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{"title":"Sweet poison for the eyes: High-Fructose diets as drivers of metabolic disruption and ocular diseases - Insights and therapeutic horizons","authors":"Chen Chen ,&nbsp;Chuyao Wang ,&nbsp;Hongyu Li,&nbsp;Ting Wang,&nbsp;Xinwei Jiao","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110852","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110852","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Excess consumption of added sugars, commonly delivered through sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup, has increased in parallel with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. These systemic metabolic disturbances are consistently associated with a range of ocular conditions. However, whether high-fructose intake exerts independent and fructose-specific effects on ocular tissues remains uncertain, because most human evidence is indirect, often mediated through metabolic syndrome phenotypes, and frequently confounded by mixed dietary exposures and total energy intake. This review synthesizes mechanistic pathways that are plausibly enriched by fructose biology, including hepatic fructose metabolism with ATP depletion and uric acid generation, oxidative and inflammatory signaling, altered lipid handling, and gut barrier and microbiome perturbations. We evaluate how these systemic changes may intersect with ocular surface homeostasis, retinal neurovascular integrity, intraocular pressure regulation, and choroidal and macular vulnerability. Across dry eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma-related outcomes, age-related macular degeneration and choroidal neovascular responses, and cataract, we distinguish fructose-specific exposure studies from metabolic syndrome only and mixed diet reports, and we emphasize limitations related to exposure definition, replication, and translation to humans. Overall, current evidence supports the view that excess fructose may amplify ocular susceptibility in metabolically stressed states, but direct causal links in humans remain preliminary. We conclude by outlining methodological priorities and testable study designs needed to clarify fructose-specific contributions to ocular disease risk. Some experimental findings, particularly those related to ocular-surface responses, originate from single research groups and require independent replication, underscoring that current evidence remains preliminary and hypothesis-generating.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110852"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145917158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the rotational stability of toric intraocular lenses with different haptic designs using finite element analysis","authors":"Yifei Zheng ,&nbsp;Yequn Chen ,&nbsp;Xuejun Gu ,&nbsp;Mingzhe Wang ,&nbsp;Chaozhong Zhang ,&nbsp;Han Xu ,&nbsp;Yang Zhou ,&nbsp;Lihua Fang","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110854","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110854","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study was designed to measure rotational stability of four TIOLs with differences in haptic design in the capsular bag to provide insights for increasing postoperative rotational stability.Four different shapes of the TIOL models were reconstructed from real measurements and evaluated for their rotational stability in capsular bags of different diameters in vitro under simulated compression testing, as well as post-implantation analysis of rotation and stress. The TIOLs were compressed to a 10 mm diameter and assessed for bio-mechanical stability. There were significant differences in compressive force and axial displacement between models. Model D showed convex deformation of the optical surface when compressed to 10.5 mm, resulting in large variations in some internal parameters. When implanted into a 10.75 mm capsular bag, the rotational angles of different TIOLs ranged from 4.97° to 17.23°. Model C exhibited rotational angles between 3.06° and 9.93° in capsular bags of varying diameters. Model C showed higher stress at the optic-haptic junction, whereas Models A and D exhibited lower stress levels. Model A exhibited the lowest equatorial stress across capsular bags of different diameters.The rotational stability of TIOLs is significantly influenced by haptic design, with notable biomechanical differences among the models. This study provides valuable insights for optimizing TIOL designs to enhance postoperative rotational stability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110854"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145922264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The role and mechanism of post-translational modifications (PTMs) in immune-related eye diseases","authors":"Yakun Wang ,&nbsp;Xianyang Liu ,&nbsp;Shuhao Zeng ,&nbsp;Wenxian Yang ,&nbsp;Fan Cao ,&nbsp;Shengping Hou","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110851","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110851","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Post-translational modifications (PTMs) encompass the spectrum of chemical covalent alterations that proteins undergo after being synthesized from mRNA. These modifications typically involve the covalent bonding of chemical groups or small protein molecules to the amino acid backbones or side chains. Currently, over 650 types of PTMs have been identified, including significant ones such as phosphorylation, ubiquitination, SUMOylation, methylation, acetylation, glycosylation, among other novel varieties like lactylation. However, a systematic review of PTMs associated with immune-mediated ocular diseases remains conspicuously absent in current literature. To fully understand the role of PTM in immune eye diseases, this review systematically introduces the regulatory mechanisms and functions of several important PTMs. Furthermore, this review also encapsulates the mechanisms of PTMs in several pivotal immune-related ocular conditions, specifically uveitis, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), dry eye disease (DED), and diabetic retinopathy (DR). By integrating current evidence, this work not only clarifies the pathogenic contributions of specific PTMs but also identifies their potential as therapeutic targets. Finally, we discuss future research directions and the challenges of translating PTM-based interventions into clinical practice for ocular immune disorders.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110851"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145917229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immunofluorescence analysis of internal limiting membrane: Insights into formation of inner retinal dimples","authors":"Yu-Bo Wu ,&nbsp;Yi-Qi Chen ,&nbsp;Jian-Bo Mao ,&nbsp;Xin Ye ,&nbsp;Chen-Xi Wang ,&nbsp;Li-Jun Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110850","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110850","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>To investigate the relationship between components of internal limiting membrane (ILM) and inner retinal dimples (IRDs) after ILM peeling.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study included patients with full-thickness macular hole (FTMH), epiretinal membrane (ERM) and myopic foveoschisis (MF) who underwent pars plana vitrectomy with ILM peeling. The number of IRDs was determined using en face optical coherence tomography (OCT) at 1 month (1 M) and 12 months (12 M) after surgery. The status of Müller cells and the degree of laminin loss were evaluated using the average immunofluorescence intensity and fluorescence area of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), aquaporin-4 (AQP4) and laminin (LAMA1) antibodies at peeled ILM. Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analyses were performed to detect the association between components of ILM and IRDs.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Twelve FTMH cases (12 eyes), 14 MF (14 eyes) cases and 9 ERM cases (9 eyes) were included. Pearson analysis showed that the number of IRDs at 1 M was correlated with the average fluorescence intensity of GFAP (+) (r = −0.440, p = 0.008), area of GFAP (+) (r = −0.640, p &lt; 0.001), and average fluorescence area of LAMA1 (+) (r = 0.600, p = 0.004). IRDs at 12 M was correlated with the average fluorescence area of GFAP (+) (r = −0.706, p &lt; 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis found that only the average fluorescence area of LAMA1 (+) was significantly correlated with IRDs at 1 M (β = 0.517, 95 % CI: 0.182–0.982, p = 0.007).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The number of postoperative IRDs is correlated with the glial response status of Müller cells at inner retina and the degree of laminin attached with peeled ILM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110850"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145917163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanical and cellular response of lenses to acute ocular hypertension: Implications of AQP1 regulating water transport and lenses opacification","authors":"Jingyi Zhu ,&nbsp;Linlin Luo ,&nbsp;Qian Luo ,&nbsp;Qiumei Hu ,&nbsp;Lei Yang ,&nbsp;Xiao Chen ,&nbsp;Jian Ye","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110848","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110848","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The morphological, mechanical, and cellular response of lenses to acute elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) remained largely unknown. Therefore, we carried out a comprehensive study on the changes of mouse lenses after acute elevation of IOP, and explored the underlying molecular biological mechanism. Acute ocular hypertension was induced in the eye of adult C57BL/6J mice by cannulation of the anterior chamber. Gross morphology and ultrastructure of the lenses were evaluated by the slit lamp, OCT examinations, immunofluorescence staining, immunohistochemistry, and electron microscope, and physical properties were also measured. RNA sequencing analysis was applied to detect relevant transcriptional alterations. We found that subcapsular lens opacities appeared after the IOP spike. The volume, weight, and water content were subsequently decreased. While the lens capsules and LECs attached displayed no significant structural changes after IOP elevation compared with control lenses, the subcapsular cortex was compressed and disorganized. RNA sequencing analysis showed the biological changes of lenses involve various aspects such as cell adhesion and lens fiber remodeling. Lastly, we confirmed that brinzolamide eye drop was able to reduce the AQP1 level, and improve both the transparency and the water content of the lenses after IOP elevation. In conclusion, our study updates the fundamental insight towards the biomechanical response of lenses and their correlation with cataract development, paving the way for further exploration of protection towards lenses after the IOP spike.