Effects of isopropyl unoprostone, latanoprost, and prostaglandin E2 on acute rise of aqueous flare in pigmented rabbits

Xue Yun Zhang*, Seiji Hayasaka, Yoriko Hayasaka, Shuichiro Yanagisawa, Yasunori Nagaki

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Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of isopropyl unoprostone, latanoprost, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) on aqueous flare elevation. Methods: Isopropyl unoprostone (0.12%) or latanoprost (0.005%) was topically instilled. Transcorneal diffusion of PGE2, 25 μg/ml, using a glass cylinder, was achieved in pigmented rabbits. Aqueous flare was measured with a laser flare cell meter. Results: Topical instillation of isopropyl unoprostone induced aqueous flare elevation in rabbit eyes. Also, topical isopropyl unoprostone additionally induced aqueous flare elevation in eyes with transcorneal diffusion of PGE2. Latanoprost did not induce flare elevation. Conclusion: Isopropyl unoprostone induced aqueous flare elevation in rabbits, and latanoprost did not produce aqueous flare elevation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)90-93
Number of pages4
JournalOphthalmic Research
Volume34
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2002

Keywords

  • Aqueous flare
  • Isopropyl unoprostone
  • Latanoprost
  • Prostaglandin E
  • Rabbit

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology
  • Sensory Systems
  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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