Table 1
Characteristics of human retinas used in study
| Reference No | Age (years) | Fixative | Postmortem time (hours) | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0770-95 | 83 | P | 6 | Normal |
| 1481-93 | 85 | P/G | 7 | Normal |
| SFD-35-97 (RE) | 77 | F/G | 20 | SFD |
| SFD-36-97 (LE) | 77 | F | 20 | SFD |
| FFB-316 | 68 | P/G | 8.5 | RP |
| FFB-356 | 80 | P/G | 5 | RP |
| FFB-516 | 81 | P/G | 2 | RP |
-
F=formalin; P=4% paraformaldehyde; G=0.5% glutaraldehyde; SFD=Sorsby’s fundus dystrophy; FFB=Foundation Fighting Blindness; RP=retinitis pigmentosa.
-
↵Autosomal dominant RP caused by rhodopsin Thr-17-Met mutation.27
-
↵Autosomal dominant RP with thick subretinal pigment epithelium deposits.23
-
↵Autosomal dominant RP, genotype unknown.
