Abstract：
:In the retina, peptidergic signalling participates in multiple circuits of visual information processing. The neuropeptide somatostatin (SRIF) is localised to amacrine cells and, in some instances, in a subset of ganglion cells. The variegated expression patterns of SRIF receptors (sst(1)-sst(5)) and the variety of signalling mechanisms activated by retinal SRIF suggest that this peptide may exert multiple actions on retinal neurons and on retinal physiology, although our current understanding reflects a rather complicated picture. SRIF, mostly through sst(2), may act as a positive factor in the retina by regulating retinal homeostasis and protecting neurons against damage. In this respect, SRIF analogues seem to constitute a promising therapeutic arsenal to cure different retinal diseases, as for instance, ischemic and diabetic retinopathies. However, further investigations are needed not only to fully understand the functional role of the SRIF system in the retina but also to exploit new chemical space for drug-like molecules.
journal_name
Mol Cell Endocrinoljournal_title
Molecular and cellular endocrinologyauthors
Cervia D,Casini G,Bagnoli Pdoi
10.1016/j.mce.2007.12.009subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2008-05-14 00:00:00pages
112-22issue
1-2eissn
0303-7207issn
1872-8057pii
S0303-7207(07)00472-8journal_volume
286pub_type
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