Mouse model of post-surgical breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier.

abstract：PURPOSES:To investigate whether valproic acid (VPA) has a neuroprotective effect against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in the rat retina, and to elucidate the potential antioxidant mechanisms involved. METHODS:Adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: sham (group A), sham plus VPA (group B), I...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Zhang Z,Qin X,Zhao X,Tong N,Gong Y,Zhang W,Wu X

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Dry eye is a common condition known to have many systemic co-morbidities. We aim to report the frequency of depression and anxiety suspects in eye clinic patients and explore the association between dry eye signs and symptoms with depression and anxiety. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Adult outpatients were recruited f...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Liyue H,Chiang PP,Sung SC,Tong L

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Avascular tissues can be used to identify antilymph- or antihemangiogenic factors. The human sclera-the outer covering layer of the eye, lacks lymphatic vessels and contains only a superficial network of blood vessels and was used here to identify endogenous antiangiogenic factors. METHODS:Expression levels of...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Schlereth SL,Karlstetter M,Hos D,Matthaei M,Cursiefen C,Heindl LM

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Focused ultrasound concentrates a large amount of ultrasonic energy into a small focal zone. We have used new techniques to develop a transducer that creates intracorneal, thermally induced lesions in rabbit eyes in vitro. Histologic study shows that these lesions are confined to the stroma and that the procedure caus...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Mark DB,Beuerman R

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We performed nailfold capillary microscopy to explore microvasculature abnormalities in uveitis overall and uveitis stratified in various ways. METHODS:This was a cross-sectional, case-control, observational study. One hundred and seven uveitis patients and 130 control subjects were included. We used a JH-1004...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Chen X,Yao X,Chi Y,Guo C,Zhang J,Li J,Zhang S,Rong X,Pasquale LR,Yang L

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The experiments were designed to provide details on the characteristics of rhodopsin regeneration in the rod photoreceptors of diabetic mice and to evaluate their mechanistic basis. METHODS:A genetically-derived diabetic albino mouse was developed. An excised albino mouse eye preparation was used. The preparat...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Ostroy SE

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the effect of prolonged exposure to high glucose on cellular behavior of normal human corneal epithelial cells (HCEC). METHODS:HCEC were cultured in medium under normal or high glucose conditions for 14 days. Proliferation was evaluated by direct cell counting and [(3)H]thymidine incorporation. Ce...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Fujita H,Morita I,Takase H,Ohno-Matsui K,Mochizuki M

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:RPE65, a retinal pigment epithelium-specific 65-kDa protein, plays a critical role in the visual cycle of the eye. Rpe65(-/-) mice develop vision loss due to a lack of 11-cis-retinal, degradation of M-opsin and mislocalization of S-opsin. Several studies have suggested that 9-cis-β-carotene, a precursor of 9-ci...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Ozaki T,Nakazawa M,Kudo T,Hirano S,Suzuki K,Ishiguro S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Unstable tear film characterized by shorting of tear break-up time (BUT) is associated with discomfort and dryness in contact lens wearers. The glycocalyx is thought to be crucial in maintaining the wettability and lubrication of the ocular surface. We evaluated the ocular surface glycocalyx in soft contact len...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Fukui M,Yamada M,Akune Y,Shigeyasu C,Tsubota K

更新日期：2016-01-01 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 corneal endothelium of alloxan diabetic dogs was examined by wide-field specular microscopy and compared to that of age-matched non-diabetic dogs. Computer-assisted morphometry of individual cells showed that the diabetic dog endothelium had marked polymegethism and pleomorphism similar to that previously describe...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Yee RW,Matsuda M,Kern TS,Engerman RL,Edelhauser HF

更新日期：1985-07-01 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:We identified a novel mutation in Paired Box gene 6 (PAX6) and characterized its associated clinical features of severe ocular malformation in a Chinese family with congenital aniridia. METHODS:We studied two patients with aniridia from a Chinese family. All patients and noncarriers in this family underwent fu...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： He Y,Pan Z,Luo F

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play an important role in the degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the retina. Breakdown of ECM proteins results in neovascularization and tractional retinal detachment, which eventually lead to the symptoms of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Müller cells ar...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Miyata Y,Kase M,Sugita Y,Shimada A,Nagase T,Katsura Y,Kosano H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In tissues outside the brain, vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF) causes vascular hyper-permeability by opening of inter-endothelial junctions and induction of fenestrations and vesiculo-vacuolar organelles (VVOs). In preliminary studies, we observed that in blood-retinal barrier endothelium, other cell...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Hofman P,Blaauwgeers HG,Tolentino MJ,Adamis AP,Nunes Cardozo BJ,Vrensen GF,Schlingemann RO

