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ArticleBMC ophthalmology2021

Plasma fatty acids and primary open-angle glaucoma in the elderly: the Montrachet population-based study.

Alicia Chemaly, Louis Arnould, Alassane Seydou, Pierre-Henry Gabrielle, Florian Baudin, Niyazi Acar, Catherine Creuzot-Garcher

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Article in BMC ophthalmology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Association of Plasma Omega-3 Fatty Acids With POAG.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2025
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  4. Severe Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Agricultural Profession: A Retrospective Cohort Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Alicia ChemalyDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, 21079, Dijon CEDEX, France.
Louis ArnouldDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, 21079, Dijon CEDEX, France. louis.arnould@chu-dijon.fr.
Alassane SeydouCentre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, F-21000, Dijon, France.
Pierre-Henry GabrielleDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, 21079, Dijon CEDEX, France.
Florian BaudinDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, 21079, Dijon CEDEX, France.
Niyazi AcarCentre des Sciences du Goût et de l'Alimentation, AgroSup Dijon, CNRS, INRAE, Université de Bourgogne Franche-Comté, F-21000, Dijon, France.
Catherine Creuzot-GarcherDepartment of Ophthalmology, University Hospital, 14 rue Paul Gaffarel, 21079, Dijon CEDEX, France.
Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté · FRMaison des Sciences sociales et des Humanités de Dijon · FRBrain Physiology Lab · FR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo compare plasma fatty acids (FAs) between participants with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and participants without neuropathy in an elderly population and to investigate specific FAs pattern in POAG.

methodsWe conducted a population-based study in participants older than 75 years. Participants underwent a comprehensive eye examination with optic nerve photographs, visual field test and optic nerve OCT with RNFL thickness measurement. Glaucomatous status was defined according to the International Society for Epidemiologic and Geographical Ophthalmology classification. Lipids were extracted from plasma and FAs methylesters prepared and analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.

resultsAmong the 1153 participants of the Montrachet study 810 were retained for analysis and 68 had POAG. The mean age was 82.11 ± 3.67. In multivariable analysis FAs levels were not different between POAG participants and controls (P = 0.078). A FAs pattern characterized by high negative weight of gamma-linoleic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid polyunsaturated FAs (PUFAs), Cis-7 hexadecenoic acid monounsaturated FAs (MUFAs) and high positive weight of eicosadienoic acid, docosatetraenoic acid, docosapentaenoic n-6, alpha linoleic acid PUFAs, eicosenoic acid MUFAs, margaric acid and behenic acid saturated FAs was positively associated with POAG. After adjustment for major confounders, individuals in the upper tertile of FAs pattern scores compared with those in the lower tertile were more likely to present POAG (OR = 3.09 [95% CI 1.29-7.40] P = 0.013).

conclusionsWe found no significant difference regarding isolated plasma FAs between participants with POAG and participants without neuropathy in elderly but specific FAs pattern might be associated with POAG.

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Glaucoma, Open-AngleVisual FieldsAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesFatty AcidsHumansIntraocular PressureVisual Field TestsFatty AcidsElderlyFatty acids profileGlaucomaMontrachet studyPopulation-based study

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PMID33757477
PMCPMC7986303
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