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Bou Ghanem GO, Wareham LK, Calkins DJ. Addressing neurodegeneration in glaucoma: Mechanisms, challenges, and treatments. Prog Retin Eye Res 2024; 100:101261. [PMID: 38527623 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2024.101261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
Abstract
Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. The disease causes vision loss due to neurodegeneration of the retinal ganglion cell (RGC) projection to the brain through the optic nerve. Glaucoma is associated with sensitivity to intraocular pressure (IOP). Thus, mainstay treatments seek to manage IOP, though many patients continue to lose vision. To address neurodegeneration directly, numerous preclinical studies seek to develop protective or reparative therapies that act independently of IOP. These include growth factors, compounds targeting metabolism, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents, and neuromodulators. Despite success in experimental models, many of these approaches fail to translate into clinical benefits. Several factors contribute to this challenge. Firstly, the anatomic structure of the optic nerve head differs between rodents, nonhuman primates, and humans. Additionally, animal models do not replicate the complex glaucoma pathophysiology in humans. Therefore, to enhance the success of translating these findings, we propose two approaches. First, thorough evaluation of experimental targets in multiple animal models, including nonhuman primates, should precede clinical trials. Second, we advocate for combination therapy, which involves using multiple agents simultaneously, especially in the early and potentially reversible stages of the disease. These strategies aim to increase the chances of successful neuroprotective treatment for glaucoma.
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- Ghazi O Bou Ghanem
- Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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- Vanderbilt Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA.
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Otsuka M, Arai K, Yoshida T, Hayashi A. Inhibition of retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by inhalation of low-concentration hydrogen gas. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 262:823-833. [PMID: 37851131 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06262-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the inhibitory effect of hydrogen gas inhalation on retinal ischemia reperfusion (I/R) injury using a rat model. METHODS Six-week-old male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. A 27G needle connected by a tube to a saline bottle placed 200 cm above the eye was inserted into the anterior eye chamber to create a rat retinal I/R model. In the ischemia-plus-hydrogen-gas group (H2( +) group), the ischemia time was set to 90 min, and 1.8% hydrogen was added to the air delivered by the anesthesia mask simultaneously with the start of ischemia. In the non-hydrogen-treatment ischemia group (H2( -) group), I/R injury was created similarly, but only air was inhaled. ERGs were measured; after removal of the eyes, the retina was examined for histological, immunostaining, and molecular biological analyses. RESULTS The mean thickness of the inner retinal layer in the H2( +) group was 107.2 ± 16.0 μm (n = 5), significantly greater than that in the H2( -) group (60.8 ± 6.7 μm). Immunostaining for Iba1 in the H2( -) group showed increased numbers of microglia and microglial infiltration into the subretinal space, while there was no increase in microglia in the H2( +) group. B-wave amplitudes in the H2( +) group were significantly higher than in the H2( -) group. In the membrane antibody array, levels of interleukin-6, monocyte chemotactic protein 1, and tumor necrosis factor alpha were significantly lower in the H2( +) group than in the H2( -) group. CONCLUSION Inhalation of 1.8% hydrogen gas inhibited the induction of inflammation, morphological/structural changes, and glial cell increase caused by retinal I/R injury.
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- Mitsuya Otsuka
- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Biomaterial Applied Science, School of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Biomaterial Applied Science, School of Medicine, University of Toyama, Toyama, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Toyama, 2630 Sugitani, Toyama, 930-0194, Japan.
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Martínez-Gil N, Kutsyr O, Fernández-Sánchez L, Sánchez-Sáez X, Albertos-Arranz H, Sánchez-Castillo C, Vidal-Gil L, Cuenca N, Lax P, Maneu V. Ischemia-Reperfusion Increases TRPM7 Expression in Mouse Retinas. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16068. [PMID: 38003256 PMCID: PMC10671235 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
Abstract
Ischemia is the main cause of cell death in retinal diseases such as vascular occlusions, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, or retinopathy of prematurity. Although excitotoxicity is considered the primary mechanism of cell death during an ischemic event, antagonists of glutamatergic receptors have been unsuccessful in clinical trials with patients suffering ischemia or stroke. Our main purpose was to analyze if the transient receptor potential channel 7 (TRPM7) could contribute to retinal dysfunction in retinal pathologies associated with ischemia. By using an experimental model of acute retinal ischemia, we analyzed the changes in retinal function by electroretinography and the changes in retinal morphology by optical coherence tomography (OCT) and OCT-angiography (OCTA). Immunohistochemistry was performed to assess the pattern of TRPM7 and its expression level in the retina. Our results show that ischemia elicited a decrease in retinal responsiveness to light stimuli along with reactive gliosis and a significant increase in the expression of TRPM7 in Müller cells. TRPM7 could emerge as a new drug target to be explored in retinal pathologies associated with ischemia.
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- Natalia Martínez-Gil
- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (O.K.); (L.F.-S.)
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (O.K.); (L.F.-S.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Fisiología, Genética y Microbiología, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (N.M.-G.); (X.S.-S.); (H.A.-A.); (C.S.-C.); (L.V.-G.); (N.C.); (P.L.)
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- Departamento de Óptica, Farmacología y Anatomía, Universidad de Alicante, 03690 San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, Spain; (O.K.); (L.F.-S.)
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He Q, Xiao L, Shi Y, Li W, Xin X. Natural products: protective effects against ischemia-induced retinal injury. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1149708. [PMID: 37180697 PMCID: PMC10169696 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1149708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Ischemic retinal damage, a common condition associated with retinal vascular occlusion, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye diseases, threatens the vision of millions of people worldwide. It triggers excessive inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and vascular dysfunction, leading to the loss and death of retinal ganglion cells. Unfortunately, minority drugs are available for treating retinal ischemic injury diseases, and their safety are limited. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop more effective treatments for ischemic retinal damage. Natural compounds have been reported to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiapoptotic properties that can be used to treat ischemic retinal damage. In addition, many natural compounds have been shown to exhibit biological functions and pharmacological properties relevant to the treatment of cellular and tissue damage. This article reviews the neuroprotective mechanisms of natural compounds involve treating ischemic retinal injury. These natural compounds may serve as treatments for ischemia-induced retinal diseases.
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- Qianxiong He
- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
- Clinical Medicine School of Southwest Medical University, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, People's Hospital of Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Golog, Qinghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Rahimi M, Leahy S, Matei N, Burford J, Blair NP, Shahidi M. Impairments of retinal hemodynamics and oxygen metrics in ocular hypertension-induced ischemia-reperfusion. Exp Eye Res 2022; 225:109278. [PMID: 36252653 PMCID: PMC10985794 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2022.109278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) is an established model for retinal neurodegeneration. However, there is limited knowledge of retinal physiological metrics and their relationships to retinal function and morphology in the I/R model. The purpose of the study was to test the hypotheses that retinal hemodynamic and oxygen metrics are impaired and associated with visual dysfunction, retinal thinning, and retinal ganglion cell (RGC) loss due to I/R injury. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was increased in one eye of 10 rats for 90 min followed by reperfusion. Fellow eyes served as controls. After one week of reperfusion, multimodal imaging was performed to quantify total retinal blood flow (TRBF) and retinal vascular oxygen contents. Retinal oxygen delivery (DO2) and metabolism (MO2) were calculated. Pattern-evoked electroretinography (PERG) and optical coherence tomography were performed to measure RGC function and retinal thicknesses, respectively. RGCs were counted from retina whole mounts. After one week of reperfusion, TRBF was lower in study eyes than in control eyes (p < 0.0003). Similarly, DO2 and MO2 were reduced in study eyes compared to control eyes (p < 0.003). PERG amplitude, TRT, IRT, ORT, and RGCs were also lower in study eyes (p ≤ 0.01). DO2 and MO2 were correlated with PERG amplitude, TRT, IRT, and ORT (r ≥ 0.6, p ≤ 0.005). The findings improve knowledge of physiological metrics affected by I/R injury and have the potential for identifying biomarkers of injury and outcomes for evaluating experimental treatments.
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- Mansour Rahimi
- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology, Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 90033, USA.
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Lem DW, Gierhart DL, Davey PG. Carotenoids in the Management of Glaucoma: A Systematic Review of the Evidence. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13061949. [PMID: 34204051 PMCID: PMC8228567 DOI: 10.3390/nu13061949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) remains a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally. Recent evidence further substantiates sustained oxidative stress, and compromised antioxidant defenses are key drivers in the onset of glaucomatous neurodegeneration. Overwhelming oxidative injury is likely attributed to compounding mitochondrial dysfunction that worsens with age-related processes, causing aberrant formation of free radical species. Thus, a compromised systemic antioxidant capacity exacerbates further oxidative insult in glaucoma, leading to apoptosis, neuroinflammation, and subsequent tissue injury. The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the neuroprotective benefits of the macular carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin on glaucomatous neurodegeneration for the purpose of adjunctive nutraceutical treatment in glaucoma. A comprehensive literature search was conducted in three databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) and 20 records were identified for screening. Lutein demonstrated enhanced neuroprotection on retinal ganglion cell survival and preserved synaptic activity. In clinical studies, a protective trend was seen with greater dietary consumption of carotenoids and risk of glaucoma, while greater carotenoid levels in macular pigment were largely associated with improved visual performance in glaucomatous eyes. The data suggest that carotenoid vitamin therapy exerts synergic neuroprotective benefits and has the capacity to serve adjunctive therapy in the management of glaucoma.
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- Drake W. Lem
- College of Optometry, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E Second St, Pomona, CA 91766, USA;
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- College of Optometry, Western University of Health Sciences, 309 E Second St, Pomona, CA 91766, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-909-469-8473
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Fang F, Zhang J, Zhuang P, Liu P, Li L, Huang H, Webber HC, Xu Y, Liu L, Dalal R, Sun Y, Hu Y. Chronic mild and acute severe glaucomatous neurodegeneration derived from silicone oil-induced ocular hypertension. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9052. [PMID: 33907301 PMCID: PMC8079709 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88690-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Recently, we established silicone oil-induced ocular hypertension (SOHU) mouse model with significant glaucomatous neurodegeneration. Here we characterize two additional variations of this model that simulate two distinct glaucoma types. The first is a chronic model produced by high frequency (HF) pupillary dilation after SO-induced pupillary block, which shows sustained moderate IOP elevation and corresponding slow, mild glaucomatous neurodegeneration. We also demonstrate that although SO removal quickly returns IOP to normal, the glaucomatous neurodegeneration continues to advance to a similar degree as in the HF group without SO removal. The second, an acute model created by no pupillary dilation (ND), shows a greatly elevated IOP and severe inner retina degeneration at an early time point. Therefore, by a straightforward dilation scheme, we extend our original SOHU model to recapitulate phenotypes of two major glaucoma forms, which will be invaluable for selecting neuroprotectants and elucidating their molecular mechanisms.
