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AIM: To study the effect of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) on the expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the cultured bovine trabecular cells (BTCs) and approach to pathogenesis and mechanism of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG). METHODS: BTCs were primarily cultured and subcultured. The third passage cells were incubated with different dosages of TNF-α (0, 12.5, 25 and 50μ g/L, final concentration, diluted by DMEM) for 48h. MMP3 and MMP9 were determined by immunohistochemistry method. The results were analyzed by the computer image-analysis system and statistical test. Levels of TIMP-2 in cell media were quantified by ELASA. RESULTS: The cultured BTCs expressed MMP3 and MMP9. In comparison with the control group, TNF-α increased the expression of MMP3 and MMP9 , but decreased TIMP-2 expression in BTCs. CONCLUSION: To a certain extent, TNF-α can decrease the stacking in ECM and the resistance of aqueous outflow in trabecular meshwork. LA: Chinese
Dr. D.-X. Zhang, Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061 Shaanxi Province, China
2.5.1 Trabecular meshwork (Part of: 2 Anatomical structures in glaucoma > 2.5 Meshwork)
3.3 Immunohistochemistry (Part of: 3 Laboratory methods)
5 Experimental glaucoma; animal models