Dov Weinberger1,2,3, Elite Bor-Shavit2, Tilda Barliya1, Mor Dahbash1, Opher Kinrot4, Dan D Gaton2,3, Yael Nisgav1, Tami Livnat1,3,5. 1. a Laboratory of Eye Research , Felsenstein Medical Research Center , Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva , Israel. 2. b Department of Ophthalmology , Rabin Medical Center , Beilinson Campus, Petach Tikva , Israel. 3. c Sackler Faculty of Medicine , Tel Aviv University , Tel Aviv , Israel. 4. d OTM Technologies Ltd ., Herzliya , Israel. 5. e The Israeli National Hemophilia Center and Thrombosis Unit , Sheba Medical Center , Tel Hashomer , Israel.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate and standardize the reliability of a mobile laser indirect ophthalmoscope in the induction of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in a mouse model. MATERIALS & METHODS: A diode laser indirect ophthalmoscope was used to induce CNV in pigmented male C57BL/6J mice. Standardization of spot size and laser intensity was determined using different aspheric lenses with increasing laser intensities applied around the optic disc. Development of CNV was evaluated 1, 5, and 14 days post laser application using fluorescein angiography (FA), histology, and choroidal flat mounts stained for the endothelial marker CD31 and FITC-dextran. Correlation between the number of laser hits to the number and size of developed CNV lesions was determined using flat mount choroid staining. The ability of intravitreally injected anti-human and anti-mouse VEGF antibodies to inhibit CNV induced by the mobile laser was evaluated. RESULTS: Laser parameters were standardized on 350 mW for 100 msec, using the 90 diopter lens to accomplish the highest incidence of Bruch's membrane rupture. CNV lesions' formation was validated on days 5 and 14 post laser injury, though FA showed leakage on as early as day 1. The number of laser hits was significantly correlated with the CNV area. CNV growth was successfully inhibited by both anti-human and mouse VEGF antibodies. CONCLUSION: The mobile laser indirect ophthalmoscope can serve as a feasible and a reliable alternative method for the CNV induction in a mouse model.
PURPOSE: This study aims to evaluate and standardize the reliability of a mobile laser indirect ophthalmoscope in the induction of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in a mouse model. MATERIALS & METHODS: A diode laser indirect ophthalmoscope was used to induce CNV in pigmented male C57BL/6J mice. Standardization of spot size and laser intensity was determined using different aspheric lenses with increasing laser intensities applied around the optic disc. Development of CNV was evaluated 1, 5, and 14 days post laser application using fluorescein angiography (FA), histology, and choroidal flat mounts stained for the endothelial marker CD31 and FITC-dextran. Correlation between the number of laser hits to the number and size of developed CNV lesions was determined using flat mount choroid staining. The ability of intravitreally injected anti-human and anti-mouseVEGF antibodies to inhibit CNV induced by the mobile laser was evaluated. RESULTS: Laser parameters were standardized on 350 mW for 100 msec, using the 90 diopter lens to accomplish the highest incidence of Bruch's membrane rupture. CNV lesions' formation was validated on days 5 and 14 post laser injury, though FA showed leakage on as early as day 1. The number of laser hits was significantly correlated with the CNV area. CNV growth was successfully inhibited by both anti-human and mouseVEGF antibodies. CONCLUSION: The mobile laser indirect ophthalmoscope can serve as a feasible and a reliable alternative method for the CNV induction in a mouse model.
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Keywords:
Anti VEGF; CNV; mobile laser; mouse model; ophthalmoscope
Authors: Eunhye Yu; Yunjeong Song; Sun Mi Gu; Yang Hee Jo; Sang Won Yeon; Kyu Jin Han; Mi Kyeong Lee; Jung Kee Min; Jaesuk Yun Journal: Sci Rep Date: 2022-08-22 Impact factor: 4.996