青光眼是一组以视盘萎缩凹陷、视野缺损以及视力下降为共同特征的视神经退行性疾病，也是世界首位不可逆性致盲眼病，导致患者生活质量降低、引起极大卫生经济负担。但其发病机制尚不明确，促进房水排出从而降低眼内压仍是目前减缓疾病进展的唯一治疗手段。房水排出的主要途径是经由小梁网进入Schlemm's管最后汇入巩膜外静脉，因此小梁网在调节房水排出以及平衡眼内压方面发挥重要作用。近年来，体内以及体外房水排出测量技术和小梁网成像技术不断突破，众多研究表明小梁网存在压力依赖的节律性搏动，在房水的脉冲式排出中起到关键作用，但在青光眼中这种搏动随疾病的进展减弱甚至消失。文章以小梁网的泵理论为核心，总结青光眼中房水排出的最新研究进展，并从恢复小梁网功能的角度出发探索可能有效的治疗策略，为青光眼的临床诊治提供新的思路。
Glaucoma, a group of optic nerve degenerative diseases, is characterized by papillary atrophy, visual field defects, and decreased vision. It is also the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, significantly reducing patients’ the quality of life of patients and posing considerable health economic burdens. However, the pathogenesis of glaucoma remains unclear, and promoting aqueous humor outflow to reduce intraocular pressure is the only treatment option available to slow disease progression. The main pathway for aqueous humor outflow is through the trabecular meshwork into Schlemm's canal and finally into the episcleral veins, highlighting the crucial role of the trabecular meshwork in regulating aqueous humor outflow and maintaining intraocular pressure balance. In recent years, there have been notable breakthroughs in in vivo and in vitro aqueous humor outflow measurement techniques and trabecular meshwork imaging technologies.Many studies suggest that the trabecular meshwork exhibits pressure-dependent rhythmic pulsation, playing a crucial role in the pulse-like outflow of aqueous humor. Unfortunately, in glaucoma, this pulsation weakens or even disappears as the disease progresses. This article focuses on the trabecular meshwork's pump theory and summarizes the latest research progress in aqueous humor outflow in glaucoma, exploring potential effective therapeutic strategies aimed at restoring trabecular meshwork function. This provides new insights for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
越来越多的证据表明，空气污染可严重损害人体健康，成为全球疾病负担的主要原因。并且污染空气中的主要成分空气颗粒物可渗透到肺部和心血管系统，引起缺血性心脏病、肺炎、慢性阻塞性肺疾病甚至肺癌，导致空气污染相关的发病率和死亡率升高。城市颗粒物作为城市居住人群面临的主要空气污染问题，被证实与多种炎症性眼表疾病密切相关，如过敏性结膜炎、角膜炎、干眼等。高浓度城市颗粒物暴露还会引起睑板腺病理性结构改变和功能异常，诱发炎性睑板腺功能障碍。文章综述了城市颗粒物相关的眼表疾病类型及其致病机制的最新研究，旨在阐明空气污染对于眼表组织的损害和相应的潜在治疗靶点，指导临床上环境相关眼病的诊断与治疗。
More and more evidence indicate that air pollution can seriously damage human health and become a major cause of the global disease burden. The main component of air pollution, particulate matter, can penetrate the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing ischemic heart disease, pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even lung cancer, leading to an increase in the incidence and mortality rates related to air pollution. Urban particulate matter, as the main air pollution problem faced by urban residents, has been shown to be closely related to various inflammatory eye diseases, such as allergic conjunctivitis, keratitis, and dry eye. Our research further confirms that exposure to high concentration of urban particulate matter can also cause pathological structural changes and functional abnormalities in the meibomian gland, leading to inflammatory meibomian gland dysfunction. This review comprehensively summarizes the latest research on the eye surface diseases related to urban particulate matter and their pathogenic mechanisms, aims to elucidate the damage of air pollution to eye surface tissues, identify potential therapeutic targets, and guide the diagnosis and treatment of environmentally related eye diseases in clinical practice.
