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29. Circular RNA expression profile and functional analysis of circUvrag in light‐induced photoreceptor degeneration.

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Kong, Kangjie, Ding, Xinyi, Wang, Yingchao, Xu, Sisi, Li, Gang, Wang, Xin, Zhang, Meng, Ni, Yingqin, and Xu, Gezhi

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GENE expression, CIRCULAR RNA, PHOTORECEPTORS, FUNCTIONAL analysis, FLUORESCENCE in situ hybridization
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Background: Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are implicated in retinal pathophysiology; however, their expression profiles and functions in photoreceptor apoptosis are largely unknown. We explored circRNA‐expression profiles and circUvrag (host gene: Uvrag, ultraviolet radiation resistance associated gene) function in light‐induced photoreceptor apoptosis. Methods: Sprague–Dawley rats and 661 W photoreceptor cells were exposed to blue light to establish light‐induced photoreceptor degeneration. Differentially expressed circRNAs were identified using microarrays. Potential functions of dysregulated circRNAs were analysed using Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes analyses. CircUvrag expression and localization were evaluated using quantitative RT‐PCR and fluorescence in situ hybridization, respectively. CircUvrag overexpression and knockdown were induced using a plasmid and a small interfering RNA, respectively, and retinal function and structure were assessed using scotopic electroretinography, haematoxylin–eosin staining, and TUNEL staining. Microglial migration was assessed using IBA1 immunostaining. The apoptosis ratio of photoreceptor cells in vitro was detected using flow cytometry. Results: We identified 764 differentially expressed circRNAs, which were potentially related with the development of retinal structures, including neurons, dendrites, and synapses, and might participate in nervous‐system pathophysiology. Light exposure enriched circUvrag in the cytoplasm of photoreceptors in the outer nuclear layer (ONL). CircUvrag knockdown decreased photoreceptor apoptosis and microglial migration to the ONL after light exposure, preserving ONL thickness and a‐wave amplitude. In vitro, circUvrag knockdown inhibited photoreceptor apoptosis, although circUvrag overexpression slightly promoted photoreceptor apoptosis. Conclusions: CircUvrag knockdown attenuated light‐induced photoreceptor apoptosis, and might be a potential target in retinal degeneration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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49. Outcomes of Secondary Intracapsular Intraocular Lens Implantation in Patients following Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment †.

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Wu, Kaicheng, Shi, Jiemei, Zong, Yuan, Xu, Gezhi, Zhu, Haohao, and Jiang, Chunhui

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INTRAOCULAR lenses, RETINAL detachment, VITRECTOMY, RETINAL surgery, INTRAOCULAR pressure, VISUAL acuity, ENDOTHELIAL cells
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This study reports the outcomes of a secondary IOL implantation technique in patients that suffered from rhegmatogenous retinal detachment combined with a cataract, which included reopening the capsular bag, enabling secondary intracapsular intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. We included consecutive cases with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) treated with vitrectomy and silicone oil tamponade, and subsequent secondary IOL implantation during silicone oil removal between September 2019 and June 2022. Demographics, pre- and postoperative clinical data, and complications were collected. Visual and refractive outcomes and IOL position were evaluated. Thirty eyes were included and followed up for a mean of 24.2 ± 5.06 months. Compared with the preoperative values, no significant changes were observed in the intraocular pressure (p = 0.170) and endothelial cell density (p = 0.336); however, the best-corrected visual acuity (Snellen: 20/83 vs. 20/38; logMAR: 0.66 ± 0.23 vs. 0.37 ± 0.32; p < 0.001) and spherical equivalent (p < 0.001) improved significantly. The mean prediction error (ME) was −0.45 ± 0.68 D (−1.9–0.54 D), and the mean absolute prediction error (MAE) was 0.62 ± 0.52 D (0.01–1.9 D). The macula-on subgroup demonstrated significantly better refractive outcomes than the macula-off subgroup (ME, p = 0.046; MAE, p = 0.008). The IOL was well positioned, with a mean horizontal and vertical tilt and decentration of 0.53 ± 0.49° and 0.21 ± 0.16 mm, and 0.54 ± 0.45° and 0.22 ± 0.16 mm, respectively. Secondary intracapsular IOL implantation provided a good and stable IOL position and satisfactory refractive outcomes, and is a feasible treatment option for patients with RRD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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