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Abstract #61300 Published in IGR 17-1
The Rodent Model of Glaucoma and Its Implications
Chen S; Zhang XAsia-Pacific journal of ophthalmology (Philadelphia, Pa.) 2015; 4: 236-241
Glaucoma is a group of progressive optic neuropathies, characterized by the degeneration of retinal ganglion cells related to the level of intraocular pressure and other factors. The exact pathogenesis of glaucoma is not known, and current therapeutic options are not sufficient to prevent or recover vision loss in glaucoma patients. Functional, repeatable, and easy-to-use animal models are therefore needed. Because of their inherent advantages, rodent animals, including mice and rats, have been widely developed as models to study various aspects of glaucoma and to evaluate possible novel therapies. However, no single model has been shown to emulate all aspects of glaucoma. In this review, we discuss currently available rodent animal models of glaucoma, their strengths and weaknesses, and the possible implications for current glaucoma research.
From the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
Full articleClassification:
5.1 Rodent (Part of: 5 Experimental glaucoma; animal models)