2013
Bicarbonate-Dependent Secretion and Proteolytic Processing of Recombinant Myocilin
Aroca-Aguilar JD, Martínez-Redondo F, Martín-Gil A, Pintor J, Coca-Prados M, Escribano J. Bicarbonate-Dependent Secretion and Proteolytic Processing of Recombinant Myocilin. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e54385. PMID: 23342144, PMCID: PMC3547000, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0054385.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIrreversible visual lossElevated intraocular pressureIntracellular accumulationC-terminal fragmentVisual lossOptic neuropathyIntraocular pressureIntracellular proteolytic processingProteolytic processingOcular tissuesRecombinant myocilinCalpain IICellular modelMyocilinSecretionPossible factorsExtracellular glycoproteinNeuropathyGlaucoma
2007
New perspectives in aqueous humor secretion and in glaucoma: The ciliary body as a multifunctional neuroendocrine gland
Coca-Prados M, Escribano J. New perspectives in aqueous humor secretion and in glaucoma: The ciliary body as a multifunctional neuroendocrine gland. Progress In Retinal And Eye Research 2007, 26: 239-262. PMID: 17321191, DOI: 10.1016/j.preteyeres.2007.01.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraocular pressureCiliary bodyAqueous humor secretionAqueous humorCiliary epitheliumGlaucoma-associated genesImmune privilege statusDevelopment of glaucomaGlutamate-metabolizing enzymesPathophysiology of glaucomaAnti-angiogenic factorsSteroid-converting enzymesDiurnal circadian rhythmCiliary blood flowOcular ciliary bodyAnterior segmentBlood flowMultifactorial eventGlaucomaNeuroendocrine systemOutflow pathwayEndocrine communicationEndocrine systemEndocrine peptidesRegulatory peptides
2005
Selective Upregulation of the A3 Adenosine Receptor in Eyes with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma
Schlötzer-Schrehardt U, Zenkel M, Decking U, Haubs D, Kruse FE, Jünemann A, Coca-Prados M, Naumann GO. Selective Upregulation of the A3 Adenosine Receptor in Eyes with Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome and Glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 2005, 46: 2023-2034. PMID: 15914619, DOI: 10.1167/iovs.04-0915.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdenosineAgedAged, 80 and overAnterior Eye SegmentAqueous HumorBlotting, NorthernCell Culture TechniquesChromatography, High Pressure LiquidExfoliation SyndromeGlaucoma, Angle-ClosureGlaucoma, Open-AngleHumansHypoxanthineImmunohistochemistryIn Situ HybridizationInosineReceptor, Adenosine A3Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain ReactionRNA, MessengerUp-RegulationXanthineConceptsControl eyesLevels of adenosineA3 adenosine receptorAdenosine receptorsPEX eyesPseudoexfoliation syndromeIntraocular pressureAqueous humor secretionCiliary epitheliumEpithelial cellsNonpigmented epithelial cellsOxidative stressGlaucomatous control eyesAngle-closure glaucomaNormal control eyesHypoxia-induced upregulationAdenosine receptor expressionAqueous humor samplesAnterior segment tissuesAqueous humor dynamicsNonpigmented ciliary epitheliumA3 receptor mRNAEffects of hypoxiaAdenosine receptor subtypesNonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsThe Cross-Species A3 Adenosine-Receptor Antagonist MRS 1292 Inhibits Adenosine-Triggered Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cell Fluid Release and Reduces Mouse Intraocular Pressure
Yang H, Avila MY, Peterson-Yantorno K, Coca-Prados M, Stone RA, Jacobson KA, Civan MM. The Cross-Species A3 Adenosine-Receptor Antagonist MRS 1292 Inhibits Adenosine-Triggered Human Nonpigmented Ciliary Epithelial Cell Fluid Release and Reduces Mouse Intraocular Pressure. Current Eye Research 2005, 30: 747-754. PMID: 16146920, PMCID: PMC3471215, DOI: 10.1080/02713680590953147.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2004
Inhibition of NHE-1 Na+/H+ exchanger by natriuretic peptides in ocular nonpigmented ciliary epithelium
Fidzinski P, Salvador-Silva M, Choritz L, Geibel J, Coca-Prados M. Inhibition of NHE-1 Na+/H+ exchanger by natriuretic peptides in ocular nonpigmented ciliary epithelium. American Journal Of Physiology - Cell Physiology 2004, 287: c655-c663. PMID: 15140751, DOI: 10.1152/ajpcell.00552.2003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsC-type natriuretic peptideAtrial natriuretic peptideBrain natriuretic peptideNatriuretic peptideIntraocular pressureCiliary epitheliumNHE activityNatriuretic peptides atrial natriuretic peptideInhibitory effectType B receptorsNHE-1 activityNonpigmented ciliary epitheliumCell layerGap junction blockersDose-dependent mannerInhibitors of NHEOcular ciliary epitheliumRate of intracellularHypotensive effectJunction blockersTrabecular meshworkMammalian eyeExchanger activityB receptorNHE-1
2003
Inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 lowers intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension
