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Abstract

Medicine

Retinal Pathophysiological Evaluation in a Rat Model

Published: May 6th, 2022

DOI:

10.3791/63111

1Translational Pharmaceutics Research Laboratory (TPRL), Department of Pharmacy, Birla Institute of Technology & Science — Pilani, Hyderabad Campus

Abstract

A posterior segment eye disease like diabetic retinopathy alters the physiology of the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is characterized by a retinal detachment, breakdown of the blood-retinal barrier (BRB), and retinal angiogenesis. An in vivo rat model is a valuable experimental tool to examine the changes in the structure and function of the retina. We propose three different experimental techniques in the rat model to identify morphological changes of retinal cells, retinal vasculature, and compromised BRB. Retinal histology is used to study the morphology of various retinal cells. Also, quantitative measurement is performed by retinal cell count and thickness measurement of different retinal layers. A BRB breakdown assay is used to determine the leakage of extraocular proteins from the plasma to vitreous tissue due to the breakdown of BRB. Fluorescence angiography is used to study angiogenesis and leakage of blood vessels by visualizing retinal vasculature using FITC-dextran dye.

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Keywords Retinal Pathophysiology

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