Fiber and NMJ / synaptic gene expression comparisons in rat extraocular muscle (EOM) and tibialis anterior (TA) muscle.

Conclusion: Transcriptome level differences exist between EOM synaptic regions and TA synaptic regions. Our definition of the synaptic transcriptome provides insight into the mechanism of formation and functioning of the unique synapses of EOM and their differential involvement in diseases noted in the EOM allotype.