Name: dissection of human retina and rpe-choroid for proteomic analysis
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VBM is supported by NIH grants [K08EY020530, R01EY024665, R01EY025225, R01EY024698 and R21AG050437], Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Grant #: 2013103, and Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), New York, NY. MT and GV are supported by NIH grant T32GM007337.

This study was approved by the University of Iowa&#39;s Institutional Review Board and adheres to the tenets set forth in the Declaration of Helsinki.
1. Foveal and Macular Biopsy Punch
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	<li>Open and butterfly the human eye, such that it consists of 4 separate flaps of tissue, as described in a previous publication.5</li>
	<li>Beginning with a butterflied human eye placed in a Petri dish, center a 4-mm punch biopsy tool over the fovea, press down, and roll gently...

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After tissue collection, sample handling and treatment are crucial considerations14. Preservation in liquid nitrogen is preferred over chemical fixation, as the latter may result in damage to protein structure, which could skew downstream analysis. Additionally, liquid nitrogen preservation is preferred to methods which do not involve freezing of samples. Notably, Ferrer et al. showed significant differences in protein levels between brain samples preserved at 4 &#176;C or room temperatur...

The retina, RPE, and choroid are complex tissues that demonstrate important regional differences in protein expression, physiological function, and pathological susceptibilities1,2. For example, diseases such as Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), retinitis pigmentosa, and central serous retinopathy each demonstrate characteristic localization within the fovea, macula, or retina periphery1,3,4,6. Here, we present a method demonstrating how distinct retinal regions can be independently sampled. The overall goal of this method is to provide a reliable guide for collection of tissue samples from the foveal, macular, and peripheral regions of the human retina and RPE-choroid for proteomic analysis. The rationale for the development and use of this technique is that through proteomic analysis of these specific retinal regions, important molecular insights may be gained into the physiological and pathophysiological functions of these regions.
This approach promises to reveal the proteomic basis for relative regional disease susceptibilities, and to facilitate the identification of new specific therapeutic targets. Indeed, proteomic investigations of the vitreous and its interactions with the retina have provided key insights into the molecular composition and function of healthy and diseased tissue5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13. However, clear comparative proteomic analyses of distinct retinal regions are lacking. The technique will help to support these much-needed studies, providing advantages over other methods by demonstrating a reliable and reproducible tissue collection approach. More so, the approach is very accessible, taking advantage of standard-sized and readily available tissue punch biopsy tools. Our technique emphasizes the appropriate collection and storage of tissues for proteomic processing, making important considerations for protein stability and degradation. Thus, this method is most appropriate for investigators considering downstream molecular analysis of proteomic factors.

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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:216px;">4-mm skin punch biopsy tool</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:216px;">8-mm skin punch biopsy tool</td>
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			<td height="21" style="height:21px;width:216px;">0.12 Colibri Forceps</td>
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dissection of human retina and rpe-choroid for proteomic analysis

The human retina is composed of the sensory neuroretina and the underlying retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE), which is firmly complexed to the vascular choroid layer. Different regions of the retina are anatomically and molecularly distinct, facilitating unique functions and demonstrating differential susceptibility to disease. Proteomic analysis of each of these regions and layers can provide vital insights into the molecular process of many diseases, including Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), diabetes mellitus, and glaucoma. However, separation of retinal regions and layers is essential before quantitative proteomic analysis can be accomplished. Here, we describe a method for dissection and collection of the foveal, macular, and peripheral retinal regions and underlying RPE-choroid complex, involving regional punch biopsies and manual removal of tissue layers from a human eye.One-dimensional SDS-PAGE as well as downstream proteomic analysis, such as liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), can be used to identify proteins in each dissected retinal layer, revealing molecular biomarkers for retinal disease.

Retinal and RPE-choroid tissue can be processed in various ways to suit an individual investigation. After collection, the researcher will possess samples of retinal and RPE-choroid tissue from the foveal region, outer macula, and peripheral retina (Figure 1). Specifically, the foveal region punch will include the fovea, the parafovea, and a small amount of the adjacent perifovea. The macular punch includes the remainder of the perifoveal region as well as a ...

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Dissection of Human Retina and RPE-Choroid for Proteomic Analysis

The human retina is composed of functionally and molecularly distinct regions, including the fovea, macula, and peripheral retina. Here, we describe a method using punch biopsies and manual removal of tissue layers from a human eye to dissect and collect these distinct retinal regions for downstream proteomic analysis.

The human retina is composed of the sensory neuroretina and the underlying retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE), which is firmly complexed to the vascular ...

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