Characterization of corneal endothelium cell cultured on microporous membrane filters.

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the characteristics of anterior chamber inflammatory reaction induced by intravitreal injection of endothelin-1 (ET-1). METHODS:The time course of changes in aqueous protein concentration (APC) after intravitreal injection of 10(-4), 10(-5), 10(-6) and 10(-7) M ET-1 into rabbit eyes was measured...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Shoji N,Oshika T,Masuda K

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the relative expression of metallothionein isoforms and their differential induction by oxidative stress in cultured RPE cells and to localize the isoforms in the human chorioretinal complex. METHODS:Total RNA was isolated from cultured human retinal pigment epithelial cells using TRI-Reagent. An ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Tate DJ,Miceli MV,Newsome DA

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured the relative solubility of collagen in acetic acid after pepsin digestion and tentatively identified the types of collagen present in corneas of rabbits of various ages and in corneal scar tissue, using hydroxyproline assays and polyacrylamide gel electrophoretic analyses. More than 80% of the collagen in ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Cintron C,Hong BS,Kublin CL

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of repeated exposures to UV-A (335 nm) and UV-B (305 nm) radiation on the crystalline lens were studied by treating cultured bovine lenses daily or weekly. The effects of irradiation on lens optical quality were monitored using an automated scanning laser system that records both relative transmittance and...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Stuart DD,Cullen AP,Sivak JG,Doughty MJ

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF beta) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) on the synthesis of collagen and fibronectin, and on the proliferation of human corneal stromal fibroblasts in vitro, were evaluated. Human corneal stromal fibroblasts in culture were incubated for 48 hours with TGF beta or EGF...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Ohji M,SundarRaj N,Thoft RA

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The selective DA2 agonist, N-0437, produced an acute reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP) and pupil diameter (PD) when applied topically to the eyes of normal monkeys. Ocular hypotension and miosis were primarily unilateral in nature, dose-related and lasted 3 to 5 hours following drug instillation. In normal monke...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Crosson CE,Burke JA,Chan MF,Potter DE

更新日期：1987-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human endothelial morphologic changes were quantitated by specular microscopy and computer-assisted morphometry to establish normal baselines of various morphologic parameters. Cellular polymegethism and cellular pleomorphism increases with age, and normal baseline parameters are detailed. Furthermore, no significant ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Yee RW,Matsuda M,Schultz RO,Edelhauser HF

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Statins have been shown to reduce ocular inflammation in animal models of uveitis and to prevent development of uveitis in observational studies. There have been no experimental human studies evaluating statins' efficacy and safety in uveitis. In this study, we aimed to investigate efficacy and safety of simvas...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Shirinsky IV,Biryukova AA,Shirinsky VS

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been shown that illumination of rod outer segment suspension in the presence of photosensitizers (methylene blue lambda greater than or equal to 620 nm; retinal 370 less than or equal to lambda less than or equal to 390 nm) results in chemical modification of the lipid and protein components of the photo-recept...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Shvedova AA,Alekseeva OM,Kuliev IYa,Muranov KO,Kozlov YuP,Kagan VE

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the rate of achieving optimal metabolic control among subjects with type 2 diabetes, to elucidate the influence of suboptimal control on diabetic retinopathy (DR) and to analyze the risk factors associated with DR in the subjects with suboptimal control. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A population-based, cross...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Raman R,Gupta A,Kulothungan V,Sharma T

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Nona-D-arginine amide (D9R) affected a cure of Pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal disease when combined with ciprofloxacin. In this study, we show that D9R alone and prophylactic treatment with D9R significantly reduced corneal pathology and bacterial burden associated with P. aeruginosa infection. MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Karicherla P,Hobden JA

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine whether transforming growth factor-beta 2 (TGF-beta 2) induces the expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (SMA), a biochemical marker of myofibroblasts, in cultured bovine retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. METHODS:Bovine RPE cells were cultured in F-12 nutrient mixture supplemented with 5% fe...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kurosaka D,Muraki Y,Inoue M,Katsura H

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the roles of adherence and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in growth patterns of major fungal pathogens in cornea. METHODS:Ninety-six eyes in 96 rabbits were equally divided into four groups receiving inoculation of fungal conidia of Aspergillus fumigatus, Candida albicans, Fusarium solani, and...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Dong X,Shi W,Zeng Q,Xie L

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

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:To investigate the proliferative behavior of the corneal and limbal epithelia after debridement on the central region of the rabbit cornea. METHODS:After scraping a circular epithelial area, 5 mm in diameter, in the center of the cornea, ([3]) H-thymidine ( ([3]) H-TdR) was injected intravitreally, and the rab...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Barbosa FL,Góes RM,de Faria-E-Sousa SJ,Haddad A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vernier and grating acuity were measured in infants up to 6 months of age using a two-alternative forced-choice preferential looking technique. Vernier resolution was measured using a horizontal vernier grating. The grating was presented on half of the screen while the other half contained horizontal lines which were ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Manny RE,Klein SA

