cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.

The development of myopia is associated with decreased ocular scleral collagen synthesis in humans and animal models. Collagen synthesis is, in part, under the influence of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). We investigated the associations between cAMP, myopia development in guinea pigs, and co...

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Main Authors: Yijin Tao, Miaozhen Pan, Shufeng Liu, Fang Fang, Runxia Lu, Chanyi Lu, Min Zheng, Jianhong An, Hongjia Xu, Fuxin Zhao, Jiang-Fan Chen, Jia Qu, Xiangtian Zhou
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
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Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3741144?pdf=render
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author Yijin Tao
Miaozhen Pan
Shufeng Liu
Fang Fang
Runxia Lu
Chanyi Lu
Min Zheng
Jianhong An
Hongjia Xu
Fuxin Zhao
Jiang-Fan Chen
Jia Qu
Xiangtian Zhou
author_facet Yijin Tao
Miaozhen Pan
Shufeng Liu
Fang Fang
Runxia Lu
Chanyi Lu
Min Zheng
Jianhong An
Hongjia Xu
Fuxin Zhao
Jiang-Fan Chen
Jia Qu
Xiangtian Zhou
author_sort Yijin Tao
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description The development of myopia is associated with decreased ocular scleral collagen synthesis in humans and animal models. Collagen synthesis is, in part, under the influence of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). We investigated the associations between cAMP, myopia development in guinea pigs, and collagen synthesis by human scleral fibroblasts (HSFs). Form-deprived myopia (FDM) was induced by unilateral masking of guinea pig eyes. Scleral cAMP levels increased selectively in the FDM eyes and returned to normal levels after unmasking and recovery. Unilateral subconjunctival treatment with the adenylyl cyclase (AC) activator forskolin resulted in a myopic shift accompanied by reduced collagen mRNA levels, but it did not affect retinal electroretinograms. The AC inhibitor SQ22536 attenuated the progression of FDM. Moreover, forskolin inhibited collagen mRNA levels and collagen secretion by HSFs. The inhibition was reversed by SQ22536. These results demonstrate a critical role of cAMP in control of myopia development. Selective regulation of cAMP to control scleral collagen synthesis may be a novel therapeutic strategy for preventing and treating myopia.
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spelling doaj.art-1c5a1fbaa7e64cb2b219b28ed5fd06c32022-12-21T18:21:49ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032013-01-0188e7144110.1371/journal.pone.0071441cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.Yijin TaoMiaozhen PanShufeng LiuFang FangRunxia LuChanyi LuMin ZhengJianhong AnHongjia XuFuxin ZhaoJiang-Fan ChenJia QuXiangtian ZhouThe development of myopia is associated with decreased ocular scleral collagen synthesis in humans and animal models. Collagen synthesis is, in part, under the influence of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). We investigated the associations between cAMP, myopia development in guinea pigs, and collagen synthesis by human scleral fibroblasts (HSFs). Form-deprived myopia (FDM) was induced by unilateral masking of guinea pig eyes. Scleral cAMP levels increased selectively in the FDM eyes and returned to normal levels after unmasking and recovery. Unilateral subconjunctival treatment with the adenylyl cyclase (AC) activator forskolin resulted in a myopic shift accompanied by reduced collagen mRNA levels, but it did not affect retinal electroretinograms. The AC inhibitor SQ22536 attenuated the progression of FDM. Moreover, forskolin inhibited collagen mRNA levels and collagen secretion by HSFs. The inhibition was reversed by SQ22536. These results demonstrate a critical role of cAMP in control of myopia development. Selective regulation of cAMP to control scleral collagen synthesis may be a novel therapeutic strategy for preventing and treating myopia.http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3741144?pdf=render
spellingShingle Yijin Tao
Miaozhen Pan
Shufeng Liu
Fang Fang
Runxia Lu
Chanyi Lu
Min Zheng
Jianhong An
Hongjia Xu
Fuxin Zhao
Jiang-Fan Chen
Jia Qu
Xiangtian Zhou
cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.
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title cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.
title_full cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.
title_fullStr cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.
title_full_unstemmed cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.
title_short cAMP level modulates scleral collagen remodeling, a critical step in the development of myopia.
title_sort camp level modulates scleral collagen remodeling a critical step in the development of myopia
url http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3741144?pdf=render
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