Expression and Distribution Pattern of Aquaporin 4, 5 and 11 in Retinas of 15 Different Species

Expression and Distribution Pattern of Aquaporin 4, 5 and 11 in Retinas of 15 Different Species

Aquaporins (AQPs) are small integral membrane proteins with 13 members in mammals and are essential for water transport across membranes. They are found in many different tissues and cells. Currently, there are conflicting results regarding retinal aquaporin expression and subcellular localization b...

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Main Authors: Barbara Amann, Kristina J. H. Kleinwort, Sieglinde Hirmer, Walter Sekundo, Elisabeth Kremmer, Stefanie M. Hauck, Cornelia A. Deeg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
aquaporin 4
aquaporin 5
aquaporin 11
AQP
retina
Muller glia
water channels
glial fibrillary acidic protein
glutamine synthase
immunohistochemistry
tissue water flux
osmotic control
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/17/7/1145

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