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Gao JF, Dong YY, Jin X, Dai LJ, Wang JR, Zhang H. Identification and Verification of Ferroptosis-Related Genes in Keratoconus Using Bioinformatics Analysis. J Inflamm Res 2024; 17:2383-2397. [PMID: 38660574 PMCID: PMC11041983 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s455337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Objective Keratoconus is a commonly progressive and blinding corneal disorder. Iron metabolism and oxidative stress play crucial roles in both keratoconus and ferroptosis. However, the association between keratoconus and ferroptosis is currently unclear. This study aimed to analyze and verify the role of ferroptosis-related genes (FRGs) in the pathogenesis of keratoconus through bioinformatics. Methods We first obtained keratoconus-related datasets and FRGs. Then, the differentially expressed FRGs (DE-FRGs) associated with keratoconus were screened through analysis, followed by analysis of their biological functions. Subsequently, the LASSO and SVM-RFE algorithms were used to screen for diagnostic biomarkers. GSEA was performed to explore the potential functions of the marker genes. Finally, the associations between these biomarkers and immune cells were analyzed. qRT‒PCR was used to detect the expression of these biomarkers in corneal tissues. Results A total of 39 DE-FRGs were screened, and functional enrichment analysis revealed that the DE-FRGs were closely related to apoptosis, oxidative stress, and the immune response. Then, using multiple algorithms, 6 diagnostic biomarkers were selected, and the ROC curve was used to verify their risk prediction ability. In addition, based on CIBERSORT analysis, alterations in the immune microenvironment of keratoconus patients might be associated with H19, GCH1, CHAC1, and CDKN1A. Finally, qRT‒PCR confirmed that the expression of H19 and CHAC1 was elevated in the keratoconus group. Conclusion This study identified 6 DE-FRGs, 4 of which were associated with immune infiltrating cells, and established a diagnostic model with predictive value for keratoconus.
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- Jing-Fan Gao
- Eye Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Eye Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Eye Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Eye Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Eye Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China
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- Eye Hospital, The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150001, People’s Republic of China
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Jones G, Altman J, Ahmed S, Lee TJ, Zhi W, Sharma S, Sharma A. Unraveling the Intraday Variations in the Tear Fluid Proteome. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2024; 65:2. [PMID: 38441890 PMCID: PMC10916888 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.3.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Purpose Tear fluid is a complex and dynamic biological fluid that plays essential roles in maintaining ocular homeostasis and protecting against the external environment. Owing to the small sample volume, studying the tear proteome is challenging. However, advances in high-resolution mass spectrometry have expanded tear proteome profiling, revealing >500 unique proteins. Tears are emerging as a noninvasive source of biomarkers for both ocular and systemic diseases; nevertheless, intraday variability of proteins in tear fluid remains questionable. This study investigates intraday variations in the tear fluid proteome to identify stable proteins that could act as candidate biomarkers. Methods Tear samples from 15 individuals at four time points (10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm) were analyzed using mass spectrometry to evaluate protein variation during these intervals. Technical variation was assessed by analyzing pooled samples and was subtracted from the total variation to isolate biological variability. Results Owing to high technical variation, low-abundant proteins were filtered, and only 115 proteins met the criteria for further analysis. These criteria include being detected at all four time points in at least eight subjects, having a mean peptide-spectrum match count greater than 5, and having a technical variation less than 0.10. Lactotransferrin, lipocalin-1, and several immunoglobulins were among the 51 stable proteins (mean biological coefficient of variation < 0.10). Additionally, 43 proteins displayed significant slopes across the 4 time points, with 17 increasing and 26 decreasing over time. Conclusions These findings contribute to the understanding of tear fluid dynamics and further expand our knowledge of the tear proteome.
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- Garrett Jones
- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA, United States
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Krok M, Wróblewska-Czajka E, Łach-Wojnarowicz O, Bronikowska J, Czuba ZP, Wylęgała E, Dobrowolski D. Analysis of Cytokine and Chemokine Level in Tear Film in Keratoconus Patients before and after Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) Treatment. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:1052. [PMID: 38256126 PMCID: PMC10816198 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25021052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Keratoconus (KC) is a degenerative corneal disorder whose aetiology remains unknown. The aim of our study was to analyse the expressions of cytokines and chemokines in KC patients before and after specified time intervals after corneal cross-linking (CXL) treatment to better understand the molecular mechanisms occurring before and after CXL in KC patients process of corneal regeneration.; Tear samples were gathered from 52 participants immediately after the CXL procedure and during the 12-month follow-up period. All patients underwent a detailed ophthalmological examination and tear samples were collected before and after CXL at regular intervals: 1 day before and after the surgery, at the day 7 visit, and at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after CXL. The control group consisted of 20 healthy people. 10 patients were women (50%) and 10 were men (50%). The mean age was 30 ± 3 years of age. Tear analysis was performed using the Bio-Plex 3D Suspension Array System. Corneal topography parameters measured by Scheimpflug Camera included: keratometry values (Ks, Kf), PI-Apex, PI-Thinnest, Cylinder.; All the 12 months post-op values of the KC patients' topographic measurements were significantly lower than the pre-op. As for the tear cytokine levels comparison between the patient and control groups, cytokine levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and CXCL-10, among others, were detected in lower amounts in the KC group. The pre-op level of IL-6 exhibited a significant increase the day after CXL, whereas comparing the day after the procedure to 12 months after CXL, this showed a significant decrease. Both TNF-α and IL-1 showed a significant decrease compared to the day before and after CXL. We observed significantly higher levels of IL-1β, IL-10, IFN-γ and TNF-α in moderate and severe keratoconus than in mild keratoconus (p < 0.05). We also demonstrated a statistically significant positive correlation between both pre-op and 12 months after CXL TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-6 and Ks and Kf values (p < 0.05, r > 0); Alterations of inflammatory mediators in tear fluid after CXL link with topographic changes and may contribute to the development and progression of KC.
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- Magdalena Krok
- Chair and Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Panewnicka 65 Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland (E.W.-C.); (E.W.); (D.D.)
- Ophthalmology of Department, District Railway Hospital, 65 Panewnicka Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland
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- Chair and Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Panewnicka 65 Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland (E.W.-C.); (E.W.); (D.D.)
- Ophthalmology of Department, District Railway Hospital, 65 Panewnicka Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland
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- Chair and Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Panewnicka 65 Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland (E.W.-C.); (E.W.); (D.D.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland; (J.B.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-055 Katowice, Poland; (J.B.); (Z.P.C.)
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- Chair and Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Panewnicka 65 Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland (E.W.-C.); (E.W.); (D.D.)
- Ophthalmology of Department, District Railway Hospital, 65 Panewnicka Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland
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- Chair and Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Panewnicka 65 Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland (E.W.-C.); (E.W.); (D.D.)
- Ophthalmology of Department, District Railway Hospital, 65 Panewnicka Street, 40-760 Katowice, Poland
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Yılmaz Tuğan B, Sarıhan M, Kasap M, Akpınar G, Karabaş L, Şahin N, Yüksel N, Bayrak YE, Sönmez HE. Is tear proteome profile a predictor of developing uveitis in ANA-positive patients with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024; 262:211-221. [PMID: 37773290 DOI: 10.1007/s00417-023-06251-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Although less than one-third of anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) positive patients with oJIA develop uveitis, ANA positivity is still the most well-known marker for assessing the risk of uveitis in oligoarticular JIA (oJIA). Therefore, novel biomarkers are needed to better assess the risk of developing uveitis. For this purpose, we performed a comparative tear proteome analysis of uveitis patients to reveal the identity of differentially regulated proteins. DESIGN Tear samples were collected using the Schirmer strips in 7 oJIA and 7 oJIA patients with uveitis (oJIA-U). All oJIA-U patients had developed bilateral anterior uveitis and were inactive and topical treatment-free. METHODS The nHPLC LC-MS/MS system was used for protein identification and label-free proteome comparisons. The PANTHER and STRING analyses were carried out using UniProt accession numbers of the identified proteins. RESULTS Patient characteristics, e.g., age, gender, disease duration, and treatments were similar. For protein identification, three different databases were searched. Twenty-two, 147, and 258 database searches, respectively. Of these, 15 were common to all three proteome databases. Of these 15 proteins, 10 proteins were upregulated, and 2 were downregulated, based on the twofold regulation criteria. The upregulated proteins were, namely, cystatin-S, secretoglobin family 1D member, opiorphin prepropeptide, mammaglobin-B, lysozyme C, mesothelin, immunoglobulin kappa constant, extracellular glycoprotein lacritin, beta-2-microglobulin, and immunoglobulin J chain. The downregulated proteins were dermcidin and prolactin-inducible protein. Among the differentially regulated proteins, cystatin-S was the most regulated protein with an 18-fold upregulation ratio in tear samples from uveitis patients. CONCLUSION Here, the identities and regulation ratios of several proteins were revealed when tear samples from uveitis patients were compared to patients without uveitis. These proteins are putative biomarkers for assessing uveitis risk and require further attention.
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- Büşra Yılmaz Tuğan
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical Biology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical Biology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Medical Biology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Sinjab MM. Keratoconus: A historical and prospective review. Oman J Ophthalmol 2023; 16:401-414. [PMID: 38059102 PMCID: PMC10697266 DOI: 10.4103/ojo.ojo_70_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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This article is a historical and prospective review of keratoconus and ectatic corneal diseases. It covers definitions and terminology, the prevalence of keratoconus, predisposing factors, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, management, classifications, and progression criteria. It highlights other aspects of the disease that are usually over-missed, including the psychological, social, and economic impact. This review presents the information chronically in terms of the first author. It concludes by possessing the challenges and difficulties that are still to be overcome and suggests a plan.
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- Mazen M. Sinjab
- Ophthalmology Department in Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, DHCC, Dubai, UAE
- Sinjab Academy, International Keratoconus Society, Muscat, Oman
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Lépine M, Zambito O, Sleno L. Targeted Workflow Investigating Variations in the Tear Proteome by Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry. ACS Omega 2023; 8:31168-31177. [PMID: 37663498 PMCID: PMC10468840 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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Proteins in tears have an important role in eye health and have been shown as a promising source of disease biomarkers. The goal of this study was to develop a robust, sensitive, and targeted method for profiling tear proteins to examine the variability within a group of healthy volunteers over three days. Inter-individual and inter-day variabilities were examined to contribute to understanding the normal variations in the tear proteome, as well as to establish which proteins may be better candidates as eventual biomarkers of specific diseases. Tear samples collected on Schirmer strips were subjected to bottom-up proteomics, and resulting peptides were analyzed using an optimized targeted method measuring 226 proteins by liquid chromatography-scheduled multiple reaction monitoring. This method was developed using an in-house database of identified proteins from tears compiled from high-resolution data-dependent liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry data. The measurement of unique peptide signals can help better understand the dynamics of each of these proteins in tears. Some interesting trends were seen in specific pathways or protein classes, including higher variabilities for those involved in glycolysis, glutathione metabolism, and cytoskeleton proteins and lower variation for those involving the degradation of the extracellular matrix. The overall aim of this study was to contribute to the field of tear proteomics with the development of a novel and targeted method that is highly amenable to the clinical laboratory using high flow LC and commonly used triple quadrupole mass spectrometry while ensuring that protein quantitation was reported based on unique peptides for each protein and robust peak areas with data normalization. These results report on variabilities on over 200 proteins that are robustly detected in tear samples from healthy volunteers with a simple sample preparation procedure.
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- Maggy Lépine
- Chemistry Department, Université du Québec à Montréal, PO Box 8888 Downtown Station, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, Université du Québec à Montréal, PO Box 8888 Downtown Station, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
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- Chemistry Department, Université du Québec à Montréal, PO Box 8888 Downtown Station, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3P8, Canada
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Jaskiewicz K, Maleszka-Kurpiel M, Kabza M, Karolak JA, Gajecka M. Sequence variants contributing to dysregulated inflammatory responses across keratoconic cone surface in adolescent patients with keratoconus. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1197054. [PMID: 37483635 PMCID: PMC10359427 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1197054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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Background Keratoconus (KTCN) is the most common corneal ectasia resulting in a conical shape of the cornea. Here, genomic variation in the corneal epithelium (CE) across the keratoconic cone surface in patients with KTCN and its relevance in the functioning of the immune system were assessed. Methods Samples from four unrelated adolescent patients with KTCN and two control individuals were obtained during the CXL and PRK procedures, respectively. Three topographic regions, central, middle, and peripheral, were separated towards the whole-genome sequencing (WGS) study embracing a total of 18 experimental samples. The coding and non-coding sequence variation, including structural variation, was assessed and then evaluated together with the previously reported transcriptomic outcomes for the same CE samples and full-thickness corneas. Results First, pathway enrichment analysis of genes with identified coding variants pointed to "Antigen presentation" and "Interferon alpha/beta signaling" as the most overrepresented pathways, indicating the involvement of inflammatory responses in KTCN. Both coding and non-coding sequence variants were found in genes (or in their close proximity) linked to the previously revealed KTCN-specific cellular components, namely, "Actin cytoskeleton", "Extracellular matrix", "Collagen-containing extracellular matrix", "Focal adhesion", "Hippo signaling pathway", and "Wnt signaling" pathways. No genomic heterogeneity across the corneal surface was found comparing the assessed topographic regions. Thirty-five chromosomal regions enriched in both coding and non-coding KTCN-specific sequence variants were revealed, with a most representative 5q locus previously recognized as involved in KTCN. Conclusion The identified genomic features indicate the involvement of innate and adaptive immune system responses in KTCN pathogenesis.
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- Optegra Eye Health Care Clinic in Poznan, Poznan, Poland
- Chair of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Genetics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Genetics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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- Institute of Human Genetics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poznan, Poland
- Chair and Department of Genetics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznan, Poland
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Winiarczyk M, Biela K, Michalak K, Winiarczyk D, Mackiewicz J. Changes in Tear Proteomic Profile in Ocular Diseases. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:13341. [PMID: 36293921 PMCID: PMC9603516 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The search for proteomic biomarkers in ocular disease is one of the most important research directions in recent years. Reliable biomarkers can be an immense adjuvant for both diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. There is no more readily available ocular tissue for proteomic analysis than tear film, which makes an interesting target for the biomarker search. Tear film is a complex fluid consisting of a superficial lipid layer, which covers the aqueous-mucous layer. Its complexity makes it a perfect candidate for all the "omics" approaches. Glaucoma, cataract, age-related macular degeneration, and other diseases are commonly thought to have a multifactorial background. Currently, no reliable non-invasive tests are available that would help physicians with screening and further patient management. The aim of the study is to present modern methods of measuring biomarkers in tears, with particular emphasis on spectrometric methods, and to discuss their diagnostic and therapeutic usefulness.
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- Mateusz Winiarczyk
- Department of Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
- Department of Ophthalmology, Provincial Hospital of Zamosc, 22-400 Zamosc, Poland
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- Department of Epizootiology, University of Life Sciences of Lublin, 20-400 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases of Small Animals, University of Life Sciences of Lublin, 20-400 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Vitreoretinal Surgery, Medical University of Lublin, 20-059 Lublin, Poland
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Ozdalgic B, Gul M, Uygun ZO, Atçeken N, Tasoglu S. Emerging Applications of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy in Tear Film Analysis. Biosensors (Basel) 2022; 12:827. [PMID: 36290964 PMCID: PMC9599721 DOI: 10.3390/bios12100827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Human tear film, with a flow rate of 1-3 µL/min, is a rich bodily fluid that transmits a variety of metabolites and hormones containing proteins, lipids and electrolytes that provide clues about ocular and systemic diseases. Analysis of disease biomarkers such as proteins, mRNA, enzymes and cytokines in the tear film, collected by noninvasive methods, can provide significant results for sustaining a predictive, preventive and personalized medicine regarding various diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus, dry eye, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) offers a powerful technique for analyzing these biomarkers. EIS detects electrical equivalent circuit parameters related to biorecognition of receptor-analyte interactions on the electrode surface. This method is advantageous as it performs a label-free detection and allows the detection of non-electroactive compounds that cannot be detected by direct electron transfer, such as hormones and some proteins. Here, we review the opportunities regarding the integration of EIS into tear fluid sampling approaches.
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- Berin Ozdalgic
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Division of Optometry, School of Med Services & Techniques, Dogus University, Istanbul 34775, Türkiye
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- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Kafkas University, Kars 36100, Türkiye
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- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Koç University Translational Medicine Research Center (KUTTAM), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
- Boğaziçi Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul 34684, Türkiye
- Koç University Arçelik Research Center for Creative Industries (KUAR), Koç University, Istanbul 34450, Türkiye
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Goñi N, Martínez-Soroa I, Ibarrondo O, Azkargorta M, Elortza F, Galarreta DJ, Acera A. Tear proteome profile in eyes with keratoconus after intracorneal ring segment implantation or corneal crosslinking. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:944504. [PMID: 36203781 PMCID: PMC9531826 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.944504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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PurposeKeratoconus (KC) is a corneal ectasia characterized by structural changes, resulting in progressive thinning and biomechanical weakening that can lead to worsening visual acuity due to irregular astigmatism. Corneal collagen Crosslinking (CXL) and Intracorneal Ring Segment (ICRS) are widely used treatments in KC disease, but the alterations they cause in biomechanical mediators are still poorly understood. The aim of this study was to analyze the tear proteome profile before and after treatments to identify biomarkers altered by surgery.Materials and methodsAn observational, prospective, case-control pilot study was conducted, analyzing tear samples from KC patients by nano-liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (nLC-MS/MS). Data are available via ProteomeXchange with identifier PXD035655. Patients with KC who underwent ICRS surgery (n = 4), CXL (n = 4), and healthy subjects (Ctrl, n = 4) were included in this study. Clinical parameters were measured and tear samples were collected before and 18 months after surgery. Proteins with ≥2 expression change and p-value < 0.05 between groups and times were selected to study their role in post-operative corneal changes.ResultsThese analyses led to the identification of 447 tear proteins, some of which were dysregulated in KC patients. In comparisons between the two surgical groups and Ctrls, the biological processes that were altered in KC patients at baseline were those that were dysregulated as a consequence of the disease and not of the surgical intervention. Among the biological processes seen to be altered were: immune responses, cytoskeleton components, protein synthesis and metabolic reactions. When comparing the two treatment groups (ICRS and CXL), the process related to cytoskeleton components was the most altered, probably due to corneal thinning which was more pronounced in patients undergoing CXL.ConclusionThe changes observed in tears after 18 months post-operatively could be due to the treatments performed and the pathology. Among the deregulated proteins detected, A-kinase anchor protein 13 (AKAP-13) deserves special attention for its involvement in corneal thinning, and for its strong overexpression in the tears of patients with more active KC and faster disease progression. However, it should be kept in mind that this is a pilot study conducted in a small number of patients.
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- Nahia Goñi
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastian, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastian, Spain
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
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- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), CIBERehd, Derio, Spain
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- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), CIBERehd, Derio, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
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- Department of Cell Biology and Histology, Experimental Ophthalmo-Biology Group (GOBE:www.ehu.eus/gobe), University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Leioa, Spain
- IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science, Bilbao, Spain
- *Correspondence: Arantxa Acera,
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Ponzini E, Santambrogio C, De Palma A, Mauri P, Tavazzi S, Grandori R. Mass spectrometry-based tear proteomics for noninvasive biomarker discovery. Mass Spectrom Rev 2022; 41:842-860. [PMID: 33759206 PMCID: PMC9543345 DOI: 10.1002/mas.21691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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The lacrimal film has attracted increasing interest in the last decades as a potential source of biomarkers of physiopathological states, due to its accessibility, moderate complexity, and responsiveness to ocular and systemic diseases. High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) has led to effective approaches to tear proteomics, despite the intrinsic limitations in sample amounts. This review focuses on the recent progress in strategy and technology, with an emphasis on the potential for personalized medicine. After an introduction on lacrimal-film composition, examples of applications to biomarker discovery are discussed, comparing approaches based on pooled-sample and single-tear analysis. Then, the most critical steps of the experimental pipeline, that is, tear collection, sample fractionation, and LC-MS implementation, are discussed with reference to proteome-coverage optimization. Advantages and challenges of the alternative procedures are highlighted. Despite the still limited number of studies, tear quantitative proteomics, including single-tear investigation, could offer unique contributions to the identification of low-invasiveness, sustained-accessibility biomarkers, and to the development of personalized approaches to therapy and diagnosis.
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- Erika Ponzini
- Materials Science DepartmentUniversity of Milano‐BicoccaMilanItaly
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- Department of Biotechnology and BiosciencesUniversity of Milano‐BicoccaMilanItaly
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- Institute for Biomedical TechnologiesNational Research Council (ITB‐CNR)Segrate (MI)Italy
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- Institute for Biomedical TechnologiesNational Research Council (ITB‐CNR)Segrate (MI)Italy
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- Materials Science DepartmentUniversity of Milano‐BicoccaMilanItaly
- COMiBUniversity of Milano‐BicoccaMilanItaly
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- Department of Biotechnology and BiosciencesUniversity of Milano‐BicoccaMilanItaly
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Jones G, Lee TJ, Glass J, Rountree G, Ulrich L, Estes A, Sezer M, Zhi W, Sharma S, Sharma A. Comparison of Different Mass Spectrometry Workflows for the Proteomic Analysis of Tear Fluid. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:2307. [PMID: 35216421 PMCID: PMC8875482 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23042307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2022] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The tear film is a multi-layer fluid that covers the corneal and conjunctival epithelia of the eye and provides lubrication, nutrients, and protection from the outside environment. Tear fluid contains a high concentration of proteins and has thus been recognized as a potential source of biomarkers for ocular disorders due to its proximity to disease sites on the ocular surface and the non-invasive nature of its collection. This is particularly true in the case of dry eye disease, which directly impacts the tear film and its components. Proteomic analysis of tear fluid is challenging mainly due to the wide dynamic range of proteins and the small sample volumes. However, recent advancements in mass spectrometry have revolutionized the field of proteomics enabling unprecedented depth, speed, and accuracy, even with small sample volumes. In this study using the Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid mass spectrometer, we compared four different mass spectrometry workflows for the proteomic analysis of tear fluid collected via Schirmer strips. We were able to establish a method of in-strip protein digestion that identified >3000 proteins in human tear samples from 11 healthy subjects. Our method offers a significant improvement in the number of proteins identified compared to previously reported methods without pooling samples.
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- Garrett Jones
- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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- Center for Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA
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Aydin E, Dhar P, Gokhale M, Chong L, Azizoglu S, Suphioglu C. A Review of Emerging Tear Proteomics Research on the Ocular Surface in Ocular Allergy. Biology 2022; 11:biology11020312. [PMID: 35205178 PMCID: PMC8869539 DOI: 10.3390/biology11020312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ocular allergy is an immunoglobulin E-mediated Type I hypersensitivity reaction localised to the ocular surface and surrounding tissues. Primary signs and symptoms of ocular allergy include itching, redness, irritation and inflammation. Eye-rubbing caused by itching has been shown to alter ocular surface protein concentrations in conditions linked to ocular allergy such as keratoconus. In keratoconus, the cornea begins to thin and sag over time, leading to progressive vision loss and blindness in severe conditions. Due to the high incidence of ocular allergy sufferers rubbing their eyes in response to symptoms of itching, the protein landscape of the ocular surface may be significantly altered. Differential protein expression caused by long-term inflammation and eye-rubbing may lead to subsequent changes in ocular surface structure and function over time. This review aims to summarise and explore the findings of current ocular allergy proteome research conducted using techniques such as gel electrophoresis, mass spectrometry and lab-on-a-chip proteomics. Proteins of interest for this review include differentially expressed immunoglobulins, mucins, functional proteins, enzymes and proteins with previously uncharacterised roles in ocular allergy. Additionally, potential applications of this research are addressed in terms of diagnostics, drug development and future research prospects.
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- Esrin Aydin
- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia;
- Deakin Optometry, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia; (M.G.); (L.C.); (S.A.)
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- School of Medicine, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia;
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- Deakin Optometry, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia; (M.G.); (L.C.); (S.A.)
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- Deakin Optometry, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia; (M.G.); (L.C.); (S.A.)
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- Deakin Optometry, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia; (M.G.); (L.C.); (S.A.)
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- School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-3-522-72886
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Peyman A, Namgar M, Feizi A, Hakemi MG, Nasab FH, Pourazizi M. Interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α levels in tear film of Keratoconus patients. J Res Med Sci 2021; 26:75. [PMID: 34759992 PMCID: PMC8548897 DOI: 10.4103/jrms.jrms_35_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Background: It is hypothesized that increased inflammatory markers in keratoconus (KC) may be one of the causes of corneal damage. The aim of our study was to the measurement of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL)-6 in tear of patients with KC and investigate their relationship with the severity of KC. Materials and Methods: The current study was performed on KC patients and healthy controls with a case-control setting. Tear levels of TNF-α and IL-6 were measured after collecting the tears from the tear lake using a filter paper via Schirmer I method without anesthesia. Results: Eighty-one KC patients (mean age 29.45 ± 5.06 years) and 85 controls (mean age 28.01 ± 5.14 years) were enrolled. The mean levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were 26.77 ± 8.16, and 34.58 ± 9.82 pg/ml in the healthy group and 103.22 ± 51.94, and 183.76 ± 54.61 pg/ml in the KC group, respectively (P < 0.001). There was a significant relationship between the severity of the KC and the mean levels of IL-6 TNF-α in the case group (P < 0.001). Conclusion: Our results indicated that the mean levels of IL-6 and TNF-α are significantly higher in KC than the healthy group, and the disease severity was significantly associated with TNF-α and IL-6.
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- Alireza Peyman
- Isfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Health, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Isfahan Eye Research Center, Department of Ophthalmology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Nättinen J, Aapola U, Nukareddy P, Uusitalo H. Looking deeper into ocular surface health: an introduction to clinical tear proteomics analysis. Acta Ophthalmol 2021; 100:486-498. [PMID: 34750985 DOI: 10.1111/aos.15059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Ocular surface diseases are becoming more prevalent worldwide. Reasons for this include the ongoing population ageing and increasing use of digital displays, although ophthalmologists have a wide selection of tools, which can be implemented in the evaluation of the ocular surface health, methods, which enable the in-depth study of biological functions are gaining more interest. These new approaches are needed, since the individual responses to ocular surface diseases and treatments can vary from person to person, and the correlations between clinical signs and symptoms are often low. Modern mass spectrometry (MS) methods can produce information on hundreds of tear proteins, which in turn can provide valuable information on the biological effects occurring on the ocular surface. In this review article, we will provide an overview of the different aspects, which are part of a successful tear proteomics study design and equip readers with a better understanding of the methods most suited for their MS-based tear proteomics study in the field of ophthalmology and ocular surface.
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- Janika Nättinen
- SILK Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- SILK Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- SILK Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
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- SILK Department of Ophthalmology Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology Tampere University Tampere Finland
- Tays Eye Centre Tampere University Hospital Tampere Finland
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Tear lipocalin is a primate protein that was recognized as a lipocalin from the homology of the primary sequence. The protein is most concentrated in tears and produced by lacrimal glands. Tear lipocalin is also produced in the tongue, pituitary, prostate, and the tracheobronchial tree. Tear lipocalin has been assigned a multitude of functions. The functions of tear lipocalin are inexorably linked to structural characteristics that are often shared by the lipocalin family. These characteristics result in the binding and or transport of a wide range of small hydrophobic molecules. The cavity of tear lipocalin is formed by eight strands (A-H) that are arranged in a β-barrel and are joined by loops between the β-strands. Recently, studies of the solution structure of tear lipocalin have unveiled new structural features such as cation-π interactions, which are extant throughout the lipocalin family. Lipocalin has many unique features that affect ligand specificity. These include a capacious and a flexible cavity with mobile and short overhanging loops. Specific features that confer promiscuity for ligand binding in tear lipocalin will be analyzed. The functions of tear lipocalin include the following: antimicrobial activities, scavenger of toxic and tear disruptive compounds, endonuclease activity, and inhibition of cysteine proteases. In addition, tear lipocalin binds and may modulate lipids in the tears. Such actions support roles as an acceptor for phospholipid transfer protein, heteropolymer formation to alter viscosity, and tear surface interactions. The promiscuous lipid-binding properties of tear lipocalin have created opportunities for its use as a drug carrier. Mutant analogs have been created to bind other molecules such as vascular endothelial growth factor for medicinal use. Tear lipocalin has been touted as a useful biomarker for several diseases including breast cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetic retinopathy, and keratoconus. The functional possibilities of tear lipocalin dramatically expanded when a putative receptor, lipocalin-interacting membrane receptor was identified. However, opposing studies claim that lipocalin-interacting membrane receptor is not specific for lipocalin. A recent study even suggests a different function for the membrane protein. This controversy will be reviewed in light of gene expression data, which suggest that tear lipocalin has a different tissue distribution than the putative receptor. But the data show lipocalin-interacting membrane receptor is expressed on ocular surface epithelium and that a receptor function here would be rational.
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- Ben J. Glasgow
- Departments of Ophthalmology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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López-López M, Regueiro U, Bravo SB, Chantada-Vázquez MDP, Varela-Fernández R, Ávila-Gómez P, Hervella P, Lema I. Tear Proteomics in Keratoconus: A Quantitative SWATH-MS Analysis. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2021; 62:30. [PMID: 34431975 PMCID: PMC8399462 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.62.10.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To elucidate dysregulated proteins in keratoconus (KC) to provide a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that lead to the development of the disease using sequential window acquisition of all theoretical mass spectra (SWATH-MS) as a protein quantification tool of the tear proteomic profile. Methods Prospective cross-sectional study that includes 25 keratoconic eyes and 25 healthy eyes. All participants underwent a clinical, tomographic, and aberrometric exam. Tear sample was collected using Schirmer strips and analyzed by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. SWATH-MS was used as a quantification tool of the tear proteomic profile. The expression of the quantified proteins was compared between groups, and the biological and molecular functions of the dysregulated proteins as well as their functional relationships were studied by in silico analysis. Results A total of 203 proteins were quantified in tear samples of patients with KC and control participants, of which 18 showed differential expression between groups (P < 0.05). An increase in the expression of 7 proteins and a decrease in the expression of 11 proteins were observed. Protein–protein interactions and gene ontology analysis showed the involvement of these dysregulated proteins in structural, inflammatory-immune, iron homeostasis, oxidative stress, and extracellular matrix proteolysis processes. Conclusions Tear protein quantification has revealed the dysregulation of proteins involved in biological processes previously associated with KC. Among them, iron homeostasis should be highlighted as a relevant pathway in the KC pathophysiology, and it should be taken into account in the development of therapeutic targets to cope with tissue damage derived from iron accumulation and toxicity.
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- Maite López-López
- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties. Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties. Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Proteomic Unit, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Department of Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology. Universidade de Santiago de Compostela (USC), Campus Vida, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Department of Surgery and Medical-Surgical Specialties. Faculty of Optics and Optometry, Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Clinical Neurosciences Research Laboratory, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain.,Instituto Galego de Oftalmoloxía (INGO), Hospital Provincial de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Purpose of Review To summarize the recent advances in transcriptomics and proteomics studies of keratoconus using advanced genome-wide gene and protein expression profiling techniques. Recent Findings Second-generation sequencing including RNA sequencing has been widely used to characterize the genome-wide gene expression in corneal tissues or cells affected by keratoconus. Due to different sample types, sequencing platforms, and analysis pipeline, different lists of genes have been identified to be differentially expressed in KC-affected samples. Gene ontology and pathway/network analyses have indicated the involvement of genes related with extracellular matrix, WNT-signaling, TGFβ pathway, and NRF2-regulated network. High throughput proteomics studies using mass spectrometry have uncovered many KC-related protein molecules in pathways related with cytoskeleton, cell matrix, TGFβ signaling, and extracellular matrix remodeling, consistent with gene expression profiling. Summary Both transcriptomics and proteomics studies using genome-wide gene/protein expression profiling techniques have identified significant genes/proteins that may contribute to the pathogenesis of keratoconus. These molecules may be involved in functional categories related with extracellular matrix and TGFβ signaling. It is necessary to perform comprehensive gene/protein expression studies using larger sample size, same type of samples, up-to-date platform and bioinformatics tools.
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Tear fluid, composed of lipid, aqueous, and mucin layers, contains electrolytes, water, proteins, peptides, and glycoproteins. Its components may serve as diagnostic indicators of local and systemic diseases. The aim of the study was to conduct literature review in order to identify the current methods of tear collection. The most commonly used method which was relatively easy to perform and allowed to obtain sufficient tear volume for further chemical and physical analysis was selected through PubMed database search for the following keywords: tear sampling, human tears, chemical analysis of tears, physical tear analysis, animal tear sampling. Final criteria of articles selection were: human tears, tear sample collection, chemical and physical analysis of tears. Time of publication of the articles not older than 1995. The analysis of 70 articles revealed that the most common tear fluid collection methods are Schirmer tear strips and capillary tubes. Thus, we recommend the use of Schirmer strips and microcapillary tubes as the cheapest and easiest methods for sampling of tear fluid for further chemical analysis.
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- Janusz Pieczyński
- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
- Regional Specialist Hospital of Olsztyn, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Human Physiology and Pathophysiology, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
- Clinical Research Center, Department of Nephrology and Hypertensiology, University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Human Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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- Department of Human Histology and Embryology, School of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, Olsztyn, Poland
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Walker MK, Schornack MM, Vincent SJ. Anatomical and physiological considerations in scleral lens wear: Eyelids and tear film. Cont Lens Anterior Eye 2021; 44:101407. [PMID: 33468392 DOI: 10.1016/j.clae.2021.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2020] [Revised: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Scleral lenses can affect a range of anterior segment structures including the eyelids and the tears. The eyelids, consisting of the outer skin layer, the middle tarsal plate, and the posterior palpebral conjunctiva, provide physical protection and house the meibomian glands and cilia which have important and unique functions. Tears consist of a mix of aqueous, mucus, and lipidomic components that serve vital functions of lubricity, protection, and nourishment to the ocular surface. Both the eyelids and the tear film interact directly with scleral lenses on the eye and can affect but also be impacted by scleral lens wear. The purpose of this paper is to review the anatomy and physiology of the eyelids and tear film, discuss the effects and impacts of the scleral lenses on these structures, and identify areas that require further research.
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Amit C, Padmanabhan P, Narayanan J. Deciphering the mechanoresponsive role of β-catenin in keratoconus epithelium. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21382. [PMID: 33288782 PMCID: PMC7721701 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77138-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal dystrophy characterized by progressive ectasia that leads to severe visual impairment and remains one of the leading indications for corneal transplantation. The etiology is believed to be multifactorial and alterations have been documented in the biomechanical, biochemical and ultrastructural characteristics of the cornea. While the exact site of disease origin is still debated, changes in the corneal epithelium are believed to occur even before the disease is clinically manifested. In this study we investigate the possible role of β-catenin as mechanotransducer in KC corneal epithelium. The sheets of corneal epithelium removed from keratoconic eyes when they underwent collagen crosslinking as a therapeutic procedure were used for this study. The healthy corneal epithelium of patients undergoing Laser Refractive Surgery for the correction of their refractive error, served as controls. Immunoblotting and tissue immunofluorescence studies were performed on KC epithelium to analyse the expression and localization of β-catenin, E-cadherin, ZO1, α-catenin, Cyclin D1, α-actinin, RhoA, and Rac123. Co-immunoprecipitation of β-catenin followed by mass spectrometry of KC epithelium was performed to identify its interacting partners. This was further validated by using epithelial tissues grown on scaffolds of different stiffness. Histology data reported breaks in the Bowman’s layer in KC patients. We hypothesize that these breaks expose the epithelium to the keratoconic corneal stroma, which, is known to have a decreased elastic modulus and that β-catenin acts as a mechanotransducer that induces structural changes such as loss of polarity (Syntaxin3) and barrier function (ZO1) through membrane delocalization. The results of our study strongly suggest that β-catenin could be a putative mechanotransducer in KC epithelium, thus supporting our hypothesis.
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- Chatterjee Amit
- Department of Nanobiotechnology, KNBIRVO Block, Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, 18/41, College Road Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.,School of Chemical and Biotechnology, SASTRA, Deemed University, Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Cornea, Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Nanobiotechnology, KNBIRVO Block, Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, 18/41, College Road Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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de Almeida Borges D, Alborghetti MR, Franco Paes Leme A, Ramos Domingues R, Duarte B, Veiga M, Trindade Ferrer M, Viana Wanzeler AC, Leite Arieta CE, Alves M. Tear proteomic profile in three distinct ocular surface diseases: keratoconus, pterygium, and dry eye related to graft-versus-host disease. Clin Proteomics 2020; 17:42. [PMID: 33372592 PMCID: PMC7720622 DOI: 10.1186/s12014-020-09307-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 11/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Diseases of the anterior segment of the eye may present different mechanisms, intensity of symptoms, and impact on the patients' quality of life and vision. The tear film is in direct contact with the ocular surface and cornea and can be easily accessed for sample collection, figuring as a promising source of potential biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment control. This study aimed to evaluate tear proteomic profile in 3 distinct ocular diseases: keratoconus (corneal ectasia), severe dry eye related to graft-versus-host-disease (tear film dysfunction and ocular inflammatory condition) and pterygium (conjunctival fibrovascular degenerative disease). METHODS Tear samples were collected from patients of each condition and a control group. By using mass spectrometric analysis combined with statistics and bioinformatics tools, a detailed comparison of protein profile was performed. RESULTS After Student's t-test analyses comparing each condition to the control group, we found the following number of differentially expressed proteins: 7 in keratoconus group, 29 in pterygium group, and 79 in GVHD group. Following multivariate analyses, we also report potential candidates as biomarkers for each disease. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated herein that mass spectrometry-based proteomics was able to indicate proteins that differentiate three distinct ocular conditions, which is a promising tool for the diagnosis of ocular diseases.
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- Daniel de Almeida Borges
- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory (LNBio), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Brazilian Biosciences National Laboratory (LNBio), Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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McKay TB, Serjersen H, Hjortdal J, Zieske JD, Karamichos D. Characterization of Tear Immunoglobulins in a Small-Cohort of Keratoconus Patients. Sci Rep 2020; 10:9426. [PMID: 32523038 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66442-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Keratoconus (KC) is classically considered a non-inflammatory condition caused by central corneal thinning that leads to astigmatism and reduced visual acuity. Previous studies have identified increased systemic levels of pro-inflammatory factors, including interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and matrix metalloproteinase-9, suggesting that KC may have an inflammatory component in at least a subset of patients. In this study, we evaluated the levels of different immunoglobulins (light and heavy chains) based on Ig α, Ig λ, Ig κ, Ig µ, and Ig heavy chain subunits in non-KC tears (n = 7 control individuals) and KC tears (n = 7 KC patients) using tandem-liquid chromatography mass spectrometry. The most abundant Ig heavy chains detected in both control individuals and KC patients were Ig α-1 and Ig α-2 likely correlating to the higher IgA levels reported in human tears. We identified significant differences in immunoglobulin κ-chain V-II levels in KC patients compared to control individuals with no significant difference in Ig κ/Ig λ ratios or heavy chain levels. Our study supports previous findings suggesting that KC possesses a systemic component that may contribute to the KC pathology. Further studies are required to define causality and establish a role for systemic immune system-dependent factors and pro-inflammatory processes in KC development or progression.
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Burcel MG, Constantin M, Ionita G, Dascalescu D, Ionescu C, Stanila D, Potop V, Coviltir V. Levels of lactoferrin, lysozyme and albumin in the tear film of keratoconus patients and their correlations with important parameters of the disease. REV ROMANA MED LAB 2020; 28:153-61. [DOI: 10.2478/rrlm-2020-0018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Background: Despite the fact that keratoconus has been tipically defined as a noninflammatory condition, recent research has promoted the role of inflammatory factors and protein changes of tear film in disease progression.
Aims: to determine the level of serum albumin, lactoferrin and lyzozyme in tears of keratoconic patients and their correlations with corneal biomechanical properties.
Subjects and methods: 16 eyes of keratoconus patients and 14 eyes of control cases were enrolled in an observational prospective study. We performed a complete ophthalmological examination on all participants. In order to determine the concentration of tear film proteins, a minimum of 20 microlitres of tears from the lower conjunctival fornix were collected from each subject and measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis.
Results: The level of lactoferrin measured in the tear film was significantly decreased in the keratoconus group compared to the normal subjects in all cases (p<0.05). We also found an increased level of lyzozyme and albumin in the keratoconus patients when compared to the controls, only the lyzozyme beeing statistically significant. In the keratoconus group, the correlations between proteins and important parameters such as keratometry, pachymetry and corneal biomechanics were statistically relevant in our study.
Conclusions: We can state that the protein composition of tears is modified in keratoconus by increased levels of protein with inflammatory properties such as albumin or by decreased levels of protein with anti-inflammatory properties such as lactoferrin.
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Fodor M, Vitályos G, Losonczy G, Hassan Z, Pásztor D, Gogolák P, Kolozsvári BL. Tear Mediators NGF along with IL-13 Predict Keratoconus Progression. Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2020; 29:1090-1101. [PMID: 32130054 DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2020.1716024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Purpose: To find immunomediator combinations which could sensitively indicate keratoconus progression.Methods: Tear samples of 42 patients with keratoconus were collected at baseline and at the end of a one-year follow-up. The concentrations of 13 mediators were measured by CBA. Based on Pentacam HR examination, eyes were divided into a non-progressive and a progressive group.Results: At the end of the follow-up, significant differences were observed in the release of IFNγ, IL-13, IL-17A, CCL5, MMP-13 and PAI-1 between the two groups. Changes in five Pentacam parameters correlated positively with changes in IFNγ, IL-13, IL-17A, CXCL8, CCL5, TIMP-1 and t-PA. We found that tear level of IL-13 in combination with NGF can predict the progression of keratoconus with 100% specificity and 80% sensitivity.Conclusion: The findings of our longitudinal study may underscore the importance of NGF and IL-13 tear levels in the prediction of keratoconus progression.
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- Mariann Fodor
- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Zuyderland Hospital, Eyescan BV, Sittard, The Netherlands
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- Orbident Refractive Surgery and Medical Center, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Immunology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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Balmus IM, Alexa AI, Ciuntu RE, Danielescu C, Stoica B, Cojocaru SI, Ciobica A, Cantemir A. Oxidative stress markers dynamics in keratoconus patients' tears before and after corneal collagen crosslinking procedure. Exp Eye Res 2019; 190:107897. [PMID: 31836491 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2019.107897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Keratoconus (KC) is a controversial ophthalmological disease, often considered both multifactorial and multigenic with poor or not entirely understood etiopathogenesis. Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) procedure is the most common surgical therapy for KC which both slows corneal thinning and halts disease progression. While extensive studies provide consistent evidence on systemic oxidative stress in KC patients and animal models, little is known on the tear fluid oxidative stress markers such as antioxidant enzymes activity or lipid peroxidation markers. Also, little is known considering the oxidative status dynamics following CXL. In this way, we aimed to evaluate three oxidative stress markers in the tears of KC patients before and after CXL procedure. Total superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) enzymatic activity and malondiladehyde (MDA) levels were assessed from the tears of 20 kC patients who received the recommendation for CXL procedure. Significantly decreased SOD activity (p = 0.0014) was observed in KC patients tears, as compared to age and sex-matched controls which could lead to significant lipid peroxidation boost (p < 0.001). Significantly higher GPx enzyme activity was observed in KC patients, as compared to control (p < 0.001), suggesting a compensatory response to intense lipid peroxidation. Following CXL, SOD activity significantly decreases and GPx activity extensively increases, as compared to baseline KC levels and controls (p < 0.001). This work provides additional evidence on oxidative stress status in the tears of KC considering general oxidative stress markers dynamics both before and after the CXL procedure. We also demonstrated that the CXL procedure could have further relevance in the management of this disorder.
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- Ioana-Miruna Balmus
- Department of Interdisciplinary Research in Science, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, Carol I Avenue, no. 11, 700506, Iasi, Romania.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Iasi, Romania.
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- "Gr. T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Biochemistry, Iasi, Romania.
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- Department of Biochemistry, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi, Iasi, Romania.
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- "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University of Iasi, Faculty of Biology, Department of Research, Iasi, Romania.
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Zhang X, Cui Y, He M, Jiao Y, Yang Z. Lipocalin-1 Expression as a Prognosticator Marker of Survival in Breast Cancer Patients. Breast Care (Basel) 2019; 15:272-280. [PMID: 32774222 DOI: 10.1159/000503168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Purpose LCN1 (lipocalin-1), a gene that encodes tear lipocalin (or von Ebner's gland protein), is mainly expressed in secretory glands and tissues, such as the lachrymal and lingual gland, and nasal, mammary, and tracheobronchial mucosae. Analysis of the Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) Breast Carcinoma (BRCA) level 3 data revealed a relationship between LCN1 expression and survival in breast cancer patients. Methods The χ2 test and Fisher exact test were applied to analyze the clinical data and RNA sequencing expression data, and the association between LCN1 expression and clinicopathologic features was determined. The receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve of LCN1 was drawn to assess its ability as a diagnostic marker, and the optimal cutoff value was obtained from the ROC curve to distinguish groups with high and low LCN1 expression. Cox regression was used to compare both groups, and a log-rank test was applied to calculate p values and compare the -Kaplan-Meier curves. Furthermore, GEO datasets were employed for external data validation. Results Analysis of 1,104 breast cancer patients with a primary tumor revealed that LCN1 was overexpressed in breast cancer. High LCN1 expression was associated with clinicopathologic features and poor survival. Analyzing the area under the ROC curve (AUC) of LCN1, it was found that its diagnostic ability was limited. Multivariate analysis indicated that LCN1 expression is an independent predictor of survival in breast cancer patients. Through validation in GEO datasets, LCN1 expression was higher in tumor than normal tissue of the breast. High LCN1 expression was associated with poor survival in breast cancer patients. Conclusions High LCN1 expression is an independent prognosticator of a poor prognosis in breast cancer.
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- Xueyan Zhang
- School of Nursing, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Foster JW, Shinde V, Soiberman US, Sathe G, Liu S, Wan J, Qian J, Dauoud Y, Pandey A, Jun AS, Chakravarti S. Integrated Stress Response and Decreased ECM in Cultured Stromal Cells From Keratoconus Corneas. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2019; 59:2977-2986. [PMID: 30029277 PMCID: PMC5995483 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.18-24367] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Keratoconus (KC) is a multifactorial disease where progressive thinning and weakening of the cornea leads to loss of visual acuity. Although the underlying etiology is poorly understood, a major endpoint is a dysfunctional stromal connective tissue matrix. Using multiple individual KC corneas, we determined that matrix production by keratocytes is severely impeded due to an altered stress response program. Methods KC and donor (DN) stromal keratocytes were cultured in low glucose serum-free medium containing insulin, selenium and transferrin. Fibronectin, collagens and proteins related to their chaperone, processing and export, matrix metalloproteinase, and stress response related proteins were investigated by immunoblotting, immunocytochemistry, hydroxyproline quantification, and gelatin zymography. Multiplexed mass spectrometry was used for global proteomic profiling of 5 individual DN and KC cell culture. Transcription of selected proteins was assayed by qPCR. Results DN and KC cells showed comparable survival and growth. However, immunoblotting of selected ECM proteins and global proteomics showed decreased fibronectin, collagens, PCOLCE, ADAMTS2, BMP1, HSP47, other structural and cytoskeletal proteins in KC. Phosphorylated (p) eIF2α, a translation regulator and its target, ATF4 were increased in KC cultured cells and corneal sections. Conclusions The profound decrease in structural proteins in cultured KC cells and increase in the p-eIF2α, and ATF4, suggest a stress related blockade in structural proteins not immediately needed for cell survival. Therefore, this cell culture system reveals an intrinsic aggravated stress response with consequent decrease in ECM proteins as potential pathogenic underpinnings in KC.
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- James W Foster
- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, United States
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka, India
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States.,Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, United States
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Ahmad MT, Zhang P, Dufresne C, Ferrucci L, Semba RD. The Human Eye Proteome Project: Updates on an Emerging Proteome. Proteomics 2019; 18:e1700394. [PMID: 29356342 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.201700394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2017] [Revised: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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The human eye is a complex organ consisting of multiple compartments with unique and specialized properties that reflect their varied functions. Although there have been advancements in ocular imaging and therapeutics over the past decade, the pathogenesis of many common eye diseases remains poorly understood. Proteomics is an invaluable tool to gain insight into pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases. By 2013, when the Human Eye Proteome Project (also known as the EyeOme) was founded, there were 4842 nonredundant proteins identified in the human eye. Twenty-three recent papers on the human eye proteome were identified in PubMed searches. These papers were used to compile an updated resource of 9782 nonredundant proteins in the human eye. This updated catalogue sheds light on the molecular makeup of previously undescribed proteomes within the human eye, including optic nerve, sclera, iris, and ciliary body, while adding additional proteins to previously characterized proteomes such as aqueous humor, lens, vitreous, retina, and retinal pigment epithelium/choroid. Although considerable advances have been made to characterize the complete proteome of the human eye, additional high-quality data are needed to confirm and quantify previously discovered eye proteins in both health and disease.
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- Meleha T Ahmad
- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Yam GH, Fuest M, Zhou L, Liu YC, Deng L, Chan AS, Ong HS, Khor WB, Ang M, Mehta JS. Differential epithelial and stromal protein profiles in cone and non-cone regions of keratoconus corneas. Sci Rep 2019; 9:2965. [PMID: 30814630 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-39182-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Keratoconus (KC) is an ectatic corneal disease characterized by progressive thinning and irregular astigmatism, and a leading indication for corneal transplantation. KC-associated changes have been demonstrated for the entire cornea, but the pathological thinning and mechanical weakening is usually localized. We performed quantitative proteomics using Sequential Windowed Acquisition of All Theoretical Fragment Ion Mass Spectrometry (SWATH-MS) to analyze epithelial and stromal changes between the topographically-abnormal cone and topographically-normal non-cone regions of advanced KC corneas, compared to age-matched normal corneas. Expression of 20 epithelial and 14 stromal proteins was significantly altered (≥2 or ≤0.5-fold) between cone and non-cone in all 4 KC samples. Ingenuity pathway analysis illustrated developmental and metabolic disorders for the altered epithelial proteome with mitochondrion as the significant gene ontology (GO) term. The differential stromal proteome was related to cellular assembly, tissue organization and connective tissue disorders with endoplasmic reticulum protein folding as the significant GO term. Validation of selected protein expression was performed on archived KC, non-KC and normal corneal specimens by immunohistochemistry. This is the first time to show that KC-associated proteome changes were not limited to the topographically-thinner and mechanically-weakened cone but also non-cone region with normal topography, indicating a peripheral involvement in KC development.
