Pericytes as Key Players in Retinal Diseases: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Pericytes as Key Players in Retinal Diseases: A Comprehensive Narrative Review

Pericytes, specialized mural cells surrounding microvessels, play a crucial role in maintaining vascular homeostasis and function across various organs, including the eye. These versatile cells regulate blood flow, support the integrity of the blood–retinal barrier, and contribute to angiogenesis. R...

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Main Authors:	Fabiana D’Esposito, Francesco Cappellani, Federico Visalli, Matteo Capobianco, Lorenzo Rapisarda, Alessandro Avitabile, Ludovica Cannizzaro, Roberta Malaguarnera, Giuseppe Gagliano, Antonino Maniaci, Mario Lentini, Giuseppe Montalbano, Mohamed Amine Zaouali, Dorra H’mida, Giovanni Giurdanella, Caterina Gagliano
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:	Biology
Subjects:	pericytes retina blood–retinal barrier diabetic retinopathy age-related macular degeneration glaucoma
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/7/736
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