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Lyu Y, Xu W, Zhang J, Li M, Xiang Q, Li Y, Tan T, Ou Q, Zhang J, Tian H, Xu JY, Jin C, Gao F, Wang J, Li W, Rong A, Lu L, Xu GT. Protein Kinase A Inhibitor H89 Attenuates Experimental Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2020; 61:1. [PMID: 32031573 PMCID: PMC7325625 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.61.2.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to explore the role of the protein kinase A (PKA) pathway in proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) and the effect of the PKA inhibitor H89 on experimental PVR. Methods Epiretinal membranes (ERMs) were acquired from PVR patients and analyzed by frozen-section immunofluorescence. An in vivo model was developed by intravitreal injecting rat eyes with ARPE-19 cells and platelet-rich plasma, and changes in eye structures and vision function were observed. An in vitro epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) cell model was established by stimulating ARPE-19 cells with transforming growth factor (TGF)-β. Alterations in EMT-related genes and cell function were detected. Mechanistically, PKA activation and activity were explored to assess the relationship between TGF-β1 stimulation and the PKA pathway. The effect of H89 on the TGF-β-Smad2/3 pathway was detected. RNA sequencing was used to analyze gene expression profile changes after H89 treatment. Results PKA was activated in human PVR membranes. In vivo, H89 treatment protected against structural changes in the retina and prevented decreases in electroretinogram b-wave amplitudes. In vitro, H89 treatment inhibited EMT-related gene alterations and partially reversed the functions of the cells. TGF-β-induced PKA activation was blocked by H89 pretreatment. H89 did not affect the phosphorylation or nuclear translocation of regulatory Smad2/3 but increased the expression of inhibitory Smad6. Conclusions PKA pathway activation is involved in PVR pathogenesis, and the PKA inhibitor H89 can effectively inhibit PVR, both in vivo and in vitro. Furthermore, the protective effect of H89 is related to an increase in inhibitory Smad6.
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Hirose F, Kiryu J, Tabata Y, Tamura H, Musashi K, Takase N, Usui H, Kuwayama S, Kato A, Yoshimura N, Ogura Y, Yasukawa T. Experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy in rabbits by delivery of bioactive proteins with gelatin microspheres. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2018; 129:267-272. [PMID: 29906511 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Revised: 06/02/2018] [Accepted: 06/11/2018] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a challenging pathological condition, often causing failure of retinal detachment surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a delivery system of bioactive proteins using anionic and cationic gelatin microspheres and to establish a new PVR model in rabbits by intraocular sustained delivery of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and interferon-beta (IFNβ). Anionic and cationic gelatin microspheres were prepared and immersed in bFGF and IFNβ solution, respectively, to yield a polyion complex between gelatin matrix and a bioactive protein. The bFGF-impregnated microspheres were injected into the subretinal space in rabbit eyes. At week 2, the IFNβ-impregnated microspheres also were injected into the same space. Control eyes received gelatin microspheres without bFGF or IFNß, or both. The eyes then were observed for 8 weeks by ophthalmoscopy, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography. The eyes also were evaluated histologically. In the group with both bFGF and IFNβ, the number of eyes with more severe PVR increased over time. Histologic examination showed retinal folds. In contrast, no proliferative changes were seen in any control groups. Subretinal implantation of bFGF and IFNβ-impregnated gelatin microspheres induced reproducible PVR in rabbit eyes. This study guaranteed delivery of bioactive proteins with gelatin microspheres.
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- Fumitaka Hirose
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Kurashiki 701-0192, Japan
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- Institute for Frontier Medical Science, Kyoto University, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, 54 Shogoin-Kawahara-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8507, Japan; Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya 467-8601, Japan.
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Khoroshilova-Maslova IP, Leparskaya NL, Vorotelyak EA, Vasiliev AV. [The significance of fibroblasts in experimental modeling of proliferative vitreoretinopathy]. Vestn Oftalmol 2017; 133:4-10. [PMID: 29165406 DOI: 10.17116/oftalma201713354-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM to investigate the role of heterogeneous fibroblasts in the development of epiretinal membrane in eyes with modeled proliferative vitreoretinopathy. MATERIAL AND METHODS The material for investigation were 6 eyes of 3 Chinchilla rabbits. Suspended fibroblasts (fibroblasts of the human skin - 200000 cells in 0.1 ml) were injected into the vitreous cavity via the pars plana. The animals were followed up for 1 month and then made out of the experiment. The eyes were enucleated and fixed in 10% neutral buffered formalin for routine histological examination. Microscopy was performed on the Leica system. RESULTS The main clinical and morphological criteria for a rabbit model of PVR induced by intravitreal injection of heterogenic fibroblasts have been established: epiretinal membrane formation, changes in intraocular structures (the retinal pigment epithelium and retina), and inflammation (due to transplantation immunity). Particularities of the epiretinal membrane development and the role of different intraocular structures have been described. CONCLUSION The experimental fibroblastic model of PVR reproduces the final, fibrous, stage of PVR, which is significant for efficacy evaluation of antiproliferative drugs.
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- I P Khoroshilova-Maslova
- Moscow Helmholtz Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 14/19 Sadovaya-Chernogriazskaya St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 105062
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- Moscow Helmholtz Research Institute of Eye Diseases, Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, 14/19 Sadovaya-Chernogriazskaya St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 105062
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- Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 26 Vavilova St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119334
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- Koltzov Institute of Developmental Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, 26 Vavilova St., Moscow, Russian Federation, 119334
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Khanum BNMK, Guha R, Sur VP, Nandi S, Basak SK, Konar A, Hazra S. Pirfenidone inhibits post-traumatic proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Eye (Lond) 2017; 31:1317-1328. [PMID: 28304388 DOI: 10.1038/eye.2017.21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PurposeThe purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal pirfenidone for inhibition of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in a model of penetrating ocular injury.Patients and methodsPenetrating trauma was induced on the retina of rabbit and treated either with 0.1 ml of phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) or 0.1 ml of 0.5% pirfenidone, and development of PVR was evaluated clinically and graded after 1 month. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry with transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ), alpha smooth muscle actin (αSMA), and collagen-1 were performed to assess the fibrotic changes. Expression of cytokines in the vitro-retinal tissues at different time points following pirfenidone and PBS injection was examined by RT-PCR. Availability of pirfenidone in the vitreous of rabbit at various time points was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography following injection of 0.1 ml of 0.5% pirfenidone. In normal rabbit eye, 0.1 ml of 0.5% pirfenidone was injected to evaluate any toxic effect.ResultsClinical assessment and grading revealed prevention of PVR formation in pirfenidone-treated animals, gross histology, and histopathology confirmed the observation. Immunohistochemistry showed prevention in the expression of collagen-I, αSMA, and TGFβ in the pirfenidone-treated eyes compared to the PBS-treated eyes. Pirfenidone inhibited increased gene expression of cytokines observed in control eyes. Pirfenidone could be detected up to 48 h in the vitreous of rabbit eye following single intravitreal injection. Pirfenidone did not show any adverse effect following intravitreal injection; eyes were devoid of any abnormal clinical sign, intraocular pressure, and electroretinography did not show any significant change and histology of retina remained unchanged.ConclusionThis animal study shows that pirfenidone might be a potential therapy for PVR. Further clinical study will be useful to evaluate the clinical application of pirfenidone.
