Abstract
Background: The MerTK receptor is necessary for retinal phagocytosis and its daily rhythm. Results: MerTK is cleaved from the apical cell surface in vitro and in vivo, reducing the phagocytic capacity of RPE cells. Conclusion: MerTK cleavage might help control the duration of the daily phagocytic peak. Significance: Our data show that extracellular cleavage of MerTK partly regulates retinal phagocytosis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4941-4952 |
| Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
| Volume | 290 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 20 Feb 2015 |
Keywords
- phagocytosis
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