研究目的
Investigating the effect of yellow filters on melatonin secretion in the eye and its role in intraocular pressure regulation.
研究成果
Yellow filters deactivate melanopsin, leading to increased melatonin levels in the aqueous humor and a subsequent decrease in intraocular pressure mediated by melatonin receptors. This suggests a novel non-pharmacological approach for managing intraocular pressure, potentially beneficial for glaucoma treatment, with implications for future research on light-based therapies.
研究不足
The study was conducted on rabbits, which may not fully translate to humans. The yellow filter's specific parameters and long-term effects were not extensively explored. Potential variations in individual animal responses and environmental factors could affect results.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
The study used New Zealand white rabbits divided into groups with controlled light/dark cycles and yellow filter exposure to investigate the effect on intraocular pressure (IOP) and melatonin levels. IOP was measured using a TonoVet contact tonometer, and melatonin levels were analyzed via HPLC. Pharmacological antagonists were applied to block melatonin receptors and melanopsin.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Male New Zealand white rabbits weighing 2.5 ± 0.5 kg were used. They were kept in individual cages with free access to food and water, under 12h light/dark cycles or with yellow filters (λ 465-480). Aqueous humor samples were collected after anesthesia.
3:5 ± 5 kg were used. They were kept in individual cages with free access to food and water, under 12h light/dark cycles or with yellow filters (λ 465-480). Aqueous humor samples were collected after anesthesia. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
3. List of Experimental Equipment and Materials: TonoVet contact tonometer (Tiolat Oy), HPLC system with Kromaphase C18 column (Scharlau), Waters 1515 Isocratic HPLC pump, 2487 dual absorbance detector, Reodyne injector, Breeze software (Waters), ketamine (Imalgene 1000, Merial), Domtor (DOMTOR?, Orion Pharma), luzindole and 4PPDOT (Tocris), AA92593 (Sigma), yellow filter (λ 465-480).
4:0). Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
4. Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow: IOP was measured weekly at 10 am using the TonoVet. For pharmacological assays, antagonists were applied topically (20μL), and IOP was measured at intervals. Aqueous humor was extracted with a syringe and 30-gauge needle after anesthesia, stored at -20°C, and processed for HPLC analysis.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Data were analyzed using ANOVA or student t-test as appropriate, with plots generated using GraphPad Prism software.
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TonoVet contact tonometer
Tiolat Oy
Measuring intraocular pressure (IOP) in rabbits
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HPLC system
1515 Isocratic HPLC pump, 2487 dual absorbance detector, Reodyne injector
Waters
Analyzing melatonin levels in aqueous humor samples
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Kromaphase C18 column
5.0 mm, 25 cm length, 0.4 cm inner diameter
Scharlau
Chromatographic separation in HPLC analysis
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GraphPad Prism
GraphPad Software Inc.
Statistical analysis and plot generation
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Ketamine
Imalgene 1000
Merial
Anesthesia for rabbits
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Domtor
DOMTOR?
Orion Pharma
Anesthesia for rabbits
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Luzindole
Tocris
Non-specific antagonist for melatonin receptors
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4PPDOT
4-phenyl-2-propionamidotetralin
Tocris
MT2 specific antagonist for melatonin receptors
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AA92593
SML0865
Sigma
Melanopsin antagonist
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Yellow filter
λ 465-480
Blocking short-wavelength light to deactivate melanopsin
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