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We investigated the impact of target properties on vertical fusion amplitude (VFA) using a 3D display platform; the performance of the subjects allowed us to assess how central and peripheral retina regions interact during the fusion process. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Fourteen subjects were involved in the test. VF...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Zhang D,Neveu P,Fattakhova Y,Ferragut S,Lamard M,Cochener B,de Bougrenet de la Tocnaye JL

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cornea endothelial cells sensitized with rose bengal and exposed to light demonstrated a wavelength dependent alteration in physiological response. Corneas exposed to 549 millimicron swelled at rates similar to controls exposed to identical energy levels of incandescent light. Corneas exposed to 451, 500, 612, and 651...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Hull DS,Csukas S,Green K

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Methotrexate (MTX) is the most commonly used chemotherapeutic agent to treat primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) and intraocular lymphoma (IOL). 2-methoxyestradiol (2ME2) is a potent antitumor and anti-angiogenesis agent which, unlike other cytotoxic drugs, has minimal toxicity. In this study, anti-...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Park J,Franco RS,Augsburger JJ,Banerjee RK

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To map the time course of changes in intraocular straylight of the human eye 1 year after initial lens wearing for orthokeratology treatment using the objective double-pass technique. Materials and Methods: A total of 35 subjects (19 males and 16 females) completed the study. The mean age was 11.46 ± 2.33 yea...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Liu G,Jin N,Bi H,Du B,Gu T,Zhang B,Wei R

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the point-wise relationships between visual field sensitivity (VFS), as measured by standard automated perimetry (SAP), and macular thickness, as determined by spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), in patients with glaucoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS:One hundred and six glaucoma subjec...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kim JM,Sung KR,Yoo YC,Kim CY

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemically administered fluorescein is converted to fluorescein glucuronide. The conjugate is fluorescent and interferes with the measurement of fluorescein in the anterior chamber. Carboxyfluorescein is a hydrophilic derivative of fluorescein. In the rabbit, carboxyfluorescein is not converted as readily to a fluor...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Neault TR,McLaren JW,Brubaker JH,Brubaker RF

更新日期：1986-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) were used to model the solar radiation-induced cataract that occurs in hatchery-reared lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush). Rainbow trout eyes were exposed to wideband predominantly UVB radiant energy from a filtered 1000W xenon source. Lenticular damage was assessed and classified an...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Cullen AP,Monteith-McMaster CA

更新日期：1993-02-01 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:This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of bevacizumab (Avastin), an anti-VEGF agent, in the reduction of corneal neovascularization in a rodent model, and compare between the effect of intraocular and subconjunctival injection. METHODS:Corneal neovascularization was induced by application of a mixture of 7...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Avisar I,Weinberger D,Kremer I

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A major glycoprotein of relative molecular weight of 130,000 daltons of chick lens cell membranes was identified by Concanavalin-A staining and enriched for by Con A-Sepharose chromatography. Using both Con A binding and immunological analyses with a specific polyclonal antibody, the glycoprotein was detected in chick...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Heslip J,Bagchi M,Zhang S,Alousi S,Maisel H

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Form-deprivation myopia (FDM) is believed to result principally from actions of substances that modulate information processing in the retina. We used a chick model to investigate what role nitric oxide (NO), a gaseous neuromodulator, might play in the development of FDM. METHODS:We injected different concentr...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Fujikado T,Kawasaki Y,Fujii J,Taniguchi N,Okada M,Suzuki A,Ohmi G,Tano Y

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The corneal endothelium is known to contain gap junctions on its lateral borders. Here we show that the endothelial cells of the rabbit cornea are highly dye coupled. Lucifer Yellow CH introduced into a single cell through either an intracellular glass microelectrode or a patch electrode rapidly spreads into its neigh...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Rae JL,Lewno AW,Cooper K,Gates P

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the efficacy and tolerability of diclofenac and bromfenac ophthalmic solutions as adjunctive therapy after cataract surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This prospective randomized controlled study included 130 patients who underwent cataract surgery. One hundred patients were randomized to receive postop...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Giannaccare G,Finzi A,Sebastiani S,Greco F,Versura P,Campos EC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 express LAT during viral latency. Previous studies indicated that deletion of either LAT impairs viral reactivation from latency, but that the HSV-1 LAT confers the ability to reactivate efficiently from trigeminal ganglia onto HSV-2. We sought to determine whether the HSV-2 LAT could funct...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Hill J,Patel A,Bhattacharjee P,Krause P

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the distribution of dark-light changes in iris features and associated factors amongst American Caucasians, American Chinese and mainland Chinese aged 40 years and over. METHODS:Four gender- and age-matched cohorts: Caucasians, American Chinese, Southern Chinese and Northern Chinese comprised the stu...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Wang D,He M,Wu L,Kao A,Pekmezci M,Singh K,Lin S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00