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A New Route for RGC Survival?

Vascularizing retinal organoids offers new possibilities for preserving retinal ganglion cells inside organoids

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  • February 18, 2026

  • 2 min

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    Transient vascularization in retinal organoids improves RGC survival.

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    Endothelial cells are derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells.

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    RGC degeneration relates to glaucoma and optic neuropathies.

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    Enhanced vascularization addresses hypoxia issues.

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    Technology includes RT-qPCR and multielectrode arrays for testing.

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A New Route for RGC Survival?

Vascularizing retinal organoids offers new possibilities for preserving retinal ganglion cells inside organoids

  • February 18, 2026

  • 2 min

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