Comparison of Cytokine Levels in the Aqueous Humor of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients

Abstract Background The concentrations of cytokines in the aqueous humor from neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) may vary. The study was conducted to compare various cytokine levels in the aqueous humor of eyes with PCV, nAMD and control. Methods The present case control study included 49 treatment-naïve eyes from 49 patients (PCV 24, nAMD 11, and cataract 14 eyes). Totally 34 angiogenic and inflammatory cytokines in the aqueous humor were measured by Luminex bead-based multiplex array. Results After adjusting for gender and age by multivariate logistic analysis, concentrations of IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, VEGF-A, VEGF-D were significantly higher in eyes with nAMD or PCV compared with control eyes (all P<0.05, times in nAMD: 59.5, 6.0, 7.0, 4.5, 5.6, respectively, times in PCV: 51.9, 5.21, 6.6, 4.0, 5.1, respectively ), and concentrations of HGF, IP-10, MCP-1, IL-13 were significantly lower in eyes with nAMD or PCV than in control eyes (all P<0.05, times in nAMD: 2.6, 2.0, 4.5, 4.7, respectively, times in PCV: 1.9, 3.0, 3.0, 2.8, respectively), but none of the 34 cytokines, including VEGF and IL-8, showed significantly different between eyes with nAMD and PCV. Conclusions Various cytokines involved in inflammation and angiogenesis including elevated IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, VEGF-A, VEGF-D might be involved in the pathogenesis of nAMD or PCV. None of the 34 cytokines may help to differentiate nAMD and PCV.

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Comparison of cytokine levels in the aqueous humor of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy and neovascular age-related macular degeneration patients

BMC Ophthalmology ◽

10.1186/s12886-019-1278-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Huiying Zhou ◽

Xinyu Zhao ◽

Mingzhen Yuan ◽

Youxin Chen

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Aqueous Humor ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Logistic Analysis ◽

Age Related ◽

Cytokine Levels ◽

Treatment Naïve ◽

And Control ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

Abstract Background The concentrations of cytokines in the aqueous humor from neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) may vary. The study was conducted to compare various cytokine levels in the aqueous humor of eyes with PCV, nAMD and control. Methods The present case control study included 49 treatment-naïve eyes from 49 patients (PCV 24, nAMD 11, and cataract 14 eyes). Totally 34 angiogenic and inflammatory cytokines in the aqueous humor were measured by Luminex bead-based multiplex array. Results After adjusting for gender and age by multivariate logistic analysis, concentrations of IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, VEGF-A, VEGF-D were significantly higher in eyes with nAMD or PCV compared with control eyes (all P < 0.05, times in nAMD: 59.5, 6.0, 7.0, 4.5, 5.6, respectively, times in PCV: 51.9, 5.21, 6.6, 4.0, 5.1, respectively), and concentrations of HGF, IP-10, MCP-1, IL-13 were significantly lower in eyes with nAMD or PCV than in control eyes (all P < 0.05, times in nAMD: 2.6, 2.0, 4.5, 4.7, respectively, times in PCV: 1.9, 3.0, 3.0, 2.8, respectively), but none of the 34 cytokines, including VEGF and IL-8, showed significantly different between eyes with nAMD and PCV. Conclusions Various cytokines involved in inflammation and angiogenesis including elevated IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, VEGF-A, VEGF-D might be involved in the pathogenesis of nAMD or PCV. None of the 34 cytokines may help to differentiate nAMD and PCV.

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Comparison of Cytokine Levels in the Aqueous Humor of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients

10.21203/rs.2.13585/v3 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Huiying Zhou ◽

Xinyu Zhao ◽

Mingzhen Yuan ◽

Youxin Chen

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Aqueous Humor ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Logistic Analysis ◽

Age Related ◽

Cytokine Levels ◽

Treatment Naïve ◽

And Control ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

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Comparison of Cytokine Levels in the Aqueous Humor of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Patients

10.21203/rs.2.13585/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Huiying Zhou ◽

Yinyu Zhao ◽

Mingzhen Yuan ◽

Youxin Chen

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Aqueous Humor ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Control Group ◽

