abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the effect of glutamate receptor activation/inhibition on the secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in retina-specific glial (Müller) cells under experimental conditions of hyperglycemia and hypoxia, two intrinsic pathologic conditions of diabetic retinopathy. METHODS:Purified ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Cervantes-Villagrana AR,Garcia-Román J,González-Espinosa C,Lamas M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the multiple barriers imposed by the eye against the penetration of drugs, the ocular delivery and targeting are considered difficult to achieve. A major challenge in ocular drug therapy is to improve the poor bioavailability of topically applied ophthalmic drugs by overcoming the severe constraints imposed by ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Souto EB,Doktorovova S,Gonzalez-Mira E,Egea MA,Garcia ML

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the plasma levels of the sulfur-containing amino-acids homocysteine, cysteine, cysteinylglycine, glutamylcysteine, glutathione, and taurine in patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and in healthy subjects and to ascertain whether there are statistically significant differences between...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Pinna A,Zinellu A,Franconi F,Carru C

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the stability of successive applanation tonometry measurements in glaucomatous eyes. METHODS:A prospective, comparative, randomized, and evaluator-masked study was conducted in a tertiary medical center. Sixty-seven patients with glaucoma attending our glaucoma clinic underwent four successive intr...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Gaton DD,Ehrenberg M,Lusky M,Wussuki-Lior O,Dotan G,Weinberger D,Snir M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study was designed to investigate whether synthetic small interference RNA (siRNA) targeting VEGF-A could inhibit mouse corneal neovascularization or not. METHODS:First, the effect of synthetic siRNA targeting VEGF-A on the expression of VEGF in human retinal pigment epithelial line ARPE-19 cells was exam...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Zuo L,Fan Y,Wang F,Gu Q,Xu X

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:NiCl(2) (15 microM) enhances the ERG b-wave amplitude of vertebrate retina, up to 1.5-fold by blocking E/R-type voltage-gated Ca(2+) channels, which is mediated by blocking the release of GABA onto ionotropic GABA-A and GABA-C receptors. In vivo, it is likely that zinc, rather than nickel ions, may be involved ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Siapich SA,Wrubel H,Albanna W,Alnawaiseh M,Hescheler J,Weiergräber M,Lüke M,Schneider T

更新日期：2010-04-01 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: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：PURPOSE:To evaluate clinical outcome(s) and complication(s) of topical bevacizumab (avastin) in patients with impending recurrent pterygium. PATIENTS AND METHODS:This prospective clinical trial included 54 consecutive patients (54 eyes), who underwent pterygium surgery with bare sclera and mitomycin, and who were diag...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Fallah MR,Khosravi K,Hashemian MN,Beheshtnezhad AH,Rajabi MT,Gohari M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Robo1, a member of the roundabout (Robo) family, serves as neuronal guidance receptors and has been reported to mediate tumor angiogenesis. In this study, we investigated the function of Robo1 and its possible role in retinal angiogenesis in vitro and in vivo. METHODS:Expression of Robo1 in relation to retinal...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Huang L,Xu Y,Yu W,Li X,Liqun C,He X,Peiying H

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the ultrastructure of the cut edge and associated endothelial cell loss following donor cornea trephination with a standard punch, vacuum punch, and vacuum trephine and artificial anterior chamber system. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This laboratory investigation compared trephinations (8.0 mm) performed ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Moshirfar M,Meyer JJ,Kang PC

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Raman spectroscopy could potentially be used as a diagnostic tool for the detection of meibomian gland dysfunction by measuring the composition, conformation, and amount of meibum lipid on the lid margin. Toward this goal and to test our studies of meibum lipid using infrared spectroscopy, we measured the Raman...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Oshima Y,Sato H,Zaghloul A,Foulks GN,Yappert MC,Borchman D

更新日期：2009-10-01 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 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：BACKGROUND:Spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) in patients can deliver retinal cross-sectional images with high resolution. This may allow the evaluation of the extent of damage to the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and the neurosensory retina after laser treatment. This article aims to investigate ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Framme C,Walter A,Prahs P,Regler R,Theisen-Kunde D,Alt C,Brinkmann R

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Mechanical stimulation induces intercellular Ca(2 +) waves in the corneal endothelium. The extent of the wave propagation is dependent on the activity of gap junctions, hemichannels, and ectonucleotidases. To further establish the use of a cell culture model to investigate intercellular communication, in this s...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： D'hondt C,Ponsaerts R,Srinivas SP,Vereecke J,Himpens B

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate 24-hr intraocular pressure (IOP) and blood pressure (BP) with timolol or latanoprost/timolol fixed combination (LTFC). METHODS:Patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension with normal blood pressure were randomized to LTFC, dosed each evening, or timolol dosed twice daily in a c...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Konstas AG,Pikilidou MI,Tsironi S,Mikropoulos D,Kozobolis VP,Sarafidis PA,Lasaridis AN,Nelson LA,Stewart WC

更新日期：2009-05-01 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:Membrane-associated mucins are important components of the ocular tear film. Our objective was to characterize the expression of membrane-associated mucins MUC1, MUC4, and MUC16 in healthy cornea, healthy conjunctiva, fibrovascular tissue (pannus) covering the corneal surface in limbal stem cell deficiency (LSC...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Pauklin M,Kakkassery V,Steuhl KP,Meller D

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the antiviral effect of a peptide derived from human apolipoprotein E (1% apoEdp) with 1% trifluorothymidine against HSV-1 thymidine kinase (TK)-positive (HSV-1 McKrae) and with 3% foscarnet against HSV-1 TK-negative (KOS background) in the rabbit eye model of acute HSV-1 epithelial keratitis. MATER...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Bhattacharjee PS,Neumann DM,Hill JM

更新日期：2009-02-01 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 determine the role of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP9) in advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) induced damage to blood-retinal barrier (BRB) and the therapeutic effects of minocycline, an MMP inhibitor, against the BRB damages. METHODS:Forty-eight Sprague Dawley rats were randomly assigned to 3 groups (1...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Chen YD,Xu X,Xia X,Wu H,Liu K,Zheng Z,Zhu D

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of short-term hypobaric hypoxic conditions (STHC) on intraocular pressure (IOP) in healthy subjects. METHODS:The study group was comprised of 30 healthy participants (60 eyes) with a mean age of 24.8 years. IOP was measured with a Tono-Pen XL tonometer at ground level (792 m above sea le...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Karadag R,Sen A,Golemez H,Basmak H,Yildirim N,Karadurmus N,Koseoglu E,Akin A

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To characterize the possible cytotoxic effects of oxysterols (7beta-hydroxycholesterol (7beta-OH), 25-hydroxycholesterol (25-OH)) in human retinal pigment epithelial cells (ARPE-19) and to detail the relationships between some of these effects. METHODS:ARPE-19 cells were treated with 7beta-OH and 25-OH. Cell v...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Malvitte L,Montange T,Vejux A,Joffre C,Bron A,Creuzot-Garcher C,Lizard G

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To examine the efficacy of oral doxycycline treatment (as compared to oral and topical dexamethasone) for inhibiting corneal neovascularization (CNV). METHODS:Following corneal alkali burn, rats were treated daily with oral doxycycline, oral dexamethasone, or topical dexamethasone for 14 days. Control rats wer...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Dan L,Shi-long Y,Miao-li L,Yong-ping L,Hong-jie M,Ying Z,Xiang-gui W

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thyroxine-treated human lens epithelial cells, HLE B-3, were grown in either a normoxic or hyperoxic atmosphere as a first step in identifying factors related to their increased viability. Reactive oxygen species, ROS, and the apparent mitochondrial membrane potential, Delta Psi(m), were measured using fluorescent pro...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Huang L,Yappert MC,Jumblatt MM,Borchman D

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the long-term outcomes and recurrence rate of extensive versus limited subconjunctival pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft. METHODS:This retrospective study included 135 consecutive patients (161 eyes) who had pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft at the cornea performed at the c...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Bahar I,Kaiserman I,Weisbrod M,McAllum P,Slomovic A

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate retinal imaging and ablation using femtosecond laser pulses. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two non-amplified near-infrared femtosecond lasers were used to irradiate porcine retinal specimens in vitro. The lasers were used for tissue removal as well as multiphoton laser scanning microscopy. RESULTS:Abla...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Hild M,Krause M,Riemann I,Mestres P,Toropygin S,Löw U,Brückner K,Seitz B,Jonescu-Cuypers C,König K

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study was aimed to investigate the expression of purinergic P2 receptors in oxygen-induced retinal neovascularization. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was used to study the expression of purinergic P2Y2 and P2X2 receptors in the neonatal mouse retina during normal vascular development and after oxygen...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Sarman S,Mancini J,van der Ploeg I,Croxatto JO,Kvanta A,Gallo JE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study early signs of neuronal and glial differentiation in the human embryonic retina. MATERIALS AND METHODS:6.5-to 8-week-old human embryos were obtained from elective abortions. The neuroretinas were kept in culture as full-thickness sheets for 7-42 days. RESULTS:The control retinas consisted of a neurob...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Engelsberg K,Ehinger B,Ghosh F

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We report on the use of subconjunctival bevacizumab on corneal vessel density in recurrent pterygia. METHODS:The charts of 5 patients with recurrent pterygium, who received subconjunctival injections of bevacizumab (2.5 mg/0.1 ml) were retrospectively reviewed. Ophthalmic evaluation included Snellen visual acu...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Bahar I,Kaiserman I,McAllum P,Rootman D,Slomovic A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the effects of citicoline on upregulated clusterin and retinal damage induced by kainic acid (KA). METHODS:KA was injected into the vitreous of rats. Effects of systemic citicoline treatments were estimated by measuring the thickness of the various retinal layers, immunoblotting, and immunohisto...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Park CH,Kim YS,Lee HK,Kim YH,Choi MY,Jung DE,Yoo JM,Kang SS,Choi WS,Cho GJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess histopathologic prognostic factors relative to clinical ones in predicting local recurrence and survival after primary conjunctival melanoma (CM). METHODS:85 patients with CM were identified in Finland between 1967 and 2000, and 70 primary tumors were available for histopathologic study. Time to firs...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Tuomaala S,Toivonen P,Al-Jamal R,Kivelä T

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Increases in matrix proteins, such as type I collagen and fibronectin, are observed with aging in the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) basement membrane. However, little is known about altered gene expression profiles of RPE associated with increases in matrix proteins. We investigated changes in gene expressio...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Imai H,Honda S,Kondo N,Ishibashi K,Tsukahara Y,Negi A

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the tissue blood flow in the neuroretinal rim of the optic disk and macula after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery. METHODS:Tissue blood flow in the neuroretinal rim of the optic disk and macula was measured with the Heidelberg retina flowmeter in 53 eyes of 53 patients who had und...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Sato EA,Shinoda K,Kimura I,Ohtake Y,Inoue M

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：:Uveal melanoma develops in one of the most capillary-rich tissues of the body and is disseminated hematogenously. Knowledge of the nature and the spatiotemporal expression of angiogenic factors in uveal melanoma is essential to the development of new treatment strategies, especially with regard to improving survival. ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Notting IC,Missotten GS,Sijmons B,Boonman ZF,Keunen JE,van der Pluijm G

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate spectroscopic retinal oximetry measurements on arteries and veins in swine using intravitreal illumination. Retinal arterial and venous saturations are measured for a range of inspired O2 levels after pars plana vitrectomy. METHODS:Pars plana vitrectomy and intravitreal manipulations were perfor...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Salyer DA,Beaudry N,Basavanthappa S,Twietmeyer K,Eskandari M,Denninghoff KR,Chipman RA,Park RI

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To learn if peripheral nerve pathways are necessary for corneal expansion and anterior segment growth under a 12-hr light:dark cycle or for the inhibition of corneal expansion under constant light rearing. METHODS:Recently hatched White Leghorn chicks under anesthesia received unilateral ciliary ganglionectomy...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Stone RA,Sugimoto R,Capehart C,Pendrak K,Lin T

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To explore the in vitro proliferative potential of human limbal epithelial cells after 31 degrees C organ-culture storage and to investigate putative factors influencing it. METHODS:185 cultures of limbal explants were carried-out either from full-thickness explants (n = 102) or from enzymatically dissociated ...

journal_title：Current eye research

authors： Zito-Abbad E,Borderie VM,Baudrimont M,Bourcier T,Laroche L,Chapel C,Uzel JL

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00