Role of Autophagy and Apoptosis in the Pathogenesis of Murine Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Abstract

This study focused on the roles o f autophagy and apoptosis in the pathogenesis of murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV) retinitis. An overview of MCMV retinitis and the literature concerning autophagy, apoptosis and viral infection are given below, followed by detailed descriptions o f the eye, the retina, MCMV, autophagy and apoptosis.