2010
Neuroendocrine Properties of the Ciliary Epithelium
Coca-Prados M. Neuroendocrine Properties of the Ciliary Epithelium. 2010, 107-112. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-374203-2.00088-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCiliary epitheliumAqueous humorOcular hypotensive actionSame embryological originRetinal pigment epitheliumEye aqueous humorOcular ciliary epitheliumHypotensive actionAqueous humor secretionAnterior segmentEndocrine factorsPigment epitheliumNeuroendocrine propertiesEndocrine systemEmbryological originNeuroepithelial cellsEpitheliumAvascular tissueNeuropeptidesBioactive peptidesCellsCell communicationRetinaHormoneSecretion
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