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- Fang Fang
- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430022, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, USA.
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Liu H, Prokosch V. Energy Metabolism in the Inner Retina in Health and Glaucoma. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22073689. [PMID: 33916246 PMCID: PMC8036449 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22073689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible blindness, is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons and leads to visual loss and blindness. Risk factors for the onset and progression of glaucoma include systemic and ocular factors such as older age, lower ocular perfusion pressure, and intraocular pressure (IOP). Early signs of RGC damage comprise impairment of axonal transport, downregulation of specific genes and metabolic changes. The brain is often cited to be the highest energy-demanding tissue of the human body. The retina is estimated to have equally high demands. RGCs are particularly active in metabolism and vulnerable to energy insufficiency. Understanding the energy metabolism of the inner retina, especially of the RGCs, is pivotal for understanding glaucoma’s pathophysiology. Here we review the key contributors to the high energy demands in the retina and the distinguishing features of energy metabolism of the inner retina. The major features of glaucoma include progressive cell death of retinal ganglions and optic nerve damage. Therefore, this review focuses on the energetic budget of the retinal ganglion cells, optic nerve and the relevant cells that surround them.
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Dourado LFN, Silva CN, Dos Anjos LC, Mortari MR, Silva-Cunha A, Fialho SL. Ischemia-induced retinal injury is attenuated by Neurovespina, a peptide from the venom of the social wasp Polybia occidentalis. Neuropeptides 2021; 85:102113. [PMID: 33370615 DOI: 10.1016/j.npep.2020.102113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 12/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Neurovespina is a synthetic peptide modified from Occidentalin-1202, a nine amino acid residue peptide isolated from the venom of the social wasp Polybia occidentalis. Previous studies showed that this peptide has a neuroprotective effect on the central nervous system, but its action on the eye has not been explored. So, the objective of this work was to investigate the neuroprotective effect of Neurovespina on the retina and its angiogenic potential in the chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM). Retinal ischemia was induced in rats by acute elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP). Electroretinography (ERG) measurements, histopathological and immunohistochemical analysis, and transmission electronic microscopy (TEM) records were performed to check the neuroprotection effect of Neurovespina in the retina of the animals. The angiogenic activity of the peptide was investigated by CAM assay. The results showed that Neurovespina was able to reduce the effects induced by ischemic injury, preventing the reduction of a- and b-waves in the scotopic ERG. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry assays showed that Neurovespina, mainly at 60 μg/ml, protected all layers of the retina. The CAM assay revealed that the peptide promoted the reduction of CAM vessels. So, Neurovespina was able to protect retinal cells from ischemic insult and has an antiangiogenic effect, which can be considered as a promising neuroprotective agent for intravitreal application.
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- Lays Fernanda Nunes Dourado
- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Campus Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 31270-901, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Campus Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 31270-901, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Neurofarmacologia, Departamento de Ciências Fisiológicas, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Campus Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 31270-901, Brazil
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- Diretoria de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento, Fundação Ezequiel Dias, Rua Conde Pereira Carneiro, 80, Belo Horizonte, MG CEP 30510-010, Brazil.
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Dourado LFN, Oliveira LG, da Silva CN, Toledo CR, Fialho SL, Jorge R, Silva-Cunha A. Intravitreal ketamine promotes neuroprotection in rat eyes after experimental ischemia. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 133:110948. [PMID: 33249278 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2020.110948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
Abstract
Retinal ischemia, one of the most common cause of visual loss, is associated with blood flow inadequacy and subsequent tissue injury. In this setting, some treatments that can counteract glutamate increase, arouse interest in ischemic pathogenesis. Ketamine, a potent N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, provides a neuroprotective pathway via decreasing the excitotoxicity triggered by excess glutamatergic. Thus, the goal of this study was to evaluate the safety of intravitreal use of ketamine and their potential protective effects on retinal cells in retinal ischemia/reperfusion model. Initially, ketamine toxicity was evaluated by cytotoxicity assay and Hen's egg chorioallantoic membrane (HET-CAM) method. Afterward, some ketamine concentrations were tested in rat's eyes to verify the safety of the intravitreal use. To investigate the neuroprotective effect on retinal, a single intravitreal injection of ketamine in concentrations of 0.059 mmol.L-1 and 0.118 mmol.L-1 was performed one day before the retinal injury by ischemia/reperfusion model. After 7 and 15 days, the retina activity was evaluated by electroretinogram (ERG) records and, lastly, by morphological analyzes. Cytotoxicity assay reveals that the maximum ketamine concentration that could reach retinal pigmented epithelium cells is 0.353 mmol.L-1. HET-CAM assay showed that concentrations above 0.237 mmol.L-1 are irritants to the eye. Thus, Ketamine in concentrations of 0.0237 mmol.L-1, 0.118 mmol.L-1, and 0.059 mmol.L-1 were selected for in vivo toxicity test. ERG records reveal a tendency of b-wave amplitude to decrease as the luminous intensity increased, in the group receiving ketamine at 0.237 mmol.L-1. Therefore, ketamine in concentrations at 0.059 mmol.L-1 and 0.118 mmol.L-1 were chosen for the following tests. In the ischemia retinal degeneration model, pretreatment with ketamine was capable to promote a recovery of retinal electrophysiological function minimizing the ischemic effects. In histological analysis, the groups that received intravitreal ketamine showed a number of retinal cells significantly higher than the vehicle group. In TUNEL assay a reduction on TUNEL-positive cells was observed in all the layers for both concentrations which allow to affirm that ketamine contributes to reducing cell death in the retina. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) reaffirms this finding. Ketamine intravitreal pretreatment showed reduced ultrastructural changes. Our findings demonstrate that ketamine is safe for intravitreal use in doses up to 0.118 mmol.L-1. They seem to be particularly efficient to protect the retina from ischemic injury.
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- Lays Fernanda Nunes Dourado
- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
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- Pharmaceutical Research and Development, Ezequiel Dias Foundation, Rua Conde Pereira Carneiro, 80, Gameleira, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 30510-010, Brazil.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Ribeirão Preto School of Medicine, Av. Bandeirantes, 3900, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, 14049-900, Brazil.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Pampulha, Av. Antônio Carlos, 6627, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, 31270-901, Brazil.
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Intravitreal Injection of Liposomes Loaded with a Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Promotes Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival in a Mouse Model of Optic Nerve Crush. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21239297. [PMID: 33291226 PMCID: PMC7730870 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21239297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2020] [Revised: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 12/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Various neuroprotective agents have been studied for the treatment of retinal ganglion cell (RGC) diseases, but issues concerning the side effects of systemically administered drugs and the short retention time of intravitreally injected drugs limit their clinical applications. The current study aimed to evaluate the neuroprotective effects of intravitreally injected trichostatin A (TSA)-loaded liposomes in a mouse model of optic nerve crush (ONC) and determine whether TSA-loaded liposomes have therapeutic potential in RGC diseases. The histone deacetylase inhibitor, TSA, was incorporated into polyethylene glycolylated liposomes. C57BL/6J mice were treated with an intravitreal injection of TSA-loaded liposomes and liposomes loaded with a lipophilic fluorescent dye for tracking, immediately after ONC injury. The expression of macroglial and microglial cell markers (glial fibrillary acidic protein and ionized calcium binding adaptor molecule-1), RGC survival, and apoptosis were assessed. We found that the liposomes reached the inner retina. Their fluorescence was detected for up to 10 days after the intravitreal injection, with peak intensity at 3 days postinjection. Intravitreally administered TSA-loaded liposomes significantly decreased reactive gliosis and RGC apoptosis and increased RGC survival in a mouse model of ONC. Our results suggest that TSA-loaded liposomes may help in the treatment of various RGC diseases.
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WU IH, CHAN SM, LIN CT. The neuroprotective effect of submicron and blended Lycium barbarum for experiment retinal ischemia and reperfusion injury in rats. J Vet Med Sci 2020; 82:1719-1728. [PMID: 32921657 PMCID: PMC7719877 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.19-0646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the neuroprotective potential of submicron (milled) and blended Lycium barbarum (LB) in glaucomatous retinal neuropathy using a rat model of high intraocular pressure (HIOP) induced retinal ischemia. The rats were treated with 500, 250, 100 mg/kg LB (submicron or blended form) orally once daily for 56 days respectively after 1 week of retinal ischemia induction. We conducted electroretinography (ERG), histopathological analysis in retina and antioxidative level assays, such as total glutathione (GSH (glutathione) + reduced glutathione) + GSSH (glutathione disulfide), catalase activity, SOD (superoxide dismutase) activity, and lipid peroxidant malondialdehyde (MDA) in the retina and plasma of test rats. The results indicated that the amplitudes of a and b wave of ERG were preserved in rats treated with submicron and blended LB groups, the best protective effect on ERG b wave amplitudes was observed at the dosage of 250 mg/kg of both forms of LB. Retinal thickness was best preserved, particularly significant in the retinal inner nuclear layer in submicron 250 mg/kg LB group. The levels of antioxidant GSSH+GSH, SOD and catalase activity in the retina were higher in blended 500 mg/kg and submicron 250 mg/kg groups than other groups, while the MDA level was lower in submicron LB groups than that in blended LB and non-LB IR group. In the plasma, there was no significant difference in the levels of GSSH+GSH and catalase activity between treated groups, but higher levels of SOD and lower levels of MDA were observed in 250 mg/kg submicron and 500 mg/kg submicron LB groups than the blended LB and non-LB IR groups. Generally better antioxidative effects were observed in the submicron LB than blended LB among treated groups, especially the 250 mg/kg submicron LB, providing good retinal neuroprotection by preserving retinal structure and function with improved antioxidative capacity. The submicron LB may have clinical implication as an adjuvant therapy of oxidative stress and retinal damage caused by HIOP induced retinal ischemia and reperfusion injury.
