SIRT6 is required for normal retinal function
SIRT6 is required for normal retinal function
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United States: Public Library of Science
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United States: Public Library of Science
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The retina is one of the major energy consuming tissues within the body. In this context, synaptic transmission between light-excited rod and cone photoreceptors and downstream ON-bipolar neurons is a highly demanding energy consuming process. Sirtuin 6 (SIRT6), a NAD-dependent deacylase, plays a key role in regulating glucose metabolism. In this s...
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SIRT6 is required for normal retinal function
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1532653075
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1532653075
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0098831
