角膜
疾病
铁稳态
黄斑变性
视神经
氧化应激
活性氧
平衡
铁质
医学
变性(医学)
氧化损伤
发病机制
病理
生物
眼科
化学
内分泌学
细胞生物学
新陈代谢
有机化学
作者
Allison R. Loh,Majda Hadziahmetovic,Joshua L. Dunaief
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.bbagen.2008.11.001
摘要
Iron is necessary for life, but excess iron can be toxic to tissues. Iron is thought to damage tissues primarily by generating oxygen free radicals through the Fenton reaction. We present an overview of the evidence supporting iron's potential contribution to a broad range of eye disease using an anatomical approach. Iron can be visualized in the cornea as iron lines in the normal aging cornea as well as in diseases like keratoconus and pterygium. In the lens, we present the evidence for the role of oxidative damage in cataractogenesis. Also, we review the evidence that iron may play a role in the pathogenesis of the retinal disease age-related macular degeneration. Although currently there is no direct link between excess iron and development of optic neuropathies, ferrous iron's ability to form highly reactive oxygen species may play a role in optic nerve pathology. Lastly, we discuss recent advances in prevention and therapeutics for eye disease with antioxidants and iron chelators. Iron homeostasis is important for ocular health.
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