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  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology

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  • Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a progressive eye disease affecting the corneal endothelium.
  • Understanding early molecular changes is crucial for developing timely interventions.
  • The Col8a2Q455K/Q455K mutant mouse model offers a platform to study FECD pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize early transcriptomic and pathologic alterations in FECD.
  • To utilize the Col8a2Q455K/Q455K mutant mouse model for FECD research.
  • To identify potential early biomarkers for FECD.

Main Methods:

  • Divided mutant mice into early (≤2 months) and late (≥8 months) stages based on corneal endothelial changes.
  • Evaluated corneal endothelium using slit-lamp microscopy, OCT, and confocal microscopy.
  • Performed transcriptomic analysis on corneal endothelial cells and validated findings with qPCR and immunofluorescence.

Main Results:

  • Mutant mice showed no abnormalities before 2 months; morphological changes appeared at 4 months with edema.
  • Transcriptomic analysis revealed 221 upregulated and 55 downregulated genes in early-stage mutants compared to wild-type.
  • Upregulated genes were enriched in ECM remodeling, ER stress, and immune response pathways, validated by qPCR and immunofluorescence prior to morphological changes.

Conclusions:

  • Col8a2Q455K/Q455K mutant mice exhibit aberrant ECM remodeling, ER stress, and immune responses before observable FECD pathology.
  • This study provides the first in vivo evidence of potential early biomarkers for FECD.
  • Findings suggest potential targets for early therapeutic interventions in FECD.