[HTML][HTML] Ocular gene transfer of active TGF-β induces changes in anterior segment morphology and elevated IOP in rats
JV Robertson, E Golesic, J Gauldie… - … & visual science, 2010 - iovs.arvojournals.org
JV Robertson, E Golesic, J Gauldie, JA West-Mays
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 2010•iovs.arvojournals.orgPurpose.: Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) is known to play a crucial role in wound
healing and fibrotic tissue remodeling. A large body of evidence suggests a role for this
cytokine in the pathogenesis of glaucoma; however, the mechanisms by which it affects
anterior segment morphology are not well understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study
was to examine the effects of TGF-β overexpression on anterior segment morphology and
subsequent effects on intraocular pressure. Methods.: Adenoviral gene transfer was used to …
healing and fibrotic tissue remodeling. A large body of evidence suggests a role for this
cytokine in the pathogenesis of glaucoma; however, the mechanisms by which it affects
anterior segment morphology are not well understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study
was to examine the effects of TGF-β overexpression on anterior segment morphology and
subsequent effects on intraocular pressure. Methods.: Adenoviral gene transfer was used to …
Abstract
Purpose.: Transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β) is known to play a crucial role in wound healing and fibrotic tissue remodeling. A large body of evidence suggests a role for this cytokine in the pathogenesis of glaucoma; however, the mechanisms by which it affects anterior segment morphology are not well understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the effects of TGF-β overexpression on anterior segment morphology and subsequent effects on intraocular pressure.
Methods.: Adenoviral gene transfer was used to deliver active TGF-β1 to the rat eye. Measurements of intraocular pressure were taken with a tonometer on days 0, 14, 21, and 29. Histologic analysis was undertaken to examine anterior segment morphology, and markers of matrix deposition and fibrosis were used.
Results.: Gene transfer of TGF-β in the anterior segment resulted in the formation of peripheral anterior synechiae (PAS), which consisted of a fibroproliferative region of corneal endothelial cells, matrix accumulation, and decrease in trabecular meshwork expression of α-smooth muscle actin. These features were accompanied by ocular hypertension.
Conclusions.: Gene transfer of TGF-β into the anterior segment induces aberrant PAS associated with the transition of corneal endothelial cells and subsequent matrix deposition. These features are highly reminiscent of human iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome. Gene transfer of TGF-β can, therefore, be used to induce anatomic changes in the anterior segment in a rodent model that result in ocular hypertension.
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