Age Related ◽

Cytokine Levels ◽

Treatment Naïve ◽

And Control ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

Abstract Background The concentrations of cytokines in the aqueous humor from neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) may vary. The study was conducted to compare various cytokine levels in the aqueous humor of eyes with PCV, nAMD and control.Methods The present case control study included 49 treatment-naïve eyes from 49 patients (PCV 24, nAMD 11, and cataract 14 eyes). Totally 34 angiogenic and inflammatory cytokines in the aqueous humor were measured by Luminex bead-based multiplex array.Results The aqueous humor levels of IL-8 and IL-12p70 in the nAMD group were significantly higher than the PCV group (p=0.031, p=0.012, respectively). The levels of IL-8, IL-18, IL-21, IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, FGF-basic, VEGF-A, and VEGF-D in the aqueous humor were significantly higher in the nAMD group and PCV group than the control (nAMD vs control, p=0.004, 0.002, 0.005, <0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, 0.023, <0.0001, <0.0001, respectively, PCV vs control, p=0.031, <0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, 0.026, <0.0001, <0.0001, respectively). In contrast, the levels of BDNF, HGF, IP-10, MCP-1, and IL-13 in the aqueous humor were significantly lower in the nAMD group and PCV group than control (nAMD vs control, p=<0.0001, <0.0001, 0.003, <0.0001, <0.0001, respectively, PCV vs control, p=<0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, <0.0001, respectively). There were significant correlations among nAMD group, PCV group and control group in aqueous humor levels of HGF, IP-10, MCP-1, IL-13, IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, VEGF-A, VEGF-D by multivariate logistic analysis.Conclusions Various cytokines involved in inflammation and angiogenesis including HGF, IP-10, MCP-1, IL-13, IL-31, LIF, SDF1-α, VEGF-A and VEGF-D may contribute to the pathogenesis of nAMD and PCV. Measurement of IL-8 and IL-12p70 in the aqueous humor may help to differentiate nAMD and PCV.

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Aqueous Humor Cytokine Levels in Patients with Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Ophthalmic Research ◽

10.1159/000365487 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. 2-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 29

Author(s):

Yoichi Sakurada ◽

Yuki Nakamura ◽

Seigo Yoneyama ◽

Fumihiko Mabuchi ◽

Teruhiko Gotoh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Aqueous Humor ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Age Related ◽

Cytokine Levels ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

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Investigation of the Trend of Selecting Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Agents for the Initial Treatment of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10163580 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (16) ◽

pp. 3580

Author(s):

Jae-Hui Kim ◽

Jong-Woo Kim ◽

Chul-Gu Kim

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Initial Treatment ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Age Related ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Treatment Naïve ◽

Treatment Agent ◽

Type 3 ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate the trend of selecting ranibizumab and aflibercept for the initial treatment of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV). METHODS: This was a retrospective study that included 460 patients who were diagnosed with treatment-naïve neovascular AMD and PCV and were initially treated with either ranibizumab or aflibercept. The patients were divided into two groups: the ranibizumab group (n = 96) and the aflibercept group (n = 324). The patients’ characteristics and the proportion of the subtypes of macular neovascularization (MNV) were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Patients in the ranibizumab group were significantly older (mean 74.3 ± 8.4 years) than those in the aflibercept group (mean 70.4 ± 8.8 years; p < 0.001). In the ranibizumab group, the proportions of type 1 or 2 MNV, type 3 MNV, and PCV were 50.0%, 27.1%, and 22.9%, respectively. In the aflibercept group, the proportions were 35.2%, 6.8%, and 58.0%, respectively. There was a significant difference in the proportion of MNV subtypes between the ranibizumab and aflibercept groups (p < 0.001). Ranibizumab was used in 54.2% of patients with type 3 MNVs. However, in patients with PCV, aflibercept was used in 89.5% of patients. CONCLUSIONS: Ranibizumab was preferred as an initial treatment agent in older patients and those with type 3 MNV, whereas aflibercept was highly preferred in patients with PCV. The different characteristics and efficacy of the two agents may have partially contributed to this trend.

