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View article: Retinal degeneration driven by brain-derived neurotrophic factor deficiency in microglia and T-lymphocytes
Retinal degeneration driven by brain-derived neurotrophic factor deficiency in microglia and T-lymphocytes Open
Neurodegenerative diseases, such as glaucoma or multiple sclerosis, are characterized by progressive neuronal loss involving diverse pathogenic mechanisms. The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been implicated in neuroprotection…
View article: Increased inflammation in older high-pressure glaucoma mice
Increased inflammation in older high-pressure glaucoma mice Open
Besides an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), advanced age is one of the most crucial risk factors for developing glaucoma. βB1-Connective Tissue Growth Factor (βB1-CTGF) high-pressure glaucoma mice were used in this study to assess whet…
View article: Retinal debris triggers cytotoxic damage in cocultivated primary porcine RPE cells
Retinal debris triggers cytotoxic damage in cocultivated primary porcine RPE cells Open
Introduction One of the most common causes of vision loss in the elderly population worldwide is age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Subsequently, the number of people affected by AMD is estimated to reach approximately 288 million by …
View article: Zellverlust bei retinaler Ischämie ist assoziiert mit vermehrter Nekroptose
Zellverlust bei retinaler Ischämie ist assoziiert mit vermehrter Nekroptose Open
View article: Protection against Oxidative Stress by Coenzyme Q10 in a Porcine Retinal Degeneration Model
Protection against Oxidative Stress by Coenzyme Q10 in a Porcine Retinal Degeneration Model Open
Oxidative stress plays an important role in neurodegenerative diseases, including glaucoma. Therefore, we analyzed if the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which is also commercially available, can prevent retinal degeneration induced by h…
View article: Does HSP27 injection induce glaucoma damage in mice?
Does HSP27 injection induce glaucoma damage in mice? Open
View article: In a novel autoimmune and high-pressure glaucoma model a complex immune response is induced
In a novel autoimmune and high-pressure glaucoma model a complex immune response is induced Open
Background The neurodegenerative processes leading to glaucoma are complex. In addition to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), an involvement of immunological mechanisms is most likely. In the new multifactorial glaucoma model, a combinat…
View article: Glaucoma Animal Models beyond Chronic IOP Increase
Glaucoma Animal Models beyond Chronic IOP Increase Open
Glaucoma is a complex and multifactorial disease defined as the loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) and their axons. Besides an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), other mechanisms play a pivotal role in glaucoma onset and progression. …
View article: Neural extracellular matrix regulates visual sensory motor integration
Neural extracellular matrix regulates visual sensory motor integration Open
Visual processing depends on sensitive and balanced synaptic neurotransmission. Extracellular matrix proteins in the environment of cells are key modulators in synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity. In the present study, we provide eviden…
View article: Investigation of Inter- and Intra-Day Variability of Tear Fluid Regarding Flow Rate, Protein Concentration as well as Protein Composition
Investigation of Inter- and Intra-Day Variability of Tear Fluid Regarding Flow Rate, Protein Concentration as well as Protein Composition Open
Our findings provide evidence of inter-day variation in tear flow rate, tear proteome concentration, and composition in healthy subjects, suggesting that inter-day variation needs to be taken into consideration in biomarker research of tea…
View article: HSP27 induced glaucomatous damage in mice of young and advanced age
HSP27 induced glaucomatous damage in mice of young and advanced age Open
Introduction Age-related diseases such as glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness, are having an upward trend due to an aging society. In glaucoma, some patients display altered antibody profiles and increased antibody titers, for example a…
View article: Etiology of Idiopathic Macular Holes in the Light of Estrogen Hormone
Etiology of Idiopathic Macular Holes in the Light of Estrogen Hormone Open
The aim of this review was to identify a new potential explanation for the development of macular holes in relation to the female sex and to explain the possible underlying pathways. This approach was based on the evaluation of anatomical,…
View article: Establishment of a primary porcine retinal pigment epithelium monolayer to complement retinal ex vivo cultures
Establishment of a primary porcine retinal pigment epithelium monolayer to complement retinal ex vivo cultures Open
View article: Etiology of Idiopathic Macular Hole in the Light of Estrogen Hormone
Etiology of Idiopathic Macular Hole in the Light of Estrogen Hormone Open
The aim of this review was to identify a new potential reason for the development of macular holes in relation to the female sex and to explain the possible underlying pathway. This approach was based on the evaluation of anatomical, physi…
View article: Teilnahme an einer klinischen Studie – Ist das etwas für mich?
Teilnahme an einer klinischen Studie – Ist das etwas für mich? Open
View article: Neural extracellular matrix regulates visual sensory motor integration
Neural extracellular matrix regulates visual sensory motor integration Open
SUMMARY Visual processing depends on sensitive and balanced synaptic neurotransmission. Extracellular matrix proteins in the environment of cells are key modulators in synaptogenesis and synaptic plasticity. In the present study, we provid…
View article: Increased Angiopoietin-1 and -2 levels in human vitreous are associated with proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Increased Angiopoietin-1 and -2 levels in human vitreous are associated with proliferative diabetic retinopathy Open
Background Diabetic retinopathy is a frequent complication of diabetes mellitus and a leading cause of blindness in adults. The objective of this study was to elucidate the diabetic retinopathy pathophysiology in more detail by comparing p…
View article: Enhanced glaucomatous damage accompanied by glial response in a new multifactorial mouse model
Enhanced glaucomatous damage accompanied by glial response in a new multifactorial mouse model Open
Introduction Glaucoma is a complex, multifactorial neurodegenerative disease, which can lead to blindness if left untreated. It seems that, among others, immune processes, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), or a combination of these fact…
View article: Editorial: Novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of ocular disease, Volume II
Editorial: Novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of ocular disease, Volume II Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Pharmacol., 01 December 2022Sec. Neuropharmacology Volume 13 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2022.1104105
View article: Heat Shock Protein Upregulation Supplemental to Complex mRNA Alterations in Autoimmune Glaucoma
Heat Shock Protein Upregulation Supplemental to Complex mRNA Alterations in Autoimmune Glaucoma Open
Glaucomatous optic neuropathy is a common cause for blindness. An elevated intraocular pressure is the main risk factor, but also a contribution of the immune system seems likely. In the experimental autoimmune glaucoma model used here, sy…
View article: Impact of Primary RPE Cells in a Porcine Organotypic Co-Cultivation Model
Impact of Primary RPE Cells in a Porcine Organotypic Co-Cultivation Model Open
The pathological events of age-related macular degeneration are characterized by degenerative processes involving the photoreceptor cells, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), and the Bruch’s membrane as well as choroidal alterations. To mimi…
View article: Towards an Understanding of Retinal Diseases and Novel Treatment
Towards an Understanding of Retinal Diseases and Novel Treatment Open
The Special Issue, “Towards an Understanding of Retinal Diseases and Novel Treatment”, provides comprehensive information on retinal diseases such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinitis pigment…
View article: Changes of Subjective Symptoms and Tear Film Biomarkers following Femto-LASIK
Changes of Subjective Symptoms and Tear Film Biomarkers following Femto-LASIK Open
Femtosecond laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (Femto-LASIK) represents a common treatment modality in refractive surgery and shows excellent results in terms of safety, efficacy, predictability, and long-term stability. However, patien…
View article: Wissenschaftliche Leistungen augenheilkundlicher Forschungseinrichtungen in Deutschland 2018 bis 2020
Wissenschaftliche Leistungen augenheilkundlicher Forschungseinrichtungen in Deutschland 2018 bis 2020 Open
View article: Protein Profiling of WERI-RB1 and Etoposide-Resistant WERI-ETOR Reveals New Insights into Topoisomerase Inhibitor Resistance in Retinoblastoma
Protein Profiling of WERI-RB1 and Etoposide-Resistant WERI-ETOR Reveals New Insights into Topoisomerase Inhibitor Resistance in Retinoblastoma Open
Chemotherapy resistance is one of the reasons for eye loss in patients with retinoblastoma (RB). RB chemotherapy resistance has been studied in different cell culture models, such as WERI-RB1. In addition, chemotherapy-resistant RB subclon…
View article: Protein profiling of WERI RB1 and etoposide resistant WERI ETOR reveals new insights into topoisomerase inhibitor resistance in retinoblastoma
Protein profiling of WERI RB1 and etoposide resistant WERI ETOR reveals new insights into topoisomerase inhibitor resistance in retinoblastoma Open
Chemotherapy resistance is one of the reasons for eye loss in patients with retinoblastoma (RB). RB chemotherapy resistance has been studied in different cell culture models such as WERI RB1. In addition, chemotherapy resistant RB subclone…
View article: Progressive Retinal and Optic Nerve Damage in a Mouse Model of Spontaneous Opticospinal Encephalomyelitis
Progressive Retinal and Optic Nerve Damage in a Mouse Model of Spontaneous Opticospinal Encephalomyelitis Open
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) are antibody mediated CNS disorders mostly affecting the optic nerve and spinal cord with potential severe impact on…
View article: Synthesis, Characterization, and in vivo Evaluation of a Novel Potent Autotaxin-Inhibitor
Synthesis, Characterization, and in vivo Evaluation of a Novel Potent Autotaxin-Inhibitor Open
The autotaxin-lysophosphatidic acid (ATX-LPA) signaling pathway plays a role in a variety of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or neurodegeneration. A link to the pathogenesis of glaucoma is suggested by an overactive ATX-L…
View article: Proteomic Analysis of Retinal Tissue in an S100B Autoimmune Glaucoma Model
Proteomic Analysis of Retinal Tissue in an S100B Autoimmune Glaucoma Model Open
Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease that leads to damage of retinal ganglion cells and the optic nerve. Patients display altered antibody profiles and increased antibody titer, e.g., against S100B. To identify the meaning of these anti…