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Assessment of aqueous humor dynamics in the mouse by a novel method of constant-flow infusion.

Author(s): Millar JC, Clark AF, Pang IH

Affiliation(s): Alcon Research, Ltd., Fort Worth, Texas 76134-2099, USA. cameron.millar@alconlabs.com

Publication date & source: 2011-02-03, Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci., 52(2):685-94. Print 2011 Feb.

Publication type: Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

PURPOSE: To characterize a technique that concurrently assesses all aqueous humor hydrodynamic parameters in mouse eyes. METHODS: Mouse outflow facility (C) was determined by multiple flow-rate infusion and episcleral venous pressure (Pe) measured by manometry. The animals were then euthanatized, eliminating aqueous formation rate (Fin) and Pe. C was determined again (C(dead)) while uveoscleral outflow (Fu(dead)) and Fin were deduced. To assess whether Fu(dead) would remain the same as Fu(live), the animals were perfused with FITC-dextran and Fu determined. The effects of IOP-lowering drugs on the parameters of aqueous hydrodynamics were also evaluated. RESULTS: Under the conditions tested, Fu(live) (0.012 +/- 0.003 muL/min) was not different from Fu(dead) (0.015 +/- 0.003 muL/min; P = 0.472). In anesthetized mice, IOP = 11.4 +/- 0.2 mm Hg (mean +/- SEM, n = 8), C = 0.018 +/- 0.0006 muL/min/mm Hg, Pe = 5.4 +/- 0.2 mm Hg, Fin = 0.14 +/- 0.0007 muL/min, and Fu = 0.029 +/- 0.005 muL/min. C(dead) was not different from C (P = 0.317). Latanoprost reduced IOP by increasing C by 0.009 +/- 0.0003 muL/min/mm Hg (P < 0.001), without affecting Fin or Fu. Betaxolol reduced Fin by 0.075 +/- 0.021 muL/min (P = 0.009). Brimonidine increased C by 0.005 +/- 0.0005 muL/min/mm Hg (P < 0.001) and Fu by 0.013 +/- 0.003 muL/min (P = 0.007). CONCLUSIONS: In this study, a unique technique was developed to concurrently assess IOP, C, Pe, Fin, and Fu in the mouse eye. This experimental approach should be useful to evaluate effects of pharmacologic agents or genetic manipulations on aqueous humor dynamics in mice and other animal models.

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