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- I-Han WU
- Institute of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Institute of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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- Institute of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taipei 106, Taiwan
- Department of Ophthalmology, National Taiwan University Veterinary Hospital, Taipei 106, Taiwan
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Investigating Ganglion Cell Complex Thickness in Children with Chronic Heart Failure due to Dilated Cardiomyopathy. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9092882. [PMID: 32906583 PMCID: PMC7563704 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9092882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 08/23/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness in children with chronic heart failure (CHF) due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) using optical coherence tomography (OCT). METHODS Sixty eyes of 30 patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) due to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and 60 eyes of 30 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers (control group) were enrolled. The mean age of the patients and controls was 9.9 ± 3.57 (range 5-17) years and 10.08 ± 3.41 (range 4-16) years, respectively. All patients underwent a complete ophthalmic assessment and OCT imaging using RTVue XR Avanti (Optovue). The following OCT-based parameters were analysed: average ganglion cell complex thickness (avgGCC), superior ganglion cell complex thickness (supGCC), inferior ganglion cell complex thickness (infGCC), global loss of volume (GLV) and focal loss of volume (FLV). RESULTS There were no significant differences in avgGCC (98.13 μm vs. 99.96 μm, p = 0.21), supGCC (97.17 μm vs. 99.29 μm, p = 0.13), infGCC (99.03 μm vs. 100.71 μm, p = 0.25), FVL (0.49% vs. 0.4%, p = 0.25) and GVL (2.1% vs. 1.3%, p = 0.09) between patients with chronic heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy and healthy children. There was no correlation between avgGCC, supGCC, infGCC, FLV, GLV and ocular biometry, refractive errors or age. There was no correlation between avgGCC, supGCC, infGCC, FLV, GLV and NT-proBNP or LVEF. There were no significant differences in the studied parameters between the sexes. There were no significant differences in the studied parameters between the left and right eye. CONCLUSION Our study seems to be the first to analyse ganglion cell complex in paediatric patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. We have demonstrated no changes in the ganglion cell complex thickness parameters in children with chronic heart failure due dilated cardiomyopathy, as compared to their healthy peers.
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Kitsu K, Shinoda K, Mizuno Y, Yagura K, Terauchi G, Matsumoto CS, Ochi M, Mizota A. Effect of Paracentesis on Retinal Function Associated With Changes in Intraocular Pressure Caused by Intravitreal Injections. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2020; 9:10. [PMID: 32879766 PMCID: PMC7442866 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.9.9.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Intravitreal injections of antivascular endothelial growth factor agents are widely performed, and subsequent intraocular pressure increase may cause retinal nerve fiber damage. This study aimed to determine the effects of paracentesis before intravitreal injection of an antivascular endothelial growth factor on electroretinograms. Methods This was a retrospective observational study in a university hospital. Twenty-five eyes of 25 patients who underwent intravitreal injections of antivascular endothelial growth factor agents were selected for evaluation. Intraocular pressures and electroretinograms were recorded before surgery (baseline), after anterior chamber paracentesis, and after intravitreal injection. The amplitudes and latencies of the a- and b-waves, photopic negative response, and oscillatory potential were measured. Changes in each component of the electroretinograms, intraocular pressure, and relationships between these two factors were investigated. The preoperative and postoperative ocular perfusion pressure was calculated based on blood pressure. Results The amplitudes of the b-waves were significantly smaller after intravitreal injection than at baseline (P = 0.02), while no significant change was found in the other components during surgery. There were no significant changes in the latencies of any component during surgery. The intraocular pressure was significantly lower (P < 0.001) after anterior chamber paracentesis (6.8 ± 4.3 mm Hg) compared to baseline (24.1 ± 8.1 mm Hg) or after intravitreal injection (17.1 ± 9.6 mm Hg; P < 0.001). Conclusions Performing anterior chamber paracentesis before an intravitreal injection can prevent the intraocular pressure elevation and thus minimize the electrophysiological retinal dysfunction. Translational Relevance Anterior chamber paracentesis before an intravitreal injection mitigates the adverse effects on retinal function.
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- Kazuma Kitsu
- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Ophthalmology, Saitama Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.,Matsumoto Eye Clinic, Tokushima, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Schnichels S, Paquet-Durand F, Löscher M, Tsai T, Hurst J, Joachim SC, Klettner A. Retina in a dish: Cell cultures, retinal explants and animal models for common diseases of the retina. Prog Retin Eye Res 2020; 81:100880. [PMID: 32721458 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2020.100880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2019] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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For many retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy (DR), the exact pathogenesis is still unclear. Moreover, the currently available therapeutic options are often unsatisfactory. Research designed to remedy this situation heavily relies on experimental animals. However, animal models often do not faithfully reproduce human disease and, currently, there is strong pressure from society to reduce animal research. Overall, this creates a need for improved disease models to understand pathologies and develop treatment options that, at the same time, require fewer or no experimental animals. Here, we review recent advances in the field of in vitro and ex vivo models for AMD, glaucoma, and DR. We highlight the difficulties associated with studies on complex diseases, in which both the initial trigger and the ensuing pathomechanisms are unclear, and then delineate which model systems are optimal for disease modelling. To this end, we present a variety of model systems, ranging from primary cell cultures, over organotypic cultures and whole eye cultures, to animal models. Specific advantages and disadvantages of such models are discussed, with a special focus on their relevance to putative in vivo disease mechanisms. In many cases, a replacement of in vivo research will mean that several different in vitro models are used in conjunction, for instance to analyze and validate causative molecular pathways. Finally, we argue that the analytical decomposition into appropriate cell and tissue model systems will allow making significant progress in our understanding of complex retinal diseases and may furthermore advance the treatment testing.
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- Sven Schnichels
- University Eye Hospital, Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Germany.
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- Institute for Ophthalmic Research, Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- University Eye Hospital, Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
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- University Eye Hospital, Centre for Ophthalmology, University of Tübingen, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Medical Center, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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Retinal energy metabolism in health and glaucoma. Prog Retin Eye Res 2020; 81:100881. [PMID: 32712136 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2020.100881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2020] [Revised: 06/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Energy metabolism refers to the processes by which life transfers energy to do cellular work. The retina's relatively large energy demands make it vulnerable to energy insufficiency. In addition, evolutionary pressures to optimize human vision have been traded against retinal ganglion cell bioenergetic fragility. Details of the metabolic profiles of the different retinal cells remain poorly understood and are challenging to resolve. Detailed immunohistochemical mapping of the energy pathway enzymes and substrate transporters has provided some insights and highlighted interspecies differences. The different spatial metabolic patterns between the vascular and avascular retinas can account for some inconsistent data in the literature. There is a consilience of evidence that at least some individuals with glaucoma have impaired RGC energy metabolism, either due to impaired nutrient supply or intrinsic metabolic perturbations. Bioenergetic-based therapy for glaucoma has a compelling pathophysiological foundation and is supported by recent successes in animal models. Recent demonstrations of visual and electrophysiological neurorecovery in humans with glaucoma is highly encouraging and motivates longer duration trials investigating bioenergetic neuroprotection.
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Retinal ischemia triggers early microglia activation in the optic nerve followed by neurofilament degeneration. Exp Eye Res 2020; 198:108133. [PMID: 32645332 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2020.108133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Retinal ischemia leads to an early severe damage of the retina and thus plays an important role in eye diseases such as angle-closure glaucoma or retinal vascular occlusion. In retinal diseases, there is common sense about the affection of the optic nerve by ischemic injury. However, the exact dynamic processes of this optic nerve degeneration are mainly unclear. In this study, retinal ischemia was induced in one eye of Brown-Norway rats by raising the intraocular pressure 60 min to 140 mmHg followed by natural reperfusion. Optic nerves were analyzed at six different points in time: 2, 6, 12, and 24 h as well as 3 and 7 days after ischemic injury. Cell infiltration and moreover signs of tissue demyelination and dissolution were noticed in optic nerves 7 days after ischemia (hematoxylin & eosin: p < 0.001, luxol fast blue: p = 0.04). Although microglial activation was verified already from 12 h on after ischemia (p = 0.030), the beginning of a structural degeneration of the neurofilament was seen at 3 days (p = 0.02). Interestingly, proliferative microglia were present later on (7 days: p = 0.017). At this point, the number of total microglia was also increased in ischemic nerves (p = 0.003). Concluding, our data indicate that not only retinal tissue is affected by an ischemia, the optic nerve also demonstrates progressive damage. Interestingly, a microglia activation was noted days before structural damage became visible.
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Shi C, Wang P, Airen S, Brown C, Liu Z, Townsend JH, Wang J, Jiang H. Nutritional and medical food therapies for diabetic retinopathy. EYE AND VISION (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2020; 7:33. [PMID: 32582807 PMCID: PMC7310218 DOI: 10.1186/s40662-020-00199-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a form of microangiopathy. Reducing oxidative stress in the mitochondria and cell membranes decreases ischemic injury and end-organ damage to the retina. New approaches are needed, which reduce the risk and improve the outcomes of DR while complementing current therapeutic approaches. Homocysteine (Hcy) elevation and oxidative stress are potential therapeutic targets in DR. Common genetic polymorphisms such as those of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), increase Hcy and DR risk and severity. Patients with DR have high incidences of deficiencies of crucial vitamins, minerals, and related compounds, which also lead to elevation of Hcy and oxidative stress. Addressing the effects of the MTHFR polymorphism and addressing comorbid deficiencies and insufficiencies reduce the impact and severity of the disease. This approach provides safe and simple strategies that support conventional care and improve outcomes. Suboptimal vitamin co-factor availability also impairs the release of neurotrophic and neuroprotective growth factors. Collectively, this accounts for variability in presentation and response of DR to conventional therapy. Fortunately, there are straightforward recommendations for addressing these issues and supporting traditional treatment plans. We have reviewed the literature for nutritional interventions that support conventional therapies to reduce disease risk and severity. Optimal combinations of vitamins B1, B2, B6, L-methylfolate, methylcobalamin (B12), C, D, natural vitamin E complex, lutein, zeaxanthin, alpha-lipoic acid, and n-acetylcysteine are identified for protecting the retina and choroid. Certain medical foods have been successfully used as therapy for retinopathy. Recommendations based on this review and our clinical experience are developed for clinicians to use to support conventional therapy for DR. DR from both type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have similar retinal findings and responses to nutritional therapies.
