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ArticleInvestigative ophthalmology & visual science2024

Quercetin Alleviates Scleral Remodeling Through Inhibiting the PERK-EIF2α Axis in Experiment Myopia.

Miao Zhang, Ruixue Zhang, Jiawen Hao, Xiaoyue Zhao, Zhongyu Ma, Yuan Peng, Bo Bao, Jizhao Xin, Xuewei Yin, Hongsheng Bi and 1 more

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Article in Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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Miao ZhangShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Ruixue ZhangShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Jiawen HaoShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Xiaoyue ZhaoShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Zhongyu MaShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Yuan PengShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Bo BaoShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Jizhao XinShandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Xuewei YinAffiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Hongsheng BiAffiliated Eye Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.
Dadong GuoMedical College of Optometry and Ophthalmology, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China.

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Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effect of quercetin (QUE) on scleral remodeling by inhibiting the PERK-EIF2α signaling pathway and to evaluate its potential role in slowing myopia. Methods: Lens-induced myopia (LIM) guinea pigs were obtained and treated with QUE. After 4 and 6 weeks of treatments, ocular biological measurements were conducted. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining was used to observe the changes in scleral morphology and thickness, and Masson staining was used to examine scleral collagen fiber arrangement. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) and Western bolt were utilized to detect the mRNA and protein expression of PERK, EIF2α, MMP-2, TIMP-2, and collagen I in the scleral tissues. Calcium ion flow in each group was measured using noninvasive micro-test technology, and reactive oxygen species levels were detected by flow cytometry. Results: Compared with the LIM group, the ocular measurements showed that the refractive errors and axial length of the eyes were significantly reduced in the LIM + QUE group (P < 0.01). H&E and Masson staining showed that sclera in the LIM + QUE group was thickened, collagen was dense, and the fiber gap was reduced. In the LIM + QUE group, the expression levels of PERK, EIF2α, and MMP-2 were decreased, whereas the expression levels of TIMP-2 and collagen I were increased. Calcium release and reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the LIM + QUE group were decreased. Conclusions: Quercetin ameliorates scleral remodeling in myopic guinea pigs by inhibiting the PERK-EIF2α signaling pathway, thereby alleviating the progression of myopia. These findings provide new experimental evidence for the potential application of quercetin in myopia prevention and treatment.

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Disease Models, AnimaleIF-2 KinaseEukaryotic Initiation Factor-2MyopiaQuercetinScleraSignal TransductionAnimalsAntioxidantsBlotting, WesternFlow CytometryGuinea PigsMaleReactive Oxygen SpeciesReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerAntioxidantseIF-2 KinaseEukaryotic Initiation Factor-2QuercetinReactive Oxygen SpeciesRNA, Messenger

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