Biology of the extracellular matrix: an overview

B Yue - Journal of glaucoma, 2014 - journals.lww.com
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is an intricate network composed of an array of multidomain
macromolecules organized in a cell/tissue-specific manner. Components of the ECM link …

Extracellular matrix in the trabecular meshwork

TS Acott, MJ Kelley - Experimental eye research, 2008 - Elsevier
The extracellular matrix (ECM) of the trabecular meshwork (TM) is thought to be important in
regulating intraocular pressure (IOP) in both normal and glaucomatous eyes. IOP is …

Cell–matrix interactions in the eye: From cornea to choroid

AE Pouw, MA Greiner, RG Coussa, C Jiao, IC Han… - Cells, 2021 - mdpi.com
The extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a crucial role in all parts of the eye, from maintaining
clarity and hydration of the cornea and vitreous to regulating angiogenesis, intraocular …

The extracellular matrix and its modulation in the trabecular meshwork

R Weinreb, E Cotlier, BYJT Yue - Survey of ophthalmology, 1996 - Elsevier
The extracellular matrix (ECM) in the trabecular meshwork is believed to be essential for
maintenance of the normal outflow system. Excessive, abnormal accumulations of ECM …

Extracellular matrix in the trabecular meshwork: intraocular pressure regulation and dysregulation in glaucoma

JA Vranka, MJ Kelley, TS Acott, KE Keller - Experimental eye research, 2015 - Elsevier
The trabecular meshwork (TM) is located in the anterior segment of the eye and is
responsible for regulating the outflow of aqueous humor. Increased resistance to aqueous …

[HTML][HTML] The role of matricellular proteins in glaucoma

DM Wallace, JE Murphy-Ullrich, JC Downs, CJ O'Brien - Matrix Biology, 2014 - Elsevier
Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy affecting approximately 60 million people worldwide and is
the second most common cause of irreversible blindness. Elevated intraocular pressure …

Extracellular matrix turnover and outflow resistance

KE Keller, M Aga, JM Bradley, MJ Kelley… - Experimental eye …, 2009 - Elsevier
Normal homeostatic adjustment of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) involves remodeling
the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the trabecular meshwork (TM). This entails sensing …

Pathogenesis of glaucoma: Extracellular matrix dysfunction in the trabecular meshwork‐A review

KE Keller, DM Peters - Clinical & experimental ophthalmology, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The trabecular meshwork regulates aqueous humour outflow from the anterior chamber of
the eye. It does this by establishing a tunable outflow resistance, defined by the interplay …

Modulation of extracellular matrix turnover in the trabecular meshwork

R Fuchshofer, ER Tamm - Experimental eye research, 2009 - Elsevier
Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the most critical risk factor for primary open angle glaucoma
(POAG). In most cases of POAG, IOP is increased because of an abnormally high aqueous …

Disruption of fibronectin matrix affects type IV collagen, fibrillin and laminin deposition into extracellular matrix of human trabecular meshwork (HTM) cells

MS Filla, KD Dimeo, T Tong, DM Peters - Experimental eye research, 2017 - Elsevier
Fibronectin fibrils are a major component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) of the trabecular
meshwork (TM). They are a key mediator of the formation of the ECM which controls …