Development of Parasympathetic Innervation in Aqueous Humor Drainage Structures
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 2018
JAX Location
In: Student Reports, Summer 2018, The Jackson Laboratory
Sponsor
Dr Simon John and Dr. Krish Kizhatil
Abstract
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. Increased IOP is a major risk factor for primary open-angle glaucoma. Most of the resistance to outflow is localized in the Schlemm's Canal (SC), the last barrier to outflow. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the mechanisms involved in regulating intraocular pressure (IOP). The development of parasympathetic innervation in the SC was studied using a special anterior cup whole mounting technique, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, and 3D image analysis.
Recommended Citation
Gautham, Madhumithaq, "Development of Parasympathetic Innervation in Aqueous Humor Drainage Structures" (2018). Summer and Academic Year Student Reports. 2607.
https://mouseion.jax.org/strp/2607