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Presenting characteristics and prevalence of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy in Scandinavian patients with treatment-naïve exudative age-related macular degeneration

Acta Ophthalmologica ◽

10.1111/aos.13646 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 96 (5) ◽

pp. 475-480 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Thomas Dam Lorentzen ◽

Yousif Subhi ◽

Torben Lykke Sørensen

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Age Related ◽

Treatment Naïve ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

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Dataset of plasma and aqueous humor cytokine profiles in patients with exudative age related macular degeneration and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy

Data in Brief ◽

10.1016/j.dib.2018.05.085 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 ◽

pp. 1570-1573 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Praveen Kumar Balne ◽

Rupesh Agrawal ◽

Veonice Bijin AU ◽

Bernett Lee ◽

Arkasubhra Ghosh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Aqueous Humor ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Cytokine Profiles ◽

Age Related ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy

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Comparison of Choriocapillary Flow Density Between Fellow eyes of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

10.21203/rs.2.21264/v2 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mingyue Luo ◽

Xinyu Zhao ◽

Nan Zhao ◽

Mingzhen Yuan ◽

Jingyuan Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Flow Density ◽

Fellow Eye ◽

Age Related ◽

And Control ◽

Scan Pattern ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Fellow Eyes

Abstract Purpose: To compare the choriocapillary flow density (CFD) among the fellow eyes of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and healthy controls with spectral-domain optical coherence angiography tomography (SD-OCTA). Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, including the fellow eyes of 38 patients with unilateral PCV, 36 patients with unilateral nAMD, and 36 eyes from 36 healthy volunteers. PCV group was further classified into polypoidal CNV (P-CNV) and typical PCV (T-PCV) for subgroup analysis. Age, subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT), Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) classification and fellow eye diagnosis were acquired. All subjects underwent 6.0 mm scan pattern of SD-OCTA. Circles with radius of 1.00, 1.50 and 3.00 mm were manually selected in choriocapillaris (CC) slab, and CFD was calculated as the percentage of flow area to the whole selected area as CFD-1.00, 1.50, 3.00 respectively. Univariate and multivariate analysis were performed to study correlation between aforementioned factors with CFD, Results: Mean CFD-1.00, 1.50, 3.00 of nAMD group were 61.51, 63.18 and 66.20, significantly lower than PCV group (65.90, 66.89, 67.94, P<0.001 , <0.001, and 0.010, respectively) and control (66.28, 66.96, 68.42, P<0.001 , <0.001, and 0.001, respectively), while no difference were detected between PCV group and control or between PCV subtypes. AREDS classification and fellow eye diagnosis were correlated with CFD in univariate analysis, but only fellow eye diagnosis remained significantly correlated after multiple linear regression. Conclusions: CFD of nAMD fellow eyes were significantly lower than that of PCV and control eyes, while no difference was detected between PCV and control group, indicating different role of CC loss in early pathogenesis of nAMD and PCV.

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Comparison of Choriocapillary Flow Density Between Fellow eyes of Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy and Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

10.21203/rs.2.21264/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mingyue Luo ◽

Mingzhen Yuan ◽

Jingyuan Yang ◽

Nan Zhao ◽

Rongping Dai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Macular Degeneration ◽

Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽

Flow Density ◽

Multivariate Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Age Related ◽

And Control ◽

Scan Pattern ◽

Choroidal Vasculopathy ◽

Fellow Eyes

Abstract Background To compare the choriocapillary flow density (CFD) among the contralateral eyes of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV), neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) and healthy controls with spectral-domain optical coherence angiography tomography (SD-OCTA).Methods This is a cross-sectional study. 36 eyes of 36 PCV patients, 35 eyes of nAMD patients and 34 control eyes were included. All sujects underwent the HD Angio Retina 6.0 mm scan pattern of OCTA (RTVue XR Avanti AngioVue; Optovue, Inc., Fremont, CA, USA). Circles with radius of 1.00, 1.50 and 3.00 mm were manually selected in choriocapillaries (CC) slab, and CFD was calculated as the percentage of flow area to the whole selected area as CFD-1.00, 1.50, 3.00 respectively. Multivariate linear regression analysis was performed to evaluate the differences of CFD among the three groups after adjusting for age, gender and the existence of drusen.Results Mean CFD-1.00, 1.50, 3.00 of nAMD group were 61.09, 62.65 and 65.67, significantly lower than PCV group (65.80, 66.75, 67.86, P= 0.000, 0.000, 0.022) and control (66.17, 66.45, 68.08, P= 0.000, 0.001, 0.025), while no difference were detected between PCV group and control ( P= 0.507, 0.798, 0.575).Conclusions CFD of nAMD fellow eyes were significantly lower than that of PCV and control eyes, while no difference was detected between PCV and control group, indicating different role of CC loss in early pathogenesis of nAMD and PCV.

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