Figure 10. Genes for collagen subunits expressed in retinal pigment epithelium

These changes in expression would enable the RPE to replace embryonic collagen IVs with adult collagen IVs in the basal lamina. The other changes in collagen expression might contribute to the maturation of the collagenous layers of Bruch's membrane. Mean values of 3-4 biological replicates are indicated according to the scale, in arbitrary units, depicted at the bottom. Complete gene titles and mean values with the associated p-statistic are listed in the corresponding Appendix 2.