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Recalde JI, Duran JA, Rodriguez-Agirretxe I, Soria J, Sanchez-Tena MA, Pereiro X, Suarez T, Acera A. Changes in tear biomarker levels in keratoconus after corneal collagen crosslinking. Mol Vis 2019; 25:12-21. [PMID: 30804658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Purpose The purpose of this work was to analyze the expressions of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9), calcyclin (S100A6), and cystatin S (CST4) in the tears of keratoconus (KC) patients. The correlations between the expressions of these proteins and the values of various ocular surface parameters were examined after accelerated corneal crosslinking (A-CXL) with pulsed ultraviolet light. Methods This prospective, observational study enrolled patients with different grades of KC, scheduled to undergo the A-CXL procedure, as well as healthy subjects. Tear samples were analyzed by employing customized antibody microarray assays for MMP-9, S100A6, and CST4 proteins. The keratometry readings at the maximum keratometry (Kmax) and the simulated keratometry (SimK) values were obtained for examining the postoperative evolution of corneal topography. The state of the ocular surface was evaluated using the results of the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, tear osmolarity (OSM) test, Schirmer test (SCH), Tear Break Up Time (TBUT), tear clearance (CLR), and fluorescein (FLUO) and lissamine green (LG) corneal staining. Results A total of 18 patients (22 eyes) and 10 healthy subjects were studied. The concentrations of MMP-9 and S100A6 decreased in tears, from 104.5 ± 78.98 ng/ml and 350.20 ± 478.08 ng/ml before the surgery to 48.7 ± 24.20 ng/ml and 55.70 ± 103.62 ng/ml, respectively, after 12 months of follow up. There were no changes in the CST4 concentration after 12 months of follow up (2202.75 ± 2863.70 versus 2139.68 ±2719.89 ng/ml). When the patients were divided into three groups according to the evolutive stage of KC, the trends for the three biomarkers in each group were the same as in the general group. Basal concentrations of MMP-9 and S100A6 from healthy subjects and KC patients were compared. The levels of MMP-9 and S100A6 in tears were (9.8 ± 5.11 and 104.55 ± 78.98 ng/ml, p<0.01; and 11.35 ± 3.18 and 350.26 ± 478.06 ng/ml, respectively, p<0.01). This was not the case for CST4, which did not exhibit statistically significant differences between the two groups (2261.94 ± 510.65 and 2176.73 ± 2916.27 ng/ml respectively, p=0.07). Conclusions A-CXL promoted a decrease in the concentrations of MMP-9 and S100A6 in the tear film. This effect may be related to the restoration of corneal homeostasis and the consequent repair of the tissue damage caused by KC. Moreover, the A-CXL treatment did not produce lasting alterations in the ocular surface, and the values of the evaluated clinical parameters did not change significantly.
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Chng CL, Seah LL, Yang M, Shen SY, Koh SK, Gao Y, Deng L, Tong L, Beuerman RW, Zhou L. Tear Proteins Calcium binding protein A4 (S100A4) and Prolactin Induced Protein (PIP) are Potential Biomarkers for Thyroid Eye Disease. Sci Rep 2018; 8:16936. [PMID: 30446693 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35096-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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There are no reliable biomarkers to predict thyroid eye disease (TED) in patients with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) currently. Several evidences support the involvement of the lacrimal gland in TED. The aim of our study was to quantitatively correlate the changes in tear protein profile with increasing severity of TED. Tear samples were collected from four groups of patients; AITD without TED (AITD), AITD with mild TED (mild TED), AITD with severe TED (severe TED) and normal controls. A total of 72 patients were recruited for the study. In discovery phase, isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantification (iTRAQ) 4-plex was used for quantitative proteomics analysis. For verification of results from discovery phase, sequential window acquisition of all theoretical fragment ion spectra (SWATH) was used to analyze an independent cohort from normal controls, AITD, mild TED and severe TED. Two proteins, S100A4 and PIP showed consistent dysregulation trends in the discovery and validation phase experiments. Our study demonstrated the differences in tear proteome across the spectrum of different severity and activity of TED in patients with AITD. Two tear proteins, S100A4 and PIP may serve as potential biomarkers to predict progression to severe TED in patients with AITD.
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PURPOSE To describe the epidemiology and prevalence, rates of progression, difference between adult and pediatric populations, and therapeutic approaches to pediatric keratoconus from documented literature. METHODS A literature search was done on PubMed using key words including pediatric keratoconus, children with keratoconus, adult keratoconus, penetrating keratoplasty, corneal cross-linking and intracorneal ring segments. The literature was reviewed and reported to explore the key epidemiological differences between the pediatric and adult population with regards to presentation and treatment options. RESULTS Pediatric keratoconus is more aggressive than adult keratoconus, which has been explained by structural differences in the cornea between both populations. High rates of progression were documented in pediatric populations. While corneal collagen cross-linking, intracorneal ring segments and penetrating keratoplasties have been used as therapies in the pediatric population, the literature overwhelmingly shows higher rates of failure and progression despite these measures as compared to adults. CONCLUSION Pediatric keratoconus is more aggressive than adult keratoconus, and current therapies used in adults may not be sufficient for the pediatric population.
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- Sabrina Mukhtar
- School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1201 E. Marshall St., 4th Floor, Richmond, VA, 232983, USA.
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- Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, 64 Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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Yenihayat F, Altıntaş Ö, Kasap M, Akpınar G, Güzel N, Çelik OS. Comparative proteome analysis of the tear samples in patients with low-grade keratoconus. Int Ophthalmol 2018; 38:1895-1905. [PMID: 28785876 DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0672-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE To elucidate the metabolic processes playing roles in the formation of keratoconus (KC). METHODS Tears samples were collected using capillary glass tubes without stimulation and without prior anesthesia from 17 patients and 16 controls. Proteomic analysis by fluorescent 2D gel electrophoresis (DIGE) coupled with MALDI-TOF/TOF was performed. The identified proteins that were differentially regulated were subjected to Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA). Corneal topography analyses with Sirius topography system (Costruzioni Strumenti Oftalmici, Florence, Italy) were performed on all participants. The steepest keratometry index was lower than 50 diopters in all keratoconus patients. RESULTS DIGE analysis showed changes in abundance of nine proteins. Six of these proteins, namely serum albumin, Keratin Type II Cytoskeletal 1, IgG gamma chain-1, GAPDH, alpha-1 antitrypsin and ApoA-I, were down-regulated in the KC samples in comparison with the controls. In addition, we detected up-regulation of lysozyme C, keratin type I cytoskeletal 10 and lipocalin. The subsequent IPA predicted that NADH repair pathway is activated in the KC patients. This pathway involves generation of NADHX as a by-product via catalysis by GAPDH. NADHX is an inhibitor of several dehydrogenases and must be removed. CONCLUSION The involvement of NADHX repair pathway in KC should be investigated, since preliminary clues obtained in this study point to that direction. In particular, showing the presence of ATP-dependent NAD(P)H-hydrate dehydratase that eliminates NADHX would strengthen our findings and would be a major step toward understanding KC.
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- Fatih Yenihayat
- Department of Ophthalmology, Kocaeli State Hospital, 41100, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Medical School, Acıbadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- DEKART Proteomics Laboratory, Medical School, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- DEKART Proteomics Laboratory, Medical School, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biology, Medical School, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Tunceli State Hospital, Tunceli, Turkey
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Soria J, Acera A, Merayo-LLoves J, Durán JA, González N, Rodriguez S, Bistolas N, Schumacher S, Bier FF, Peter H, Stöcklein W, Suárez T. Tear proteome analysis in ocular surface diseases using label-free LC-MS/MS and multiplexed-microarray biomarker validation. Sci Rep 2017. [PMID: 29234088 PMCID: PMC5727318 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-17536-2 10.1038/s41598-017-17536-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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We analyzed the tear film proteome of patients with dry eye (DE), meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), and normal volunteers (CT). Tear samples were collected from 70 individuals. Of these, 37 samples were analyzed using spectral-counting-based LC-MS/MS label-free quantitation, and 33 samples were evaluated in the validation of candidate biomarkers employing customized antibody microarray assays. Comparative analysis of tear protein profiles revealed differences in the expression levels of 26 proteins, including protein S100A6, annexin A1, cystatin-S, thioredoxin, phospholipase A2, antileukoproteinase, and lactoperoxidase. Antibody microarray validation of CST4, S100A6, and MMP9 confirmed the accuracy of previously reported ELISA assays, with an area under ROC curve (AUC) of 87.5%. Clinical endpoint analysis showed a good correlation between biomarker concentrations and clinical parameters. In conclusion, different sets of proteins differentiate between the groups. Apolipoprotein D, S100A6, S100A8, and ceruloplasmin discriminate best between the DE and CT groups. The differences between antileukoproteinase, phospholipase A2, and lactoperoxidase levels allow the distinction between MGD and DE, and the changes in the levels of annexin A1, clusterin, and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1, between MGD and CT groups. The functional network analysis revealed the main biological processes that should be examined to identify new candidate biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Javier Soria
- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández-Vega, Avda Dres Fernández-Vega num 34, Oviedo, E-33012, Principado de Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto Clínico Quirúrgico de Oftalmología (ICQO), Virgen de Begoña N° 34, E-48006, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain.
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García B, García-Suárez O, Merayo-Lloves J, Ferrara G, Alcalde I, González J, Lisa C, Alfonso JF, Vazquez F, Quirós LM. Heparanase Overexpresses in Keratoconic Cornea and Tears Depending on the Pathologic Grade. Dis Markers 2017; 2017:3502386. [PMID: 29379222 PMCID: PMC5742882 DOI: 10.1155/2017/3502386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Keratoconus has classically been defined as a noninflammatory disorder, although recent studies show elevated levels of inflammatory markers suggesting that keratoconus could be, at least in part, an inflammatory condition. Heparanase upregulation has been described in multiple inflammatory disorders. In this article, we study the differential expression of heparanase in cornea and tears from keratoconus patients and healthy controls. METHODS A transcriptomic approach was used employing quantitative polymerase chain reaction to analyze the expression of heparanase and heparanase 2 in stromal and epithelial corneal cells. The protein expression was analyzed by immunohistochemistry in corneal sections. Enzymatic activity in tears was measured using [3H]-labeled heparan sulfate as substrate. RESULTS Heparanase transcription was detected in stromal and epithelial cells and appeared upregulated in keratoconus. Overexpression of the enzyme was also detected by immunohistochemistry. Corneal expression of heparanase 2 was detected in some cases. Heparanase catalytic activity was found in tears and displayed a positive correlation with the degree of keratoconus. CONCLUSIONS Heparanase overexpresses in keratoconic corneas, possibly reinforcing the inflammatory condition of the pathology. The presence of heparanase activity in tears allows us to propose its use as a biomarker for the diagnosis of the disorder.
