Adenosine relaxation in small retinal arterioles requires functional Na-K pumps and K(ATP) channels.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate orbital biomechanical properties in patients with thyroid orbitopathy and in age- and gender-matched healthy subjects using the Corvis-ST (CST, Oculus Wetzlar, Germany). METHODS:The CST allows a non-contact tonometry with an ultra-high-speed Scheimpflug device to record the deformation of the co...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Leszczynska A,Moehler K,Spoerl E,Ramm L,Herber R,Pillunat LE,Terai N

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recent advances in technology now provide tools capable of tracking genome-wide expression changes occurring in progressive pathological processes. The present experiments were carried out to determine if acetylcholine receptor α 6 subunit (Chrna6) is a reliable retinal ganglion cell (RGC) marker in adult mouse...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Munguba GC,Geisert EE,Williams RW,Tapia ML,Lam DK,Bhattacharya SK,Lee RK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the role of lymphocytes in the pathogenesis of uveitis, we analyzed the expression of memory markers, CD29 and CD45RO antigens, and apoptosis-related Fas antigen on T lymphocytes in the aqueous humor (AH) and peripheral blood (PB) from patients with uveitis. Using three-color flow cytometry, we assessed...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Ohta K,Norose K,Wang XC,Ito S,Yano A,Segawa K

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study was conducted to develop and characterize a functional primary culture of pigmented rabbit conjunctival epithelial cells on permeable support exhibiting tight barrier properties. METHODS:Conjunctival epithelial cells were isolated by 0.2% protease treatment, cultured at 0.5-1.8 x 10(6) cells/...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Saha P,Kim KJ,Lee VH

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Chloride efflux plays an important role in aqueous humor production. Chloride currents have been described in bovine non-pigmented ciliary epithelium (NPE), in transformed cultured human NPE, and in bovine volume-activated chloride channels described in the latter. It is the basolateral membranes of the NPE of ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Chen S,Sears M

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of a steroid antagonist, RU486, that is known to reduce rabbit intraocular pressure has been examined in the eye. On an equal tissue weight basis, the corneal epithelium is the site of maximal absorption followed by conjunctival tissues (bulbar and palpebral) and the rest of the cornea. Aqueous humor ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Cheeks L,Green K

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether zeaxanthin, the predominant carotenoid pigment of the macular pigments in human retina, provides neuroprotection against retinal cell damage. METHODS:We used in vitro cultured retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), specifically RGC-5, an E1A virus-transformed rat cell line. Cell damage was induc...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Nakajima Y,Shimazawa M,Otsubo K,Ishibashi T,Hara H

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine by immunohistochemistry the distribution of different nitric oxide synthases (NOS) isoforms in the porcine eye. METHODS:By light microscopy (immunofluorescence), porcine ocular tissues were investigated using monoclonal antibodies against neuronal NOS (nNOS; NOS I), endothelial NOS (ecNOS; NOS III...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Meyer P,Champion C,Schlötzer-Schrehardt U,Flammer J,Haefliger IO

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucocorticoid-induced ocular hypertension has been demonstrated in both animals and humans. It is possible that glucocorticoid-induced changes in trabecular meshwork (TM) cells are responsible for this hypertension. In order to elaborate further the effect of glucocorticoids on the trabecular meshwork, the ultrastruc...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Wilson K,McCartney MD,Miggans ST,Clark AF

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate glaucoma progression and its relationship with corrected and uncorrected intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with a history of refractive corneal surgery (RCS). METHODS:Totally, 56 eyes of 56 primary open-angle glaucoma patients who had a history of RCS were included. Mean keratometry and cen...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kwon J,Sung KR,Jo J,Yang SH

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Intravitreal injection of ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) is known to induce glial intermediate filament protein (GFAP) expression in retinal Müller cells. Because CNTF binding can activate multiple signaling kinases, we have examined the involvement of JAK/STAT pathway in GFAP induction in Müller cells. ME...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Wang Y,Smith SB,Ogilvie JM,McCool DJ,Sarthy V

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Alternative splicing of the last exon (exon 8) of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pre-mRNA is a key element in the balance of pro- and anti-angiogenic VEGF isoforms in exudative age-related macular degeneration (exAMD) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Three splicing factors, SRp40, ASF/SF...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Carter JG,Cherry J,Williams K,Turner S,Bates DO,Churchill AJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this work is to describe and review the technology of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF), a novel blood derivative product, in the treatment of ocular surface disorders. METHODS:To demonstrate the importance of this technology in the treatment of ocular pathologies, a thorough review of the pr...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Anitua E,Muruzabal F,de la Fuente M,Merayo J,Durán J,Orive G

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Free radicals and oxidative damage play roles in aging and age-related ocular diseases such as cataracts, so defensive mechanisms become important factors for protection. Because N-acetylation is involved in a wide variety of detoxification processes, this study was conducted to examine the relationship between the ac...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Tamer L,Yilmaz A,Yildirim H,Ayaz L,Ates NA,Karakas S,Oz O,Yildirim O,Atik U

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Recent studies have shown that the levels of interleukin (IL)-1beta, IL-6 and IL-8 are associated with the severity of infectious diseases. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether IL-1beta regulates the expression of IL-6 and IL-8 in human corneal epithelial cells during Pseudomonas aeruginosa colo...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Xue ML,Zhu H,Willcox M,Wakefield D,Lloyd A,Thakur A

