Forced exercise modulates retinal inflammatory response and regulates miRNA expression to promote retinal neuroprotection during degeneration
Hayden Haupt, Vivian S. Chen, Teele Palumaa, Teresa E. Anderson, Gabriela Sanchez Rodriguez, Joshua A. Chu‐Tan, Riccardo Natoli, Andrew Feola, John M. Nickerson, Machelle T. Pardue, Jeffrey H. Boatright, Katie L. Bales
This study shows treadmill exercise reduces inflammation and alters miRNA expression in a light-induced retinal degeneration model, preserving retinal function and photoreceptor density.
bioRxiv · Jul 16, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience