Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model
Purpose. To assess the conjunctival functionality in a rabbit dry eye (DE) model. Methods. Nictitating membrane, lacrimal and Harderian glands were surgically excised from male New Zealand white rabbits using minimally invasive surgery. Fluorescein/rose Bengal staining of ocular surface (OS) and Sch...
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| author | Yuan Ning Dhruva Bhattacharya Richard E. Jones Fangkun Zhao Rongji Chen Jinsong Zhang Mingwu Wang |
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| description | Purpose. To assess the conjunctival functionality in a rabbit dry eye (DE) model. Methods. Nictitating membrane, lacrimal and Harderian glands were surgically excised from male New Zealand white rabbits using minimally invasive surgery. Fluorescein/rose Bengal staining of ocular surface (OS) and Schirmer test were done before (BE) and after excision (AE). The expression of interleukin- (IL-) 1β, tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α, and MUC5AC proteins were estimated by immunoblotting from conjunctival impression cytology specimens. MUC5AC mRNA was quantified as well. The effect of epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) blockers on tear production and potential differences (PD) of OS were assessed under anesthesia in rabbits with and without surgery. Results. Increase in corneal and conjunctival staining was observed 1 month AE compared to BE. Schirmer tests failed to show decrease in tear production. Elevated IL-1β, and TNF-α, 1 month AE indicated inflammation. MUC5AC expression was elevated 1 month AE. ENaC blockers did not improve tear production in rabbit eyes AE but characteristic changes in PD were observed in rabbits with surgery. Conclusions. DE biomarkers are important tools for OS assessment and MUC5AC expression is elevated in rabbit DE. PD measurement revealed significant electrophysiological changes in rabbits with surgery. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-b5cf9565b16b4c108528a5c6337290982025-02-03T01:09:30ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-004X2090-00582016-01-01201610.1155/2016/39646423964642Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye ModelYuan Ning0Dhruva Bhattacharya1Richard E. Jones2Fangkun Zhao3Rongji Chen4Jinsong Zhang5Mingwu Wang6Department of Ophthalmology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Eye Hospital of China Medical University, Key Lens Research Laboratory of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 115001, ChinaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85711, USADepartment of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85711, USADepartment of Ophthalmology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Eye Hospital of China Medical University, Key Lens Research Laboratory of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 115001, ChinaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85711, USADepartment of Ophthalmology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, Eye Hospital of China Medical University, Key Lens Research Laboratory of Liaoning Province, Shenyang 115001, ChinaDepartment of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ 85711, USAPurpose. To assess the conjunctival functionality in a rabbit dry eye (DE) model. Methods. Nictitating membrane, lacrimal and Harderian glands were surgically excised from male New Zealand white rabbits using minimally invasive surgery. Fluorescein/rose Bengal staining of ocular surface (OS) and Schirmer test were done before (BE) and after excision (AE). The expression of interleukin- (IL-) 1β, tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α, and MUC5AC proteins were estimated by immunoblotting from conjunctival impression cytology specimens. MUC5AC mRNA was quantified as well. The effect of epithelial sodium channel (ENaC) blockers on tear production and potential differences (PD) of OS were assessed under anesthesia in rabbits with and without surgery. Results. Increase in corneal and conjunctival staining was observed 1 month AE compared to BE. Schirmer tests failed to show decrease in tear production. Elevated IL-1β, and TNF-α, 1 month AE indicated inflammation. MUC5AC expression was elevated 1 month AE. ENaC blockers did not improve tear production in rabbit eyes AE but characteristic changes in PD were observed in rabbits with surgery. Conclusions. DE biomarkers are important tools for OS assessment and MUC5AC expression is elevated in rabbit DE. PD measurement revealed significant electrophysiological changes in rabbits with surgery.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3964642 |
| spellingShingle | Yuan Ning Dhruva Bhattacharya Richard E. Jones Fangkun Zhao Rongji Chen Jinsong Zhang Mingwu Wang Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model Journal of Ophthalmology |
| title | Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model |
| title_full | Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model |
| title_short | Evaluating the Functionality of Conjunctiva Using a Rabbit Dry Eye Model |
| title_sort | evaluating the functionality of conjunctiva using a rabbit dry eye model |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3964642 |
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