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- B N M K Khanum
- Department of Veterinary Surgery &Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal &Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery &Radiology, West Bengal University of Animal &Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India
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Mechanisms of inflammation in proliferative vitreoretinopathy: from bench to bedside. Mediators Inflamm 2012; 2012:815937. [PMID: 23049173 PMCID: PMC3463807 DOI: 10.1155/2012/815937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a vision-threatening disease and a common complication of surgery to correct rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Several models of the pathogenesis of this disease have been described with some of these models focusing on the role of inflammatory cells and other models focusing on the role of growth factors and cytokines in the vitreous which come into contact with intraretinal and retinal pigment epithelial cells. New experiments have shed light on the pathogenesis of PVR and offer promising avenues for clinical intervention before PVR develops. One such target is the indirect pathway of activation of platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha (PDGRα), which plays an important role in PVR. Clinical trials assessing the efficacy of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), daunorubicin, and 13-cis-retinoic acid, among other therapies, have yielded mixed results. Here we review inflammatory and other mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of PVR, we highlight important clinical trials, and we discuss how findings at the bench have the potential to be translated to the bedside.
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Grierson I, Hiscott PS, Hitchins CA, McKechnie NM, White VA, McLeod D. Which cells are involved in the formation of epiretinal membranes? Semin Ophthalmol 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/08820538709062514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Agrawal RN, He S, Spee C, Cui JZ, Ryan SJ, Hinton DR. In vivo models of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Nat Protoc 2007; 2:67-77. [PMID: 17401340 DOI: 10.1038/nprot.2007.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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We outline current in vitro and in vivo models for experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) and provide a detailed protocol of our standardized in vivo PVR model. PVR is the leading cause of failed surgical procedures for the correction of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. The pathogenesis of this multifactorial condition is still not completely understood. Experimental models for PVR help us understand the factors that play a role in the pathogenesis of the disease process in a controlled manner and allow for reproducible preclinical assessment of novel therapeutic interventions. We describe a cell injection model in detail that uses homologous retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cell cultures to induce PVR over a 2-8 week period.
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- Rajat N Agrawal
- Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA
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Kralinger MT, Kieselbach GF, Voigt M, Hayden B, Hernandez E, Fernandez V, Parel JM. Experimental model for proliferative vitreoretinopathy by intravitreal dispase: limited by zonulolysis and cataract. Ophthalmologica 2006; 220:211-6. [PMID: 16785750 DOI: 10.1159/000093073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2004] [Accepted: 08/29/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The intravitreal injection of dispase has been shown to be a valuable method for induction of experimental PVR. The goal of the present study was to gain additional information about potential side effects associated with this method. METHODS Twenty-one pigmented rabbits received a single injection of dispase under topical anesthesia to one eye only, contralateral eyes served as untreated control. The animals were injected with doses from 0.045 to 0.065 units of dispase: 8 animals received 0.045 units, 9 animals 0.055 units and 4 animals 0.065 units. RESULTS Proliferative vitreoretinopathy occurred in 81% of the treated eyes. In 90% cataract formation was observed. Lens luxation was present in 47.3% of the cataract eyes. CONCLUSION Intravitreal injection of dispase resulted in the reproducible induction of PVR in addition to cataract formation and lens luxation. Whether these effects may all be associated with a toxic reaction or whether the proliferative changes are solely triggered by endogenous reactions similar to the pathomechanism of human PVR and whether the cataract formation and the lens luxation may be avoided by changing the method of injection require further investigation.
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- Martina T Kralinger
- Department of Ophthalmology, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria.
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Ryan SJ, Yoon YH. Posterior Segment Trauma: Open Globe. Retina 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-02598-0.50144-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Cantó Soler MV, Gallo JE, Dodds RA, Suburo AM. A mouse model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy induced by dispase. Exp Eye Res 2002; 75:491-504. [PMID: 12457862 DOI: 10.1006/exer.2002.2031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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A proliferative vitreoretinopathy-like condition induced by intravitreal dispase injection in C57BL/6J mice was studied using ophthalmoscopic and histochemical procedures. The frequency of intravitreal hemorrhage, intravitreal spots, retinal folds and epiretinal membranes was scored by ophthalmoscopic examination at 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 weeks after the injection. Intravitreal spots corresponded to free cells exhibiting F4/80 immunoreactivity, a macrophage/microglial marker. Retinal folds always appeared before an epiretinal membrane could be observed. Dispase-injected eyes always showed a much higher frequency of folds and membranes than saline-injected eyes. Folds and membranes appeared earlier and were more extensive in the presence of intravitreal hemorrhage than in its absence. Müller retinal cells exhibited significant changes in glial fibrillary acidic protein-immunoreactivity. This was absent in normal Müller cells but, in dispase-injected animals, it was expressed in radial processes at the site of retinal folds, later extending to the whole retina. Both epi- and subretinal membranes contained cells probably derived from Müller cells, since they exhibited co-localization of glial fibrillary acidic protein- and glutamine synthase immunoreactivities. F4/80 was also present in numerous cells within the retina, epi- and subretinal membranes. By contrast, the retinal pigment epithelium cell marker RPE65 was restricted to subretinal membranes. It can be concluded that dispase induced a proliferative vitreoretinopathy-like condition in mice, with a strong contribution of macrophage- and glial-derived cells.
