Loss of microglia reduces NGF signaling and retinal ganglion cell survival
Lucia Buccarello, Giorgia Ribbeni, Laura Riccieri, Ophelia Livero, Antonino Cattaneo, Silvia Marinelli
This study shows that microglia are essential for NGF/TrkA signaling and neuroprotection in the retina, as their depletion leads to reduced NGF signaling and retinal ganglion cell loss.
bioRxiv · Mar 29, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience