Osthole: A Traditional Chinese Medicine for Ocular Anti-Angiogenic Therapy.

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 in 2 populations of different ethnicity. METHODS:A prospective observational study was designed to follow eyes/patients with mild nonproliferative DR, for 2 years or until the development of central-involved macular ede...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Ribeiro L,Pappuru R,Lobo C,Alves D,Cunha-Vaz J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of our study was to investigate the profiles of inflammatory cytokines and the macrophage polarization gene in a choroidal neovascularization (CNV) mouse model before and after intravitreal aflibercept treatment. METHODS:The CNV mouse model was conducted by laser photocoagulation. A total of 58 cyt...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Wang C,Zhang R,Zhang Q,Jin H,Wei C,Wu C,Mei L,Liu Y,Zhang P

更新日期：2020-12-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Local pO2 was measured close to the ciliary process of the rabbit eye using polarographic microelectrodes under microendoscopic observation. The experiments were performed in 5 anaesthetized New Zealand rabbits. Changes in local pO2, intraocular pressure (IOP) and blood flow velocity (BFV) were investigated after intr...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Höper J,Funk RH

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of inhibition of both glutathione synthesis and of glutathione reductase and catalase activities have been determined in the regulation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the anterior chamber of pigmented rabbits. Glutathione reductase inhibition using intravitreal 1,3-bis-(2-chloroethyl)-1-nitrosourea (BCNU) ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Costarides AP,Riley MV,Green K

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:VEGF is considered as an important factor in the pathogenesis of macular edema. VEGF induces the rupture of the blood retinal barrier and may also influence the retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) outer retinal barrier. The aim of this work was to analyze the influence of the VEGF receptor pathways in the modulation of t...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Miyamoto N,de Kozak Y,Normand N,Courtois Y,Jeanny JC,Benezra D,Behar-Cohen F

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of nonselective and selective alpha-adrenergic agonists on intraocular pressure (IOP) was studied in isolated arterially perfused rabbit eyes. Drugs were given intra-arterially or topically. With either route of administration, no initial hypertensive phase was observed after l-epinephrine, l-norepinephr...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： van Pinxteren PC

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the conditions under which anesthetized pigs can be used in acute noninvasive investigations of ocular hydro- and hemodynamics, the intraocular pressure (IOP) of adult pigs was recorded under the following conditions: (1) after intravenous injection of propofol plus ketamine; (2) during inhalation of isof...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Buehner E,Pietsch UC,Bringmann A,Foja C,Wiedemann P,Uhlmann S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cellular immune responses in retinal autoimmunity have scarcely been studied in rabbits. An effective isolation of rabbit peripheral blood lymphocytes is difficult to achieve and requires specific conditions. This hampers especially the assay of antigen-induced lymphocyte transformation. We have improved the lymphocyt...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Broekhuyse RM,Van Vugt AH

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Results of a comparative study of accommodative capability of eyes in individuals exposed to various doses of ionizing radiation and in a control group are presented. The mean values for ranges of accommodation in the control group were consonant with previous data. However, the range of accommodation was found to be ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Sergienko NM,Fedirko P

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate whether different crush durations or a different fluorogold (FG) injection timing can affect the efficiency of FG retrograde labeling of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) in the optic nerve (ON) crush model. METHODS:We performed the ON crush in rats with a clip at different durations or a jewel forc...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Huang TL,Huang SP,Chang CH,Lin KH,Sheu MM,Tsai RK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Mutations in the PAX6 are the major cause of congenital aniridia. The objective of this study was to analyze genetic mutations in PAX6 in Chinese patients with congenital aniridia. METHODS:Total genomic DNA was isolated from the peripheral blood of the aniridia patients, all healthy family members and 100 healthy...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Luo F,Zhou L,Ma X,He Y,Zou L,Jie Y,Liu J,Pan Z

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the choroidal thickness (CT) and its determinants in primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) eyes with and without malignant glaucoma (MG). METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 25 patients with bilateral primary angle closure (PAC) diseases; 1 eye of each patie...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Chen X,Guo X,Xu X,Xiao H,Liu X

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the effect of single or repeated topical applications of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) to the cornea on the blood-aqueous barrier, we have measured the extent of flare in the anterior chamber of rabbit eyes at various time intervals. PGE2 was applied to the cornea for 4 min with the use of a glass cylinder in pi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Numata-Watanabe K,Hirata H,Hiraki S,Hayasaka S

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topcon Tokyo manufactured the first series of SL-45 in 1980 and a second in 1982/83, which were completed in Bonn with all technical improvements developed so far. In 1987, the SL-45B was manufactured which included all previously added improvements. To compare both camera types, we carried out a test with 10 voluntee...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Laser H,Berndt W,Leyendecker M,Kojima M,Hockwin O,Cheyne A

