Damaged Blood-Retinal Barrier in the Absence of Pericytes (IMAGE)

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Damaged Blood-Retinal Barrier in the Absence of Pericytes

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The experimental mouse model lacking pericytes in retinal vessels which demonstrates a damaged blood-retinal barrier showing blood leakage, inflammation, hypoxia (lack of oxygen), and loss of visual function, which are all hallmarks of diabetic retinopathy.

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