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- M Valeria Cantó Soler
- Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Austral, JD Perón 1500, Pilar, B1629 AHJ, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Tahara YR, Sakamoto TR, Oshima YR, Ishibashi TR, Inomata HR, Murata TR, Hinton DR, Ryan SJ. The antidepressant hypericin inhibits progression of experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Curr Eye Res 1999; 19:323-9. [PMID: 10520228 DOI: 10.1076/ceyr.19.4.323.5302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE Hypericin, a polycyclic dione used as an antidepressant, has been shown to inhibit the protein kinase C (PKC) pathway. Many of the pathologic responses found in proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) are dependent upon PKC. Therefore, we studied the effect of hypericin on the treatment of experimental PVR. METHODS PVR was induced in pigmented rabbits by intravitreal injection of 50,000 rabbit conjunctival fibroblasts after vitrectomy. Subsequently, the eyes received an intravitreal injection of either balanced salt solution (BSS, 0.1 mL) (group A, control) or hypericin (0.1 mL) in doses of 1 muM (group B), 10 muM (group C), and 100 muM (group D). The eyes were examined ophthalmoscopically on days 1, 3, 7, 14, and 28 after surgery and the stage of PVR was evaluated (0 to V). The effect of hypericin on retinal morphology and function was also determined for the eyes injected with 100 muM hypericin with no fibroblasts by light microscopy and electroretinogram (ERG). RESULTS In the control eyes, the retina was detached after 5 days, membranes had formed on and beneath it, and the PVR had progressed to higher stages over time. In the eyes injected with hypericin, the PVR also progressed; however, the severity of PVR on each day was lower than that in control eyes on that day. PVR was significantly inhibited in groups C and D as compared with the control eyes after day 5 (P < 0.05). Histological examination of the hypericin-treated control eyes disclosed no morphological change, and ERG analysis revealed no significant functional change. CONCLUSIONS Intravitreal injection of hypericin is a safe and effective means of reducing experimental PVR.
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- Y R Tahara
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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García-Layana A, Pastor JC, Saornil MA, Gonzalez G. Porcine model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy with platelets. Curr Eye Res 1997; 16:556-63. [PMID: 9192164 DOI: 10.1076/ceyr.16.6.556.5082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To develop an experimental model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in the pig, and determine the efficacy of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) compared with different platelet plasma concentrates in its development. METHODS Animals were divided into four groups of 12 pigs each. Group 1, 2, and 3 underwent four 3-mm-long retinotomies, a partial mechanical vitrectomy, and six transconjunctival retinal cryoapplications and were injected intravitreally with, respectively, 0.2 ml of platelet rich plasma, 0.2 ml of a solution containing 200 ng of porcine PDGF, and 0.2 ml of platelet concentrated plasma. Group 4 received only an intravitreal injection of 0.2 ml of porcine PDGF. RESULTS In Group 1, retinal detachments (RDs) developed in six eyes (50%) (two eyes, total RDs; four, extensive RDs). In Group 2, focal RDs developed in six eyes (50%). In Group 3, 11 eyes (92%) developed Rds (six eyes, total RDs; three, extensive RDs, two, focal RDs). Group 4, did not develop lesions. Statistically significant differences were found between Group 3 and the other groups. Group 2 RDs were associated with the presence of vitreoretinal membranes but there were no signs of PVR. In Groups 1 and 3, signs of anterior PVR, posterior PVR, and retinal holes with rolled edges were observed. CONCLUSIONS We have developed a model of PVR in the pig, the retina of which more closely resembles that of humans. Platelet plasma more effectively contributed to the development of an experimental model of porcine PVR than 200 ng of PDGF. The efficacy depends on the platelet concentration of the plasma. These results suggest that other growth factors and plasma components may interact synergistically with PDGF in the pathogenesis of PVR.
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- A García-Layana
- Instituto de Oftalmobiología Aplicada (IOBA), Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Valladolid, Spain
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Baudouin C, Imbert F, Ettaiche M, Gastaud P. Evaluation of antiproliferative effects of the somatostatin analogue somatuline in a rabbit model of traction retinal detachment. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 1995; 9:357-65. [PMID: 8566935 DOI: 10.1111/j.1472-8206.1995.tb00510.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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As growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor type I (IGF-I) have been suggested to be involved in the development of some proliferative ocular disorders, we investigated the eventual antiproliferative properties of a long acting somatostatin analogue, somatuline or BIM23014 (IPSEN Biotech, France), in an original model of experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Two studies were separately done to investigate respective effects of subcutaneously- and intravitreally administered somatuline. Injections of 10(7) human platelets freshly prepared from a unique normal donor were injected into the vitreous, cavity of pigmented rabbits. The first experiment consisted of evaluating vitreoretinal proliferation in 17 eyes from rabbits receiving subcutaneous injections of 25 micrograms/kg of BIM23014, given twice a day, from the day after injection for one month. A group of 14 eyes served as non treated controls. The second experiment was conducted in 33 eyes: 10 received intravitreally 1 microgram of somatuline given once a week for one month, 10 eyes similarly received 5 micrograms/week of somatuline, the remaining 13 eyes serving as controls with intravitreal injections of sterile saline. All animals were examined ophthalmoscopically twice a week for one month in a masked manner, and sacrificed at the end of the experiment for histological and immunohistological analyses. In all but two eyes from the subcutaneously treated group, intravitreal and preretinal membranes formed, five to eight days after platelet injection. Intravitreal proliferation progressively increased, resulting in various degrees of vitreoretinal retraction and retinal detachment.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- C Baudouin
- Department of Ophthalmology, Saint-Roch Hospital, Nice, France
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Mietz H, Stödtler M, Wiedemann P, Heimann K. Immunohistochemistry of cellular proliferation in eyes with longstanding retinal detachment. Int Ophthalmol 1995; 18:329-37. [PMID: 7642333 DOI: 10.1007/bf00930310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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To further characterize the content and nature of cyclitic membranes (n = 4), ringschwielen (n = 3) and a subretinal strand on sections of complete globes with long-standing retinal detachment after trauma (n = 7) or retinal reattachment surgery (n = 1), we applied a panel of cellular and extracellular antibodies using the APAAP (alkaline phosphatase and monoclonal anti-alkaline phosphatase) technique. Only one cyclitic membrane from an eye that was enucleated two months after trauma was positive for glial fibrillary acidic protein, demonstrating the presence of glial cells. All cyclitic membranes contained macrophages and expressed intracellular contractile proteins. Ringschwielen stained consistently for cells of epithelial origin (RPE) with cytokeratin and for macrophages. The subretinal strand stained for cytokeratin, macrophages and alpha-smooth muscle actin, supporting cellular contraction in the genesis of this form of proliferative vitreoretinopathy.