Rauz S, Cheung C, Wood P, Coca-Prados M, Walker E, Murray P, Stewart P. Inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 lowers intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension. QJM 2003, 96: 481-490. PMID: 12881590, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcg085.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords11-beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 2AgedAqueous HumorCarbenoxoloneCortisoneDouble-Blind MethodEnzyme InhibitorsFemaleHumansHydrocortisoneHydroxysteroid DehydrogenasesIntraocular PressureMaleMineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsOcular HypertensionProspective StudiesReceptors, GlucocorticoidConceptsPrimary open-angle glaucomaIntraocular pressureCiliary body tissueOcular hypertensionHealthy volunteersCiliary epitheliumPlacebo-controlled studyOpen-angle glaucomaUrinary cortisol metabolitesAge-matched controlsHuman anterior segmentsDehydrogenase type 1Aqueous humor productionTopical inhibitorsBody tissuesPOAG patientsProspective studyClinical trialsMineralocorticoid receptorCBX administrationAnterior segmentNovel treatmentsPatientsGreater fallCortisone concentrations
1998
Molecular Identification and Coexpression of Galanin and GalR‐1 Galanin Receptor in the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium: Differential Modulation of Their Expression by the Activation of α2‐ and β2‐Adrenergic Receptors in Cultured Ciliary Epithelial Cells
Ortego J, Coca‐Prados M. Molecular Identification and Coexpression of Galanin and GalR‐1 Galanin Receptor in the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium: Differential Modulation of Their Expression by the Activation of α2‐ and β2‐Adrenergic Receptors in Cultured Ciliary Epithelial Cells. Journal Of Neurochemistry 1998, 71: 2260-2270. PMID: 9832123, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1998.71062260.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenergic alpha-AgonistsAqueous HumorCell LineCiliary BodyClonidineColforsinCulture Media, Serum-FreeEpithelial CellsFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGalaninHumansNorepinephrineProtein PrecursorsReceptors, Adrenergic, alphaReceptors, Adrenergic, betaReceptors, GalaninReceptors, NeuropeptideRNA, MessengerTetradecanoylphorbol AcetateConceptsGalanin mRNA expression
1997
Potential contribution of epithelial Na+ channel to net secretion of aqueous humor
Civan M, Peterson‐Yantorno K, Sánchez‐Torres J, Coca‐Prados M. Potential contribution of epithelial Na+ channel to net secretion of aqueous humor. Journal Of Experimental Zoology 1997, 279: 498-503. PMID: 9392872, DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-010x(19971201)279:5<498::aid-jez13>3.0.co;2-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAmilorideAqueous HumorBiological TransportCiliary BodyEpithelial CellsHumansSodium ChannelsWater-Electrolyte Balance
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 humorIdentification of a Neuropeptide and Neuropeptide‐Processing Enzymes in Aqueous Humor Confers Neuroendocrine Features to the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium
Ortego J, Escribano J, Crabb J, Coca‐Prados M. Identification of a Neuropeptide and Neuropeptide‐Processing Enzymes in Aqueous Humor Confers Neuroendocrine Features to the Human Ocular Ciliary Epithelium. Journal Of Neurochemistry 1996, 66: 787-796. PMID: 8592153, DOI: 10.1046/j.1471-4159.1996.66020787.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedAnimalsAqueous HumorBase SequenceCarboxypeptidase HCarboxypeptidasesCell LineChild, PreschoolChromograninsCiliary BodyEpithelial CellsEpitheliumFluorescent Antibody Technique, IndirectHumansMixed Function OxygenasesMolecular Sequence DataMultienzyme ComplexesNeurosecretory SystemsProteinsRatsConceptsNeuropeptide processing enzymesCarboxypeptidase ECiliary epithelial cellsOcular ciliary epitheliumSecretogranin IICell-cell communicationEpithelial cellsHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumCDNA clonesCell signalingNonpigmented ciliary epithelial cellsCultured ciliary epithelial cellsProcessing enzymesMolecular markersPeptidylglycine alphaPhorbol esterSpecialized groupSpecific probesMammalian eyeNeuroendocrine tissuesEnzymeCiliary epitheliumKey functionsCellsPolymerase chain reaction
1991
Expression of multiple Na+,K+‐ATPase genes reveals a gradient of isoforms along the nonpigmented ciliary epithelium: Functional implications in aqueous humor secretion
Ghosh S, Hernando N, Martín‐Alonso J, Martin‐Vasallo P, Coca‐Prados M. Expression of multiple Na+,K+‐ATPase genes reveals a gradient of isoforms along the nonpigmented ciliary epithelium: Functional implications in aqueous humor secretion. Journal Of Cellular Physiology 1991, 149: 184-194. PMID: 1660898, DOI: 10.1002/jcp.1041490203.Peer-Reviewed Original Research