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Therapeutic Efficacy of Topically Applied Antioxidant Medicinal Plant Extracts in a Mouse Model of Experimental Dry Eye
Joint Authors
Yoon, Kyung-Chul
Choi, Won
Lee, Jee Bum
Cui, Lian
Li, Ying
Li, Zhengri
Choi, Ji Suk
Lee, Hyo Seok
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-05-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To investigate the therapeutic effects of topical administration of antioxidant medicinal plant extracts in a mouse model of experimental dry eye (EDE).
Methods.
Eye drops containing balanced salt solution (BSS) or 0.001%, 0.01%, and 0.1% extracts were applied for the treatment of EDE.
Tear volume, tear film break-up time (BUT), and corneal fluorescein staining scores were measured 10 days after desiccating stress.
In addition, we evaluated the levels of interleukin- (IL-) 1β, tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α, IL-6, interferon- (IFN-) γ, and IFN-γ associated chemokines, percentage of CD4+C-X-C chemokine receptor type 3 positive (CXCR3+) T cells, goblet cell density, number of 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) positive cells, and extracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production.
Results.
Compared to the EDE and BSS control groups, the mice treated with topical application of the 0.1% extract showed significant improvements in all clinical parameters, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, and IFN-γ levels, percentage of CD4+CXCR3+ T cells, goblet cell density, number of 4-HNE-positive cells, and extracellular ROS production ( P < 0.05 ).
Conclusions.
Topical application of 0.1% medicinal plant extracts improved clinical signs, decreased inflammation, and ameliorated oxidative stress marker and ROS production on the ocular surface of the EDE model mice.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Choi, Won& Lee, Jee Bum& Cui, Lian& Li, Ying& Li, Zhengri& Choi, Ji Suk…[et al.]. 2016. Therapeutic Efficacy of Topically Applied Antioxidant Medicinal Plant Extracts in a Mouse Model of Experimental Dry Eye. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113954
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Choi, Won…[et al.]. Therapeutic Efficacy of Topically Applied Antioxidant Medicinal Plant Extracts in a Mouse Model of Experimental Dry Eye. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113954
American Medical Association (AMA)
Choi, Won& Lee, Jee Bum& Cui, Lian& Li, Ying& Li, Zhengri& Choi, Ji Suk…[et al.]. Therapeutic Efficacy of Topically Applied Antioxidant Medicinal Plant Extracts in a Mouse Model of Experimental Dry Eye. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1113954
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1113954