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- Ce Shi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, McKnight Building - Room 202A, Miami, FL 33136 USA
- School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, McKnight Building - Room 202A, Miami, FL 33136 USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, AR USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, McKnight Building - Room 202A, Miami, FL 33136 USA
- Ophthalmic Center, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, McKnight Building - Room 202A, Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, McKnight Building - Room 202A, Miami, FL 33136 USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1638 NW 10th Avenue, McKnight Building - Room 202A, Miami, FL 33136 USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL USA
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Du R, Wang X, He S. BDNF improves axon transportation and rescues visual function in a rodent model of acute elevation of intraocular pressure. SCIENCE CHINA-LIFE SCIENCES 2020; 63:1337-1346. [PMID: 32201927 DOI: 10.1007/s11427-019-1567-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 09/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Optic neuropathies lead to blindness; the common pathology is the degeneration of axons of the retinal ganglion cells. In this study, we used a rat model of retinal ischemia-reperfusion and a one-time intravitreal brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) injection; then we examined axon transportation function, continuity, physical presence of axons in different part of the optic nerve, and the expression level of proteins involved in axon transportation. We found that in the disease model, axon transportation was the most severely affected, followed by axon continuity, then the number of axons in the distal and proximal optic nerve. BDNF treatment relieved all reductions and significantly restored function. The molecular changes were more minor, probably due to massive gliosis of the optic nerve, so interpretation of protein expression data should be done with some caution. The process in this acute model resembles a fast-forward of changes in the chronic model of glaucoma. Therefore, impairment in axon transportation appears to be a common early process underlying different optic neuropathies. This research on effective intervention can be used to develop interventions for all optic neuropathies targeting axon transportation.
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- Rui Du
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China. .,Institute of Natural Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China. .,Bio-X Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China.
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Differential sensitivity of the On and Off visual responses to retinal ischemia. Exp Eye Res 2020; 191:107906. [PMID: 31899251 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2019.107906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 12/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Retinal ischemia is a common condition that may lead into vision impairment and blindness. In this study, we evaluated changes separately in On and Off visual responses induced by retinal ischemia. To do this, reversible retinal ischemia was induced in anaesthetized rats by increasing the intraocular pressure until the eye fundus became whitish for either 30 or 60 min. Both electroretinogram (ERG) and multiunit neuronal activity in the superior colliculus (SC) were recorded simultaneously for at least 20 min before, during, and after ischemia. In addition, in normal eyes, intravitreal glycine (Gly) injections were performed to further investigate the mechanisms involved in this process. We found that collicular Off responses were more sensitive to ischemia than On responses. The Off response was the first one to decay at the time ischemia was induced and the last to recover after blood reperfusion. The duration of ischemia also differentially affected both responses. After 30 min of ischemia, 14% of SC recordings failed to recover Off responses. After 1 h of ischemia, the percentage of recordings that failed to recover Off responses increased to 50%. Post-ischemic ERGs remained unaltered in all cases. Intravitreal Gly injections caused suppression of Off responses in the SC. Higher doses caused suppression of both On and Off responses in the SC but with no effect on the ERG at the doses tested. In summary, Off responses were more sensitive than On responses to ischemia suggesting that different mechanisms drive the two types of responses. The recovery of transitory ischemia was not complete in the SC responses whereas the ERG remained unaltered, suggesting that retinal damage produced by ischemia is more prominent in ganglion cells. Our results provide critical information for understanding ischemia repercussions and visual processing in the early visual system.
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Park JW, Sung MS, Ha JY, Guo Y, Piao H, Heo H, Park SW. Neuroprotective Effect of Brazilian Green Propolis on Retinal Ganglion Cells in Ischemic Mouse Retina. Curr Eye Res 2019; 45:955-964. [PMID: 31842625 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2019.1705493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The current study was undertaken to investigate whether Brazilian green propolis (BGP) can increase the viability of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in ischemic mouse retina, and examined the possible mechanisms underlying this neuroprotection. MATERIALS AND METHODS C57BL/6J mice were subjected to constant elevation of intraocular pressure for 60 min to establish retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Mice then received saline or BGP (200 mg/kg) intraperitoneally once daily until sacrifice. The expression of hypoxia-inducing factor (HIF)-1α and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and the level of histone acetylation were assessed at 1, 3, and 7 days after injury. The expression of Bax, Bcl-2, p53, NF-κB, Nrf2, and HO-1 were also analyzed at 3 days after injury. The neuroprotective effect of BGP treatment on RGC survival was evaluated using Brn3a immunohistochemical staining. RESULTS The expression of HIF-1α and GFAP was increased and the level of histone acetylation decreased in saline-treated ischemic retinas within 7 days. BGP treatment effectively attenuated the elevated expression of HIF-1α, GFAP, Bax, NF-κB and p53. The expression of Bcl-2, Nrf2, HO-1 and the level of histone acetylation increased by BGP treatment, resulting in a significant difference between BGP-treated and saline-treated retinas. Immunohistochemical staining for Brn3a also revealed that BGP treatment protected against RGC loss in ischemic retina. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that BGP has a neuroprotective effect on RGCs through the upregulation of histone acetylation, downregulation of apoptotic stimuli, and suppression of NF-κB mediated inflammatory pathway in ischemic retina. These findings suggest that BGP is a potential neuroprotective agent against RGC loss under oxidative stress.
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital , Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital , Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital , Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital , Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital , Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital , Gwangju, South Korea
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Sung MS, Heo H, Eom GH, Kim SY, Piao H, Guo Y, Park SW. HDAC2 Regulates Glial Cell Activation in Ischemic Mouse Retina. Int J Mol Sci 2019; 20:ijms20205159. [PMID: 31627491 PMCID: PMC6829428 DOI: 10.3390/ijms20205159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Revised: 10/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The current study was undertaken to investigate whether histone deacetylases (HDACs) can modulate the viability of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and the activity of glial cells in a mouse model of retinal ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury. C57BL/6J mice were subjected to constant elevation of intraocular pressure for 60 min to induce retinal IR injury. Expression of macroglial and microglial cell markers (GFAP and Iba1), hypoxia inducing factor (HIF)-1α, and histone acetylation was analyzed after IR injury. To investigate the role of HDACs in the activation of glial cells, overexpression of HDAC1 and HDAC2 isoforms was performed. To determine the effect of HDAC inhibition on RGC survival, trichostatin-A (TSA, 2.5 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally. After IR injury, retinal GFAP, Iba1, and HIF-1α were upregulated. Conversely, retinal histone acetylation was downregulated. Notably, adenoviral-induced overexpression of HDAC2 enhanced glial activation following IR injury, whereas overexpression of HDAC1 did not significantly affect glial activation. TSA treatment significantly increased RGC survival after IR injury. Our results suggest that increased activity of HDAC2 is closely related to glial activation in a mouse model of retinal IR injury and inhibition of HDACs by TSA showed neuroprotective potential in retinas with IR injuries.
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- Mi Sun Sung
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Pharmacology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Hwasungun 58128, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chonnam National University Medical School and Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
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Inducible rodent models of glaucoma. Prog Retin Eye Res 2019; 75:100799. [PMID: 31557521 DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2019.100799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2019] [Revised: 09/16/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision impairment worldwide. In order to further understand the molecular pathobiology of this disease and to develop better therapies, clinically relevant animal models are necessary. In recent years, both the rat and mouse have become popular models in glaucoma research. Key reasons are: many important biological similarities shared among rodent eyes and the human eye; development of improved methods to induce glaucoma and to evaluate glaucomatous damage; availability of genetic tools in the mouse; as well as the relatively low cost of rodent studies. Commonly studied rat and mouse glaucoma models include intraocular pressure (IOP)-dependent and pressure-independent models. The pressure-dependent models address the most important risk factor of elevated IOP, whereas the pressure-independent models assess "normal tension" glaucoma and other "non-IOP" related factors associated with glaucomatous damage. The current article provides descriptions of these models, their characterizations, specific techniques to induce glaucoma, mechanisms of injury, advantages, and limitations.
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Stankowska DL, Dibas A, Li L, Zhang W, Krishnamoorthy VR, Chavala SH, Nguyen TP, Yorio T, Ellis DZ, Acharya S. Hybrid Compound SA-2 is Neuroprotective in Animal Models of Retinal Ganglion Cell Death. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 60:3064-3073. [DOI: 10.1167/iovs.18-25999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Dorota L. Stankowska
- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Bioengineering, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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- Department of Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- North Texas Eye Research Institute, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas, United States
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Blair NP, Tan MR, Felder AE, Shahidi M. Retinal Oxygen Delivery, Metabolism and Extraction Fraction and Retinal Thickness Immediately Following an Interval of Ophthalmic Vessel Occlusion in Rats. Sci Rep 2019; 9:8092. [PMID: 31147557 PMCID: PMC6542852 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-44250-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Limited knowledge is currently available about alterations of retinal blood flow (F), oxygen delivery (DO2), oxygen metabolism (MO2), oxygen extraction fraction (OEF), or thickness after the ophthalmic blood vessels have been closed for a substantial interval and then reopened. We ligated the ophthalmic vessels for 120 minutes in one eye of 17 rats, and measured these variables within 20 minutes after release of the ligature in the 10 rats which had immediate reflow. F, DO2 and MO2 were 5.2 ± 3.1 μL/min, 428 ± 271 nL O2/min, and 234 ± 133 nL O2/min, respectively, that is, to 58%, 46% and 60% of values obtained from normal fellow eyes (P < 0.004). OEF was 0.65 ± 0.23, 148% of normal (P = 0.03). Inner and total retinal thicknesses were 195 ± 24 and 293 ± 20 μm, respectively, 117% and 114% of normal, and inversely related to MO2 (P ≤ 0.02). These results reflect how much energy is available to the retina immediately after an interval of nonperfusion for 120 minutes. Thus, they elucidate aspects of the pathophysiology of nonperfusion retinal injury and may improve therapy in patients with retinal artery or ophthalmic artery obstructions.
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- Norman P Blair
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Richard and Loan Hill Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA.
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Inafuku S, Klokman G, Connor KM. The Alternative Complement System Mediates Cell Death in Retinal Ischemia Reperfusion Injury. Front Mol Neurosci 2018; 11:278. [PMID: 30174588 PMCID: PMC6107794 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2018.00278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ischemia reperfusion (IR) injury induces retinal cell death and contributes to visual impairment. Previous studies suggest that the complement cascade plays a key role in IR injury in several systemic diseases. However, the role of the complement pathway in the ischemic retina has not been investigated. The aim of this study is to determine if the alternative complement cascade plays a role in retinal IR injury, and identify which components of the pathway mediate retinal degeneration in response to IR injury. To accomplish this, we utilized the mouse model of retinal IR injury, wherein the intraocular pressure (IOP) is elevated for 45 min, collapsing the retinal blood vessels and inducing retinal ischemia, followed by IOP normalization and subsequent reperfusion. We found that mRNA expression of complement inhibitors complement receptor 1-related gene/protein-y (Crry), Cd55 and Cd59a was down-regulated after IR. Moreover, genetic deletion of complement component 3 (C3−/−) and complement factor b (Fb−/−) decreased IR-induced retinal apoptosis. Because vascular dysfunction is central to IR injury, we also assessed the role of complement in a model of shear stress. In human retinal endothelial cells (HRECs), shear stress up-regulated complement inhibitors Cd46, Cd55, and Cd59, and suppressed complement-mediated cell death, indicating that a lack of vascular flow, commonly observed in IR injury, allows for complement mediated attack of the retinal vasculature. These results suggested that in retinal IR injury, the alternative complement system is activated by suppression of complement inhibitors, leading to vascular dysfunction and neuronal cell death.
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- Saori Inafuku
- Angiogenesis Laboratory, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States.,Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Angiogenesis Laboratory, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States.,Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
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- Angiogenesis Laboratory, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States.,Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States
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Guclu O, Guclu H, Huseyin S, Korkmaz S, Yuksel V, Canbaz S, Pelitli Gurlu V. Retinal ganglion cell complex and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer thicknesses following carotid endarterectomy. Int Ophthalmol 2018; 39:1523-1531. [PMID: 29936686 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-018-0973-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Accepted: 06/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine changes in retinal ganglion cell complex (GCC) and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thicknesses by optical coherence tomography (OCT) in contralateral and ipsilatateral eyes of carotid artery stenosis (CAS) patients before and after carotid endarterectomy (CEA). METHODS Forty-two consecutive patients diagnosed with CAS (70-99% stenosis rate) who underwent CEA were included in this prospective cross-sectional study. The indication for CEA was based on the Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study. Doppler ultrasonography and computed tomography angiography were performed to calculate CAS. All the subjects underwent an ophthalmological examination, including best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements, biomicroscopy, fundoscopy, and OCT before and after the surgery. RESULTS The mean preoperative intraocular pressure was 15.2 ± 2.1 mmHg in the ipsilateral eye and 15.8 ± 2.7 in the contralateral eye. The mean postoperative intraocular pressure in the ipsilateral and contralateral eye was 18.6 ± 3.0 and 19.3 ± 3.8, respectively. The intraocular pressure was significantly higher in postoperative eyes (p = 0.0001). There was a statistically significant decrease in peripapillary RNFL thickness in superior quadrants postoperatively in ipsilateral eyes. The retinal GCC layer thickness was not significantly different before and after CEA in ipsilateral and contralateral eyes. CONCLUSIONS Carotid endarterectomy results in thinning of the superior peripapillary RNFL thickness. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to examine peripapillary RNFL and GCC thicknesses before and after CEA.
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- Orkut Guclu
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey
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Adachi M, Takahashi K, Yuge K, Nishikawa M, Miki H, Uyama M. Treatment with Bifemelane for Optic Nerve Damage following High Intraocular Pressure in Rat Eyes. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 6:415-20. [PMID: 8997585 DOI: 10.1177/112067219600600413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study found that pretreatment with 4-(o-benzylphenoxy)-N- methylbuty-lamine hydrochloride (bifemelane hydrochloride, Celeport) reduced ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat eyes. Bifemelane (25 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally 30 minutes before an ischemic insult, then acute ischemia of the retina and optic disc was induced by increasing intraocular pressure to 110 mmHg for 45 minutes. After one week, the axonal count of the optic nerve was investigated using electron microscopy. The control group consisted of vehicle-treated eyes which received normal saline. The axon count was 93.4 +/- 7.9 for the bifemelane treated group, and 79.2 +/- 6.4 for the controls. The axon count in the treated group was significantly higher. These results suggest that bifemelane, which prevents cerebral nerve cell damage from ischemia, can reduce ischemic retinal nerve cell injury.
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- M Adachi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka, Japan
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Dibas A, Millar C, Al-Farra A, Yorio T. Neuroprotective Effects of Psalmotoxin-1, an Acid-Sensing Ion Channel (ASIC) Inhibitor, in Ischemia Reperfusion in Mouse Eyes. Curr Eye Res 2018; 43:921-933. [PMID: 29595330 DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2018.1454478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of the current study is to assess changes in the expression of Acid-Sensing Ion Channel (ASIC)1a and ASIC2 in retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) after retinal ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury and to test if inhibition of ASIC1a provides RGC neuroprotection. METHODS Transient ischemia was induced in one eye of C57BL/6 mice by raising intraocular pressure to 120 mmHg for 60 min followed by retinal reperfusion by restoring normal pressure. RGC function was measured by Pattern electroretinography (PERG). In addition, retinal ASIC1a and ASIC2 were observed by immunohistochemistry and western blot. Changes in calpain, fodrin, heat shock protein 70 (HSP70), Brn3a, super oxide dismutase-1 (SOD1), catalase, and glutathione perioxidase-4 (GPX4) protein levels were assessed by western blot. RGC numbers were measured by immunohistochemistry on whole retinal flat mounts using anti-RNA binding protein with multiple splicing (RBPMS) antibodies. Intravitreal injection of psalmotoxin-1, a selective ASIC1a blocker, was used to assess the neuroprotective effect of ASIC1a inhibition. RESULTS Levels of ASIC1a and ASIC2 after I/R increased in RGCs. Upregulation of ASIC1a but not ASIC2 was attenuated by intravitreal injection of psalmotoxin-1. I/R induced activation of calpain and degradation of fodrin, HSP70, and reduction in Brn3a. In contrast, while psalmotoxin-1 attenuated calpain activation and increased Brn3a levels, it failed to block HSP70 degradation. Unlike SOD1 protein which was reduced, catalase protein levels increased after I/R. Psalmotoxin-1, although not affecting SOD1 and GPX4, increased catalase levels significantly. Psalmotoxin-1 also increased RBPMS-labeled RGCs following I/R as judged by immunohistochemistry of retinal flat mounts. Finally, psalmotoxin-1 enhanced the amplitude of PERG following I/R, suggesting partial rescue of RGC function. CONCLUSION Psalmotoxin-1 appears to exert a neuroprotective effect under ischemic insults and targeting inhibition of ASICs may represent a new therapeutic approach in ischemic retinal diseases.
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- Adnan Dibas
- a North Texas Eye Research Institute, Dept. of Pharmacology & Neuroscience , University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth , TX , USA
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- a North Texas Eye Research Institute, Dept. of Pharmacology & Neuroscience , University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth , TX , USA
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- a North Texas Eye Research Institute, Dept. of Pharmacology & Neuroscience , University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Fort Worth , TX , USA
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Glaser M, Palmhof M, Schulte D, Schmid H, Stute G, Dick HB, Joachim SC. [Marginal protection of retinal cells by bisperoxovanadium : Appropriate therapy in the model of retinal ischemia?]. Ophthalmologe 2018; 116:152-163. [PMID: 29404677 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-018-0651-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ischemic processes usually lead to the destruction of retinal cells and therefore play a key role in a multitude of eye diseases. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate whether bisperoxovanadium has a potential neuroprotective effect in an ischemia/reperfusion animal model. MATERIAL AND METHODS Initially, ischemia was induced in one eye of an ischemia/reperfusion model and 3 days later, a 14-day medication-based treatment was initiated. Bisperoxovanadium was administered intraperitoneally every 3 days. Subsequently, the number of ganglion cells, the rate of apoptosis, amacrine cells, macroglia, microglia, and their activation state, as well as photoreceptors were determined by histological and immunohistochemical analyses. RESULTS In comparison to the control group, a significant retinal ganglion cell loss, a significant reduction of the inner layers as well as a decrease in photoreceptor and amacrine cell numbers could be determined in the ischemic eyes. In addition, there was an increase in the number of microglia in these animals. The rats treated with bisperoxovanadium did not exhibit a significant neuroprotective effect regarding the number of ganglion cells, the rate of apoptosis, macroglia, amacrine cells, or photoreceptors; however, a low structural degeneration of photoreceptors could be observed as an effect of the treatment. Additionally, fewer microglia and activated microglia were observed after bisperoxovanadium treatment. CONCLUSION Bisperoxovanadium seems to have only a marginal neuroprotective effect on ischemic retinae. It needs to be examined whether earlier therapy onset, higher dose or different route of administration would significantly improve the results or whether this therapeutic approach is unsuitable.
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- M Glaser
- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Experimental Eye Research Institute, Universitäts-Augenklinik, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, In der Schornau 23-25, 44892, Bochum, Deutschland.
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Oz O, Gürelik G, Akyürek N, Cinel L, Hondur A. A Short Duration Transient Ischemia Induces Apoptosis in Retinal Layers: An Experimental Study in Rabbits. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 15:233-8. [PMID: 15812766 DOI: 10.1177/112067210501500210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose To investigate retinal cell apoptosis in an experimental transient, short duration ocular ischemia model. Methods An experimental ischemia model, which simulates creating temporary high intraocular pressure to control intraocular bleeding during pars plana vitrectomy, was set up. Rabbits were randomly divided into three groups. Group 1 was the control group. In Group 2, intraocular pressure was increased to 97 mmHg for 5 minutes. In Group 3, intraocular pressure was increased to 97 mmHg for 10 minutes. After 24 hours, terminal deoxyribonucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP-digoxigenin nick-end labeling assay was used to detect retinal apoptosis in rabbit eyes. Only nuclear staining in retinal cells was counted. Results Groups with 5 minutes and 10 minutes of ischemia showed significantly higher amount of ganglion cell layer apoptosis when compared with the control group (p<0.05). Light microscopy and standard hematoxylin-eosin did not show any significant damage in the retina cells. Conclusions Apoptotic cell death in the retinal cell layers occurs in temporary ischemia-reperfusion as early as 5 and 10 minutes duration.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Mersin University, School of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey.
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Yilmaz T, Kükner AS, Aydemir O, Ozercan HI, Naziroğlu M. Aprotinin Reduces Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in the Retina of Guinea Pigs. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 13:642-7. [PMID: 14552599 DOI: 10.1177/112067210301300708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Purpose The aim of this study was investigate the role of aprotinin on retinal lipid peroxidation and histopathological changes during ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) of guinea pigs. Methods Three groups of seven pigmented guinea pigs each were formed: a control (group 1), ischemia/saline (group 2) and ischemia/aprotinin (group 3). One eye of each animal was selected for histopathological evaluation and the other for biochemical assay. Bilateral pressure-induced retinal ischemia was instigated for 90 min and was followed by 24 hours of reperfusion. Animals in the ischemia/aprotinin and ischemia/saline groups received either 20,000 KIU/kg of aprotinin or saline, repeated four times at 6-hour intervals, with the first dose administered 5 min prior to the ischemic insult. The animals were killed at 24 hours of reperfusion. Retinal malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and the thickness of the inner plexiform layers were measured. Results The level of MDA in group 1 was significantly (p<0.001) lower than the other groups. The mean MDA level in group 2 was significantly (p<0.01) higher than in group 3. The inner plexiform layer in group 1 was significantly (p<0.001) thinner than in the other groups. The mean thickness of the inner plexiform layer in group 2 was significantly (p<0.01) higher than in group 3. Conclusions These data indicate that intraperitoneally administrated aprotinin has a protective effect against I/R injury in the retina of guinea pig as evidenced by reduced retinal MDA level and retinal thickness.
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- T Yilmaz
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical Faculty, Firat University, Elaziğ, Turkey.
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Ge L, Yang M, Yang NN, Yin XX, Song WG. Molecular hydrogen: a preventive and therapeutic medical gas for various diseases. Oncotarget 2017; 8:102653-102673. [PMID: 29254278 PMCID: PMC5731988 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.21130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2017] [Accepted: 08/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Since the 2007 discovery that molecular hydrogen (H2) has selective antioxidant properties, multiple studies have shown that H2 has beneficial effects in diverse animal models and human disease. This review discusses H2 biological effects and potential mechanisms of action in various diseases, including metabolic syndrome, organ injury, and cancer; describes effective H2 delivery approaches; and summarizes recent progress toward H2 applications in human medicine. We also discuss remaining questions in H2 therapy, and conclude with an appeal for a greater role for H2 in the prevention and treatment of human ailments that are currently major global health burdens. This review makes a case for supporting hydrogen medicine in human disease prevention and therapy.
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- Li Ge
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Taishan Medical University, Tai-an City 271000, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Taishan Medical University, Tai-an City 271000, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Atherosclerosis in Universities of Shandong, Taishan Medical University, Institute of Atherosclerosis, Taishan Medical University, Tai-an City 271000, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Taishan Medical University, Tai-an City 271000, Shandong Province, PR China
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- Department of medical immunology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Taishan Medical University, Tai-an City 271000, Shandong Province, PR China
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Retinal metabolism: A comparative look at energetics in the retina. Brain Res 2017; 1672:50-57. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2017.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Joachim SC, Renner M, Reinhard J, Theiss C, May C, Lohmann S, Reinehr S, Stute G, Faissner A, Marcus K, Dick HB. Protective effects on the retina after ranibizumab treatment in an ischemia model. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0182407. [PMID: 28800629 PMCID: PMC5553852 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 07/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Retinal ischemia is common in eye disorders, like diabetic retinopathy or retinal vascular occlusion. The goal of this study was to evaluate the potential protective effects of an intravitreally injected vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor (ranibizumab) on retinal cells in an ischemia animal model via immunohistochemistry (IF) and quantitative real-time PCR (PCR). A positive binding of ranibizumab to rat VEGF-A was confirmed via dot blot. One eye underwent ischemia and a subgroup received ranibizumab. A significant VEGF increase was detected in aqueous humor of ischemic eyes (p = 0.032), whereas VEGF levels were low in ranibizumab eyes (p = 0.99). Ischemic retinas showed a significantly lower retinal ganglion cell number (RGC; IF Brn-3a: p<0.001, IF RBPMS: p<0.001; PCR: p = 0.002). The ranibizumab group displayed fewer RGCs (IF Brn-3a: 0.3, IF RBPMS: p<0.001; PCR: p = 0.007), but more than the ischemia group (IF Brn-3a: p = 0.04, IF RBPMS: p = 0.03). Photoreceptor area was decreased after ischemia (IF: p = 0.049; PCR: p = 0.511), while the ranibizumab group (IF: p = 0.947; PCR: p = 0.122) was comparable to controls. In the ischemia (p<0.001) and ranibizumab group (p<0.001) a decrease of ChAT+ amacrine cells was found, which was less prominent in the ranibizumab group. VEGF-receptor 2 (VEGF-R2; IF: p<0.001; PCR: p = 0.021) and macroglia (GFAP; IF: p<0.001; PCR: p<0.001) activation was present in ischemic retinas. The activation was weaker in ranibizumab retinas (VEGF-R2: IF: p = 0.1; PCR: p = 0.03; GFAP: IF: p = 0.1; PCR: p = 0.015). An increase in the number of total (IF: p = 0.003; PCR: p = 0.023) and activated microglia (IF: p<0.001; PCR: p = 0.009) was detected after ischemia. These levels were higher in the ranibizumab group (Iba1: IF: p<0.001; PCR: p = 0.018; CD68: IF: p<0.001; PCR: p = 0.004). Our findings demonstrate that photoreceptors and RGCs are protected by ranibizumab treatment. Only amacrine cells cannot be rescued. They seem to be particularly sensitive to ischemic damage and need maybe an earlier intervention.
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- Stephanie C. Joachim
- Experimental Eye Research, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, In der Schornau 23–25, Bochum, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, In der Schornau 23–25, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Cell Morphology and Molecular Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Cytology, Faculty of Medicine, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, Bochum, Germany
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- Medizinisches Proteom-Center, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, Bochum, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, In der Schornau 23–25, Bochum, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, In der Schornau 23–25, Bochum, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, In der Schornau 23–25, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Cell Morphology and Molecular Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, Bochum, Germany
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- Medizinisches Proteom-Center, Ruhr-University Bochum, Universitätsstrasse 150, Bochum, Germany
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- Experimental Eye Research, University Eye Hospital, Ruhr-University Bochum, In der Schornau 23–25, Bochum, Germany
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Chen Z, Qiu PY, Ma CG. Dexmedetomidine preconditioning protects against retinal ischemia/reperfusion injury and inhibits inflammation response via toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) pathway. Biomed Pharmacother 2017; 93:1018-1024. [PMID: 28724211 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2017.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2017] [Revised: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Retinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is one of significant cause of visual dysopia and causes inflammatory response. Dexmedetomidine is widely applied to general/local anaesthesia and has been reported to have extensive anti-inflammatory effect. However, the role of dexmedetomidine in retinal I/R injury is currently unknown. This study investigates the effect of dexmedetomidine preconditioning on retinal I/R injury and explore the related signal mechanism toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) pathway. METHODS Retinal I/R injury model were established with SD rats through periocular injection. Retinal damage was quantified by measuring the thickness of retinal layers, cell counts of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and electroretinography (ERG). Apoptosis of retinal cell was detected by TUNEL assay. Protein and mRNA expression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) were measured by western blot and real-time quantitate PCR. Bax, Bcl-2 and nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) in retinas were detected by western blot. RESULTS ERG and HE staining showed that dexmedetomidine preconditioning significantly inhibited the histologic damage induced by I/R injury, which expresses apparent concentration dependent. TUNEL demonstrated that apoptosis of retinal cells were reduced by dexmedetomidine. The expression of NF-κB and GFAP were decreased compared I/R blank group. CONCLUSION Dexmedetomidine preconditioning suppresses retinal I/R injury and shows effective anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB expression.
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- Zong Chen
- Anesthesia Department, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan Province, PR China
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- Anesthesia Department, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan Province, PR China
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- Anesthesia Department, Huaihe Hospital of Henan University, Kaifeng, Henan Province, PR China.
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Thomas CN, Berry M, Logan A, Blanch RJ, Ahmed Z. Caspases in retinal ganglion cell death and axon regeneration. Cell Death Discov 2017; 3:17032. [PMID: 29675270 PMCID: PMC5903394 DOI: 10.1038/cddiscovery.2017.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2017] [Accepted: 04/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Retinal ganglion cells (RGC) are terminally differentiated CNS neurons that possess limited endogenous regenerative capacity after injury and thus RGC death causes permanent visual loss. RGC die by caspase-dependent mechanisms, including apoptosis, during development, after ocular injury and in progressive degenerative diseases of the eye and optic nerve, such as glaucoma, anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy and multiple sclerosis. Inhibition of caspases through genetic or pharmacological approaches can arrest the apoptotic cascade and protect a proportion of RGC. Novel findings have also highlighted a pyroptotic role of inflammatory caspases in RGC death. In this review, we discuss the molecular signalling mechanisms of apoptotic and inflammatory caspase responses in RGC specifically, their involvement in RGC degeneration and explore their potential as therapeutic targets.
