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Abstract
The single layer of pigment-containing epithelial cells in the RETINA, situated closely to the tips (outer segments) of the RETINAL PHOTORECEPTOR CELLS. These epithelial cells are macroglia that perform essential functions for the photoreceptor cells, such as in nutrient transport, phagocytosis of the shed photoreceptor membranes, and ensuring retinal attachment.
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- Epithelium, Retinal Pigment
- Pigment Epithelium, Retinal
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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.
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History Note
2009; use PIGMENT EPITHELIUM OF EYE 1976-2008
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- Pigment Epithelium of Eye (1976-2008)
- Retina (1963-2008)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Retinal Pigment Epithelium. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055213. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055213
- Retinal Pigment Epithelium. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinal_pigment_epithelium
- Retinal Pigment Epithelium. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2346242