahigh Resolution Mouse Optical Coherence Tomography to Aid Intraocular Injection in Retinal Gene Therapy Research

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Marijana Samardzija¹, Christian Grimm

¹Lab for Retinal Cell Biology, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Zurich, Wagistr 14 Schlieren, 8952, Zurich, Switzerland, marijana.samardzija@usz.uzh.ch.

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Mouse models are crucial for studying cone vision disorders, but mouse retinas differ from human retinas. New models, like the Nrl (-/-) mouse, are improving cone degeneration research.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Neuroscience
Genetics

Background:

Cone vision loss causes significant disability, yet effective therapies for cone disorders remain elusive.
Studying complex retinal interactions requires in vivo models, with mice being prevalent due to advances in transgenesis.
Significant differences exist between mouse and human retinal anatomy, particularly the absence of a macula in mice, complicating cone research.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of existing mouse models for studying cone degeneration.
To discuss the current understanding of cone pathophysiology derived from these models.
To highlight advancements in overcoming challenges in mouse cone research.

Main Methods:

Review of established and novel mouse models for cone degeneration research.
Analysis of genetic modifications leading to altered photoreceptor expression (e.g., Nrl (-/-) mice).
Comparative assessment of mouse and human retinal structures and their implications for disease modeling.

Main Results:

Mouse models offer valuable insights into cone physiology and pathophysiology despite anatomical differences.
The Nrl (-/-) mouse model, lacking rod photoreceptors, facilitates the study of cone-specific functions and diseases.
Research using these models has advanced the understanding of rod photoreceptor processes, with growing insights into cones.

Conclusions:

Mouse models are indispensable for advancing research into cone vision disorders.
The development of specialized mouse models, such as the Nrl (-/-) mouse, is crucial for overcoming previous limitations.
Continued research using these models holds promise for developing future therapies for human cone disorders.