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- Chloe N Thomas
- Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK.,Academic Department of Military Surgery and Trauma, Royal Centre for Defence Medicine, Birmingham, UK
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- Neuroscience and Ophthalmology, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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KUS121, a VCP modulator, attenuates ischemic retinal cell death via suppressing endoplasmic reticulum stress. Sci Rep 2017; 7:44873. [PMID: 28317920 PMCID: PMC5357950 DOI: 10.1038/srep44873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Ischemic neural damages cause several devastating diseases, including brain stroke and ischemic retinopathies, and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress has been proposed to be the underlying mechanism of the neuronal cell death of these conditions. We previously synthesized Kyoto University substances (KUSs) as modulators of valosin-containing protein (VCP); KUSs inhibit VCP ATPase activity and protect cells from different cell death-inducing insults. Here, we examined the efficacy of KUS121 in a rat model of retinal ischemic injury. Systemic administration of KUS121 to rats with ischemic retinal injury significantly suppressed inner retinal thinning and death of retinal ganglion and amacrine cells, with a significant functional maintenance of visual functions, as judged by electroretinography. Furthermore, intravitreal injection of KUS121, which is the clinically preferred route of drug administration for retinal diseases, appeared to show an equal or better neuroprotective efficacy in the ischemic retina compared with systemic administration. Indeed, induction of the ER stress marker C/EBP homologous protein (CHOP) after the ischemic insult was significantly suppressed by KUS121 administration. Our study suggests VCP modulation by KUS as a promising novel therapeutic strategy for ischemic neuronal diseases.
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Transplantation of lineage-negative stem cells in pterygopalatine artery ligation induced retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in mice. Mol Cell Biochem 2017; 429:123-136. [PMID: 28210901 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-017-2941-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Retinal ischemia is a condition associated with retinal degenerative diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other optic neuropathies, leading to visual impairment and blindness worldwide. Currently, there is no therapy available for ischemic retinopathies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to test a murine model of pterygopalatine artery ligation-induced retinal injury for transplantation of mouse bone marrow-derived lineage-negative (lin-ve) stem cells. The mouse external carotid artery and pterygopalatine artery were ligated for 3.5 h followed by reperfusion. The model was validated through fundus fluorescein angiography, laser Doppler and FITC dextran perfusion in whole-mounts. Lin-ve stem cells isolated from mouse bone marrow were transplanted through tail-vein, which showed migration to retina leading to decrease in GFAP expression. The neurotrophic factors such as BDNF and FGF2 showed enhanced expression in the retina. The functional analysis with electroretinogram did not demonstrate any significant changes before or after injury or stem cell transplantation. This study shows a neuroprotective potential in lin-ve stem cells in the retinal ischemia induced by pterygopalatine artery ligation and presents a practical model for validating therapies for ischemic disorders of the retina in future.
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Ischemic optic neuropathy as a model of neurodegenerative disorder: A review of pathogenic mechanism of axonal degeneration and the role of neuroprotection. J Neurol Sci 2016; 375:430-441. [PMID: 28320183 DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2016.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2016] [Revised: 12/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Optic neuropathy is a neurodegenerative disease which involves optic nerve injury. It is caused by acute or intermittent insults leading to visual dysfunction. There are number of factors, responsible for optic neuropathy, and the optic nerve axon is affected in all type which causes the loss of retinal ganglion cells. In this review we will highlight various mechanisms involved in the cell loss cascades during axonal degeneration as well as ischemic optic neuropathy. These mechanisms include oxidative stress, excitotoxicity, angiogenesis, neuroinflammation and apoptosis following retinal ischemia. We will also discuss the effect of neuroprotective agents in attenuation of the negative effect of factors involve in the disease occurrence and progression.
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Jha KA, Nag TC, Wadhwa S, Roy TS. Immunohistochemical Localization of GFAP and Glutamate Regulatory Proteins in Chick Retina and Their Levels of Expressions in Altered Photoperiods. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2016; 37:1029-1042. [PMID: 27815657 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-016-0436-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Moderate to intense light is reported to damage the chick retina, which is cone dominated. Light damage alters neurotransmitter pools, such as those of glutamate. Glutamate level in the retina is regulated by glutamate-aspartate transporter (GLAST) and glutamine synthetase (GS). We examined immunolocalization patterns and the expression levels of both markers and of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP, a marker of neuronal stress) in chick retina exposed to 2000 lux under 12-h light:12-h dark (12L:12D; normal photoperiod), 18L:6D (prolonged photoperiod), and 24L:0D (constant light) at post-hatch day 30. Retinal damage (increased death of photoreceptors and inner retinal neurons and Müller cell hypertrophy) and GFAP expression in Müller cells were maximal in 24L:0D condition compared to that seen in 12L:12D and 18L:6D conditions. GS was present in Müller cells and GLAST expressed in Müller cell processes and photoreceptor inner segments. GLAST expression was decreased in 24L:0D condition, and the expression levels between 12L:12D and 18L:6D, though increased marginally, were statistically insignificant. Similar was the case with GS expression that significantly decreased in 24L:0D condition. Our previous study with chicks exposed to 2000 lux reported increased retinal glutamate level in 24L:0D condition. The present results indicate that constant light induces decreased expressions of GLAST and GS, a condition that might aggravate glutamate-mediated neurotoxicity and delay neuroprotection in a cone-dominated retina.
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- Kumar Abhiram Jha
- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room No. 1029, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room No. 1029, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room No. 1029, New Delhi, 110029, India
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- Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Room No. 1029, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Electroretinographic evaluations of retinal function before, just after, and after intravitreal injections. Sci Rep 2016; 6:31104. [PMID: 27492923 PMCID: PMC4974612 DOI: 10.1038/srep31104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2016] [Accepted: 07/13/2016] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Intravitreal injections (IVI) have become a part of daily practice for a growing number of procedures. We evaluated the retinal function by recording intraoperative photopic electroretinograms (ERGs) before an injection (T1), just after the injection (T2), and after the aspiration of the anterior chamber fluid (T3) of 19 eyes of 19 patients (mean age 70.6 years; men = 11) who received an IVI of an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor. The mean amplitudes of the b-wave, photopic negative responses (PhNR), and oscillatory potentials (OPs) 1 and 2 at T2 were significantly smaller than that at T1, but no significant difference was observed between T3 and T1. The mean implicit times of the a-wave and OP1, 2, and 3 at T2 and the a-wave and the OP2 at T3 were significantly longer than that at T1. The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) at T2 (49.32 mm Hg) was significantly higher and the IOP at T3 (8.74 mm Hg) was significantly lower than that at T1 (21.05 mm Hg). The retinal function was reduced and the IOP elevated just after the IVI. The response of each ERG component was different suggesting a different sensitivity of each type of retinal neuron to IVI.
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Ait-Hmyed Hakkari O, Acar N, Savier E, Spinnhirny P, Bennis M, Felder-Schmittbuhl MP, Mendoza J, Hicks D. Rev-Erbα modulates retinal visual processing and behavioral responses to light. FASEB J 2016; 30:3690-3701. [PMID: 27440795 DOI: 10.1096/fj.201600414r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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The circadian clock is thought to adjust retinal sensitivity to ambient light levels, yet the involvement of specific clock genes is poorly understood. We explored the potential role of the nuclear receptor subfamily 1, group D, member 1 (REV-ERBα; or NR1D1) in this respect. In light-evoked behavioral tests, compared with wild-type littermates, Rev-Erbα-/- mice showed enhanced negative masking at low light levels (0.1 lx). Rev-Erbα-/- mouse retinas displayed significantly higher numbers of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells (ipRGCs; 62% more compared with wild-type) and more intense melanopsin immunostaining of individual ipRGCs. In agreement with a pivotal role for melanopsin, negative masking at low light intensities was abolished in Rev-Erbα-/- Opn4-/- (melanopsin gene) double-null mice. Rev-Erbα-/- mice showed shortened latencies of both a and b electroretinogram waves, modified scotopic and photopic b-wave and scotopic threshold responses, and increased pupillary constriction, all of which suggested increased light sensitivity. However, wild-type and Rev-Erbα-/- mice displayed no detectable differences by in vivo fundus imaging, retinal histology, or expression of cell type-specific markers for major retinal cell populations. We conclude that REV-ERBα plays a major role in retinal information processing, and we speculate that REV-ERBα and melanopsin set sensitivity levels of the rod-mediated ipRGC pathway to coordinate activity with ambient light.-Ait-Hmyed Hakkari, O., Acar, N., Savier, E., Spinnhirny, P., Bennis, M., Felder-Schmittbuhl, M.-P., Mendoza, J., Hicks, D. Rev-Erbα modulates retinal visual processing and behavioral responses to light.
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- Ouafa Ait-Hmyed Hakkari
- Department of Neurobiology of Rhythms, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Propres de Recherche 3212, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Strasbourg, France.,Université Cadi Ayad, Département de Biologie, Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Neurobiologie et Comportement, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Mixtes de Recherche 6265, Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, Dijon, France.,Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique, Unités Mixtes de Recherche 324, Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, Dijon, France.,Université de Bourgogne, Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, Dijon, France
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- Department of Neurobiology of Rhythms, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Propres de Recherche 3212, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Neurobiology of Rhythms, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Propres de Recherche 3212, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Strasbourg, France
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- Université Cadi Ayad, Département de Biologie, Laboratoire de Pharmacologie, Neurobiologie et Comportement, Marrakech, Morocco
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- Department of Neurobiology of Rhythms, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Propres de Recherche 3212, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Neurobiology of Rhythms, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Propres de Recherche 3212, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Neurobiology of Rhythms, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Unités Propres de Recherche 3212, Institut des Neurosciences Cellulaires et Intégratives, Strasbourg, France;
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Tao Y, Geng L, Xu WW, Qin LM, Peng GH, Huang YF. The potential utilizations of hydrogen as a promising therapeutic strategy against ocular diseases. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2016; 12:799-806. [PMID: 27279745 PMCID: PMC4878665 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s102518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Hydrogen, one of the most well-known natural molecules, has been used in numerous medical applications owing to its ability to selectively neutralize cytotoxic reactive oxygen species and ameliorate hazardous inflammations. Hydrogen can exert protective effects on various reactive oxygen species-related diseases, including the transplantation-induced intestinal graft injury, chronic inflammation, ischemia–reperfusion injuries, and so on. Especially in the eye, hydrogen has been used to counteract multiple ocular pathologies in the ophthalmological models. Herein, the ophthalmological utilizations of hydrogen are systematically reviewed and the underlying mechanisms of hydrogen-induced beneficial effects are discussed. It is our hope that the protective effects of hydrogen, as evidenced by these pioneering studies, would enrich our pharmacological knowledge about this natural element and cast light into the discovery of a novel therapeutic strategy against ocular diseases.
