# RPE melanin and its influence on the progression of AMD

*PRI Rank #10 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Retinal Development and Disorders Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #10 |
| 18m citations | 32 |
| Journal | Ageing Research Reviews |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102358 |
| Corresponding authors | Zongchao Han |
| Institution | University of North Carolina, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Retinal Development and Disorders Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/retinal-development-and-disorders/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/j.arr.2024.102358](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2024.102358)

## Topics

RPE melanin · AMD progression · Retinal pigment epithelium · age-related macular degeneration · melanin photoprotection · oxidative stress · lipofuscin accumulation · photoreceptor degeneration · Bruch's membrane · drusen formation · melanin degradation · phagocytosis · visual cycle · geographic atrophy · choroidal neovascularization

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