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110848"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145917223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lens shape change is influenced by zonular anchorage and stretching mechanism","authors":"Yutian Pu ,&nbsp;Chunjing Tao ,&nbsp;Barbara K. Pierscionek ,&nbsp;Kehao Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110847","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2026.110847","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the influence of zonular anchorage position and loading mechanism on lens accommodation using finite element analysis. Axisymmetric models of the lens–zonule–ciliary body complex were developed, incorporating anterior, equatorial, and posterior zonular bundles. Four model variants were generated by varying anchorage position (near the pars plicata or pars plana) and loading mechanism (synchronous or asynchronous). Lens morphology, central optical power (COP) and zonular forces were analysed during simulated accommodation. The synchronous loading mechanism induced greater changes in posterior lens and nuclear radii of curvature and produced a wider range of accommodative change, while the asynchronous mechanism induced higher anterior surface steepening and peak central optical power but a smaller accommodative range. Zonular anchorage position slightly affected outcomes only in models with synchronous loading mechanism such that models with anchorage position near the pars plicata yielded greater changes in COP. A nonlinear relationship between central optical power and zonular force was consistently observed, suggesting an optimal range of zonular tension for maximizing lens performance. These findings indicate that zonular loading mechanism significantly influence lens shape and optical performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110847"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145899652","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"IL17-related gene polymorphisms associated with orbital inflammatory diseases and their clinical features","authors":"Ding-Ping Chen ,&nbsp;Wei-Tzu Lin ,&nbsp;Fang-Ping Hsu ,&nbsp;Yen-Chang Chu","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110838","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110838","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Autoimmune-associated orbital inflammation refers to the inflammation of orbital tissues resulting from immune system dysregulation. Interleukin-17 (IL-17) plays a critical role in immune defense, tissue repair, inflammation, and tumor progression. Given its immunomodulatory functions, this study aimed to investigate whether single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in IL17-related genes contribute to susceptibility and clinical manifestations of orbital autoimmune diseases.</div><div>A total of 60 patients with orbital autoimmune disease and 60 healthy controls were recruited. Candidate SNPs in IL17A, IL17F, IL17RA, and IL17RC were selected based on known hotspots, including 500 bp upstream and downstream flanking regions. Associations between SNPs and disease status, as well as clinical features such as pain, diplopia, conjunctival inflammation, and eyelid retraction, were analyzed using chi-square or Fisher's exact tests.</div><div>The analysis revealed that rs9791323 in the promoter region of the IL17A gene was significantly associated with disease susceptibility (p = 0.045) but not with specific clinical features. Other SNPs were found to correlate with distinct symptoms: in IL17A, rs3804513 was associated with pain (p = 0.012); rs3819024 and rs2275913 with diplopia (p = 0.007 and 0.028, respectively); and rs8193036 with both diplopia (p = 0.002) and eyelid retraction (p = 0.033). In IL17F, rs9463772 was associated with pain (p = 0.005), while rs4715290 and rs11465530 were linked to eyelid retraction (p = 0.014 and 0.030, respectively). Three SNPs in IL17RA—rs4819553, rs4819958, and rs4819554—were significantly associated with conjunctival inflammation (p = 0.012). The IL17RC SNP rs708567 was also related to eyelid retraction (p = 0.049).</div><div>In conclusion, rs9791323 in IL17A may contribute to disease susceptibility, while other IL17-related SNPs appear to influence specific clinical features. These findings highlight the potential role of IL17 gene variants in both the pathogenesis and phenotypic variability of autoimmune-associated orbital inflammation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110838"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145905632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Oxidative stress in glaucomatous retinal ganglion cell injury: Mechanisms and neuroprotective strategies","authors":"Yanzhi Xu ,&nbsp;Peiyao Yu ,&nbsp;Yifan Xie ,&nbsp;Junze Yang ,&nbsp;Jianbo Wu ,&nbsp;Ling Ling ,&nbsp;Wei Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110837","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110837","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Glaucoma is one of the major causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. The disease is characterized by the progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), and recent evidence supports a key role for oxidative stress in the pathogenesis. In this review, we systematically examine the mechanisms of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of RGC injury, including impaired mitochondrial function, neuroinflammation, and complement system dysregulation, as well as increased intraocular pressure (IOP). We then evaluate currently available neuroprotective strategies targeting these pathways and highlight in particular direct antioxidant therapies and inhibition of specific enzymes in the oxidative stress pathways. We then discuss recent advances powered by new methods such as single-cell multi-omics. A notable gap exists between encouraging results in preclinical models and less success in clinical trials. This disconnect points to important new directions for future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110837"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2026-01-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145899703","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Proteomic mapping of human Tenon's fascia reveals its biomimetic potential for corneal stromal extracellular matrix reconstruction","authors":"Vineet Joshi ,&nbsp;Mohd Salman ,&nbsp;Deeksha Prasad ,&nbsp;Lakshminarayanan Gowtham ,&nbsp;Vikram Krishna ,&nbsp;Arun Kumar Raut ,&nbsp;Falguni Pati ,&nbsp;Vivek Singh ,&nbsp;Sayan Basu","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110836","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110836","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Aim</h3><div>Tenon's capsule, a surgically accessible and biomechanically robust tissue, may offer a suitable alternative, though its molecular similarity to corneal stroma is underexplored. This study aims to profile and compare the ECM composition of human Tenon's capsule and cornea using high-resolution proteomics.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Proteomic profiling of human cornea, Tenon's capsule, sclera, and conjunctiva (n = 3 each) was performed using LC-MS/MS, followed by normalization and statistical analysis using MBQN and LIMMA in the R environment. Multivariate analyses, differential expression testing, Gene Ontology and KEGG pathway enrichment, and protein–protein interaction analyses were conducted to assess ECM composition and inter-tissue similarities and differences.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Tenon's capsule exhibited the highest proteomic complexity, with 1429 proteins identified, and 897 proteins were commonly detected across all four ocular tissues. Comparative ECM analysis demonstrated substantial overlap in core structural components between Tenon's capsule and cornea, including collagens, small leucine-rich proteoglycans, glycoproteins, adhesion, and cytoskeletal proteins. Quantitative analysis revealed no significant differences in the abundance of major fibrillar collagens (COL1A1, COL3A1), several glycoproteins (laminins, fibronectin, nidogens, tenascins), adhesion/cytoskeletal proteins (talin, filamin, tubulin), and multiple ECM remodelling enzymes (FGF2, MMP2, MMP3, MMP10, TIMP3). In contrast, specific ECM constituents exhibited significant differential abundance, including COL5A2 (p = 0.02), COL7A1 (p = 0.003), COL11A1 (p = 0.01), keratocan (p = 0.013), and the remodelling-associated proteins TGFβ1 (p = 0.002) and SERPINB2 (p = 0.01), indicating shared ECM architecture with tissue-specific quantitative variation.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Proteomic profiling of Tenon's capsule reveals ECM features compatible with those of the corneal stroma, which motivates further biophysical and functional validation to explore future potential of Tenon's capsule as an abundantly available collagen and ECM resource material that can be used to engineer smarter autologous scaffolds for applications in corneal diseases. These findings provide, for the first time, a valuable proteomic reference using human samples; however, with a limited sample size for exploring ECM-driven mechanisms in ocular repair, fibrosis, and regenerative applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110836"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145881901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the barrier function of the retinal pigment epithelium in adult mice using transepithelial electrical resistance measurements and quantitative immunohistochemistry","authors":"Chunxu Yuan ,&nbsp;Shuo Yuan ,&nbsp;Karin Dedek","doi":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110817","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.exer.2025.110817","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) plays a crucial role in the homeostasis of the vertebrate retina as its tight junctions form the outer blood-retina barrier and regulate the movement of substances between the blood and the neural retina. However, the outer blood-retina barrier breaks down in many degenerative retinal diseases, likely due to oxidative stress. This leads to fluid accumulation and inflammation in the retina. As mouse models are important for studying degenerative retinal diseases, methods to assess the integrity of RPE tight junctions in the mouse are needed. In this study, we established a system to measure the transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) in mouse RPE using an Ussing chamber. We validated the sensitivity of the TEER measurements by adding oxidative stress-related substances, such as lipopolysaccharide and interleukin-1β, to the apical chamber. We used the same substances, which are known to affect tight junction proteins, to study their effect on the morphological integrity of the hexagonal RPE array in a flat-mount preparation. Antibody stainings for zonula occludens-1, claudin-1, and connexin 43 revealed morphological aberrations with an increased number of abnormal intersections after incubation with interleukin-1β. To further quantify this effect, we devised a new method to measure the angular deviations from the hexagonal RPE cell array. In summary, our results show that TEER and quantitative immunohistochemistry effectively assess the barrier function in mouse RPE and allow analyzing mouse models for retinal degeneration in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":12177,"journal":{"name":"Experimental eye research","volume":"264 ","pages":"Article 110817"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145877999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}