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Yadav M, Schiavone N, Guzman-Aranguez A, Giansanti F, Papucci L, Perez de Lara MJ, Singh M, Kaur IP. Atorvastatin-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles as eye drops: proposed treatment option for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Drug Deliv Transl Res 2020; 10:919-944. [PMID: 32270439 PMCID: PMC7223242 DOI: 10.1007/s13346-020-00733-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Statins, widely prescribed for cardiovascular diseases, are also being eyed for management of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Poor bioavailability and blood-aqueous barrier may however limit significant ocular concentration of statins following oral administration. We for the first time propose and investigate local application of atorvastatin (ATS; representative statin) loaded into solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), as self-administrable eye drops. Insolubility, instability, and high molecular weight > 500 of ATS, and ensuring that SLNs reach posterior eye were the challenges to be met. ATS-SLNs, developed (2339/DEL/2014) using suitable components, quality-by-design (QBD) approach, and scalable hot high-pressure homogenization, were characterized and evaluated comprehensively for ocular suitability. ATS-SLNs were 8 and 12 times more bioavailable (AUC) in aqueous and vitreous humor, respectively, than free ATS. Three-tier (in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo) ocular safety, higher corneal flux (2.5-fold), and improved stability (13.62 times) including photostability of ATS on incorporation in ATS-SLNs were established. Autoclavability and aqueous nature are the other highlights of ATS-SLNs. Presence of intact fluorescein-labeled SLNs (F-SLNs) in internal eye tissues post-in vivo application as eye drops provides direct evidence of successful delivery. Perinuclear fluorescence in ARPE-19 cells confirms the effective uptake of F-SLNs. Prolonged residence, up to 7 h, was attributed to the mucus-penetrating nature of ATS-SLNs. Graphical abstract.
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- Monika Yadav
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Section of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Facultad de Optica y Optometria, Dpto. Bioquimica y Biologia Molecular IV, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, C/Arcos de Jalon 118, 28037, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Section of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Section of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, Viale Morgagni 50, 50134, Florence, Italy
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- Facultad de Optica y Optometria, Dpto. Bioquimica y Biologia Molecular IV, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, C/Arcos de Jalon 118, 28037, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
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Charakidas A, Kalogeraki A, Tsilimbaris M, Koukoulomatis P, Brouzas D, Delides G. Lens Epithelial Apoptosis and Cell Proliferation in Human Age-Related Cortical Cataract. Eur J Ophthalmol 2018; 15:213-20. [PMID: 15812762 DOI: 10.1177/112067210501500206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Purpose To probe the presence of apoptosis in the epithelium of human lenses with age-related cortical cataract as well as to assess cell proliferation, a predicted consequence of apoptotic cell death, in this specific cell population. Methods DNA fragmentation was assessed using terminal digoxigenin-labeled dUTP nick end labeling (TUNEL) in capsulotomy specimens obtained from patients who underwent either extracapsular cataract extraction for the removal of adult-onset cortical cataract (n=27) or clear lens extraction for the correction of high myopia (n=25). Cell proliferation was assayed in 23 epithelia of cataractous lenses, and 20 epithelia of non-cataractous lenses with the proliferation marker MIB1, a monoclonal antibody against the nuclear antigen Ki-67 that is detected throughout the cell cycle but is absent in the resting (G0) cell. Results TUNEL staining was observed in 25 (92.6%) specimens of cataractous lenses, whereas cells undergoing apoptosis were identified in 2 (8%) of the epithelia from non-catarac-tous lenses. Only two MIB1-positive samples were detected, one of which was a capsule obtained during intracapsular cataract extraction. Conclusions The epithelium of human lenses with cortical cataract undergoes low rate apoptotic death. This limited epithelial apoptosis is unlikely to result in any significant cell density decrease since epithelial gaps are likely to be replaced by cell proliferation at the germinative zone of the anterior lens capsule. Nevertheless, the accumulation of small-scale epithelial losses during lifetime may induce alterations in lens fiber formation and homeostasis and result in loss of lens transparency.
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- A Charakidas
- Department of Ophthalmology, Hippocration General Hospital, Athens, Greece.
