Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of krypton laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) model in the Brown Norway rats in order to establish the foundation for studying the mechanism of CNV and for the development of treatment for CNV. METHODS: Experimental eyes in 33 rats were received a series of 10 krypton red laser (647 nm) lesions per eye (360 mW, 50 micro m, 0.05 s). Fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) were performed, then the rats were sacrificed immediately, the eyes were enucleated and processed for histopathologic examination and transmission electron microscopy on days 3, 7, 14, 21, 28 and 56. RESULTS: CNV was firstly appeared on day 7 after photocoagulation, reaching the peak on day 21. The incidence of CNV was 76.0%. Disciform leakage staining appeared in the FFA. ICGA showed that the disciform area was filled with CNV. CNV was ascertained by light microscopy and electron microscopy. The thickness of laser-induced CNV was increased from day 7 to day 21 (P < 0.01) and no significant progress occurred after day 21 (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Shi-hong Zhao, Shou-zhi He |
Journal | [Zhonghua yan ke za zhi] Chinese journal of ophthalmology
(Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 39
Issue 5
Pg. 298-302
(May 2003)
ISSN: 0412-4081 [Print] China |
PMID | 12892608
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Animals
- Choroidal Neovascularization
(etiology, pathology)
- Disease Models, Animal
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Krypton
(adverse effects)
- Lasers
(adverse effects)
- Male
- Rats
- Rats, Inbred BN
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