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- Title
Phenotype Characterization of a Mice Genetic Model of Absolute Blindness.
- Authors
Milla-Navarro, Santiago; Pazo-González, Mateo; Germain, Francisco; de la Villa, Pedro
- Abstract
Recent technological development requires new approaches to address the problem of blindness. Such approaches need to be able to ensure that no cells with photosensitive capability remain in the retina. The presented model, Opn4−/− × Pde6brd10/rd10 (O×Rd) double mutant murine, is a combination of a mutation in the Pde6b gene (photoreceptor degeneration) together with a deletion of the Opn4 gene (responsible for the expression of melanopsin in the intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells). This model has been characterized and compared with those of WT mice and murine animal models displaying both mutations separately. A total loss of pupillary reflex was observed. Likewise, behavioral tests demonstrated loss of rejection to illuminated spaces and a complete decrease in visual acuity (optomotor test). Functional recordings showed an absolute disappearance of various wave components of the full-field and pattern electroretinogram (fERG, pERG). Likewise, visual evoked potential (VEP) could not be recorded. Immunohistochemical staining showed marked degeneration of the outer retinal layers and the absence of melanopsin staining. The combination of both mutations has generated an animal model that does not show any photosensitive element in its retina. This model is a potential tool for the study of new ophthalmological approaches such as optosensitive agents.
- Subjects
MELANOPSIN; GENETIC models; RETINAL ganglion cells; VISUAL evoked potentials; PUPILLARY reflex; BLINDNESS
- Publication
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2022, Vol 23, Issue 15, p8152
- ISSN
1661-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ijms23158152