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a severe ocular complication of diabetes. Kallistatin has multiple biological functions including anti-inflammation and antiangiogenesis. Our aim was to detect the level of kallistatin in the vitreous of proliferative DR (PDR) and its effect on proliferation, migration, and tube ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Xing Q,Zhang G,Kang L,Wu J,Chen H,Liu G,Zhu R,Guan H,Lu P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the anatomical and functional findings in patients with vitreomacular traction (VMT) combined with epiretinal membrane (ERM) in the same eye. METHODS:In this retrospective, cross-sectional study, we studied 65 patients with VMT and ERM. In 36 of them, ERM/VMT had a 'un...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Chatziralli I,Theodossiadis G,Datseris I,Parikakis E,Theodossiadis P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to examine the effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) on human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) during oxidative stress. HLECs were exposed to H2O2 in the absence or presence of indomethacin, diclofenac, celecoxib (NSAIDs) or ASA for 24 h. HLECs were a...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Petersen A,Carlsson T,Karlsson JO,Zetterberg M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular recordings were performed on electrophysiologically identified achromatic neurons of the photosensitive pineal organ of the frog. The effects of iontophoretically applied aspartate and glutamate as well as one aspartate antagonist (D-alpha-aminoadipate) were observed on spontaneous activity and light-evo...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Meissl H,George SR

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress plays a role in the pathogenesis of neurodegeneration in diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, whether an excellent reactive oxygen species scavenger, U83836E, inhibits the neurodegeneration in DR remains uncertain. This study is aimed at clarifying the effects of U83836E on DR. Two weeks after streptoz...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Wang H,Zheng Z,Gong Y,Zhu B,Xu X

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Substance P (SP) immunoreactivity was demonstrated using the indirect immunofluorescence technique in one normal and one retinoblastomatous human retina. In the normal retina SP immunoreaction was located in nerve fibres but not in the neurons in the inner plexiform layer. A similar location was observed in the histol...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Tarkkanen A,Tervo T,Tervo K,Eränkö L,Eränkö O,Cuello AC

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two out of three normal eyes tested with frequent instillation of 30 microliters of drops of 0.5% bupranolol, a beta 1 + beta 2 blocking drug with some intrinsic sympathomimetic and local anesthetic activity, showed a miotic effect of the order of a 25% reduction of pupil area, as estimated by an open-loop iris-videor...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Tsukahara S,Sasaki T,Yamabayashi S,Shimizu Y

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:By the release of antiangiogenic factors, Müller glial cells provide an angiostatic environment in the normal and ischemic retina. We determined whether Müller cells produce thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1), a known inhibitor of angiogenesis. METHODS:Secretion of TSP-1 by cultured Müller cells was determined w...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Yafai Y,Eichler W,Iandiev I,Unterlauft JD,Jochmann C,Wiedemann P,Bringmann A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cataractous lens images taken with different camera types for retroillumination photography were compared. Images taken by conventional photo slitlamp and fundus cameras were not suitable for image analysis. Retroillumination photography with a conventional fundus camera with additional polarizing filters seemed to be...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Sakamoto Y,Rankov G,Sasaki K

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Net changes in the levels of lens calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and water content were determined following exposure in vitro to iodoacetate, ouabain, lanthanum, cyanide, quercetin and cold temperature. The lens calcium content rose following inhibition of lens metabolism but did not change following specific...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Delamere NA,Paterson CA

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:L-Timolol (0.4 mg/kg) reduced significantly retinal blood flow (17%), systemic blood pressure (18-20%) and heart rate (28%) in the rabbit. D-Timolol (4.0 mg/kg) increased retinal blood flow slightly (9%) and did not significantly affect systemic blood pressure or heart rate. Since D-timolol is effective in reducing in...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Yan HY,Chiou GC

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The seasonal variation in the incidence of retinal detachment over the period from 1981 to 1987 inclusive was investigated. Highly significant associations were observed between this variation and both sunshine and temperature. Hence, it is suggested that heat or cold may be important additional factors in the develop...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Al Samarrai AR

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:HY-1 genotype chick lenses display epithelial hyperplasia and associated lens opacities. Membrane proteins from HY-1 and normal chick lenses were separated by isoelectric focusing, and 45Ca2+ binding capacities were determined. Markedly higher (congruent to 900-fold) binding of 45Ca2+ was observed in high molecular we...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Odeigah PG,Patmore L

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study is a first approach to identify UVA-related alterations in situ of bovine eye lens proteins from the water-soluble and urea-soluble fractions upon aging. The fractions were obtained from irradiated long-term organ culture lenses and analyzed by mini two-dimensional gel electrophoresis. This micropreparative...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Weinreb O,van Rijk FA,Steely HT,Dovrat A,Bloemendal H

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the efficacy of postenucleation saline wash and the effect of different antimicrobial agents on the microbial contamination of donor eyes. METHODS:Two hundred donor eyes were given saline wash and treated with any one of the following 5 randomly selected antimicrobial solutions: 1% povidone-iodi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Panda A,Saxena R,Vajpayee RB,Satpathy G,Angra SK,Sethi HS

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of a new technique for the implantation of ultrathin substrates containing stem cell-derived retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells into the subretinal space of retina-degenerate Royal College of Surgeon (RCS) rats. METHODS:A platform device was used for the implantation of 4-µm-t...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hu Y,Liu L,Lu B,Zhu D,Ribeiro R,Diniz B,Thomas PB,Ahuja AK,Hinton DR,Tai YC,Hikita ST,Johnson LV,Clegg DO,Thomas BB,Humayun MS

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00