Influence of sex on chronic steroid-induced glaucoma : 24-Weeks follow-up study in rats

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The objective was to evaluate ocular changes based on sex in steroid-induced glaucoma models in rats comparing healthy controls, over 24 weeks follow-up. Eighty-nine Long-Evans rats (38 males and 51 females) with steroid-induced glaucoma were analysed. Two steroid-induced glaucoma models were generated by injecting poly-co-lactic-glycolic acid microspheres loaded with dexamethasone (MMDEX model) and dexamethasone-fibronectin (MMDEXAFIBRO model) into the ocular anterior chamber. Intraocular pressure was measured by rebound tonometer Tonolab®. Neuroretinal function was analysed using dark- and light-adapted electroretinography (Roland consult® RETIanimal ERG), and structure was analysed using optical coherence tomography (OCT Spectralis, Heidelberg® Engineering) using Retina Posterior Pole, Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer and Ganglion Cell Layer protocols over 24 weeks. Males showed statistically (p < 0.05) higher intraocular pressure measurements. In both sexes and models neuroretinal thickness tended to decrease over time. In the MMDEX model, males showed higher IOP values and greatest percentage thickness loss in the Ganglion Cell Layer (p = 0.015). Females receiving MMDEXAFIBRO experienced large fluctuations in thickness, a higher percentage loss (on average) in Retina Posterior Pole (p = 0.035), Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer and Ganglion Cell Layer than aged-matched males, and the highest thickness loss rate by mmHg. Although no difference was found by sex in dark- and light-adapted electroretinography, increased amplitude in photopic negative response was found in MMDEX males and MMDEXAFIBRO females at 12 weeks. Although both glaucoma models used dexamethasone, different intraocular pressure and neuroretinal changes were observed depending on sex and other influential cofactors (fibronectin). Both sex and the induced glaucoma model influenced neuroretinal degeneration.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:238

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Experimental eye research - 238(2024) vom: 01. Jan., Seite 109736

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Rodrigo, M J [VerfasserIn]
Martinez-Rincon, T [VerfasserIn]
Subias, M [VerfasserIn]
Mendez-Martinez, S [VerfasserIn]
Garcia-Herranz, D [VerfasserIn]
Garcia-Feijoo, J [VerfasserIn]
Herrero-Vanrell, R [VerfasserIn]
Pablo, L [VerfasserIn]
Bravo-Osuna, I [VerfasserIn]
Munuera, I [VerfasserIn]
Garcia-Martin, E [VerfasserIn]

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7S5I7G3JQL
Corticosteroid
Dexamethasone
Fibronectin
Fibronectins
Glaucoma
Journal Article
Neurodegeneration
PLGA microspheres
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Sex

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Date Completed 02.01.2024

Date Revised 20.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.exer.2023.109736

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NLM365273376