期刊
EXPERIMENTAL EYE RESEARCH
卷 95, 期 1, 页码 2-7出版社
ACADEMIC PRESS LTD- ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2011.06.004
关键词
corneal endothelium; transparency; ion & fluid transport
资金
- NEI NIH HHS [R01 EY008834-20, R01 EY008834] Funding Source: Medline
The corneal endothelium is responsible for maintaining the hydration of the cornea. This is through a Pump-Leak mechanism where the active transport properties of the endothelium represent the Pump and the stromal swelling pressure represents the Leak. For the Pump, Na+, K+ ATPase activity and the presence of HCO3-, Cl-, and carbonic anhydrase activity are required. Several basolateral (stromal side) anion transporters, apical (facing the aqueous humor) ion channels and water channels have been identified that could support a model for ion secretion as the basis for the endothelial pump, however evidence of sustained anion fluxes, osmotic gradients or the need for water channels is lacking. This has prompted consideration of other models, such as Electro-osmosis, and consideration of metabolite flux as components of the endothelial pump. Although the conditions under which the Pump is supported are known, a complete model of the endothelial Pump has yet to emerge. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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