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- Beatriz García
- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Morphology and Cell Biology, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Microbiology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández Vega, Universidad de Oviedo & Fundación de Investigación Oftalmológica, Oviedo, Spain
- Department of Functional Biology, University of Oviedo, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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Kling S, Hammer A, Netto EAT, Hafezi F. Differential Gene Transcription of Extracellular Matrix Components in Response to In Vivo Corneal Crosslinking (CXL) in Rabbit Corneas. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2017; 6:8. [PMID: 29242757 PMCID: PMC5727938 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.6.6.8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 10/25/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose We studied changes in gene transcription after corneal crosslinking (CXL) in the rabbit cornea in vivo and identified potential molecular signaling pathways. Methods A total of 15 corneas of eight male New-Zealand-White rabbits were de-epithelialized and equally divided into five groups. Group 1 served as an untreated control. Groups 2 to 5 were soaked with 0.1% riboflavin for 20 minutes, which in Groups 3 to 5 was followed by UV-A irradiation at a fluence of 5.4 J/cm2. Ultraviolet A (UVA) irradiation was delivered at 3 mW/cm2 for 30 minutes (Group 3, standard CXL protocol), 9 mW/cm2 for 10 minutes (Group 4, accelerated), and 18 mW/cm2 for 5 minutes (Group 5, accelerated). At 1 week after treatment, corneal buttons were obtained; mRNA was extracted and subjected to cDNA sequencing (RNA-seq). Results A total of 297 differentially transcribed genes were identified after CXL treatment. CXL downregulated extracellular matrix components (collagen types 1A1, 1A2, 6A2, 11A1, keratocan, fibromodulin) and upregulated glycan biosynthesis and proteoglycan glycosylation (GALNT 3, 7, and 8, B3GALT2). Also, CXL activated pathways related to protein crosslinking (transglutaminase 2 and 6). In 9.1% of the significantly different genes, CXL at 3 mW/cm2 (Group 1) induced a more distinct change in gene transcription than the accelerated CXL protocols, which induced a lower biomechanical stiffening effect. Conclusions Several target genes have been identified that might be related to the biomechanical stability and shape of the cornea. Stiffening-dependent differential gene transcription suggests the activation of mechano-sensitive pathways. Translational Relevance A better understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind CXL will permit an optimization and individualization of the clinical treatment protocol.
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- Sabine Kling
- Laboratory of Ocular Cell Biology, Center of Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland.,Laboratory of Ocular Cell Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Ocular Cell Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland.,Hoptial ophtalmique Jules-Gonin, Fondation Asile des aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Ocular Cell Biology, Center of Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland.,Department of Ophthalmology, Paulista School of Medicine, Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Ocular Cell Biology, Center of Applied Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, University of Zurich, Switzerland.,Laboratory of Ocular Cell Biology, University of Geneva, Switzerland.,ELZA Institute AG, Dietikon/Zurich, Switzerland.,University of Southern California, CA, USA
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Soria J, Acera A, Merayo-LLoves J, Durán JA, González N, Rodriguez S, Bistolas N, Schumacher S, Bier FF, Peter H, Stöcklein W, Suárez T. Tear proteome analysis in ocular surface diseases using label-free LC-MS/MS and multiplexed-microarray biomarker validation. Sci Rep 2017; 7:17478. [PMID: 29234088 PMCID: PMC5727318 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-17536-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Accepted: 11/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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We analyzed the tear film proteome of patients with dry eye (DE), meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), and normal volunteers (CT). Tear samples were collected from 70 individuals. Of these, 37 samples were analyzed using spectral-counting-based LC-MS/MS label-free quantitation, and 33 samples were evaluated in the validation of candidate biomarkers employing customized antibody microarray assays. Comparative analysis of tear protein profiles revealed differences in the expression levels of 26 proteins, including protein S100A6, annexin A1, cystatin-S, thioredoxin, phospholipase A2, antileukoproteinase, and lactoperoxidase. Antibody microarray validation of CST4, S100A6, and MMP9 confirmed the accuracy of previously reported ELISA assays, with an area under ROC curve (AUC) of 87.5%. Clinical endpoint analysis showed a good correlation between biomarker concentrations and clinical parameters. In conclusion, different sets of proteins differentiate between the groups. Apolipoprotein D, S100A6, S100A8, and ceruloplasmin discriminate best between the DE and CT groups. The differences between antileukoproteinase, phospholipase A2, and lactoperoxidase levels allow the distinction between MGD and DE, and the changes in the levels of annexin A1, clusterin, and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1, between MGD and CT groups. The functional network analysis revealed the main biological processes that should be examined to identify new candidate biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
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- Javier Soria
- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario Fernández-Vega, Avda Dres Fernández-Vega num 34, Oviedo, E-33012, Principado de Asturias, Spain
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- Instituto Clínico Quirúrgico de Oftalmología (ICQO), Virgen de Begoña N° 34, E-48006, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain.,Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Department of automatization, Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses, Am Muehlenberg 13, 14476, Potsdam-Golm, Germany
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160, Derio, Bizkaia, Spain.
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Jeyalatha MV, Qu Y, Liu Z, Ou S, He X, Bu J, Li S, Reinach PS, Liu Z, Li W. Function of meibomian gland: Contribution of proteins. Exp Eye Res 2017; 163:29-36. [DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2017.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/12/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Boost M, Cho P, Wang Z. Disturbing the balance: effect of contact lens use on the ocular proteome and microbiome. Clin Exp Optom 2017; 100:459-472. [PMID: 28771841 DOI: 10.1111/cxo.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2017] [Revised: 05/29/2017] [Accepted: 06/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Contact lens wear is a popular, convenient and effective method for vision correction. In recent years, contact lens practice has expanded to include new paradigms, including orthokeratology; however, their use is not entirely without risk, as the incidence of infection has consistently been reported to be higher in contact lens wearers. The explanations for this increased susceptibility have largely focused on physical damage, especially to the cornea, due to a combination of hypoxia, mechanical trauma, deposits and solution cytotoxicity, as well as poor compliance with care routines leading to introduction of pathogens into the ocular environment. However, in recent years, with the increasing availability and reduced cost of molecular techniques, the ocular environment has received greater attention with in-depth studies of proteins and other components. Numerous proteins were found to be present in the tears and their functions and interactions indicate that the tears are far more complex than formerly presumed. In addition, the concept of a sterile or limited microbial population on the ocular surface has been challenged by analysis of the microbiome. Ocular microbiome was not considered as one of the key sites for the Human Microbiome Project, as it was thought to be limited compared to other body sites. This was proven to be fallacious, as a wide variety of micro-organisms were identified in the analyses of human tears. Thus, the ocular environment is now recognised to be more complicated and interference with this ecological balance may lead to adverse effects. The use of contact lenses clearly changes the situation at the ocular surface, which may result in consequences which disturb the balance in the healthy eye.
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- Maureen Boost
- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.,Squina International Centre for Infection Control, Hong Kong
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong.,Squina International Centre for Infection Control, Hong Kong
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- School of Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
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Soria J, Acera A, Durán JA, Boto-de-Los-Bueis A, Del-Hierro-Zarzuelo A, González N, Reigada R, Suárez T. The analysis of human conjunctival epithelium proteome in ocular surface diseases using impression cytology and 2D-DIGE. Exp Eye Res 2017; 167:31-43. [PMID: 28336260 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2017.03.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2016] [Revised: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Conjunctival impression cytology samples from patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), dry eye (DE), and healthy subjects (CT) were collected for determination of the degree of squamous metaplasia (SM) by PAS-hematoxylin staining and for comparative proteomic analyses by 2D-DIGE. The protein spots with discriminant expression were identified by MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry. Three independent statistical studies were conducted: i). Analysis of differential protein expression between study groups: We observed increased expression of proteins S100A4, S100A8, retinal dehydrogenase-1, peroxiredoxin-1, annexin-A1, annexin-A2, α-enolase, and glutathione S-transferase-P in DE, whereas the highest expression of peroxiredoxin-6, actin cytoplasmic-1, peroxiredoxin-2, and heat shock protein HSP-90-α was observed in MGD; ii). Correlation between changes in the proteome profile and the grade of SM: The expression of 5 different cytokeratins (KRT1, KRT4, KRT8, KRT10, and KRT13) correlated with the degree of SM; iii). Proteome profile differences between pathological and CT groups: An overall proteome analysis revealed upregulation of 9 proteins in the pathological groups (Annexin-A1, α-enolase, Annexin-A2, S100A8, cytokeratin-1, Peroxiredoxin-2 and Leukocyte elastase inhibitor) and downregulation of 2 proteins (Galectin-3 and Lipocalin-1). In conclusion, a sensitive proteomic approach to study conjunctival tissue collected from minimally invasive impression cytology was implemented. Differential proteomics analyses showed that in comparison with the MGD, the DE patients presented higher overexpression of proteins related to antimicrobial defense, tissue-damage response, and regulation of body fluid secretions. Changes in MGD proteome were associated with oxidative stress and anti-apoptotic processes. We found a correlation between the grade of SM and expression of proteins associated with cytoskeleton and keratinization. The studied pathological groups shared elements related to the defense and inflammatory responses. Dot blot assays of proteins ANXA1, S100A8, and S100A4 validated the proteomic results obtained from 2D-DIGE experiments and confirmed the correlation between the expression of these proteins and the clinical parameters.
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- Javier Soria
- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160 Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160 Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Instituto Clínico Quirúrgico de Oftalmología (ICQO), Virgen de Begoña Nº 34, E-48006 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain; Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Leioa, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160 Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160 Derio, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Building 612, E-48160 Derio, Bizkaia, Spain.
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Csősz É, Kalló G, Márkus B, Deák E, Csutak A, Tőzsér J. Quantitative body fluid proteomics in medicine - A focus on minimal invasiveness. J Proteomics 2016; 153:30-43. [PMID: 27542507 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2016] [Revised: 07/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Identification of new biomarkers specific for various pathological conditions is an important field in medical sciences. Body fluids have emerging potential in biomarker studies especially those which are continuously available and can be collected by non-invasive means. Changes in the protein composition of body fluids such as tears, saliva, sweat, etc. may provide information on both local and systemic conditions of medical relevance. In this review, our aim is to discuss the quantitative proteomics techniques used in biomarker studies, and to present advances in quantitative body fluid proteomics of non-invasively collectable body fluids with relevance to biomarker identification. The advantages and limitations of the widely used quantitative proteomics techniques are also presented. Based on the reviewed literature, we suggest an ideal pipeline for body fluid analyses aiming at biomarkers discoveries: starting from identification of biomarker candidates by shotgun quantitative proteomics or protein arrays, through verification of potential biomarkers by targeted mass spectrometry, to the antibody-based validation of biomarkers. The importance of body fluids as a rich source of biomarkers is discussed. SIGNIFICANCE Quantitative proteomics is a challenging part of proteomics applications. The body fluids collected by non-invasive means have high relevance in medicine; they are good sources for biomarkers used in establishing the diagnosis, follow up of disease progression and predicting high risk groups. The review presents the most widely used quantitative proteomics techniques in body fluid analysis and lists the potential biomarkers identified in tears, saliva, sweat, nasal mucus and urine for local and systemic diseases.
