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Effects of adipocyte ablation on RPE/choroid complex in mice

ABSTRACT: Adipocytes are essential for mainteining homeostatic status of multiple organs. Here we report that adipocytes ablation leads to pro-inflammatory state of retinal pigent epithelium/choroid complex in the eye.

ORGANISM(S): Mus musculus

PROVIDER: GSE261183 | GEO | 2025/03/31

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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