Pathogenesis of Common Ocular Diseases: Emerging Trends in Extracellular Matrix Remodeling

Raziyeh Ghorbani, Mehdi Rasouli, Farshid Sefat, Saeed Heidari Keshel

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Abstract

The prevalence of visual impairments in human societies is worrying due to retinopathy complications of several chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and many more that are on the rise worldwide. Since the proper function of this organ plays a pivotal role in people’s quality of life, identifying factors affecting the development/exacerbation of ocular diseases is of particular interest among ophthalmology researchers. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a reticular, three-dimensional (3D) structure that determines the shape and dimensions of tissues in the body. The ECM remodeling/hemostasis is a critical process in both physiological and pathological conditions. It consists of ECM deposition, degradation, and decrease/increase in the ECM components. However, disregulation of this process and an imbalance between the synthesis and degradation of ECM components are associated with many pathological situations, including ocular disorders. Despite the impact of ECM alterations on the development of ocular diseases, there is not much research conducted in this regard. Therefore, a better understanding in this regard, can pave the way toward discovering plausible strategies to either prevent or treat eye disorders. In this review, we will discuss the importance of ECM changes as a sentimental factor in various ocular diseases based on the research done up to now.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)27-39
Number of pages13
JournalSeminars in Ophthalmology
Volume39
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • ECM components, ocular disorders, pathogenesis
  • ECM remodeling
  • Extracellular matrix (ECM)

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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