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- H Mietz
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cologne, Germany
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Neue Aspekte in der Behandlung der rhegmatogenen proliferativen Vitreoretinopathie. SPEKTRUM DER AUGENHEILKUNDE 1995. [DOI: 10.1007/bf03164374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Steinhorst UH, Chen EP, Freedman SF, Machemer R, Hatchell DL. Growth inhibition of human Tenon's capsule fibroblasts and rabbit dermal fibroblasts with non-carcinogenic N-alkylated anthracyclines. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1994; 232:347-54. [PMID: 8082842 DOI: 10.1007/bf00175986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Bleb fibrosis after glaucoma filtering surgery and proliferative vitreoretinopathy after retinal detachment surgery are complications caused by proliferation of fibroblasts or fibroblastlike cells. The anthracycline daunomycin (DNM) has been used for treatment of those proliferative processes in humans. However, complications such as conjunctival necrosis and corneal or scleral ulcerations have been reported after administration of DNM to glaucoma patients. Intravitreal administration of DNM in rabbit eyes resulted in morphological and functional retinal damage. DNM also has the undesired general effect of carcinogenicity. N-Alkylation of the aminosugar moiety of DNM results in reduction or loss of carcinogenicity. We evaluated the inhibitory effect of the new non-carcinogenic N-alkylated analogues aclacinomycin A (ACA), N,N-dimethyladriamycin (AD280), and N-trifluoroacetyladriamycin-14-O-hemiadipate (AD143) on the growth of cultured human Tenon's capsule fibroblasts and rabbit dermal fibroblasts. Using DNM as a positive control, we conducted proliferation assays that demonstrated that ACA and AD280 inhibited fibroblast growth as effectively as DNM. AD143 was less efficacious. The magnitude of cellular growth inhibition was concentration dependent for all drugs tested. Extension of exposure times resulted in increased rates of cell death. Our in vitro studies suggest that further evaluation of ACA and AD280 should be carried out in animal models of ocular proliferative disorders.
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- U H Steinhorst
- Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina
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Lin CP, Weaver YK, Birngruber R, Fujimoto JG, Puliafito CA. Intraocular microsurgery with a picosecond Nd:YAG laser. Lasers Surg Med 1994; 15:44-53. [PMID: 7997047 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.1900150107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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We investigated the use of picosecond Nd:YAG laser pulses for intraocular microsurgery. With a pulse duration of 100 picoseconds, only 70 microJ of pulse energy is required to consistently produce optical breakdown in the deep vitreous. This pulse energy is nearly two orders of magnitude less than the typical pulse energies used in conventional (nanosecond) photodisruptors. The reduced pulse energy results in a smaller zone of tissue damage, an important consideration when operating close to the retina or other sensitive ocular structures. Efficient cutting action is achieved by applying multiple pulses at a moderately high repetition rate of 50-200 Hz. An in vitro model was developed to assess axial confinement of picosecond photodisruption. In vivo vitreous membrane surgery was performed in experimental rabbit eyes to demonstrate a potential clinical application of picosecond laser-induced optical breakdown.
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- C P Lin
- Laser Research Laboratory, New England Eye Center, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts 02111
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Planck SR, Andresevic J, Chen JC, Holmes DL, Rodden W, Westra I, Wu SC, Huang XN, Kay G, Wilson DJ. Expression of growth factor mRNA in rabbit PVR model systems. Curr Eye Res 1992; 11:1031-9. [PMID: 1282856 DOI: 10.3109/02713689209015074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) involves the formation of intravitreal fibrocellular membranes which may lead to traction retinal detachment and blindness. The cellular component of epiretinal membranes originates from the proliferation and migration of cells within the eye. Several growth factors and other cytokines are plausible candidates for directing the processes leading to membrane formation. A reproducible animal model is needed for experimental studies of cytokine expression during PVR induction or treatment. We found that intravitreal injection of > 10(6) mixed mononuclear leukocytes or adherent monocytes along with a trans-scleral incision through the pars plana leads to the development of PVR-like disease in rabbit eyes. The severity of the disease was related to the number of monocytes injected. Typically, organized membranes extending from the incision toward the optic nerve formed within one week. Progression to extensive traction retinal detachment required 1 to 4 weeks. Injection of up to 5 x 10(6) lymphocytes or freeze-thaw killed monocytes was ineffective, and coinjecting 100 micrograms endotoxin with the monocytes did not result in enhanced disease. The histological appearance of the epiretinal membranes was similar to human PVR membranes. Macrophage, cytokeratin-positive (epithelial), and fibroblast-like cells were present. Northern blot analysis of RNA extracted from the rabbit membranes revealed the presence of mRNA for acidic fibroblast growth factor (aFGF). Acidic FGF mRNA was not expressed by the injected monocytes. A comparable level of aFGF mRNA and also mRNAs for basic FGF, platelet-derived growth factor-B, and transforming growth factor beta were found in epiretinal membranes induced by a scleral incision in association with cryopexy.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- S R Planck
- Department of Ophthalmology, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland 97201-4197
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Chandler DB, Hida T, Rozakis G, Forbes VS, Machemer R. The lack of an effect of intraocular steroids on irradiated fibroblasts in experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1992; 230:188-91. [PMID: 1577303 DOI: 10.1007/bf00164662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Contraction of intraocular membranes is an important event in the development of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). When sufficient numbers of cells are present in the vitreous cavity, the retina usually detaches as a result of the contractive force generated by these cells. Steroids reduce the occurrence of retinal detachments in rabbit models of PVR by inhibiting the proliferation of injected fibroblasts. In this study, we used non-proliferative, irradiated cells to determine a possible effect of steroids on preretinal membrane contraction in PVR. We found no clinical difference between steroid treated eyes and sham-treated control eyes. Surgical reduction of the contractile tissue and medical therapy to prevent reproliferation are necessary in order to treat PVR effectively.
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- D B Chandler
- Department of Ophthalmology, Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710
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Khawly JA, Saloupis P, Hatchell DL, Machemer R. Daunorubicin treatment in a refined experimental model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1991; 229:464-7. [PMID: 1937080 DOI: 10.1007/bf00166311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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A condition similar to proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in man can be produced by injecting 25,000 homologous dermal fibroblasts into rabbit eyes following gas compression of the vitreous. Daunorubicin (15 nmol) was effective in preventing retinal detachment in this model when injected simultaneously with the fibroblasts or in two doses (10 nmol followed by 5 nmol 4 h later) on the 3rd day after fibroblast injection. A single dose of 15 nmol on the 3rd day was not effective in preventing retinal detachment. These results suggest that daunorubicin may be clinically useful in preventing PVR when given by injection both at the time of vitrectomy as well as later, when protein exudation and pigment clumps in the vitreous cavity herald the onset of PVR.
