[HTML][HTML] The essential role of N6-methyladenosine RNA methylation in complex eye diseases

X Li, B Ma, W Zhang, Z Song, X Zhang, M Liao, X Li… - Genes & diseases, 2023 - Elsevier
There are many complex eye diseases which are the leading causes of blindness, however,
the pathogenesis of the complex eye diseases is not fully understood, especially the …

Mitochondria-specific aggregation-induced emission luminogens for selective photodynamic killing of fungi and efficacious treatment of keratitis

C Zhou, C Peng, C Shi, M Jiang, JHC Chau, Z Liu… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The development of effective antifungal agents remains a big challenge in view of the close
evolutionary relationship between mammalian cells and fungi. Moreover, rapid mutations of …

Rapidly dissolving microneedle patch of amphotericin B for intracorneal fungal infections

AA Albadr, IA Tekko, LK Vora, AA Ali, G Laverty… - Drug Delivery and …, 2022 - Springer
Chronic fungal infection of the cornea could lead to blindness if not treated properly. Topical
amphotericin B (AMP-B) is considered the first treatment of choice for ocular fungal infection …

[HTML][HTML] In Vitro and Ex Vivo Models of Microbial Keratitis: Present and Future

KKW Cheng, L Fingerhut, S Duncan, NV Prajna… - Progress in Retinal and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microbial keratitis (MK) is an infection of the cornea, caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, or
viruses. MK leads to significant morbidity, being the fifth leading cause of blindness …

Sertaconazole-nitrate-loaded leciplex for treating keratomycosis: optimization using D-optimal design and in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo studies

MM Abdellatif, M Josef, MA El-Nabarawi, M Teaima - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aims to develop efficient topical therapy for keratomycosis using
sertaconazolenitrate (STZN)-loaded leciplex (LP). The D-optimal design was used to …

Fabrication of nanozyme-thixotropic anionic hydrogel coating with multi-enzyme-mimicking activity for the treatment of fungal keratitis

D Shi, X Qi, L Ma, L Zhao, S Dou, Y Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fungal keratitis is the primary cause of infectious corneal blindness in China. Currently,
early-stage treatment mainly involves the frequent administration of antifungal medications …

Pseudomonas Synergizes with Fluconazole against Candida during Treatment of Polymicrobial Infection

S Hattab, AM Dagher, RT Wheeler - Infection and immunity, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Polymicrobial infections are challenging to treat because we don't fully understand how
pathogens interact during infection and how these interactions affect drug efficacy. Candida …

The therapeutic potential of chondroitin sulfate in Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis

J Luan, X Peng, J Lin, Y Zhang, X Tian, L Zhan… - Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose To explore the therapeutic effect of chondroitin sulfate (CS) on Aspergillus
fumigatus (A. fumigatus) keratitis. Methods The nontoxic concentration of CS was …

The cGAS-STING signaling pathway contributes to the inflammatory response and autophagy in Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis

F Han, H Guo, L Wang, Y Zhang, L Sun, C Dai… - Experimental Eye …, 2021 - Elsevier
Fungal keratitis is a serious corneal infection, which can lead to significant visual impairment
and blindness. The cGAS-STING signaling pathway has emerged as a key player in innate …

Laccase-mediated functionalization of natamycin by gallic acids for the therapeutic effect on Aspergillus fumigatus keratitis

X Ji, X Peng, X Long, Y Zhang, J Lin, J Yin… - European Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
To improve the therapeutic effect of natamycin on fungal keratitis (FK), the grafted derivatives
of natamycin and gallic acid were obtained, and the effects of the grafted derivatives on …