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GO: Biological Process

establishment of blood-retinal barrier

Term ID
GO:1990963
Synonyms
  • establishment of blood-retina barrier
  • establishment of BRB
Definition
Establishment of the barrier between the blood and the retina. The blood-retinal barrier is located at two levels, forming an outer barrier in the retinal pigment epithelium and an inner barrier in the endothelial membrane of the retinal vessels. Both these membranes have tight junctions of the 'nonleaky' type. 25053619
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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