Detrimental effects of UVB on retinal pigment epithelial cells and its role in age-related macular degeneration

• Main Authors: Mahendra, Camille Keisha, Tan, Loh Teng Hern, Pusparajah, Priyia, Htar, Thet Thet, Chuah, Lay-Hong, Lee, Vannajan Sanghiran, Low, Liang Ee, Tang, Siah Ying, Chan, Kok-Gan, Goh, Bey Hing
• Format: Article
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2020
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QH301 Biology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/36488/

Retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells are an essential part of the human eye because they not only mediate and control the transfer of fluids and solutes but also protect the retina against photooxidative damage and renew photoreceptor cells through phagocytosis. However, their function necessitate...