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- Ye Tao
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Ophthalmology & Visual Science Key Lab of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Ophthalmology & Visual Science Key Lab of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Ophthalmology & Visual Science Key Lab of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Ophthalmology & Visual Science Key Lab of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Ophthalmology & Visual Science Key Lab of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Ophthalmology & Visual Science Key Lab of PLA, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Kim SJ, Sung MS, Heo H, Lee JH, Park SW. Mangiferin Protects Retinal Ganglion Cells in Ischemic Mouse Retina via SIRT1. Curr Eye Res 2015. [PMID: 26200953 DOI: 10.3109/02713683.2015.1050736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate whether mangiferin can increase the viability of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in ischemic mouse retina, and to determine the possible mechanism of neuroprotection. METHODS C57BL/6J mice underwent constant elevation of intraocular pressure for 60 min and received saline or mangiferin (30 mg/kg) intraperitoneally once daily until sacrifice. HIF-1α, GFAP and SIRT1 expression was assessed at 1, 4, and 7 days after retinal ischemia. Bax and Bcl-2 expression was also analyzed at 1 and 4 days. RGC survival was assessed by labeling flat-mounted retinas with Brn3a at 2 weeks after retinal ischemia. The effect of co-treatment with mangiferin and sirtinol (SIRT1 inhibitor) was also evaluated. RESULTS The expression of HIF-1α and GFAP was upregulated in saline-treated retinas within 7 days after ischemia. Mangiferin treatment suppressed this upregulation. The expression of SIRT1 was downregulated in saline-treated ischemic retinas. This downregulation was reversed by mangiferin treatment, resulting in a significant difference from saline-treated ischemic retinas. In mangiferin-treated ischemic retinas, Bax expression was downregulated, whereas Bcl-2 expression was upregulated in comparison with saline-treated ischemic retinas. Mangiferin treatment protected ischemic retinas against RGC loss. Treatment of sirtinol decreased the neuroprotective effect of mangiferin. CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that mangiferin has a neuroprotective effect on RGC through downregulation of HIF-1a and GFAP, and upregulation of SIRT1 in ischemic mouse retinas. We suggest that mangiferin might be a potential neuroprotective agent against RGC loss under oxidative stress.
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- Soo-Jin Kim
- a Department of Ophthalmology , Chonnam National University Medical School & Hospital , Gwangju , Korea .,c Department of Pathology , Chonnam National University Medical School , Gwangju , Korea
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , Chonnam National University Medical School & Hospital , Gwangju , Korea
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , Chonnam National University Medical School & Hospital , Gwangju , Korea
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- b Center for Creative Biomedical Scientists at Chonnam National University, Chonnam National University Medical School , Gwangju , Korea and.,c Department of Pathology , Chonnam National University Medical School , Gwangju , Korea
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- a Department of Ophthalmology , Chonnam National University Medical School & Hospital , Gwangju , Korea .,c Department of Pathology , Chonnam National University Medical School , Gwangju , Korea
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Gu RP, Fu LL, Jiang CH, Xu YF, Wang X, Yu J. Retina Is Protected by Neuroserpin from Ischemic/Reperfusion-Induced Injury Independent of Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0130440. [PMID: 26176694 PMCID: PMC4503687 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0130440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Accepted: 05/20/2015] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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The purpose of the present study was to investigate the potential neuroprotective effect of neuroserpin (NSP) on acute retinal ischemic/reperfusion-induced (IR) injury. An IR injury model was established by elevating intraocular pressure (IOP) for 60 minutes in wild type and tPA-deficient (tPA-/-) mice. Prior to IR injury, 1 μL of 20 μmol/L NSP or an equal volume of bovine serum albumin (BSA) was intravitreally administered. Retinal function was evaluated by electroretinograph (ERG) and the number of apoptotic neurons was determined via TUNEL labeling. Caspase-3, -8, -9,poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP)and their cleaved forms were subsequently analyzed. It was found that IR injury significantly damaged retinal function, inducing apoptosis in the retina, while NSP attenuated the loss of retinal function and significantly reduced the number of apoptotic neurons in both wild type and tPA-/- mice. The levels of cleaved caspase-3, cleaved PARP (the substrate of caspase-3) and caspase-9 (the modulator of the caspase-3), which had increased following IR injury, were significantly inhibited by NSP in both wild type and tPA-/- mice. NSP increased ischemic tolerance in the retina at least partially by inhibiting the intrinsic cell death signaling pathway of caspase-3. It was therefore concluded that the protective effect of neuroserpin maybe independent from its canonical interaction with a tissue-type plasminogen activator.
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- R. P. Gu
- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Key Laboratory of Myopia of State Health Ministry, Eye and ENT Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Key Laboratory of Myopia of State Health Ministry, Eye and ENT Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
- Department of Ophthalmology, No. 5 people’s Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, 200240, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Key Laboratory of Myopia of State Health Ministry, Eye and ENT Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Key Laboratory of Myopia of State Health Ministry, Eye and ENT Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences and Key Laboratory of Myopia of State Health Ministry, Eye and ENT Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200031, China
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Liu H, Hua N, Xie K, Zhao T, Yu Y. Hydrogen-rich saline reduces cell death through inhibition of DNA oxidative stress and overactivation of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 in retinal ischemia-reperfusion injury. Mol Med Rep 2015; 12:2495-502. [PMID: 25954991 PMCID: PMC4464386 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2015.3731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2014] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Overactivation of poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase 1 (PARP-1), as a result of sustained DNA oxidation in ischemia-reperfusion injury, triggers programmed cell necrosis and apoptosis. The present study was conducted to demonstrate whether hydrogen-rich saline (HRS) has a neuroprotective effect on retinal ischemia reperfusion (RIR) injury through inhibition of PARP-1 activation. RIR was induced by transient elevation of intraocular pressure in rats. HRS (5 ml/kg) was administered peritoneally every day from the beginning of reperfusion in RIR rats until the rats were sacrificed. Retinal damage and cell death was determined using hematoxylin and eosin and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling staining. DNA oxidative stress was evaluated by immunofluorescence staining of 8-hydroxy-2-deoxyguanosine. In addition, the expression of PARP-1 and caspase-3 was investigated by western blot analysis and/or immunohistochemical staining. The results demonstrated that HRS administration improved morphological alterations and reduced apoptosis following RIR injury. Furthermore, the present study found that HRS alleviated DNA oxidation and PARP-1 overactivation in RIR rats. HRS can protect RIR injury by inhibition of PARP-1, which may be involved in DNA oxidative stress and caspase-3-mediated apoptosis.
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- Hongwei Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Tianjin Medical University Eye Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Institute of Anesthesiology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin 300052, P.R. China
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Fei F, Li J, Rao W, Liu W, Chen X, Su N, Wang Y, Fei Z. Upregulation of Homer1a Promoted Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival After Retinal Ischemia and Reperfusion via Interacting with Erk Pathway. Cell Mol Neurobiol 2015; 35:1039-48. [PMID: 25924704 DOI: 10.1007/s10571-015-0198-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Retinal ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) is extensively involved in ocular diseases, causing retinal ganglion cell (RGCs) death resulting in visual impairment and blindness. Homer1a is considered as an endogenous neuroprotective protein in traumatic brain injury. However, the roles of Homer1a in RGCs I/R injury have not been elucidated. The present study investigated the changes in expression and effect of Homer1a in RGCs both in vitro and in vivo after I/R injury using Western blot, TUNEL assay, gene interference and overexpression, and gene knockout procedures. The levels of Homer1a and phosphorylated Erk (p-Erk) increased in RGCs and retinas after I/R injury. Upregulation of Homer1a in RGCs after I/R injury decreased the level of p-Erk, and mitigated RGCs apoptosis. Conversely, downregulation of Homer1a increased the level of p-Erk, and augmented RGCs apoptosis. Furthermore, inhibition of the p-ERK reduced RGCs apoptosis, and increased the expression of Homer 1a after I/R injury. Finally, the retinas of Homer1a KO mice treated with I/R injury had significantly less dendrites and RGCs, compared with Homer1a WT mice. These findings demonstrated that Homer1a may contribute to RGCs survival after I/R injury by interacting with Erk pathway.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fei Fei
- Department of Ophthalmology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 71032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changle Xi Road, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changle Xi Road, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changle Xi Road, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changle Xi Road, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changle Xi Road, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, 71032, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, 15 Changle Xi Road, Xi'an, 710032, People's Republic of China.
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OBJECTIVES To calibrate and standardise an animal model of graded optic nerve injury (ONI) in rats to facilitate future inter-laboratory data comparisons, focussing on quantification of injury intensity, injury severity, and the correlation between them. METHODS A pair of cross-action forceps or a pair of artery clips was used to induce optic nerve (ON) crush injuries. A lever principle and a simplified method were used to measure the crushing force. The simplified method directly measured weights as an external force exerted on the tip of the forceps or clips, which was just sufficient to maintain a gap and was equivalent to the closing (crush) force. The impulse and averaged impulse were explored as physical quantities to compare injury intensities. Graded ONIs were made by crushing the ON for 3, 6, 12, 30 or 60 seconds by the cross-action forceps, or 5, 10 or 15 seconds by the artery clips. The injury severity was evaluated by counting surviving retinal ganglion cell (RGC) through applied FluoroGold to the superior colliculus and lateral geniculate body before ON crush, intact RGC counting by applied FluoroGold after ON crush, and ON axon counting. RESULTS Similar results were obtained by the lever principle method and the simplified method. The crushing force of the cross-action forceps and the artery clips was 148.0 gram force (gf) and 32.4 gf, respectively. The graded ONI animal models were successfully created in rats without retinal ischaemia post-trauma. The averaged impulse produced by the artery clips for 15 seconds was equal to that produced by a 3-second crush of the cross-action forceps. The correlation between injury intensity and injury severity was fitted for a power function. DISCUSSION Our results provide a simplified and effective means to quantify and analyse data from ON crush studies compared with previously reported animal models.
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Dynamic, in vivo, real-time detection of retinal oxidative status in a model of elevated intraocular pressure using a novel, reversibly responsive, profluorescent nitroxide probe. Exp Eye Res 2014; 129:48-56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2014.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2014] [Revised: 10/15/2014] [Accepted: 10/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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