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ArticleTranslational vision science & technology2023

The Effects of ROCK Inhibitor on Prevention of Dexamethasone-Induced Glaucoma Phenotype in Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells.

Tilahun Ayane Debele, Zachary F Mount, Yong Yuan, Winston W-Y Kao, Yoonjee C Park

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Article in Translational vision science & technology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.8field-weighted citation impact, top 26% of its field
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Tilahun Ayane DebeleDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Zachary F MountDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Yong YuanDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Winston W-Y KaoDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Yoonjee C ParkDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
University of Cincinnati · USUniversity of Cincinnati Medical Center · US

Funding

Undergraduate Research for Dose-Controllable Drug Delivery ImplantsR15EY031500 · NEI · UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI · PI PARK, YOONJEE · 2021 to 2021
$475k
NEI NIH HHS R15 EY031500
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigated the effects of dexamethasone (Dex) on human trabecular meshwork (TM) cells, a model of glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma, and evaluated the impact of ripasudil (Rip) as a co-delivery or sequential dosing strategy. Methods: In vitro experiments were conducted to assess the effects of Dex and Rip on TM cells. Confocal microscopy was used to evaluate the impact of Dex and Rip on F-actin staining signals. Contractility of the TM cells upon Dex and Rip treatment mimicking co-delivery and sequential delivery was quantified using collagen gel contraction assay. Transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) values and fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC)-dextran permeability were also measured to assess the impact of Dex and Rip on TM cells. Results: Dex and Rip did not exhibit cytotoxicity at the maximum tested concentration (20 µM). Dex-treated TM cells exhibited higher F-actin staining signals compared to controls, which were reduced when co-treated with Rip. Rip inhibited Dex-induced collagen gel contraction activity in both co-delivery and sequential treatments. Dex resulted in increased TEER values as the dose increased, whereas TEER values were maintained when co-treated with Rip. Conclusions: Co-delivery of Rip has the potential to prevent glaucoma symptoms when patients are treated with Dex. This study highlights the importance of identifying strategies to reduce the side effects of prolonged use of glucocorticoids, such as Dex, in the treatment of various diseases. Translational Relevance: This study demonstrates the potential of co-delivering ripasudil with dexamethasone to mitigate glucocorticoid-induced ocular hypertension and a secondary glaucoma that resembles primary open-angle glaucoma, providing insights for the development of novel preventive strategies in clinical care.

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GlaucomaGlaucoma, Open-AngleActinsCollagenDexamethasoneGlucocorticoidsHumansIsoquinolinesPhenotyperho-Associated KinasesSulfonamidesTrabecular MeshworkActinsCollagenDexamethasoneGlucocorticoidsIsoquinolinesK-115rho-Associated KinasesSulfonamides

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PMID38051267
PMCPMC10702786
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