Analysis of UVA-related alterations upon aging of eye lens proteins by mini two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to provide a quantitative evaluation of the blood-aqueous barrier (BAB) in patients with ocular blunt trauma and evaluate its association with intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation. METHODS:This is a prospective case-control study, and the following 3 groups were included: elevated I...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Mao Z,Chen XB,Zhong YM,Guo XX,Liu X

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method for microscopical observation and quantification of corneal neovascularization in the living mouse is described. Measurements of the corneal vasculature were made on still-mode video-pictures of the cornea. The validity of the method was shown by the high correlation between the morphometric measurements and ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Falkvoll KH

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of corneal endothelial cells and central corneal thickness (CCT) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), comparing them with those of healthy subjects (controls) and to determine potential factors affecting the corneal parameters in patients with DM. M...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Papadakou P,Chatziralli I,Papathanassiou M,Lambadiari V,Siganos CS,Theodossiadis P,Kozobolis V

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technique for chronic implantation of a device for long-term continuous, quantitative monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) in experimental animals is presented. The methodology employed is straight forward and should be easily duplicated for experimental investigations where such monitoring might be useful. Cont...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Flower RW,Maumenee AE,Michelson EA

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the possible role of nitric oxide in the pathogenesis of exogenous prostaglandin (PG) induced aqueous flare elevation, we examined the effect of NG-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), an L-arginine analogue acting as a specific inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, on the elevation of aqueous flare in pi...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Hiraki S,Zhang XY,Hayasaka S

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic macular edema is a common condition frequently encountered by ophthalmologists. In this piece we briefly review its definition, pathogenesis, clinical aspects, imaging, and treatment. ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Moisseiev E,Loewenstein A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Naphthalene-induced rat cataract is a useful experimental cataract--however, because of its short survival period, studies using this model have been for limited purposes. Based on the consideration that the short survival might be caused by systemic toxicity of an overdose of naphthalene administration (1 g/kg body w...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Nagata M,Murano H,Kojima M,Sasaki K

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autofluorescence and transmission values of the lens for blue-green light were determined at two locations with the use of identical fluorophotometers: in Coimbra, Portugal, in 44 healthy controls, 15 haemodialysis and 11 renal failure patients, and in Leiden, The Netherlands, in 57 healthy controls, 23 haemodialysis ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： van Wirdum E,Mota MC,van Best JA,Leite E,Kappelhof JP,Faria de Abreu JR,Paul LC,Freitas Martins J,Oosterhuis JA,Marques A

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the role of initial visual acuity (VA) as a potential prognostic factor for final VA in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). METHODS:A retrospective data analysis involving 163 patients with macular edema secondary to BRVO treated according to the recommendations of the Branch Vein O...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Rehak J,Dusek L,Chrapek O,Fric E,Rehak M

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to know the correlation of a drug with high affinity to melanin in the iris ciliary body with the amount of melanin contained in the iris ciliary tissues, an in vivo study was performed on pigmented rabbits with brown or blue irises and albino rabbits. The melanin concentrations in the iris ciliary bodies of ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Fukuda M,Sasaki K

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of pseudoexfoliation syndrome diagnosis in pseudophakic patients and potential means of improving it. METHODS:This prospective, nonrandomized study comprised 41 consecutive patients (41 eyes) scheduled for cataract surgery at a tertiary medical center during 2016-2...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Sternfeld A,Luski M,Sella R,Zahavi A,Geffen N,Pereg A,Megiddo E,Gaton D

更新日期：2020-04-30 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：:The high cytotoxicity of linoleic acid (LA) to cultured bovine lens epithelial cells is correlated with high uptake rates for the fatty acid (FA). Both, LA uptake and LA cytotoxicity strongly increase with the increasing LA-to-albumin molar ratio in the culture medium. Cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of LA can be com...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Trimborn M,Iwig M,Glanz D,Gruner M,Glaesser D

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the process of terminal differentiation, the fibre cells in the eye lens undergo many changes that are reminiscent of apoptotic/necrotic changes. Mitochondria, for instance, undergo permeability transition and nuclear degradation is accompanied by chromatin condensation, disintegration of the nucleolus, dissolu...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Dahm R

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The lens is the ocular structure most susceptible to oxidative damage. Antioxidants, micronutrients and phytochemicals have been extensively studied for their possible effects to prevent or delay the progression of various eye diseases. OBJECTIVES:A brief overview of the updated literature on the role of an...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Agte V,Tarwadi K

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the density and morphology of lens epithelial cells (LECs) in vivo in a group of normal volunteers and cataract patients by using a newly developed noncontact specular microscope. There was a statistically significant decrease in the cell density of LECs in a group of cataract patients over the age of 80 y...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Oharazawa H,Ibaraki N,Matsui H,Ohara K

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic macular edema is considered the most important factor related to visual impairment in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Together with the use of grid and focal laser photocoagulation, today the intravitreal administration of pharmacotherapies represents the standard of care for the treatment of this complic...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Bandello F,Preziosa C,Querques G,Lattanzio R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of topical neutral formaldehyde on the blood-aqueous barrier of the rat was studied. Thirty minutes after irritation, the protein concentration of the aqueous humour had increased from the control value of 1.95 +/- 0.25 to 2.95 +/- 0.45 mg/ml (p less than 0.05). Extravasation of Evans blue dye from the iris...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Krootila K,Uusitalo H,Lehtosalo JI,Palkama A

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tear hyperosmolarity is known to cause ocular surface inflammation in dry eye syndrome. Benzalkonium chloride (BAK), an eyedrop preservative, is known to induce dry eye in long-term-treated patients. Analyzing the modulation of the proinflammatory potential of hyperosmolarity in the presence of BAK on the conjunctiva ...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Warcoin E,Clouzeau C,Roubeix C,Raveu AL,Godefroy D,Riancho L,Baudouin C,Brignole-Baudouin F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the corneal button of primary penetrating keratoplasty of patients diagnosed with congenital aniridia. The study took place at the Instituto Universitario Barraquer and the Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of cases diagnosed with congenital aniridia was carried out...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Bausili MM,Alvarez de Toledo J,Barraquer RI,Michael R,Tresserra F,de la Paz MF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Catalase activity was evaluated in Long Evans rat retina after ischemia and reperfusion. Ischemia was induced by ligation of the optic nerve and vessels. Rats were sacrificed after 15 and 120 min of reperfusion, respectively. Catalase activity was assessed by Claiborne's method and was expressed as U/mg of protein. In...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Lewden O,Garcher C,Morales C,Javouhey A,Rochette L,Bron AM

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：: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：BACKGROUND:To assess the cytotoxic properties of voriconazole and sulfobutylether-β-cyclodextrin (SBECD) on cultured primary human corneal epithelial cells. METHODS:Human corneal epithelial cells were cultured and exposed to various concentrations of SBECD (0.016-32 mg/ml) and voriconazole (0.001-2 mg/ml). Cellular cy...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Sobolewska B,Guerel G,Hofmann J,Tarek B,Bartz-Schmidt KU,Yoeruek E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation is substantially contributing to the development and worsening of diabetic retinopathy in general and diabetic macular edema (DME) in particular, which provides the rationale to treat DME with corticosteroids. While anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) agents are mostly chosen as a first-line tr...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Zur D,Iglicki M,Loewenstein A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze a multiflash multifocal electroretinogram in 20 patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG). METHODS:The stimulation sequence consisted of a binary m-sequence (L(max) 200 cd/m(2), L(min) <1 cd/m(2)). Each m-sequence stimulus was followed by three global flashes (luminance: 400 cd/m(2)) at an interval of...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Palmowski AM,Allgayer R,Heinemann-Vernaleken B,Ruprecht KW

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze chloroquine-induced morphological changes in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch's membrane (BM). METHODS:Retina-choroid complexes of chloroquine-treated Long-Evans rats were analyzed by electron microscopy. RESULTS:Intercellular spaces between the RPE cells and BM were enlarged. Residua...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Peters S,Reinthal E,Blitgen-Heinecke P,Bartz-Schmidt KU,Schraermeyer U

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study was done to evaluate the role of pentosidine in predicting the progression of diabetic retinopathy. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We included 30 subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (type 1) and 10 healthy control individuals. A case control study was done. Full ophthalmological examination together...

journal_title：Ophthalmic research

authors： Salman AG,Mansour DE,Swelem AH,Al-Zawahary WM,Radwan AA

更新日期：2009-01-01 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