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Weller M, Wiedemann P, Heimann K. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy--is it anything more than wound healing at the wrong place? Int Ophthalmol 1990; 14:105-17. [PMID: 2187005 DOI: 10.1007/bf00154210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) is a reactive process of the ocular tissue after perforating trauma, retinal detachment, and surgical manipulations. Although several studies, most of them experimental, have focused on the detection of specific etiologic factors in the development of PVR, there is compelling evidence that PVR is nothing more than a physiologic tissue repair process with undesirable consequences for the retina. Important features of PVR involving the role of platelets, mononuclear phagocytes, and fibroblasts parallel the chain of events observed in tissue repair elsewhere in the body. Numerous experimental models for PVR, originally designed to find specific stimuli for the generation of intraocular traction membrane formation, have shown that the process of PVR is the common pathway of the eye's reaction to vitreoretinal trauma of any kind. Accordingly, vitreoretinal surgeons could learn a lot from the work of other disciplines, e.g. surgery and dermatology, on wound healing, and the factors known to modify wound healing elsewhere in the body should be taken into consideration. The well-established impairment of tissue repair processes caused by medical treatment with corticosteroids and cytotoxic agents suggests a combined medical approach to PVR as an adjunct to surgical treatment, using refined methods of application and dosage. Steroids and cytotoxic drugs will influence the course of PVR by suppressing macrophage recruitment and the initial inflammatory reaction as well as the proliferative phase of wound healing with traction retinal detachment, respectively.
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- M Weller
- Department of Vitreoretinal Surgery, University Eye Clinic, Cologne, FRG
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Broekhuyse RM, Rademakers AJ, Van Vugt AH, Winkens HJ. Autoimmune responsiveness to retinal IRBP, S-antigen and opsin in proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Exp Eye Res 1990; 50:197-202. [PMID: 2138091 DOI: 10.1016/0014-4835(90)90231-i] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) was induced in rabbits by intravitreal injection of homologous fibroblasts. During the 8 weeks after injection the immune responsiveness to three purified retinal autoantigens was studied. From 2 weeks after injection, animals that developed serious forms of PVR exhibited definite mitotic responses of their lymphocytes to stimulation by the retinal antigens. These responses could consistently be demonstrated for S-antigen and interphotoreceptor retinoid-binding protein (IRBP) during the subsequent period of examination. Marked responses were also noted to opsin, however, their occurrence was more variable. In mild forms of PVR or in controls the responses were weak or absent. This showed that the elevated cellular reactivities were induced by the development of PVR and not by some other experimental factor. Humoral immune responses to the three antigens were absent (as assayed by ELISA). The control groups did not exhibit any elevated immune responsiveness. There appears to be accumulating evidence that inflammation may play a role in the development of PVR. The present results indicate that cellular autoimmune responses to photoreceptor antigens are a secondary phenomenon in PVR, nevertheless, they may be an important factor in the subsequent development of severe PVR. This autosensitization may consequently be taken into consideration in the treatment of complicated human PVR.
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- R M Broekhuyse
- Institute of Ophthalmology, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Chakravarthy U, Biggart JH, Gardiner TA, Archer DB, Maguire CJ. Focal irradiation of perforating eye injuries. Curr Eye Res 1989; 8:1241-50. [PMID: 2627794 DOI: 10.3109/02713688909013903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Plaques constructed with 125I were used to irradiate the sites of perforating ocular injuries in rabbits. An approximate dose of 16Gy given over a period of 6 days was shown to significantly reduce intraocular cellular proliferation when irradiation was commenced within 24 hours after injury. If irradiation was delayed until day 5, this reduction in cellular proliferation and intraocular membrane formation did not occur. Smaller radiation doses of approximately 6Gy given within 24 hours post-injury and administered over 6 days also reduced the extent of cellular proliferation but was not as effective as the 16Gy dose.
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- U Chakravarthy
- Department of Ophthalmology, Queen's University of Belfast, Royal Victoria Hospital, UK
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Raymond LA, Katakami C, Lipman MJ, Alexander DW, Spaulding AG, Choromokos E, Kao WW. Cell density dependency of vitreous fibrosis induced by monocytes and lymphocytes. Curr Eye Res 1988; 7:1191-7. [PMID: 3229130 DOI: 10.3109/02713688809033223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The possible roles of monocytes and lymphocytes in vitreous fibrosis were examined by injecting various numbers of the peripheral cell types into the rabbit vitreous. Our results indicated that the degree of vitreous fibrosis and the presence of traction retinal detachment corresponded to the number of cells injected. It was suggested that these findings are probably similar to vitreous membrane formation and retinal detachment in various clinical ocular diseases or inflammations in humans.
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- L A Raymond
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, OH 45267
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Hitchins CA, Grierson I. Intravitreal injection of fibroblasts: the pathological effects on the ocular tissues of the rabbit following an intravitreal injection of autologous skin fibroblasts. Br J Ophthalmol 1988; 72:498-510. [PMID: 3415942 PMCID: PMC1041513 DOI: 10.1136/bjo.72.7.498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The intravitreal injection of autologous cultured fibroblasts has been used by many groups to study proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Ninety-five New Zealand white rabbits were used to study the pathological effects on the ocular tissues following such an injection over various time periods up to six months. The ocular tissues were studied by light microscopy, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, and autoradiography. The cells which contributed to the inflammatory response (initially neutrophils, then later macrophages and lymphocytes) were found to gain entry into the vitreous via the pars plana, pars plicata, and the vessels associated with the optic nerve head. In the experimental eyes the detached retinae had a reduced ability to incorporate 3H proline. Both epiretinal and subretinal membranes were found on the retinal surfaces. The majority of the glial cells within the membranes were identified as Müller cells. The retinal pigment epithelium beneath the detached retinae incorporated 3H thymidine and detached into the subretinal space. Clear evidence was obtained of both epithelial cell migration through the retina and involvement within epiretinal membranes.
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- C A Hitchins
- Pathology Department, Institute of Ophthalmology, London
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Alghadyan A, Peyman GA, Fizer C, Tawakol M, Liu KR, Yue B, Peace JH. Regular silicone and fluorosilicone oil in the prevention of retinal detachment caused by experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Int Ophthalmol 1988; 11:171-4. [PMID: 3417389 DOI: 10.1007/bf00130619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The effect of both regular silicone and fluorosilicone in preventing retinal detachment caused by experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy was studied in rabbit eyes which received 250,000 fibroblasts after vitrectomy and lensectomy. In the control group, 14 out of 20 eyes which received fibroblasts had retinal detachments with disorganization of internal structures. In eyes receiving fibroblast and regular silicone, 4 out of 20 eyes had shallow retinal detachment. In the eyes receiving fibroblasts and fluorosilicone, 5 of 28 eyes had shallow retinal detachment. Our findings indicate that both regular silicone and fluorosilicone were effective in preventing retinal detachments caused by experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy. There was no statistical difference between the two silicone oils.