近年来，随着现代社会生活节奏的加快以及电子产品的普及，近视逐渐呈现低龄化、高发病率的趋势，成为不容忽视的公共卫生问题。动物和人类研究均发现，在近视的发展过程中，脉络膜表现出变薄的现象，并伴有血流量减少，这些变化与近视度数增加和眼轴增长呈正相关。研究表明，脉络膜厚度的变化不仅发生在近视初期，而是在近视进展阶段持续发生。此外，脉络膜血流量的调节也与近视的发生和发展密切相关，可能通过神经机制及生长因子的作用影响眼球的生长。光学相干断层扫描血管成像(optical coherence tomography angiography, OCTA)技术在探索近视进程中的脉络膜变化和血管功能方面展现了巨大的潜力。它能够提供无创性的脉络膜结构和血流信息，对于理解脉络膜在近视调控中的作用至关重要。未来的研究应当结合先进的OCTA技术，进一步探讨脉络膜在不同阶段近视中的具体变化及其背后的机制，特别是脉络膜血流调节与眼球生长之间的关系。深化对脉络膜在近视调控中作用的理解，将有助于开发有效的预防和控制措施，为近视防控策略提供理论依据。
In recent years, with the acceleration of the pace of life in modern society and the popularization of electronic products, myopia has gradually affected younger individuals and has a higher incidence rate, becoming a public health problem that cannot be ignored. Both animal and human studies have found that during the development of myopia, the choroid exhibits thinning and is accompanied by reduced blood perfusion. These changes are positively correlated with increased myopia and axial growth. Studies have shown that changes in choroidal thickness not only occur in the early stages of myopia, but also continue to occur in the progression stage of myopia. In addition, the regulation of choroidal blood flow is also closely related to the occurrence and development of myopia, which may affect the growth of the eyeball through the action of neural mechanisms and growth factors. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) technology has shown great potential in exploring choroidal changes and vascular function in the progression of myopia. It can provide non-invasive information on choroidal structure and blood flow, which is crucial for understanding the role of the choroid in the regulation of myopia. Future research should combine advanced OCTA technology to further explore the specific changes in the choroid in different stages of myopia and the underlying mechanisms, especially the relationship between choroidal blood flow regulation and eyeball growth. A better understanding of the role of choroid in myopia regulation will aid in developing effective prevention and control measures, providing a solid theoretical foundation for myopia prevention strategies.
青光眼是一组以视盘萎缩凹陷、视野缺损以及视力下降为共同特征的视神经退行性疾病，也是世界首位不可逆性致盲眼病，导致患者生活质量降低、引起极大卫生经济负担。但其发病机制尚不明确，促进房水排出从而降低眼内压力仍是目前减缓疾病进展的唯一治疗手段。房水排出的主要途径是经由小梁网进入Schlemm’ s管最后汇入巩膜外静脉，因此小梁网在调节房水排出以及平衡眼内压力方面发挥重要作用。近年以来体内以及体外房水排出测量技术和小梁网成像技术不断突破，众多研究表明小梁网存在压力依赖的节律性搏动，在房水的脉冲式排出中起到关键作用，但在青光眼中这种搏动随疾病的进展减弱甚至消失。文章将以小梁网的泵理论为核心，总结青光眼中房水排出的最新研究进展，并从恢复小梁网功能的角度出发探索可能有效的治疗策略，为青光眼的临床诊治提供新的思路。
青光眼是一组以视盘萎缩凹陷、视野缺损以及视力下降为共同特征的视神经退行性疾病，也是世界首位不可逆性致盲眼病，导致患者生活质量降低、引起极大卫生经济负担。但其发病机制尚不明确，促进房水排出从而降低眼内压力仍是目前减缓疾病进展的唯一治疗手段。房水排出的主要途径是经由小梁网进入Schlemm’ s管最后汇入巩膜外静脉，因此小梁网在调节房水排出以及平衡眼内压力方面发挥重要作用。近年以来体内以及体外房水排出测量技术和小梁网成像技术不断突破，众多研究表明小梁网存在压力依赖的节律性搏动，在房水的脉冲式排出中起到关键作用，但在青光眼中这种搏动随疾病的进展减弱甚至消失。文章将以小梁网的泵理论为核心，总结青光眼中房水排出的最新研究进展，并从恢复小梁网功能的角度出发探索可能有效的治疗策略，为青光眼的临床诊治提供新的思路。
“锌”在青光眼研究舞台上正扮演着越来越重要的角色。糖皮质激素，作为人体内重要的激素之一，其对锌的调控已在诸多系统中被证实。研究发现，在糖皮质激素的影响下，小梁网中的锌离子转运受阻，导致细胞外基质降解失衡，从而干扰小梁网正常流出道功能，加重青光眼的病情。而视神经损伤后，锌离子在神经突触间的异常传递、不平衡分布与胞内异常累积影响视网膜神经节细胞存活和轴突的再生能力，进而损害视功能，可能成为青光眼视神经损伤发病及进展的关键因素。这些研究进展为视神经保护策略提供了新的视角，“锌”作为治疗靶点的潜力正在被逐步挖掘，通过调节锌水平来干预青光眼病理进程成为可能治疗手段。
本期封面中将汉字“锌”设计为飞天舞者，其超越时空的永恒美感，呼应了“锌”在青光眼研究中突破传统、开辟新程的角色。轻盈与自由的飞天舞者，象征着“锌”在细胞内外穿梭，精妙调控生理功能，维系细胞的和谐与平衡，为青光眼患者带来新的治疗希望。
“锌”在青光眼研究舞台上正扮演着越来越重要的角色。糖皮质激素，作为人体内重要的激素之一，其对锌的调控已在诸多系统中被证实。研究发现，在糖皮质激素的影响下，小梁网中的锌离子转运受阻，导致细胞外基质降解失衡，从而干扰小梁网正常流出道功能，加重青光眼的病情。而视神经损伤后，锌离子在神经突触间的异常传递、不平衡分布与胞内异常累积影响视网膜神经节细胞存活和轴突的再生能力，进而损害视功能，可能成为青光眼视神经损伤发病及进展的关键因素。这些研究进展为视神经保护策略提供了新的视角，“锌”作为治疗靶点的潜力正在被逐步挖掘，通过调节锌水平来干预青光眼病理进程成为可能治疗手段。本期封面中将汉字“锌”设计为飞天舞者，其超越时空的永恒美感，呼应了“锌”在青光眼研究中突破传统、开辟新程的角色。轻盈与自由的飞天舞者，象征着“锌”在细胞内外穿梭，精妙调控生理功能，维系细胞的和谐与平衡，为青光眼患者带来新的治疗希望。
