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  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics

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  • Mutations in the myocilin gene (MYOC) cause juvenile and primary open-angle glaucoma.
  • Myocilin is a secreted protein with poorly understood matricellular functions.
  • Previous studies reported no ocular phenotype in myocilin-deficient mice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate the ocular phenotype of myocilin-deficient mice.
  • To investigate the role of myocilin in retinal neuron development and apoptosis.
  • To explore the interaction of myocilin with apoptotic pathways.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of ocular phenotype in myocilin-deficient (Myoc(-/-)) mice.
  • Comparison of retinal neuron counts and apoptosis levels between Myoc(-/-) and wildtype littermates.
  • Assessment of Myoc(-/-) mice crossed with mice overexpressing myocilin.
  • Measurement of anti-apoptotic protein BCL2L1 (Bcl-xL) levels.
  • Functional assessment using electroretinography.

Main Results:

  • Myoc(-/-) mice exhibited increased numbers of retinal neurons (INL, ONL, RGCs) and axons.
  • Developmental apoptosis of retinal neurons was attenuated in Myoc(-/-) mice.
  • Overexpression of myocilin in Myoc(-/-) mice normalized neuron counts and apoptosis.
  • BCL2L1/Bcl-xL and its mRNA levels were elevated in Myoc(-/-) retinae.
  • Mixed Myoc(-/-)/βB1-crystallin-MYOC mice showed cone function deficits.

Conclusions:

  • Myocilin deficiency leads to increased retinal neuron survival by decreasing programmed cell death.
  • Myocilin likely modulates retinal neuron apoptosis through interaction with the intrinsic apoptotic pathway.
  • Ocular overexpression of myocilin can impair cone function.