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Abstract #19989 Published in IGR 9-4
Evidence for oxidative stress in lens epithelial cells in pseudoexfoliation syndrome
Gartaganis SP; Patsoukis NE; Nikolopoulos DK; Georgiou CDEye 2007; 21: 1406-1411
PURPOSE: To investigate the oxidative status in lens epithelial cells of patients with pseudoexfoliation (PEX) syndrome. METHODS: Lens capsule samples obtained during cataract surgery of patients with PEX syndrome and normal age-matched control subjects were examined for changes in the levels of glutathione (GSH), glutathione disulphide (GSSG), protein concentration, and lipid peroxidation. Concentrations of GSH, GSSG, lipid peroxidation, and protein concentration were determined by specific fluorescent assays. RESULTS: This study shows a 2.2- and 2.0-fold decrease in GSH and GSSG levels, respectively, in PEX lens epithelial lens compared with non-PEX lens epithelial cells, as well as a 2.5-fold increase in lipid peroxidation product malondialdehyde (MDA) levels. CONCLUSION: The increased MDA and decreased GSH levels indicate high oxidative stress. On the other hand, GSSG usually increases in cases of high-oxidative stress, but this is not always the case, as it may not always accumulate in cells. Our findings suggest a role for oxidative stress in the pathogenesis and the progression of PEX syndrome.
Dr. S.P. Gartaganis, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Patras, University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece. S.gartag@med.upatras.gr
Classification:
9.4.4.1 Exfoliation syndrome (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.4 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the lens)