Endoplasmic reticulum stress: molecular mechanism and therapeutic targets

X Chen, C Shi, M He, S Xiong, X Xia - Signal transduction and targeted …, 2023 - nature.com
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) functions as a quality-control organelle for protein
homeostasis, or “proteostasis”. The protein quality control systems involve ER-associated …

Influence of Diet, Dietary Products and Vitamins on Age-Related Cataract Incidence: A Systematic Review

M Falkowska, M Młynarczyk, Z Micun, J Konopińska… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cataract, defined as the opacification of the lens that prevents clear vision, is a leading
cause of vision loss and impairment worldwide. Elderly people comprise the highest …

Changing trends in the disease burden of cataract and forecasted trends in China and globally from 1990 to 2030

Y Shu, Y Shao, Q Zhou, L Lu, Z Wang… - Clinical …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Aim To explore the trends in the prevalence and disease burden of cataract from 1990 to
2019, evaluate attributable risk factors, and predict trends over the next decade in China and …

Delivering active molecules to the eye; the concept of electrospinning as potent tool for drug delivery systems

PI Siafaka, EÖ Bülbül, AN Miliotou, ID Karantas… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ocular drug delivery is a challenging but fascinating topical route of administration. Although
the eye is easily accessible to common drug formulations such as drops, its complex …

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists' National Ophthalmology Database study of cataract surgery: report 16, influence of remuneration model on choice of …

DSJ Ting, AJ Tatham, PHJ Donachie, JC Buchan - Eye, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Background/Objectives Cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation is
one of the most commonly performed surgeries worldwide. Within the UK, publicly funded …

Breaking barriers: Nanomedicine-based drug delivery for cataract treatment

Y Chen, Z Ye, H Chen, Z Li - International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Cataract is a leading cause of blindness globally, and its surgical treatment poses a
significant burden on global healthcare. Pharmacologic therapies, including antioxidants …

NSAIDs and corticosteroids for the postoperative management of age-related cataract surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

J El Haddad, N Al Sabbakh, MM Macaron… - American journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) and corticosteroids in the postoperative management of cataract surgery for age …

Ultraviolet B radiation induces oxidative stress and apoptosis in human lens epithelium cells by activating NF-κB signaling to down-regulate sodium vitamin C …

C Guo, X Ning, J Zhang, C Zhang, J Wang, L Su… - Cell Cycle, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure is reported to cause cataract formation by inducing excessive
reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptosis in human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) …

Prevention of age-related truncation of γ-glutamylcysteine ligase catalytic subunit (GCLC) delays cataract formation

Z Wei, C Hao, KR Radeen, R Srinivasagan… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
A sharp drop in lenticular glutathione (GSH) plays a pivotal role in age-related cataract
(ARC) formation. Despite recognizing GSH's importance in lens defense for decades, its …

Novel role of molecular hydrogen: the end of ophthalmic diseases?

SY Li, RY Xue, H Wu, N Pu, D Wei, N Zhao, ZM Song… - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Molecular hydrogen (H2) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas which displays non-toxic
features at high concentrations. H2 can alleviate oxidative damage, reduce inflammatory …