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Batisti C, Ambrosio MR, Rocca BJ, Tosi GM, Sanchez JC, Arcuri F, Cintorino M, Tripodi SA. Translationally controlled tumour protein (TCTP) is present in human cornea and increases in herpetic keratitis. Diagn Pathol 2012; 7:90. [PMID: 22853445 PMCID: PMC3487898 DOI: 10.1186/1746-1596-7-90] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2012] [Accepted: 07/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Translationally controlled tumour protein is a multifunctional calcium binding protein which has an important role in apoptosis, calcium levels balance and immunological response. The aim of this study was to evaluated the presence and distribution of TCTP in healthy human corneas and to identify and characterize the presence and distribution of this protein in human normal cornea. Since recent studies suggest that apoptosis, calcium levels and immunological mechanisms play a role in the pathogenesis of herpetic stromal keratitis, we studied TCTP expression in this disease. METHODS We evaluated the expression of TCTP at both RNA messanger and protein level by using reverse transcriptase analysis, immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry in 10 healthy samples cornea: four obtained after penetrating keratoplasty and six from eyes enucleated for other pathologies. Finally, we analysed by immunohistochemistry ten paraffin-embedded samples of Herpes simplex virus keratitis collected at Siena Department of Human Pathology and Oncology: 5 had clinically quiescent disease and 5 had active corneal inflammation. RESULTS Reverse transcriptase and immunoblotting demonstrated TCTP expression in cornea as a 22,000 Da molecular weight band corresponding to the molecular weight of this protein. Immunohistochemically, all the layers of normal corneal epithelium showed TCTP cytoplasmic expression. TCTP was, also, observed in keratocytes and in the endothelium. In Herpes simplex virus keratitis samples, strong expression of TCTP was evident in stromal cells, in the inflammatory infiltrate and in neo-vessels. CONCLUSIONS In this preliminary study we demonstrated, for the first time, the presence of TCTP in human cornea, suggesting a potential role in the pathogenesis of herpes virus keratitis. VIRTUAL SLIDES The virtual slide(s) for this article can be found here: http://www.diagnosticpathology.diagnomx.eu/vs/3306813447428149.
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- Cinzia Batisti
- Department of Ophthalmology, University of Siena, Siena, Italy
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Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is characterized by progressive loss of corneal endothelial cells, thickening of Descement's membrane and deposition of extracellular matrix in the form of guttae. When the number of endothelial cells becomes critically low, the cornea swells and causes loss of vision. The clinical course of FECD usually spans 10-20 years. Corneal transplantation is currently the only modality used to restore vision. Over the last several decades genetic studies have detected several genes, as well as areas of chromosomal loci associated with the disease. Proteomic studies have given rise to several hypotheses regarding the pathogenesis of FECD. This review expands upon the recent findings from proteomic and genetic studies and builds upon recent advances in understanding the causes of this common corneal disorder.
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Giansanti F, Papucci L, Capaccioli S, Bacherini D, Vannozzi L, Witort E, Menchini U. Ocular Safety of Infliximab in Rabbit and Cell Culture Models. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2010; 26:65-71. [DOI: 10.1089/jop.2009.0035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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- Fabrizio Giansanti
- Department of Oto-Neuro-Ophthalmological Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oto-Neuro-Ophthalmological Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oto-Neuro-Ophthalmological Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Oto-Neuro-Ophthalmological Surgical Sciences, Eye Clinic, Florence, Italy
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Oyanagi E, Yano H, Kato Y, Fujita H, Utsumi K, Sasaki J. L-Carnitine suppresses oleic acid-induced membrane permeability transition of mitochondria. Cell Biochem Funct 2009; 26:778-86. [PMID: 18683897 DOI: 10.1002/cbf.1506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Membrane permeability transition (MPT) of mitochondria has an important role in apoptosis of various cells. The classic type of MPT is characterized by increased Ca(2+) transport, membrane depolarization, swelling, and sensitivity to cyclosporin A. In this study, we investigated whether L-carnitine suppresses oleic acid-induced MPT using isolated mitochondria from rat liver. Oleic acid-induced MPT in isolated mitochondria, inhibited endogenous respiration, caused membrane depolarization, and increased large amplitude swelling, and cytochrome c (Cyt. c) release from mitochondria. L-Carnitine was indispensable to beta-oxidation of oleic acid in the mitochondria, and this reaction required ATP and coenzyme A (CoA). In the presence of ATP and CoA, L-carnitine stimulated oleic acid oxidation and suppressed the oleic acid-induced depolarization, swelling, and Cyt. c release. L-Carnitine also contributed to maintaining mitochondrial function, which was decreased by the generation of free fatty acids with the passage of time after isolation. These results suggest that L-carnitine acts to maintain mitochondrial function and suppresses oleic acid-mediated MPT through acceleration of beta-oxidation.
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- Eri Oyanagi
- Department of Cytology & Histology, Okayama University Graduate School, Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shikata, Okayama, Japan
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Witort EJ, Pattarino J, Papucci L, Schiavone N, Donnini M, Lapucci A, Lulli M, Lo Russo G, Mori A, Dini M, Capaccioli S. Autologous Lipofilling: Coenzyme Q10 Can Rescue Adipocytes from Stress-Induced Apoptotic Death. Plast Reconstr Surg 2007; 119:1191-1199. [PMID: 17496590 DOI: 10.1097/01.prs.0000258395.81926.d8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Autologous fat transplantation (or lipofilling) is an excellent technique for correction of cosmetic defects. The success of the procedure relies strongly on the techniques of harvesting and transferring viable adipocytes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate effects of two harvesting methods and coenzyme Q10 on the viability and apoptotic death of adipocytes collected for autologous lipofilling. METHODS Human adipose tissue from six patients was collected by Luer-Lok syringe according to Coleman's technique or by means of an aspirator with a 680-mmHg vacuum. Half of each sample collected using Coleman's technique was treated with 10 muM Coenzyme Q10, and the other half served as untreated control. Viability and apoptosis were assessed by immunoenzymatic, biochemical, and morphological methods. RESULTS The harvesting of adipose tissue by aspirator reduced the viability and increased apoptotic death significantly more than harvesting tissue using Coleman's technique. Biochemical and morphological analyses confirmed that treatment of adipose tissue with coenzyme Q10 reduced and even inhibited apoptotic death of harvested adipocytes. CONCLUSION Coenzyme Q10 can rescue adipocytes from stress-induced apoptotic death.
