Objective To observe the changes of expression of glutamine synthetase (GS) in early diabetic ratsprime; retina and investigate its possible mechanism. Methods Three groups of streptozotocininduced diabetic models of SpragueDawley (SD) rats with different diseased courses, ie, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months, respectively, with 8 rats in each group, and 8 normal ones as control were examined. The expressions of GS, interleukin-1beta; (IL-1beta;) and c-Jun in retina in the 4 groups were detected by indirect immunofluorescence and western blotting techniques. Meanwhile, different doses of IL-1beta;（0,100,500,and 1000 ng/ml） were injected into the vitreous cavities of 32 normal rats (8 rats in each group), and 24 hours later, the expressions of GS and c-Jun in retina were detected by the same methods. Results The expression of GS in retina did not changed in control group or in 1 month and 2 months group, but decreased obviously in 3 months group comparing with which in the control group (Plt;0.01).The expressions of c-Jun and IL-1beta; in retina in control group were very low, but increased gradually in diabetic rats in 1-3 months group, which significantly differed from which in the control group (Plt;0.01). Vitreous injection with IL-1beta; (500 and 1000 ng/ml) down regulated the expressions of GS, and the expression of c-Jun increased in a dose-dependent way after injection with IL-1beta; at the concentration of 100 ng/ml. Conclusions In early diabetic ratsrsquo; retina, IL-1beta; may down regulate the expression of GS. The possible mechanism may be the activation of c-Jun by IL-1beta;. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,2007,23:260-264)
Objective To investigate the regulating effect of Notch-1 on retinal progenitor cells (RPC) differentiating into retinal ganglion cells (RGC). Methods RPC of 14-day embryonic SD rats were induced and differentiated in the culture medium with Notch-1 antisense oligonucleotides (experimental group) or missense oligonucleotides (control group) for 14 days. The condition of growth and differentiation of the cells were observed daily under the phase-contrast microscope. RGC were identified by Thy1.1 immunocytochemistry methods and the cellular number was counted. Results RPC in both of the two groups differentiated into various retinal cells, including Thy1.1-positive RGC. The percentage of RGC derived from RPC was 31.19%plusmn;6.90% in experimental group and 16.57%plusmn;4.31% in control group, and the difference was statistically significant (t=9.84，Plt;0.001). Conclusion Notch-1 may down-regulate the differentiation of RPC, and the inhibition of Notch-1 may promote RPC differentiating into RGC. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2007, 23: 101-103)
Objective To observe whether theograde axial flow of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) in diabetic rats at the early stage was damaged. Methods Diabetic model was induced by streptozotocin in 6 adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD)rats. Fluorogold (FG) was injected to the superior colliculi 4 weeks later.Streched preparation of retina was made 12 and 72 hours after the injection, and was stained after photographed by fluorescent microscope. The proportion of RGC with different sizes labeled by FG was calculated. Other 6 normal adult male SD rats were in the control group. Results Twelve hours after injection with FG, there was no difference of the total number of RGC in experimental and control group, but the ratio of small RGC was lower in experimental group than that in the control group; 72 hours after injection with FG, The number of RGC, especially the small RGC, decreased obviously in experimental group compared with the control group. Conclusion The speed of the retrograde axial flow of RGC in diabetic rats at the early stage is affected, and the small RGC are damageable. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2006, 22: 4-6)
Obiective lt;brgt;To investigate the change of the activity of proliferation in cultivated Muuml;ller cells treated by advanced glycation endoproducts (AGEs), and the effect of these changes on expression of occludin in bovine retinal vascular endothelial cells (BREC). lt;brgt;Methods lt;brgt;The cultivated Muuml;ller cells were devided into normal growth group and cultured with AGEs group. The cultured BREC were devided into 4 groups:group 1, without any medium; group 2, with normal growth Muuml;ller cell medium (MCM); group 3,MCM treated by AGEs; group 4, without cell as the control. Enzyme-linked immuno sorbent assay was used to detect the content of occludin in the medium in the 4 groups. lt;brgt;Results lt;brgt;The content of expression of occludin was the most in group 2, less in group 1, and the least in group 3. lt;brgt;Conclusion lt;brgt;AGEs may promote the abnormal proliferation of Muuml;ller cells and inhibit the expression of occludin in BREC. lt;brgt;(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2006, 22: 28-30)
Objective To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of optic nerve atrophy in eyes with complicated retinal detachment after silicone oil tamponade during the procedure of vitreoretinal operation. Methods The clinical data of 97 patients with complicated retinal detachment who had optic nerve atrophy after silicone oil tamponade during the procedure of vitreoretinal operation were an alyzed retrospectively. Logistic regression analysis by SPSS statistical software was used to analyze the factors like age, disease history, primary diseases, preoperative ocular condition, complications in and after the operation, the time taking out the silicone oil, and emulsification of the silicone oil, and Ple;0.05 was considered to be the symbol of significant difference. Results All of the affected eyes had optic discs with clear border, including paler optic disc in 65 eyes, pale one in 21 eyes, and paler optic disc with enlargement of the cup/disc (ge; 0.6) in 11 eyes. The result of logistic regression analysis showed that the intraocular pressure (P=0.022) and the visual acuity (P=0.001) during the silicone oil removal were in the equation. Conclusion The risk factor of optic nerve atrophy is the chronic increase of intraocular pressure after silicone oil tamponade. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis, 2006, 22: 305-307)
Purpose To explore the characteristics of eyes after congenital cataract surgery and to evaluate the methods of different retinal detachment surgery in those eyes． Method We retrospeetively reviewed the cli ncal data of 44 eyes with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) after congenital cataract surgery,and compared the surgical results between scleral buckling and vitrectomy in those eyes．The mean interval between the congenital cataract surgery and RRD of the affectde eyes was 14．8 years and most of the techniques of cataract surgery was irrigation-aspiration and capsulotomy was performed in nearly all eyes． The mean axis length in 16 eyes was （26.8plusmn;1.90） mm． Results The success rate was 80．3% in scleral buckling and 85．7% in vitrectomy． Conclusion There is a long interval between congenital cataract surgery and RD．The pupil of these eyes is often small and immobile,causing diffculty in visualizing the peripheral retina ,decreasing the success rate of scleral buckling operation．Vitrectomy is an ideal chocie for such eyes． (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis，2000，16：71-138)
Objective To investigate the retinal toxicity and verify the safe dose of intravitreal injecting fluconazole. Methods Twelve healthy adult white rabbits were divided at random into 6 groups：a normal control group and 5 groups received intravitreal injection of a single dose of fluconazole ranging from 10 to 200 mu;g respectively.Retinal toxicity was examined by ophthalmoscopy, electroretinography, light and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) on the third and fourteenth day after injection. Results The ultrastructures of the retinal tissues of the normal control group and fluconazole 10～150 mu;g groups were normal on the third and fourteen day after injection.The light microscopy and TEM showed that cells of all the retinal layers in the 200 mu;g group revealed apparent degenerative changes on the fourteenth day after injection, and the light microscopic picture showed the vacuolar degeneration of outer segments of photoreceptors, the nuclei in outer nuclear layer drop out into inner segments, the vacuolar degeneration of nerve fiber layer, and the proliferation of pigment epithelium. TEM revealed expansion of paranucl eus space and karyopyknosis of the bipolar cells, the swelling of nerve fibers and disappearance of the synapses in the inner plexiform layer, the vacuolation and disappearance of microvilli of the pigment epithelium cells. Conclusion The safe dose of fluconazole injected intravitreally should be 100～150 mu;g. (Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis，2000，16：139-212)