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- A Alghadyan
- Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans
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Gilbert C, Hiscott P, Unger W, Grierson I, McLeod D. Inflammation and the formation of epiretinal membranes. Eye (Lond) 1988; 2 Suppl:S140-56. [PMID: 3076143 DOI: 10.1038/eye.1988.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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In this review of the literature evidence is provided from clinical, histological and experimental sources that inflammatory processes play a central role in the pathogenesis of contractile epiretinal membranes and proliferative vitreoretinopathy.
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- C Gilbert
- Pathology Department, Institute of Ophthalmology, London
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Hida T, Chandler DB, Sheta SM. Classification of the stages of proliferative vitreoretinopathy in a refined experimental model in the rabbit eye. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1987; 225:303-7. [PMID: 3653728 DOI: 10.1007/bf02150154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Eighty-four rabbit eyes injected intravitreously with tissue-cultured fibroblasts following gas compression of the vitreous were examined clinically over a period of 1 month. Detailed clinical descriptions of the extent of retinal changes were recorded. Clinical landmarks were determined and arranged into a new classification of this model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). The proposed classification will allow easier communication between research groups using this model to study the treatment and prevention of PVR.
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- T Hida
- Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710
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Chandler DB, Hida T, Sheta S, Proia AD, Machemer R. Improvement in efficacy of corticosteroid therapy in an animal model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy by pretreatment. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1987; 225:259-65. [PMID: 3653718 DOI: 10.1007/bf02150144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Intraocular injection of the corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide reduces the incidence of retinal detachment in rabbit eyes injected with tissue-cultured fibroblasts. When the steroid was injected simultaneously with the cells, a reduction of retinal detachment from 93% (control) to 75% (treated) was achieved on day 28. When the steroid was injected 24 h preceding cell injection, the reduction of retinal detachment was from 85% (control) to 43% (treated). The development of retinal detachment is caused by proliferation of injected fibroblasts. Reduction of this proliferation is probably achieved partially through direct inhibition of mitosis, but more important may be the reduction of the reactive inflammatory process.
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Peters MA, Burke JM, Clowry M, Abrams GW, Williams GA. Development of traction retinal detachments following intravitreal injections of retinal Muller and pigment epithelial cells. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1986; 224:554-63. [PMID: 3792852 DOI: 10.1007/bf02154745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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We injected varying numbers of retinal Muller glia into the rabbit vitreous in an established model of traction retinal detachment. We used indirect ophthalmoscopy to observe the changes elicited during the following 1 month. Although the severity of the tractional changes increased with increasing numbers of the glial cells, the pathology produced stabilized within the 1st week of injury. Muller glia were less effective at eliciting retinal detachments than retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) or mixtures of glia and RPE. Intravitreal tissue membranes derived from the glia differed morphologically from those derived from RPE. The glial membranes had fewer fibroblast-like cells, synthesized less extracellular matrix, and showed lower intravitreal cell proliferation, as determined by 3H-thymidine radioautography. Our findings indicate that membranes composed only of Muller glial cells promote less severe retinal pathology than those membranes composed of RPE or mixed cell types.
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Behrens-Baumann W, Vogel M. Experimental study on drug therapy of "traction retinal detachment" after posterior penetrating eye injury in the rabbit. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1986; 224:513-9. [PMID: 3792846 DOI: 10.1007/bf02154738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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In an experimental study on rabbits, a standardized eye injury was created by using the "pars-plana incision model." Subsequently, the effect of intravenous application of dexamethasone and penicillamine on traction retinal detachment was investigated. The two drugs were applied in varying concentrations and combinations (single and combined use in varying intervals), followed by a 3-month control period without medication. Clinical and histological findings showed that intravitreal instillation of 1.2 mg dexamethasone reduces the incidence of retinal detachment from 46% to 27%. Higher concentrations of dexamethasone, as well as the use of penicillamine or a combination of both substances, proved to enhance traction retinal detachment.
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Grierson I, Boulton M, Hiscott P, Hitchins C, Gilbert D, McLeod D. Human retinal pigment epithelial cells in the vitreous of the owl monkey. Exp Eye Res 1986; 43:491-502. [PMID: 3792457 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-4835(86)80018-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Cultured human retinal pigment epithelium was injected into the vitreous of owl monkeys. The epithelial cells were derived from either a foetal or an adult cell line. The five monkeys which were injected with cultured foetal cells developed substantial vitreal membranes and had retinal detachment by 2 weeks, whereas the five monkeys with cultured adult cells did not develop detachments within the period of investigation, and vitreal membranes were insubstantial. An electron-microscopic, immunohistochemical and autoradiographic study was conducted on these eyes to investigate in detail the behaviour and intraocular effects of the injected cells.
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Radtke ND, Weinsieder AD, Ballou RJ. Pharmacological therapy for proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1986; 224:230-3. [PMID: 3710177 DOI: 10.1007/bf02143060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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We developed an animal model in the rabbit eye with intravitreally injected heterotransplanted bovine retinal pigment epithelial cells to test a pharmacological agent which would reduce extracellular matrix formation. Results with 20 and 60 micrograms of cis-hydroxyproline showed a 48% decrease in the rate of traction retinal detachments.
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A refined experimental model for proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1986; 224:86-91. [PMID: 2417916 DOI: 10.1007/bf02144144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Animal models of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in which the intact vitreous is injected with large numbers of tissue cultured fibroblasts do not accurately represent the disease as it is found in humans. A refined model of PVR is presented, in which the vitreous is compressed and partially detached using intravitreally injected perfluorpropane, followed by injection of 25,000 homologous fibroblasts. Proliferation occurred on the retinal surface, causing retinal detachments with the same frequency as models using greater numbers of cells.
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Sheets of vitreous membrane (scar tissue) and associated retinal detachment were produced in the right eye of 86 adult New Zealand white rabbits by intravitreal injection of cultured autologous skin fibroblasts. The membranes were examined by light and electron microscopy and time-lapse cinephotomicrography. Immunohistochemistry was used to demonstrate alterations in the distribution of cytoplasmic contractile proteins. While retinal detachment and membrane contraction were taking place, there was pronounced increase in the numbers of fibroblasts with an elongated spindle shape. These spindle-shaped cells had some similarities to myofibroblasts including the presence of 'stress cables'. However, the myofibroblast-like cells stained much less avidly for cytoplasmic (actin) microfilaments than migratory fibroblasts seen at early stages of membrane development. The significance of migrating fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in scar contraction is discussed.
