Magdalene J. Seiler

Dr. Magdalene J. Seiler

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Academic Career Length

43Years (1984-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 May 1984 in Brain Research
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MSMagdalene J. Seiler
Magdalene J. Seiler
MSMartin E. Schwab
Martin E. Schwab

1 July 1999 in Vision Research
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EZE. Zrenner
E. Zrenner
ASA. Stett
A. Stett
SWS. Weiss
S. Weiss
RAR.B. Aramant
R.B. Aramant
EGE. Guenther
E. Guenther
HHH. Haemmerle
H. Haemmerle

1 August 2008 in American Journal of Ophthalmology
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NRNorman D. Radtke
Norman D. Radtke
RARobert B. Aramant
Robert B. Aramant
HPHeywood M. Petry
Heywood M. Petry
PGParke T. Green
Parke T. Green
DPDiane J. Pidwell
Diane J. Pidwell
MSMagdalene J. Seiler
Magdalene J. Seiler

1 May 2018 in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
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BMBryce T. McLelland
Bryce T. McLelland
BLBin Lin
Bin Lin
AMAnuradha Mathur
Anuradha Mathur
RARobert B. Aramant
Robert B. Aramant
BTBiju B. Thomas
Biju B. Thomas
MSMagdalene J. Seiler
Magdalene J. Seiler
Purpose: To investigate whether sheets of retina organoids derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) can differentiate, integrate, and improve visual function in an immunodeficient rat model of severe retinal degeneration (RD). Methods: 3D hESC-derived retina organoids were analyzed by quantitative PCR and immunofluorescence. Sheets dissected from retina organoids (30–65 days of differentiation) were transplanted into the subretinal space of immunodeficient rho S334ter-3 rats. Visual function was tested by optokinetic testing and electrophysiologic recording in the superior colliculus. Transplants were analyzed at 54 to 300 days postsurgery by immunohistochemistry for donor and retinal markers. Results: Retina organoids contained multiple retinal cell types, including progenitor populations capable of developing new cones and rods. After transplantation into an immunodeficient rat model of severe RD, the transplanted sheets differentiated, integrated, and produced functional photoreceptors and other retinal cells, according to the longer human developmental timetable. Maturation of the transplanted retinal cells created visual improvements that were measured by optokinetic testing and electrophysiologic recording in the superior colliculus. Immunohistochemistry analysis indicated that the donor cells were synaptically active. Extensive transplant projections could be seen within the host RD retina. Optical coherence tomography imaging monitored long-term transplant growth and survival up to 10 months postsurgery. Conclusions: These data demonstrate that the transplantation of sheets dissected from hESC-derived retina organoids is a potential therapeutic method for restoring vision in advanced stages of RD.

1 November 2012 in Progress in Retinal and Eye Research
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MSMagdalene J. Seiler
Magdalene J. Seiler
RARobert B. Aramant
Robert B. Aramant

1 April 2002 in American Journal of Ophthalmology
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NRNorman D Radtke
Norman D Radtke
MSMagdalene J. Seiler
Magdalene J. Seiler
RARobert B Aramant
Robert B Aramant
HPHeywood M Petry
Heywood M Petry
DPDiane J Pidwell
Diane J Pidwell