Abstract
The effect of PABA in rd10 mice on photoreceptor survival, rhodopsin, blue opsin and red/green opsin contents were quantified in retinal
sections using immunofluorescent techniques. The red/green cone opsin content was significantly higher in the retina of rd10 mice treated with
PABA(р<0,05). Thereby, there was a significant protection of cones after PABA treatment. PABA provides protective effect to cones from degeneration
and may potentially serve as an addition to antioxidative treatment in retinitis pigmentosa.
Authors and affiliations
T.P. Galbinur
University of Hebrew, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