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Katakami C, Appel A, Raymond LA, Lipman MJ, Kao WW. Synthesis of chondroitin sulfate by fibrotic vitreous induced by monocytes and lymphocytes. Exp Eye Res 1985; 41:509-18. [PMID: 3936725 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-4835(85)80008-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Vitreous fibrosis was induced in rabbit eyes by intravitreal injection of monocytes and lymphocytes. The fibrotic vitreous and normal vitreous removed from experimental animals were then incubated with [3H]-glucosamine at 37 degrees C for 24 hr. The newly synthesized 3H-labeled glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) were isolated by 4 M GuHCl extraction followed by pronase digestion. The 3H-labeled GAGs were then characterized by gel-filtration column chromatography and by specific enzymatic degradation, i.e. hyaluronidase, chondroitinase AC and/or chondroitinase ABC. The disaccahrides derived from chondroitinase ABC degradation were identified by thin-layer chromatography. Our results indicated that 91% of the total glycosaminoglycan synthesized by normal vitreous was hyaluronic acid. In contrast, in the fibrotic vitreous, the synthesis of hyaluronic acid was decreased to 30% whereas the synthesis of chondroitin sulfate increased to 47% of the total newly synthesized glycosaminoglycans. Control vitreous which was injected with freeze-thawed monocytes and lymphocytes synthesized 70% hyaluronic acid and 12% chondroitin sulfate although no fibrosis was observed.
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Hitchins CA, Grierson I, Hiscott PS. The effects of injections of cultured fibroblasts into the rabbit vitreous. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1985; 223:237-49. [PMID: 4065590 DOI: 10.1007/bf02153654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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A comparison was made between rabbit's eyes which had an intravitreal injection of either 400,000 autologous or homologous skin fibroblasts. The follow-up period was up to 6 months with autologous and 10 weeks with homologous cells. The evaluation involved the clinical assessment of membrane formation, retinal detachment and anterior segment inflammation. In addition, a detailed histological, electron microscopic and autoradiographic study was made of membrane development and changes in the surrounding tissue. Clinical evaluations revealed little difference between the two models. However, on the basis of macroscopic and microscopic examination, homologous cells produced more extensive detachments and more pronounced retinal gliosis. Plasma cells were evident in the choroid 6 weeks after homologous fibroblast injection, but they were not associated to any appreciable extent with the autologous model. Fibrovascular proliferation from around the optic nerve head made a major contribution to the formation of membranes in the experiments with homologous fibroblasts but not those using the autologous cells.
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Hitchins CA, Grierson I. Experimental scar membranes in the rabbit's vitreous. An autoradiographic and quantitative morphological study. Acta Ophthalmol 1985; 63:557-66. [PMID: 4072636 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.1985.tb05245.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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A morphological and autoradiographic assessment was made of scar tissue development in an experimental rabbit model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy which involves the intravitreal injection of cultured autologous skin fibroblasts. Within a few hours after injection as many as 40% of the cultured cells had autolysed. However, the remaining cells proliferated and formed membranes. The incorporation of [3H] thymidine was maximal at 1 week. Between 2 and 4 weeks spindle-shaped myofibroblasts were prominent, and this form of fibroblast has been considered to have an important role in scar tissue contraction. At the end of 4 weeks it was noted that all eyes had developed retinal detachments. Subsequently the membranes became progressively more fibrous and lipid-like material accumulated in the cytoplasm of many cells. The findings were discussed in relation to the use of this model to test the effectiveness of various drugs which may be of value in the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy.
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Sunalp MA, Wiedemann P, Sorgente N, Ryan SJ. Effect of adriamycin on experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy in the rabbit. Exp Eye Res 1985; 41:105-15. [PMID: 4029281 DOI: 10.1016/0014-4835(85)90099-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The cell injection model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in the rabbit was used to study the therapeutic value of intravitreal adriamycin (doxorubicin). Adriamycin in a dose of 10 nmol per eye, if injected at the same time as the cells, controls PVR. At the cell doses used, PVR is not affected if there is a time interval between cell and drug injection. Because of retinal toxicity, as evidenced by electroretinographic and histopathologic changes, the beneficial effects of adriamycin on membrane formation cannot be exploited at this time.
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Chandler DB, Rozakis G, de Juan E, Machemer R. The effect of triamcinolone acetonide on a refined experimental model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Am J Ophthalmol 1985; 99:686-90. [PMID: 2409802 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)76037-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Animal models of proliferative vitreoretinopathy in which the intact vitreous body is injected with large numbers of fibroblasts do not resemble the human situation. Using a refined rabbit model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy in which the vitreous is compressed and partially detached from the retinal surface and small amounts of tissue-cultured homologous fibroblasts (25,000) are scattered over the vascularized part of the retina, we reevaluated the effect of intravitreally injected triamcinolone acetonide. We found that 2 mg of the corticosteroid reduced the incidence of retinal detachments from 90% to 56%. The effect was less than in previous models with intact vitreous. Large doses of the corticosteroid had no additional effect on the reduction of retinal detachments, indicating an optimal dosage of 2 mg. The effect of the corticosteroid on neovascularization was considerable; with 8 mg it could almost be prevented (reduction from 74% to 8%).
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Wiedemann P, Sorgente N, Ryan SJ. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy: the rabbit cell injection model for screening of antiproliferative drugs. JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGICAL METHODS 1984; 12:69-78. [PMID: 6536816 DOI: 10.1016/0160-5402(84)90008-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Injection into the rabbit vitreous of cultured cells results in a condition that mimics some of the features of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in man. Because of its simplicity and reproducibility, this model is especially useful for screening drugs that may control or inhibit intraocular cell proliferation. The cell injection model of PVR is reviewed, and some modifications are described.
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Binder S, Riss B, Skorpik C, Kulnig W. Inhibition of experimental intraocular proliferation with intravitreal 5-fluouracil. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1983; 221:126-9. [PMID: 6667861 DOI: 10.1007/bf02133851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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5-Fluorouracil was used to inhibit experimental intraocular proliferation in rabbit eyes, produced by homologe fibroblast implantation. Two different concentrations were used, 1 and 5 mg in a single intravitreal injection. The eyes were followed up over 4 weeks. Proliferation and resulting traction detachment was reduced from 75% to 30% in the 1-mg 5-fluouracil group. In addition, we observed retinal and vascular changes in a considerable number of eyes treated with 1 mg and much more pronounced alterations in most of the eyes treated with 5 mg fluouracil.