青光眼是一种以视网膜神经节细胞(retinal ganglion cell, RGC)及其轴突的进行性变性和丢失为主要特征的眼病，是导致视力丧失的最常见原因。尽管其具体的发病机制尚未完全明确，但众所周知，眼内压升高是青光眼进展的主要危险因素。目前，通过药物和手术治疗降低眼内压是控制疾病进展的主要手段。他氟前列素因其能有效长期稳定地降低眼内压，且不良反应轻微、患者依从性高、无明显全身不良反应，已成为治疗原发性开角型青光眼及眼高压症的一线治疗药物。近年来的研究表明，他氟前列素除了具有降低眼内压的效果外，还可能具有神经保护作用。文章对他氟前列素的药理作用及其在神经保护方面的潜在效益进行综述，为开发更有效的治疗青光眼药物提供理论依据和科研基础。然而，目前缺乏充分的临床研究证据支持其神经保护效应，未来研究应进一步探索这一领域，以促进针对视神经保护的药物开发和基于视神经再生的视觉功能重建。
Glaucoma is characterized by the progressive degeneration and loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGC) and their axons,making it one of the most common causes of vision loss. Although the exact underlying mechanisms remain unclear, it is well known that elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is a major risk factor for the progression of glaucoma. Currently, the primary means of controlling glaucoma involves reducing IOP through medication and surgery. Tafluprost, due to its effective and long-term ability to lower IOP, minimal side effects, high patient compliance, and absence of significant systemic side effects, has become the first-line treatment for primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Recent studies suggest that tafluprost may also have neuroprotective effects beyond its IOP-lowering effects. This article aims to review the pharmacological and potential neuroprotective effects of tafluprost, providing a theoretical basis and research foundation for developing more effective drugs for glaucoma treatment. However, there is still a lack of sufficient clinical evidence to support the neuroprotective effects of tafluprost, and further investigations are required to explore in this field to furnish critical theoretical backing for the development of drugs that target optic nerve protection and facilitate vision restoration through optic nerve regeneration.
糖皮质激素(glucocorticoid, GC)由于其抗炎特性被广泛用于治疗眼部炎症，而G C诱导性青光眼(glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma, GIG) 作为一种常见并发症，其发病机制长期受到关注。文章综述了锌在GIG中的关键作用及其调控机制，揭示了锌在青光眼发病机制中的重要角色。锌作为人体中含量第二丰富的过渡金属，对蛋白质结构、酶催化和细胞信号调节至关重要。GC对锌分布的调控作用在不同组织和细胞类型中表现出复杂性，影响锌的摄取和释放，进而参与青光眼的病理过程。锌通过影响小梁网细胞外基质(extracellular matrix, ECM)的降解和重塑，以及视网膜神经节细胞的存活和轴突再生，在GIG的发病机制中发挥着复杂的作用。文章同时介绍了体内锌调控的现有途径，包括补充锌和减少锌的策略，提供了潜在的治疗途径。未来的研究应深入探索锌在青光眼中的作用机制以及与GC的相互作用，评估锌补充或螯合在青光眼治疗中的安全性和有效性，以及开发新型锌递送和螯合系统，有助于全面揭示锌在青光眼中的作用及治疗潜力，以实现更加精准的防治方案，改善患者预后。
Glucocorticoid (GC) is widely used in the treatment of ocular inflammation for its anti-inflammatory propery. However, glucocorticoid-induced glaucoma (GIG) is a common complication, and its pathogenesis has been extensively studied. This review summarizes the crucial role of zinc in GIG and its regulatory mechanisms, highlighting zinc's significant involvement in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. Zinc, the second most abundant transition metal in the human body, is essential for protein structure, enzyme catalysis, and cell signaling regulation. The effects of GC on zinc distribution vary across different tissues and cell types, affecting zinc uptake and release, which may contribute to the pathological processes of glaucoma. Zinc influences the degradation and remodeling of the trabecular meshwork extracellular matrix and the survival and axonal regeneration of retinal ganglion cells, playing complex roles in the pathogenesis of GIG. We discuss available strategies for regulating zinc in vivo, including zinc supplementation and reduction strategies, providing potential therapeutic approaches. Future research should explore the mechanisms of zinc's role in glaucoma and its interaction with glucocorticoids, evaluate the safety and efficacy of zinc supplementation or chelation in glaucoma treatment, and develop novel zinc delivery and chelation systems. These efforts will help fully elucidate the role of zinc in glaucoma and its therapeutic potential, enabling more precise prevention and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.
