The decrease in the expression of RdCVFL (expressed by rods and cones) and RdCVF (exclusively produced by rods [32]) could not be attributed to rod loss (as observed in retinitis models) as the majority of rods are still present in 4-day RD and 18 h retinal explants cultured with Mos. The gene discussed is NXNL1; the disease is retinitis.