Retinal Ganglion Cell

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurons
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Optic_neuritis
glaucoma
gptkbp:axon Forms optic nerve
gptkbp:cellBodyLocation Ganglion cell layer
gptkbp:dendritesLocation Inner plexiform layer
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Santiago_Ramón_y_Cajal
gptkbp:expressedIn Melanopsin (in some subtypes)
gptkbp:function Transmit visual information to brain
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Retinal Ganglion Cell
gptkbp:involvedIn gptkb:Pupillary_light_reflex
Circadian rhythm regulation
Visual processing
gptkbp:location Retina
gptkbp:neurotransmitter gptkb:Glutamate
gptkbp:notableProject gptkb:Suprachiasmatic_nucleus
gptkb:Lateral_geniculate_nucleus
Pretectal area
Superior colliculus
gptkbp:numberInHumanEye About 1.2 million
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom Amacrine cells
Bipolar cells
gptkbp:subspecies Midget ganglion cell
Parasol ganglion cell
Photosensitive ganglion cell
gptkbp:synapsesWith Optic nerve fibers
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:RGC
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7