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate serum and aqueous humor levels of fetuin-A in patients with pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEXS) in comparison with those of age- and sex-matched healthy subjects. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective study included 25 patients with PEXS and 25 control subjects who were undergoing cataract surgery w...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Yuksel N,Takmaz T,Ozel Turkcu U,Ergin M,Altinkaynak H,Bilgihan A

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To compare four visual acuity (VA) scoring termination rules. Methods: A computer simulation generated 30,000 virtual patients who underwent 10 repetitions for each of four termination rules, on both the Snellen and ETDRS charts (2.4 million tests performed in total). Three termination rules focused on the sm...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Mimouni M,Shamir RR,Cohen AD,El-Yaniv R,Cohen MJ,Joskowicz L,Blumenthal EZ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The effects of several serotonergic agonists on aqueous humor formation (AHF), total outflow facility (OF) and intraocular pressure (IOP) were investigated in living cynomolgus monkeys. METHODS:We determined the effect of a single topical unilateral 300 microg or 3 mg dose of the 5-HT agonists serotonin, 5-car...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Gabelt BT,Millar CJ,Kiland JA,Peterson JA,Seeman JL,Kaufman PL

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We compared the hand-guided Moria Carriazo-Barraquer (CBm) microkeratome with the fully automatic SLc microkeratome for Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK)-lamella preparation and storage, vis-à-vis accuracy, endothelial cell loss (ECL), and lamellar surface roughness (LSR). METHODS...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Fuest M,Salla S,Walter P,Plange N,Kuerten D,Flammersfeld A,Hermel M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined jun-B gene expression in the rat retina after a focal retinal injury by in situ hybridization. 30 min after producing a penetrating retinal wound, the retina showed the expression of jun-B mRNA intensively in the inner nuclear layer (INL) and relatively sparsely in the ganglion cell layer. The double-label...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Ohki K,Yoshida K,Yamakawa A,Harada T,Matsuda H,Imaki J

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraocular inflammation of exogenous origin, which may lead to the loss of visual function in both eyes, i.e. SO confronts ophthalmologists much less rarely than might be expected. Epidemiological studies comprising ergophthalmological aspects underscore this. Questions with regard to therapy should consider the fact...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kraus-Mackiw E

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The acyclic nucleoside phosphonate analogue PMEA [9-(2-phosphonylmethoxyethyl)adenine] is a broad spectrum antiviral agent effective against DNA viruses and retroviruses. It is particularly active against the human immunodeficiency virus and, like other phosphonylmethoxyalkyl derivatives, it also inhibits HSV-1, TK- H...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Maudgal PC,De Clercq E

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of opportunistic infections is a significant problem in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and the development of more effective chemotherapeutic agents is needed. We present the ocular manifestations of an AIDS-like disease in rhesus monkeys experimentally infected with simian immunodeficiency v...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Conway MD,Didier P,Fairburn B,Soike KF,Martin L,Murphey-Corb M,Meiners N,Insler MS

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, growth factors are known to phosphorylate tyrosine residues of proteins to regulate cellular functions. We investigated growth factor-dependent phosphorylation of membrane proteins in cultured human retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. The phosphorylation experiments were done in membrane preparations of ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Yoshimura N,Kuriyama S,Iwaki M,Honda Y

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To investigate to what extent the OSDI can be utilized as a discriminative test for clinical findings. Methods: One thousand and ninety patients with dry eye disease (DED) were consecutively included and examined for osmolarity, tear film break-up time (TFBUT), ocular protection index (OPI), ocular surface st...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Yazdani M,Chen X,Tashbayev B,Utheim ØA,Ræder S,Hua Y,Eidet JR,Stojanovic A,Dartt DA,Utheim TP

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are a family of 9 heparin binding proteins which have been proposed to play key roles in angiogenesis. Basic FGF (bFGF), acidic FGF (aFGF) and FGF5 have previously been demonstrated to be expressed in the normal retina and RPE. In this study, the expression of FGF5 was explo...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kitaoka T,Morse LS,Schneeberger S,Ishigooka H,Hjelmeland LM

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new HERPCHEK (Dupont, No. Billerica, MA) enzyme immunosorbent assay (EIA) was used in a double-blind clinical study for rapid and specific detection of ocular herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. This 4-hour assay can be used to demonstrate conclusively the presence of HSV antigen without culture and thereby rapi...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Dunkel EC,Pavan-Langston D,Fitzpatrick K,Cukor G

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhibition of ciliary process adenylate cyclase was studied on rabbit membrane preparations. When considered individually, epinephrine, GTP and NaCl did not inhibit adenylate cyclase activity. On the other hand, when present together, epinephrine, GTP (10(-5) M) and NaCl (200 mM) acted synergistically to cause a 27% i...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kintz P,Himber J,de Burlet G,Andermann G

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the potential toxicity of the vehicle used for triamcinolone acetonide (TA) to the cornea, lens, ciliary body, and retina of pigmented rabbits. METHODS:Forty chinchilla rabbits (40 eyes) were divided into four groups: group A (control group) eyes received an intravitreal injection of 0.1 ml ster...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Zhengyu S,Fang W,Ying F

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effectiveness of topically applied fluoroquinolones for experimental Pseudomonas or Serratia keratitis. METHODS:Bacteria were injected intrastromally (10(3) colony forming units [CFU]). From 16 to 22 hours post-infection (PI), a single topical drop of moxifloxacin (Vigamox, 0.545%), levofloxac...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Thibodeaux BA,Dajcs JJ,Caballero AR,Marquart ME,Girgis DO,O'Callaghan RJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00