更新日期：1984-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Pigmentation of the iris is caused by varying amounts of melanin pigment granula in a constant number of melanocytes in the superficial stroma. Melanin has been shown to act as antioxidant. We have now investigated lipid peroxidation in dependence on stromal pigmentation in isolated porcine irises. METHODS:The...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Nau-Staudt K,Nau WM,Haefliger IO,Flammer J

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Utilizing a rapid colorimetric assay that relates cell number to cytoplasmic hexosaminidase activity, we conducted drug-induced cytotoxicity experiments on human ocular fibroblasts cultured from Tenon's capsule specimens. The effects of two different agents--dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) or mitomycin C--on the proliferati...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Givens KT,Lee DA,Rothschiller J,Kitada S,Larian B,Cortes A

更新日期：1990-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare patient satisfaction and experience after external dacryocystorhinostomy (EX-DCR) versus transcanalicular DCR (TC-DCR) with a diode laser and to evaluate the change in quality of life following simultaneous bilateral DCR. METHODS:Prospective evaluation of 38 eyes of 19 patients with bilateral nasolacrim...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Yeniad B,Uludag G,Kozer-Bilgin L

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was undertaken in order to investigate whether the production of vasodilatory prostaglandins is increased in the retinal vasculature of the diabetic rat. METHODS:Diabetes was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats using streptozotocin. Diabetic rats were left uncontrolled for 3-4 weeks or were treated ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Johnson EI,Dunlop ME,Larkins RG

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Post-surgical macular edema is an important clinical problem resulting from breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier (BRB) after surgery. This study was designed to develop a mouse model of post-surgical BRB breakdown. METHODS:Two 25-gauge needles, one for infusion and one for aspiration, were inserted through t...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Liu H,Demetriades AM,Xiao WH,Campochiaro PA,Vinores SA

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Several previous studies have shown that glycoconjugates of extracellular matrix, cell membrane and nucleus play an important role in the mediation of cell proliferation, migration and differentiation. Lens epithelial cells and lens fiber cells show regional differences with regard to these parameters. If glyco...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Denk PO,Breipohl W,Naib-Majani W,Knorr M

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate epithelial cell adhesion and proliferation on a newly developed elastin-like polymer (ELP) that mimics the functional characteristics of extracellular matrices. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A genetically engineered ELP with cell attachment sequences was adsorbed onto glass coverslips as 1, 2, or 3 mole...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Martínez-Osorio H,Juárez-Campo M,Diebold Y,Girotti A,Alonso M,Arias FJ,Rodríguez-Cabello JC,García-Vázquez C,Calonge M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To quantify the impact of posterior cornea on toric IOL calculation accuracy using Placido-topography of anterior corneal surface and Scheimpflug measurements of corneal thickness. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three-hundred seventy-nine non-selected eyes undergoing cataract surgery with non-toric intraocular lens (IO...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Preussner PR,Hoffmann P,Wahl J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen adult New Zealand white rabbits with previously confirmed herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) infections were stimulated by iontophoresis of 6-hydroxydopamine into the cornea and were followed-up by topical epinephrine treatment to confirm latency. A total of 224 ocular cultures were obtained, of which 73 were...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Trousdale MD,Robin JB,Willey DE,De Clercq E

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ocular penetration pathways of three alpha 2-adrenergic agents (p-aminoclonidine, AGN 190342, and clonidine) were investigated in rabbits both in vitro and in vivo. The corneal permeabilities of the compounds correlated positively with their octanol/water distribution coefficients. The ocular drug absorption via c...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Chien DS,Homsy JJ,Gluchowski C,Tang-Liu DD

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although experimental models of autoimmune uveitis predict pinealitis coincident with uveitis, there is no direct evidence of pineal pathology accompanying a human uveitis. Horses with naturally occurring uveitis are a potential source of eye and pineal tissues that are not available from human patients with active uv...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Kalsow CM,Dwyer AE,Smith AW,Nifong TP

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Psychiatric conditions and not just the treatments themselves might be involved in the pathophysiology of dry eye disease (DED). The aim of our study was to evaluate the association between depression and DED using objective and subjective tests in patients with newly diagnosed depressive disorder who were not ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Tiskaoglu NS,Yazıcı A,Karlıdere T,Sari E,Oguz EY,Musaoglu M,Aslan S,Samet Ermiş S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose: To investigate the cytotoxic effects of fresh black carbon (FBC) particles and ozone-oxidized BC (OBC) particles on human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs), and the role of the NLRP3 inflammasome signal pathway in the process.Methods: HCECs were treated with different doses of FBC and OBC particles, the cell i...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Long Q,Huang Y,Shang J,Liu Y,Chen C

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate "in vivo" the effect of topical travoprost on the central corneal thickness (CCT) of rabbit eyes, and the changes in the CCT after acute increases of intraocular pressure (IOP) in these eyes. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is an interventional, prospective, case-control, masked study. Topical travopros...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Bolívar G,Teus M,Arranz-Marquez E

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00