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Comparative studies on mammalian Müller (retinal glial) cells

T I Chao1, J Grosche, K J Friedrich

  • 1Paul Flechsig Institute for Brain Research, Leipzig University, Germany.

Summary

Müller cell density is consistent across mammals, but neuron-to-Müller glia ratios vary widely, impacting retinal structure and function. This suggests precursor cell proliferation, not metabolic needs, dictates neuron support.

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