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- Éva Csősz
- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary; Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Egyetem ter 1, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary.
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Keratoconus is a progressive corneal thinning, ectatic condition, which affects vision. Recent advances in corneal topography measurements has helped advance proper diagnosis of this condition and increased research and clinical interests in the disease etiopathogenesis. Considerable progress has been achieved in understanding the progression of the disease and tear fluid has played a major role in the progress. This review discusses the importance of tear fluid as a source of biomarker for keratoconus and how advances in technology have helped map the complexity of tears and thereby molecular readouts of the disease. Expanding knowledge of the tear proteome, lipidome and metabolome opened up new avenues to study keratoconus and to identify probable prognostic or diagnostic biomarkers for the disease. A multidimensional approach of analyzing tear fluid of patients layering on proteomics, lipidomics and metabolomics is necessary in effectively decoding keratoconus and thereby identifying targets for its treatment.
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- Cornea Department, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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- Cornea Department, Narayana Nethralaya, Bangalore, India
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- Cornea Clinic, Department of Ophthalmology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- GROW Research Laboratory, Narayana Nethralaya Foundation, Bangalore, India
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Csősz É, Deák E, Kalló G, Csutak A, Tőzsér J. Diabetic retinopathy: Proteomic approaches to help the differential diagnosis and to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms. J Proteomics 2016; 150:351-358. [PMID: 27373871 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.06.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Diabetic retinopathy is the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness among patients with diabetes. The appearance and the severity of the symptoms correlate with the duration of diabetes and poor blood glucose level management. Diabetic retinopathy is also categorized as a chronic low-level inflammatory disease; the high blood glucose level promotes the accumulation of the advanced glycation end products and leads to the stimulation of monocytes and macrophages. Examination of protein level alterations in tears using state-of the art proteomics techniques have identified several proteins as possible biomarkers for the different stages of the diabetic retinopathy. Some of the differentially expressed tear proteins have a role in the barrier function of tears linking the diabetic retinopathy with another eye complication of diabetes, namely the diabetic keratopathy resulting in impaired wound healing. Understanding the molecular events leading to the eye complications caused by hyperglycemia may help the identification of novel biomarkers as well as therapeutic targets in order to improve quality of life of diabetic patients. BIOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE Diabetic retinopathy (DR), the leading cause of blindness among diabetic patients can develop without any serious symptoms therefore the early detection is crucial. Because of the increasing prevalence there is a high need for improved screening methods able to diagnose DR as soon as possible. The non-invasive collection and the relatively high protein concentration make the tear fluid a good source for biomarker discovery helping the early diagnosis. In this work we have reviewed the administration of advanced proteomics techniques used in tear biomarker studies and the identified biomarkers with potential to improve the already existing screening methods for DR detection.
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- Éva Csősz
- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary; Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary
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- Proteomics Core Facility, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Hungary.
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Azkargorta M, Soria J, Acera A, Iloro I, Elortza F. Human tear proteomics and peptidomics in ophthalmology: Toward the translation of proteomic biomarkers into clinical practice. J Proteomics 2016; 150:359-367. [PMID: 27184738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jprot.2016.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Tears are a complex biological mixture containing electrolytes, metabolites, lipids, mucins, some small organic molecules, and proteins. The tear film has various roles in the lubrication, protection from the external environment, and nutrition of the cornea; it is also involved in the modulation of the optical properties of the eye. Tear composition reflects the physiological condition of the underlying tissues. Therefore, the tear fluid is useful in the evaluation of health and disease states and it is a valuable source of biomarkers for objective analysis of ocular and systemic diseases. The relatively high protein concentration of this fluid and the ease of noninvasive sample collection make it suitable for diagnostic and prognostic purposes. Efforts in proteomics research have positively affected to the field of ophthalmology, and the knowledge on the tear proteome has expanded considerably in the last few years. Nevertheless, despite a large amount of available data and the many biomarkers proposed for several eye and systemic diseases, the extent of translation to well-characterized and clinically useful tools has been largely insufficient. As for most of other biofluids, the road from discovery to clinical application is still long and full of pitfalls. In this review, we discuss the proteomic approaches used in the characterization of tear protein and peptide content, recapitulating the main studies and the progress done. We also present a brief summary of the path from discovery to clinical application of tear protein markers, with some representative examples of translation from the bench to the bedside. SIGNIFICANCE In this review we cover the most relevant proteomic approaches used in the characterization of the tear proteome, and for the first time we also focus in advances performed in the nowadays emerging peptide content characterization. In this context, we recapitulate on the main studies and the progresses done in this field. We also present a concise overview of the course that may be happen from discovery to clinical application for tear protein markers. Finally we include some representative examples of translation from the bench to the bedside.
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- Mikel Azkargorta
- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd, ProteoRed-ISCIII, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Derio, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, 48160 Derio, Spain
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- Bioftalmik Applied Research, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, 48160 Derio, Spain
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- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd, ProteoRed-ISCIII, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Derio, Spain
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- Proteomics Platform, CIC bioGUNE, CIBERehd, ProteoRed-ISCIII, Bizkaia Science and Technology Park, Derio, Spain.
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Pásztor D, Kolozsvári BL, Csutak A, Berta A, Hassan Z, Kettesy BA, Gogolák P, Fodor M. Scheimpflug Imaging Parameters Associated with Tear Mediators and Bronchial Asthma in Keratoconus. J Ophthalmol 2016; 2016:9392640. [PMID: 26881061 DOI: 10.1155/2016/9392640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Purpose. To determine associations between mediators in tears in the whole spectrum of keratoconus (KC); to explore connections between mediators and Scheimpflug parameters; to examine correlations between Scheimpflug parameters and bronchial asthma. Methods. Tear samples were collected from 69 patients and 19 controls. Concentrations of mediators—IL-6, -10; CXCL8, CCL5; MMP-9, -13; TIMP-1; t-PA, PAI-1—were measured by Cytometric Bead Array. Measured Pentacam parameters include keratometry values (K1, K2, Kmax), corneal thickness (Pachy Pupil, Apex, Min), and elevations and indices (including Belin-Ambrósio deviation (BAD-D)). Results. A number of significant positive associations were observed between pairs of mediator concentrations. Significant positive correlations were found between BAD-D and CXCL8/MMP-9 and K2 and MMP-9. Significant negative associations were explored between Pachy Min and CXCL8/t-PA. Significant associations were found between pairs of mediators (IL-6 and CXCL8; CCL5 and CXCL8/MMP-9; TIMP-1 and MMP-9/-13/t-PA; t-PA and CXCL8/CCL5/PAI-1) and the severity of KC. Significant positive correlation between asthma and the severity of KC was explored. Conclusion. Cooperation of different mediators in tears all taking part in the complex pathomechanism of keratoconus was revealed. Our research verifies that inflammation plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of KC. Additionally this study confirms the effect of bronchial asthma on keratoconus.
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You J, Willcox M, Fitzgerald A, Schiller B, Cozzi PJ, Russell PJ, Walsh BJ, Wasinger VC, Graham PH, Li Y. Absolute quantification of human tear lactoferrin using multiple reaction monitoring technique with stable-isotopic labeling. Anal Biochem 2016; 496:30-4. [PMID: 26717899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ab.2015.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/10/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The mass spectrometry technique of multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) was used to quantify and compare the expression level of lactoferrin in tear films among control, prostate cancer (CaP), and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) groups. Tear samples from 14 men with CaP, 15 men with BPH, and 14 controls were analyzed in the study. Collected tears (2 μl) of each sample were digested with trypsin overnight at 37 °C without any pretreatment, and tear lactoferrin was quantified using a lactoferrin-specific peptide, VPSHAVVAR, both using natural/light and isotopic-labeled/heavy peptides with MRM. The average tear lactoferrin concentration was 1.01 ± 0.07 μg/μl in control samples, 0.96 ± 0.07 μg/μl in the BPH group, and 0.98 ± 0.07 μg/μl in the CaP group. Our study is the first to quantify tear proteins using a total of 43 individual (non-pooled) tear samples and showed that direct digestion of tear samples is suitable for MRM studies. The calculated average lactoferrin concentration in the control group matched that in the published range of human tear lactoferrin concentration measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Moreover, the lactoferrin was stably expressed across all of the samples, with no significant differences being observed among the control, BPH, and CaP groups.
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Peterson RA, Gueniche A, Adam de Beaumais S, Breton L, Dalko-Csiba M, Packer NH. Sweating the small stuff: Glycoproteins in human sweat and their unexplored potential for microbial adhesion. Glycobiology 2015; 26:218-29. [DOI: 10.1093/glycob/cwv102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2015] [Accepted: 11/02/2015] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Iadarola P, Fumagalli M, Bardoni AM, Salvini R, Viglio S. Recent applications of CE- and HPLC-MS in the analysis of human fluids. Electrophoresis 2015; 37:212-30. [PMID: 26426542 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201500272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2015] [Revised: 09/06/2015] [Accepted: 09/11/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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The present review intends to cover the literature on the use of CE-/LC-MS for the analysis of human fluids, from 2010 until present. It has been planned to provide an overview of the most recent practical applications of these techniques to less extensively used human body fluids, including, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, synovial fluid, nipple aspirate, tear fluid, breast fluid, amniotic fluid, and cerumen. Potential pitfalls related to fluid collection and sample preparation, with particular attention to sample clean-up procedures, and methods of analysis, from the research laboratory to a clinical setting will also be addressed. While being apparent that proteomics/metabolomics represent the most prominent approaches for global identification/quantification of putative biomarkers for a variety of human diseases, evidence is also provided of the suitability of these sophisticated techniques for the detection of heterogeneous components carried by these fluids.
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- Paolo Iadarola
- Department of Biology and Biotechnologies "L. Spallanzani,", Biochemistry Unit, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Biology and Biotechnologies "L. Spallanzani,", Biochemistry Unit, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry Unit, University of Pavia, Italy
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