Effect of infrared radiation on the lens by Aly Eman, Mohamed Eman

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> The protein of eye lens is very sensitive to IR radiation which is hazardous and may lead to cataract.…”
Get full text

Sulforaphane-induced transcription of thioredoxin reductase in lens: possible significance against cataract formation by Varma SD, Chandrasekaran K, Kovtun S

“…Since such enzymes have been implicated in preventing cataract formation triggered by the intraocular generation of oxy-radical species, the purpose of this investigation was to examine whether it could induce the formation of antioxidant enzymes in the eye lens. Thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) was used as the target of such induction. …”
Get full text

Chrysin Reduces Oxidative Stress but Does Not Affect Polyol Pathway in the Lenses of Type 1 Diabetic Rats by Weronika Wojnar, Maria Zych, Sławomir Borymski, Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak

“…Oxidative damage to proteins and lipids in the eye lens could lead to cataract formation. To cope with oxidative stress, the endogenous antioxidative system may be supported by the supplementation of exogenous antioxidants. …”
Get full text

Natural occurrence of Diplostomum spp. in farm-raised African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) from Oyo state, Nigeria by Adeshina Ibrahim, Jenyo-Oni Adetola, Ajani Emmanuel Kolawole, Adewale Adetunji Yusuf

“…A total of two hundred and sixteen eye samples were collected from 108 fishes in 36 farms. The eye lens and vitreous body were examined for the presence of Diplostomum species. …”
Get full text

POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION AND SEROLOGY TEST TO DETECT RUBELLA VIRUS IN CONGENITAL RUBELLA SYNDROME PATIENTS WITH HEARING LOSS by Sabrina Izzattisselim, Nyilo Purnami

“…PCR was carried out from a throat swab and the eye-lens specimen. OAE and AABR results ‘refer’ to both sides of the ear indicated a sensorineural hearing loss. …”
Get full text

Probing the changes in gene expression due to α-crystallin mutations in mouse models of hereditary human cataract. by Usha P Andley, Eric Tycksen, Brittney N McGlasson-Naumann, Paul D Hamilton

“…The mammalian eye lens expresses a high concentration of crystallins (α, β and γ-crystallins) to maintain the refractive index essential for lens transparency. …”
Get full text

A Mechanistic Review of β-Carotene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin in Eye Health and Disease by Fatima Tuj Johra, Asim Kumar Bepari, Anika Tabassum Bristy, Hasan Mahmud Reza

“…The human macula lutea and eye lens are rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin, collectively known as macular xanthophylls, which help maintain eye health and prevent ophthalmic diseases. …”
Get full text

Influence of Ecological Factors on the Metabolomic Composition of Fish Lenses by Yuri P. Tsentalovich, Ekaterina A. Zelentsova, Ekaterina D. Savina, Vadim V. Yanshole, Renad Z. Sagdeev

“…We suggest that the eye lens is a very convenient tissue for studying the impact of ecological factors on the metabolic state of aquatic animals, fish in particular.…”
Get full text

Self-induced lens subluxation with avulsion of ciliary processes in Tourette Syndrome by Carolina L.M. Francisconi, Kamiar Mireskandari, Peter J. Kertes

“…Observation: A 14-year-old male had repeated involuntary trauma to the left side of his face. On exam, left eye lens subluxation combined with ciliary process avulsion were noted. …”
Get full text

The mutation V42M distorts the compact packing of the human gamma-S-crystallin molecule, resulting in congenital cataract. by Venkata Pulla Rao Vendra, Sushil Chandani, Dorairajan Balasubramanian

“…BACKGROUND: Human γS-crystallin is an important component of the human eye lens nucleus and cortex. The mutation V42M in the molecule causes severe congenital cataract in children. …”
Get full text

Experimental evidence of super-resolution better than λ/105 with positive refraction by Juan C Miñano, José Sánchez-Dehesa, Juan C González, P Benítez, D Grabovičkić, Jorge Carbonell, H Ahmadpanahi

“…However, recently it has been proved theoretically that in the Maxwell fish-eye lens (MFE), a device made of positive refractive index materials, the same phenomenon takes place. …”
Get full text

Effect of Berberine on Glycation, Aldose Reductase Activity, and Oxidative Stress in the Lenses of Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats In Vivo—A Preliminary Study by Maria Zych, Weronika Wojnar, Magdalena Kielanowska, Joanna Folwarczna, Ilona Kaczmarczyk-Sedlak

“…Diabetes mellitus affects the eye lens, leading to cataract formation by glycation, osmotic stress, and oxidative stress. …”
Get full text

Quantitative X-ray fluorescence computed tomography for low-Z samples using an iterative absorption correction algorithm by Rong Huang, Karin Limburg, Mehis Rohtla

“…As an example, fish eye lenses could provide valuable information about fish life-history and endured environmental conditions. …”
Get full text

Frontal tangential coronal view two-dimensional ultrasonography in assessment of fetal face [mouth and nose] in comparison with four-dimensional ultrasonography by Hisham A. Elghany Algahlan, Mamdouh Elsemary, Mohammed Hazem

“…The tangential view obtained by (2D) ultrasound coronal sections through the face showed the nose, nostril, lips, eye, lens, and hard palate. Results One hundred and sixty fetuses showed straight forwards obstetric examination by both 2D and 4D examinations with identical final reports. …”
Get full text

Optical features of light passing through refractive structures of the eye by I.N. Koshits, O.V. Svetlova, M.G. Guseva, D.V.Pevko, M. B. Egemberdiev

“…The concept of «a light tunnel» was introduced. The task of the eye lens is the effective optical control of the three basic dispersion bands of blue, green and red colors (RGB-bands) in «the light tunnel». …”
Get full text

ACCV: automatic classification algorithm of cataract video based on deep learning by Shenming Hu, Xinze Luan, Hong Wu, Xiaoting Wang, Chunhong Yan, Jingying Wang, Guantong Liu, Wei He

“…Materials and methods In this retrospective study, we set the video of the eye lens section as the research target. A method is proposed to use YOLOv3 to assist in positioning, to automatically identify the position of the lens and classify the cataract after color space conversion. …”
Get full text

Binding of Alpha-Crystallin to Cortical and Nuclear Lens Lipid Membranes Derived from a Single Lens by Raju Timsina, Samantha Wellisch, Dieter Haemmerle, Laxman Mainali

“…Several studies reported that α-crystallin concentrations in the eye lens cytoplasm decrease with a corresponding increase in membrane-bound α-crystallin with age and cataracts. …”
Get full text

Mutations in human αA-crystallin/sHSP affect subunit exchange interaction with αB-crystallin. by Ilangovan Raju, Lalita Oonthonpan, Edathara C Abraham

“…Heterooligomerization of αA-crystallin and αB-crystallin is essential for maintaining transparency in the eye lens. The effect of congenital cataract causing mutants of αA-crystallin on subunit exchange and interaction with αB-crystallin is unknown. …”
Get full text

Optimization of Giant Unilamellar Vesicle Electroformation for Phosphatidylcholine/Sphingomyelin/Cholesterol Ternary Mixtures by Zvonimir Boban, Ivan Mardešić, Witold Karol Subczynski, Dražan Jozić, Marija Raguz

“…Such high concentrations are of interest to groups studying the role of Chol in the fiber cell plasma membranes of the eye lens or development of atherosclerosis. Utilizing atomic force and fluorescence microscopy, we found the optimal lipid film thickness to be around 30 nm, and the best frequency–voltage combinations in the range of 2–6 V and 10–100 Hz. …”
Get full text

7-Ketocholesterol modulates intercellular communication through gap-junction in bovine lens epithelial cells by Pereira Paulo, Catarino Steve, Girão Henrique

“…Intercellular communication in the eye lens relies on an extensive network of gap junctions essential for the maintenance of lens transparency. …”
Get full text