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Creatine and Energy Buffering in Retinal and Optic Nerve Tissues
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IntroductionRetinal ganglion cells (RGCs) are the neurons that send visual signals from the eye to the brain. They rely on a high-energy metabolism because they must maintain electrical signals over long distances. In glaucoma and related optic neuropathies, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) or poor blood flow can stress RGCs by limiting oxygen and…
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