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Mesopic rod and S-cone interactions revealed by modulation thresholds.
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PMID:  22330378     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We analyzed mesopic rod and S-cone interactions in terms of their contributions to the blue-yellow opponent pathway. Stimuli were generated using a four-primary colorimeter. Mixed rod and S-cone modulation thresholds (constant L-, M-cone excitation) were measured as a function of their phase difference. Modulation amplitude was equated using threshold units and contrast ratios. This study identified three interaction types: (1) a linear and antagonistic rod:S-cone interaction, (2) probability summation, and (3) a previously unidentified mutual nonlinear reinforcement. Linear rod:S-cone interactions occur within the blue-yellow opponent pathway. Probability summation involves signaling by different postreceptoral pathways. The origin of the nonlinear reinforcement is possibly at the photoreceptors.
Authors:
Andrew J Zele; Jan Kremers; Beatrix Feigl
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Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision     Volume:  29     ISSN:  1520-8532     ISO Abbreviation:  J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9800943     Medline TA:  J Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  A19-26     Citation Subset:  IM    
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