Research Projects in Dry Eye Syndrome
1st Edition
Published on 11. May 2010
152 pages
978-3-8055-9419-6 (ISBN)
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Dry eye is one of the most common disorders encountered in ophthalmological practice. Its symptoms cause considerable discomfort and substantially reduce the patient's quality of life. As it is a complex and multifactorial condition, research investigating dry eye is a matter of great interest all over the world. In this book, the wide range of current basic and clinical research in dry eye and correlated ocular surface diseases is presented by scientists from Germany, Austria and the USA. These renowned authors provide clear and extensive descriptions of their projects, enabling scientists and clinical ophthalmologists to quickly bring themselves up to date with cutting edge research in this field. This overview of research into the pathogenesis and clinical treatment of dry eye is a must for all ophthalmologists dealing with this syndrome and looking to increase their knowledge base.
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Content
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Contributors
- Preface
- Dedicated to Prof. Behrens-Baumann on His 65th Birthday
- Acknowledgments
- Trefoil Factor Family Peptide 3 at the Ocular Surface. A Promising Therapeutic Candidate for Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome?
- Abstract
- TFF Peptides in General and TFF3 in Particular
- TFF3 at the Ocular Surface
- TFF3 in Articular Cartilage
- TFF3: A Promising Therapeutic Candidate for Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome?
- Acknowledgement
- References
- Cationic Amino Acid Transporters and ß-Defensins in Dry Eye Syndrome
- Abstract
- Functional Relationship between y+ Transporter and ß-Defensins
- Research Project
- References
- Antimicrobial Peptides as a Major Part of the Innate Immune Defense at the Ocular Surface
- Abstract
- Antimicrobial Peptides at the Ocular Surface
- AMP Active Principle
- AMPs and Dry Eye
- Human ß-Defensins
- Psoriasin and Angiogenin
- Outlook
- References
- Regulation of the Inflammatory Component in Chronic Dry Eye Disease by the Eye-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (EALT)
- Abstract
- Eye-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (EALT): The Physiological Mucosal Immune System of the Ocular Surface
- Immune-Mediated Ocular Surface Inflammation Is a Key Event in Advanced Dry Eye Disease
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Intravital Multidimensional Real-Time Imaging of the Conjunctival Immune System
- Abstract
- In vivo Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy
- Intravital Two-Photon Microscopy
- Intravital Autofluorescence Two-Photon Microscopy
- Future Directions and Implications
- References
- Generation of Two- and Three-Dimensional Lacrimal Gland Constructs
- Abstract
- AM-Based Two-Dimensional Lacrimal Gland Model
- Three-Dimensional Lacrimal Gland Model
- Colony-Forming Capacity of Lacrimal Gland Cells
- Discussion and Future Prospects
- References
- Midterm Results of Cultivated Autologous and Allogeneic Limbal Epithelial Transplantation in Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency
- Abstract
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy for Conjunctival Epithelium Imaging
- Abstract
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusions
- References
- Pollen Enzymes Degrade Human Tear Fluid and Conjunctival Cells: An Approach to Understanding Seasonal Non-Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Abstract
- Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Towards a New in vitro Model of Dry Eye: The ex vivo Eye Irritation Test
- Abstract
- Materials and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- The Lid Margin Is an Underestimated Structure for Preservation of Ocular Surface Health and Development of Dry Eye Disease
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Structures at the Lid Margin and Their Involvement in Dry Eye Disease
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Diagnostic Markers of Sjögren's Syndrome
- Abstract
- Current Diagnostic Procedures in SS
- Prevalence of Antibodies against a-Fodrin in SS
- Specificity of Antibodies against a-Fodrin
- Antibodies against a-Fodrin Are Activity Markers of SS
- Outlook
- References
- Hyperosmolarity of the Tear Film in Dry Eye Syndrome
- Abstract
- Patients and Methods
- Results
- Discussion
- References
- Novel Ocular Lubricant Containing an Intelligent Delivery System: Details of Its Mechanism of Action
- Abstract
- Physiology of the Tear Film
- Dry Eye Management
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
