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Abstract #84241 Published in IGR 21-1

Effects of rosiglitazone/PHBV drug delivery system on postoperative fibrosis in rabbit glaucoma filtration surgery model

Zhang F; Liu K; Pan Z; Cao M; Zhou D; Liu H; Huang Y; Duan X
Drug Delivery 2019; 26: 812-819


The aim of this study is to investigate the effects and toxicities of poly(3-hydroxybutyric acid--3-hydroxyvaleric acid) (PHBV)-loading rosiglitazone on preventing scar formation after glaucoma filtration surgery (GFS) in the rabbit model. Rosiglitazone/PHBV drug delivery system was prepared via electrospinning. Release behavior of RSG/PHBV membrane was evaluated by high-performance liquid chromatography. The different concentration membranes were implanted under the conjunctiva of the rabbit's eyes (RSG/PHBV groups). Also, MMC-soaked sponges were placed under the conjunctiva of the eyes (positive group) for 3 min. Intraocular pressures and bleb features were then assessed for 4 weeks postoperative. Bleb sections were stained with HE, Masson's trichrome and α smooth muscle action (αSMA) immunohistochemistry. The protein expression of collagen I, αSMA, and connective tissue growth factor in the bleb area were then quantified. The following results were observed: (1) the concentration of rosiglitazone would not affect the morphology of RSG/PHBV membrane. (2) RSG/PHBV membrane would effective and safety prevent the formation of fibrosis after GFS in the rabbit model. Implantation of RSG/PHBV membrane prevents scar formation after GFS. What's more, it ameliorated toxicity to conjunctiva and cornea compared with the placement of MMC. The RSG/PHBV membrane would be a more effectivity and safer strategy than MMC.

a Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University , Changsha , Hunan Province , China.

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Classification:

5.3 Other (Part of: 5 Experimental glaucoma; animal models)
12.8.1 Without tube implant (Part of: 12 Surgical treatment > 12.8 Filtering surgery)
11.15 Other drugs in relation to glaucoma (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
11.16 Vehicles, delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, formulation (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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