Lens Epithelial Cells
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A System for Culturing Iris Pigment Epithelial Cells to Study Lens Regeneration in Newt
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2011
In newt, the lens regenerates always from the dorsal iris by transdifferentiation of the iris pigmented epithelial cells (IPEs). Here we describe a procedure to culture dorsal and ventral newt IPE cells and their implantation to the newt eye. The implanted cells are then studied by tissue sectioning and immunohistochemistry.
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Preparation and Culture of Rat Lens Epithelial Explants for Studying Terminal Differentiation
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Cited by 21 •
2009
Explants of the central region of rat lens epithelia differentiate synchronously when cultured in the presence of FGF-2. Immunofluorescence microscopy of such cultures can provides novel information about gene expression and signaling events associated with terminal differentiation.
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RNA Isolation from Mouse Ocular Lens Epithelium and Fiber Cell Bulk Masses
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2025
This protocol details the separation of the mouse ocular lens epithelium and fiber cell bulk mass, followed by RNA isolation and qPCR analysis. This method allows for separating lens cell compartments for a more detailed analysis of the transcriptome and biological processes in epithelial cells vs. differentiated fiber cells.
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Optimizing Mouse Primary Lens Epithelial Cell Culture: A Comprehensive Guide to Trypsinization
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2024
This manuscript outlines a detailed video protocol for culturing primary lens epithelial cells (LECs), aiming to improve reproducibility and aid research in cataracts and posterior capsule opacification (PCO). It offers step-by-step instructions on lens dissection, LECs isolation, and validation, serving as a valuable guide, especially for newcomers in the field.
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Eye Lens Dissection: A Technique to Observe Zebrafish Lens Morphology
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2023
This video describes the protocol which is developed to dissect adult and larval zebrafish lenses to analyze cortical lens morphology and structural integrity of the lens sutures.
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Ion pumps and membrane transporters regulate the movement of water and electrolytes across lens epithelial cells. This control helps maintain the internal conditions required for lens health and transparency. Intercellular communication complements transport activity by coordinating cellular responses across the epithelial layer, making these mechanisms important targets for understanding how the lens remains functional.
Because the lens lacks blood vessels, lens epithelial cells contribute to nutrient delivery without relying on direct vascular circulation within the lens. Their transport and communication functions help support lens metabolism and maintenance. Disruption of this support could therefore be relevant to studies of lens damage, cataract formation, and age-related decline in ocular function.
Lens epithelial cells respond to oxidative stress as part of their role in preserving lens health. This response is significant because oxidative imbalance is studied in relation to cataract formation and ocular aging. Examining how these cells handle oxidative challenges can help researchers identify cellular processes that may be useful for treatments intended to preserve visual function.
After injury or cataract surgery, lens epithelial cells can proliferate and undergo epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, a change toward a different cellular state. These responses may alter the normally stable lens environment and contribute to posterior capsule opacification. Understanding the sequence is important when investigating why reduced vision can develop after otherwise vision-restoring surgery.
Their post-injury behavior makes lens epithelial cells central to research on posterior capsule opacification, a complication associated with reduced vision after cataract surgery. Researchers examine proliferation and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition as cellular processes connected with this outcome. This focus supports efforts to develop treatments that limit opacity and help maintain the visual benefit of surgery.
Studies of these cells support several medical research areas, including cataract formation, wound healing, ocular aging, and treatment development. Their roles in transport, communication, oxidative-stress responses, and post-injury remodeling provide distinct ways to investigate lens disorders. Findings may guide approaches designed to preserve lens function or restore visual performance after damage.
Lens epithelial cells provide a model for examining how ocular cells respond when tissue is injured. Their ability to proliferate after injury and change through epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition connects cellular repair responses with possible loss of transparency. This makes them relevant to wound-healing research that seeks to understand when repair processes become associated with impaired visual function.