HRPE
Definition:
HRPE is a human retinal pigment epithelial cell model that supports photoreceptors and maintains the outer blood-retinal barrier. HRPE is used to investigate retinal barrier function, oxidative stress, phagocytosis, retinal degeneration, and ocular toxicity.
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