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Gonvers M, Thresher R. Temporary use of silicone oil in the treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. An experimental study with a new animal model. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1983; 221:46-53. [PMID: 6642220 DOI: 10.1007/bf02171731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Homologous fibroblasts were injected into vitrectomized rabbit eyes. This injection produced a total retinal detachment in all ten eyes of a control series. In each case the detachment was due to the contraction of a membrane which had grown on the retinal surface as seen in human proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR). In another group of ten eyes, silicone oil was injected before the fibroblastic membrane contracted, and removed again a few weeks later. This temporary tamponade of silicone oil reduced the rate of detachment to 50%. Silicone oil did not prevent the preretinal membrane from growing but mechanically decreased its contraction.
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Wiedemann P, Kirmani M, Santana M, Sorgente N, Ryan SJ. Control of experimental massive periretinal proliferation by daunomycin: dose-response relation. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 1983; 220:233-5. [PMID: 6629017 DOI: 10.1007/bf02308080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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A condition similar to massive periretinal proliferation in man can be produced in rabbits by injecting homologous fibroblasts into the vitreous. We have studied the effect of daunomycin, a cytotoxic drug, in this model to determine a dose which would not be toxic to the retina but would be effective in preventing proliferation of the injected fibroblasts and eventual retinal detachment. The results of this study demonstrate that daunomycin at a dose of 9 nmol per eye reduces the incidence of retinal detachment by over 50%. Doses higher than 30 nmol per eye are toxic to the retina.
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Fastenberg DM, Diddie KR, Delmage JM, Dorey K. Intraocular injection of silicone oil for experimental proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Am J Ophthalmol 1983; 95:663-7. [PMID: 6846457 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9394(83)90387-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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We evaluated the effect of intraocular silicone oil as an internal tamponade on an animal model of proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Lensectomy and vitrectomy were performed on two groups of pigmented rabbits. Twenty-five rabbit eyes then had 1,000 centistokes' viscosity silicone oil injected into the vitreous cavity; 20 control eyes received balanced salt solution. Fourteen days later, each eye was injected with homologous fibroblasts (ten eyes with 100,000 cells, 25 eyes with 250,000 cells, and ten eyes with 750,000 cells). All membranes that developed after the cell injections in both experimental and control eyes produced traction retinal detachment. The character of the membranes formed and the timing of the traction retinal detachment were the same for both groups. In an active phase of experimental proliferation, the internal tamponade of silicone oil is insufficient to keep the retina in place.
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Ophir A, Blumenkranz MS, Claflin AJ. Experimental intraocular proliferation and neovascularization. Am J Ophthalmol 1982; 94:450-7. [PMID: 6182798 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9394(82)90238-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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An experimental model of massive periretinal proliferation and intraocular neovascularization, produced in rabbits by the intravitreal injection of 250,00 cultured heterologous fibroblasts, showed no significant difference in the detachment rate (69% to 100%) or neovascularization rate (45% to 88%) between the animals injected with autologous cells and those injected with heterologous cells. Dermal fibroblasts produced a slightly higher detachment rate than conjunctival fibroblasts and were equally effective after reconstitution and subculture from liquid nitrogen storage in 7% dimethyl sulfoxide. Heterologous cells produced no clinical or histologic evidence of rejection when compared with autologous cells in the same animal and had the following advantages: (1) elimination of several biopsies and extended cell culture time; (2) a ready source of cryopreserved cells is available; (3) multiple injections of many animals can be performed within a short time; (4) in vivo and in vitro drug testing can be correlated on the same cell line.
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Stern WH, Fisher SK, Anderson DH, O'Donnell JJ, Erickson PA, Lewis GP, Guerin CJ, Borgula GA, McDermott MA. Epiretinal membrane formation after vitrectomy. Am J Ophthalmol 1982; 93:757-72. [PMID: 7091262 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9394(82)90472-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Our experimental model of epiretinal membrane formation in the rabbit eye after lensectomy and vitrectomy provides a way of studying pharmacologic and surgical approaches to inhibiting epiretinal cellular proliferation and contraction in the eye that has undergone vitrectomy. We injected 400,000 tissue-cultured retinal pigment epithelial cells onto the retinal surface of rabbit eyes that had undergone lensectomy, vitrectomy, and fluid-gas exchange. By one week, a funnel-shaped detachment of the medullary rays had occurred in 100% of the injected eyes. Histologically, the cells formed an epiretinal membrane by six hours after injection and caused major wrinkling of the inner retina after 24 to 48 hours. The percentage of tritiated-thymidine-labeled epiretinal cells increased dramatically 24 hours after injection and then declined. Cellular membranes bridging the optic nerve, followed by growth and contraction of the epiretinal cells on the detached internal limiting membrane, were responsible for the closed funnel appearance of the medullary rays.
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Fastenberg DM, Diddie KR, Sorgente N, Ryan SJ. A comparison of different cellular inocula in an experimental model of massive periretinal proliferation. Am J Ophthalmol 1982; 93:559-64. [PMID: 7081354 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)77369-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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We modified a preexisting experimental model of massive periretinal proliferation by injecting cells of differing origins into the rabbit vitreous cavity. These cells included autologous and homologous fibroblasts, homologous chondrocytes, homologous retinal pigment epithelial cells, heterologous bovine endothelial cells, and heterologous murine embryonal cells. All cell injections caused vitreous and retinal membrane formation that resulted in a process similar to massive periretinal proliferation. Clinically the character of the membranes formed and the time course in the development of traction retinal detachments was similar for all the different cell types. The initial cell dosage injected was the critical factor in determining the severity of the traction retinal detachments leading to massive periretinal proliferation.
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Fastenberg DM, Diddie KR, Dorey K, Ryan SJ. The role of cellular proliferation in an experimental model of massive periretinal proliferation. Am J Ophthalmol 1982; 93:565-72. [PMID: 7081355 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)77370-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 80] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Transplantation of from 10,000 to 750,000 autologous and homologous dermal fibroblasts into the vitreous cavity of rabbit eyes resulted in identical clinical findings leading to massive periretinal proliferation. A dose-response relationship between the number of cells injected and the extent of retinal traction that developed was established. The second phase of the experiment evaluated the effects of formalin and cobalt irradiation on the fibroblasts' ability to cause traction retinal detachment. Cell proliferation or the attainment of a critical mass of living cells was necessary for the development of traction retinal detachment.
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