Regulation of Reduced-Folate Transporter-1 in Retinal Pigment Epithelium
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2003-04
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Naggar, Hany A.
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(First Paragraph) The purpose of these studies was to analyze the regulation of the folate transport protein, reduced-folate transporter (RFT-1) in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) under conditions o f hyperglycemia, hyperhomocysteinemia and folate deficiency. A detailed description o f the retina, followed by information regarding folate and regulation o f RFT-1, is provided below.
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Folate Transport, Reduced-folate Transporter, Retina, Hyperglycemia, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Folate Deficiency