Gradients of cone differentiation and FGF expression during development of the foveal depression in macaque retina

Cornish, Elisa E; Madigan, Michelle; Natoli, Riccardo; Hales, Angela; Hendrickson, Anita E; Provis, Jan

Gradients of cone differentiation and FGF expression during development of the foveal depression in macaque retina

Date

2005

Authors

Cornish, Elisa E

Madigan, Michelle

Natoli, Riccardo

Hales, Angela

Hendrickson, Anita E

Provis, Jan

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Abstract

Cones in the foveola of adult primate retina are narrower and more elongated than cones on the foveal rim, which in turn, are narrower and more elongated than those located more eccentric. This gradient of cone morphology is directly correlated with cone