目的：探究T盒转录因子2(T-box transcription factor 2,TBX2)在葡萄膜黑色素瘤(uveal melanoma,UVM)中的表达水平、生存预后、免疫浸润相关性。方法：首先通过TIMER2.0数据库分析正常组织和肿瘤组织中TBX2表达和临床特征，从UCSC Xena数据库下载泛癌的生存数据，使用Cox比例风险模型和Kaplan-Meier曲线分析评估TBX2对预后的预测价值。然后使用cBioPortal数据库分析人源TBX2突变前后生存改变，通过BloodSpot和TIMER2.0数据库探究TBX2与癌症免疫浸润之间的相关性。癌症单细胞状态图谱和基因集变异分析(gene set variation analysis,GSVA)探究其表达与分子机制的相关性。结果： 15种肿瘤类型的TBX2 mRNA表达水平显著改变，TBX2是肾上腺皮质癌(adrenocortical carcinoma,ACC)、肾乳头状细胞癌(kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma,KIRP)、UVM典型的生存预后标志物。其突变与生存状态无明显相关性，在UVM中T淋巴细胞浸润水平提高导致不良预后风险升高。此外，在UVM中TBX2通路富集至ATP结合盒(ATP-binding cassette transporter,ABC)转运蛋白、DNA修复和损伤。结论：TBX2在UVM的生存和免疫浸润中起着关键作用，将来可能作为一种UVM预后及免疫治疗效果的预测因子。
Objective: To investigate the expression level of T-box transcription factor 2(TBX2) in uveal melanoma (UVM), the correlation between survival prognosis and immune infiltration. Methods: The expression and clinical features of TBX2in normal and tumorwere analyzed by TIMER2.0 database. The survival data of pancarcinoma were downloaded from UCSC Xena database, and the prognotic value of TBX2 was evaluated using Cox proportional risk model and Kaplan-Meier curve analysis. Then cBioPortal database was used to analyze the changes before and after TBX2 mutation survivalin human, and BloodSpot and TIMER2.0 databases were used to explore the correlation between TBX2 and cancer immune infiltration. Cancer single cell status mapping and gene set variation analysis (GSVA) were used to explore the correlation between its expression and molecular mechanisms. Results: The mRNA expression levels of TBX2 were significantly changed in 15 tumor types. TBX2 is adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) and kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma (Kidney renal papillary cell carcinoma). KIRP and UVM are typical prognostic markers of survival. The mutation had no significant correlation with survival status, and increased T cell infiltration level in UVM led to increased risk of poor prognosis. In addition, the TBX2 pathway is enriched to the ATP-binding cassette transporter (ABC) transporters, DNA repair, and damage in UVM. Conclusion: TBX2 plays a key role in survival and immune invasion of uveal melanoma.and may be used as a predictor of UVM prognosis and immunotherapy effect in thefuture.
在晶状体纤维细胞分化的终末阶段，细胞核、线粒体、内质网及高尔基体等膜性细胞器会发生程序性的降解，这对晶状体透明性的维持至关重要。然而，晶状体细胞器降解过程的机制尚不明确。研究晶状体细胞器的降解过程可为阐明白内障的发病机制提供理论依据，也有望为晶状体再生提供新的干预靶点。本文就晶状体细胞器降解过程及其机制进行综述。
During terminal differentiation of lens fiber cells, nuclei and other organelles experience programmed elimination.This process is essential for the maintenance of lens transparency. However, the mechanisms underlying lens organelle degradation remain unclear. Identification of the mechanisms can provide a theoretical basis for elucidating the pathogenesis of cataract and is expected to reveal new intervention targets for lens regeneration. In this review, we discuss potential mechanisms and the process of lens organelle degradation.
