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^ J, Haplogroup (mtDNA)

Polymorphisms specific to haplogroup J have been associated with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy.

Wikipedia

^ Junction, Adherens, Gap, Tight

Neurons within the retina have extensive gap junction coupling, both within populations of one cell type, and between different cell types.

Wikipedia gap junction

Wikipedia cell junction

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