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- Ewa J Witort
- Florence, Italy From the Departments of Experimental Pathology and Oncology, and Plastic Surgery, University of Florence
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Physiological stimuli causing an increase of cytosolic free Ca2+ [Ca2+], or the release of Ca2+ from the endoplasmic reticulum invariably induce mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake, with a rise of mitochondrial matrix free [Ca2+] ([Ca2+]m). The [Ca2+]m rise occurs despite the low affinity of the mitochondrial Ca2+ uptake systems measured in vitro and the often limited amplitude of the cytoplasmic [Ca2+]c increases. The [Ca2+]m increase is typically in the 0.2-3 microM range, which allows the activation of Ca2(+)-regulated enzymes of the Krebs cycle; and it rapidly returns to the resting level if the [Ca2+], rise recedes due to activation of mitochondrial efflux mechanisms and matrix Ca2+ buffering. Mitochondria thus accumulate Ca2+ and efficiently control the spatial and temporal shape of cellular Ca2+ signals, yet this situation exposes them to the hazards of Ca2+ overload. Indeed, mitochondrial Ca2+, which is so important for metabolic regulation, can become a death factor by inducing opening of the permeability transition pore (PTP), a high conductance inner membrane channel. Persistent PTP opening is followed by depolarization with Ca2+ release, cessation of oxidative phosphorylation, matrix swelling with inner'membrane remodeling and eventually outer membrane rupture with release of cytochrome c and other apoptogenic proteins. Understanding the mechanisms through which the Ca2+ signal can be shifted from a physiological signal into a pathological effector is an unresolved problem of modern pathophysiology that holds great promise for disease treatment.
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- P Bernardi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Viale Giuseppe Colombo 3, 35121 Padova, Italy
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The ocular lens is a distinct system to study cell death for the following reasons. First, during animal development, the ocular lens is crafted into its unique shape. The crafting processes include cell proliferation, cell migration, and apoptosis. Moreover, the lens epithelial cells differentiate into lens fiber cells through a process, which utilizes the same regulators as those in apoptosis at multiple signaling steps. In addition, introduction of exogenous wild-type or mutant genes or knock-out of the endogenous genes leads to apoptosis of the lens epithelial cells followed by absence of the ocular lens or formation of abnormal lens. Finally, both in vitro and in vivo studies have shown that treatment of adult lens with stress factors induces apoptosis of lens epithelial cells, which is followed by cataractogenesis. The present review summarizes the current knowledge on apoptosis in the ocular lens with emphasis on its role in lens development and pathology.
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- Qin Yan
- College of Life Sciences, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, Hunan 410081, China
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Bernardi P, Krauskopf A, Basso E, Petronilli V, Blachly-Dyson E, Blalchy-Dyson E, Di Lisa F, Forte MA. The mitochondrial permeability transition from in vitro artifact to disease target. FEBS J 2006; 273:2077-99. [PMID: 16649987 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-4658.2006.05213.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 481] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The mitochondrial permeability transition pore is a high conductance channel whose opening leads to an increase of mitochondrial inner membrane permeability to solutes with molecular masses up to approximately 1500 Da. In this review we trace the rise of the permeability transition pore from the status of in vitro artifact to that of effector mechanism of cell death. We then cover recent results based on genetic inactivation of putative permeability transition pore components, and discuss their meaning for our understanding of pore structure. Finally, we discuss evidence indicating that the permeability transition pore plays a role in pathophysiology, with specific emphasis on in vivo models of disease.
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- Paolo Bernardi
- Department of Biomedical Sciences and CNR Institute of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Italy.
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Slikker W, Xu Z, Wang C. Application of a systems biology approach to developmental neurotoxicology. Reprod Toxicol 2005; 19:305-19. [PMID: 15686866 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2004.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2004] [Revised: 09/17/2004] [Accepted: 10/01/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Systems biology can be applied to enhance the understanding of complex biological processes such as apoptosis in the developing brain. Systems biology, as applied to toxicology, provides a structure to arrange information in the form of a biological model. The approach allows for the subsequent and iterative perturbation of the initial model with the use of toxicants, and the comparison of the resulting data against the proposed biological model. It is postulated that the exposure of the developing rat to NMDA antagonists, e.g., ketamine or phencyclidine (PCP), causes a compensatory up-regulation of NMDA receptors, thereby making cells bearing these receptors more vulnerable to excitotoxic effects of endogenous glutamate. Although comprehensive gene expression/proteomic studies and mathematical modeling remain to be accomplished, a biological model has been established and perturbed in an iterative manner to allow confirmation of the biological pathway for NMDA antagonist-induced brain cell death in the developing rat.
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- William Slikker
- Division of Neurotoxicology, National Center for Toxicological Research, US Food and Drug Administration, 3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, AR 72079-9502, USA.
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