2000
Expression of the TIGR gene in the iris, ciliary body, and trabecular meshwork of the human eye.
Huang W, Jaroszewski J, Ortego J, Escribano J, Coca-Prados M. Expression of the TIGR gene in the iris, ciliary body, and trabecular meshwork of the human eye. Ophthalmic Genetics 2000, 21: 155-69. PMID: 11035548, DOI: 10.1076/1381-6810(200009)21:3;1-z;ft155.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTIGR proteinTranscription/translation systemCanine pancreatic microsomal membranesPancreatic microsomal membranesSitu hybridization experimentsTissue-specific mannerTIGR genePattern of expressionCarboxy-terminus regionMajor protein bandsHybridization experimentsTerminus regionFusion proteinGlycosylation activityMolecular massProteinPNGase FDeglycosylation treatmentProtein bandsMicrosomal membranesTranslation systemO-glycosidaseJuvenile-onset primary open-angle glaucomaGenes
1999
Functional Expression of Components of the Natriuretic Peptide System in Human Ocular Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells
Ortego J, Coca-Prados M. Functional Expression of Components of the Natriuretic Peptide System in Human Ocular Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications 1999, 258: 21-28. PMID: 10222228, DOI: 10.1006/bbrc.1999.0573.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNatriuretic peptide systemNPR-B receptorNPR-C receptorCiliary epithelial cellsReceptor mRNACiliary epitheliumEpithelial cellsNPE cellsCGMP responseAutocrine/paracrine modulatorPeptide systemHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumNonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsOcular ciliary epitheliumCultured NPE cellsLong-term downregulationC-ANP4Paracrine modulatorEye pressureBNPActivation of PKCBasal levelsInhibitory effectRT-PCRReceptors
1997
Molecular Characterization and Differential Gene Induction of the Neuroendocrine‐Specific Genes Neurotensin, Neurotensin Receptor, PC1, PC2, and 7B2 in the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium
Ortego J, Coca‐Prados M. Molecular Characterization and Differential Gene Induction of the Neuroendocrine‐Specific Genes Neurotensin, Neurotensin Receptor, PC1, PC2, and 7B2 in the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium. Journal Of Neurochemistry 1997, 69: 1829-1839. PMID: 9349525, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1997.69051829.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAspartic Acid EndopeptidasesCell LineCiliary BodyColforsinDexamethasoneDNA PrimersEnzyme InductionEpithelial CellsFurinGene Expression RegulationHumansIsoproterenolModels, BiologicalNerve Growth FactorsNeurosecretory SystemsNeurotensinPolymerase Chain ReactionProprotein Convertase 2Proprotein ConvertasesReceptors, NeurotensinSubtilisinsTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateTimololTranscriptional ActivationUp-RegulationConceptsOcular ciliary epitheliumDifferential gene inductionImportant physiological functionsHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumHuman cell linesTransduction pathwaysGene inductionGene expressionCiliary epitheliumBeta2-adrenergic receptorMolecular characterizationPhysiological functionsCell extractsODM-2Human ciliary epitheliumNeuroepithelial cellsSame inducersPhorbol esterCell linesNeuroendocrine tissuesExpressionGrowth factorParacrine mechanismsPC2 expressionNerve growth factor
1996
Gene expression of the neurotrophic pigment epithelium-derived factor in the human ciliary epithelium. Synthesis and secretion into the aqueous humor.
Ortego J, Escribano J, Becerra S, Coca-Prados M. Gene expression of the neurotrophic pigment epithelium-derived factor in the human ciliary epithelium. Synthesis and secretion into the aqueous humor. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 1996, 37: 2759-67. PMID: 8977492.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAqueous HumorBlotting, NorthernCattleCell LineCells, CulturedChromatography, AffinityCiliary BodyDNA PrimersEye ProteinsFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectGene ExpressionHumansImmunoenzyme TechniquesNerve Growth FactorsPigment Epithelium of EyePolymerase Chain ReactionProtein BiosynthesisProteinsRabbitsSerpinsTranscription, GeneticConceptsPigment epithelium-derived factorEpithelium-derived factorPolymerase chain reactionCiliary epitheliumCiliary bodyOcular tissuesBlot analysisHuman ciliary epitheliumNeuronal survival activityHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumRetinal pigment epitheliumNorthern blot analysisCell linesBovine ocular tissuesPars plicata regionOcular ciliary bodyOcular ciliary epitheliumWestern blot analysisFactor antibodyPEDF expressionTrophic factorsPigment epitheliumPEDF proteinPEDF transcriptAqueous humorAssociation of ClC-3 Channel with Cl− Transport by Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells
Coca-Prados M, Sánchez-Torres J, Peterson-Yantorno K, Civan M. Association of ClC-3 Channel with Cl− Transport by Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cells. The Journal Of Membrane Biology 1996, 150: 197-208. PMID: 8661780, DOI: 10.1007/s002329900044.Peer-Reviewed Original Research