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What is the primary effect of tetracyclines on corneal defects?
What is the primary effect of tetracyclines on corneal defects?
- They primarily reduce eye inflammation.
- They cause corneal degradation.
- They promote corneal epithelial wound healing. (correct)
- They enhance corneal vascularization.
What concentration of NAC was set as the highest for evaluation in the study?
What concentration of NAC was set as the highest for evaluation in the study?
- 1.0%
- 10.0%
- 5.0% (correct)
- 3.0%
Which of the following concentrations of NAC was shown to significantly decrease wound healing time in an in vivo study?
Which of the following concentrations of NAC was shown to significantly decrease wound healing time in an in vivo study?
- 1.0%
- 20.0%
- 3.0% (correct)
- 0.5%
Why are solutions generally preferred over ointments for patients with keratomalacia?
Why are solutions generally preferred over ointments for patients with keratomalacia?
Which of the following mechanisms is suggested to promote corneal reepithelialization by tetracyclines?
Which of the following mechanisms is suggested to promote corneal reepithelialization by tetracyclines?
What potential consequence does using NAC concentrations greater than 5% have?
What potential consequence does using NAC concentrations greater than 5% have?
What is a recommended management strategy for horses with keratomalacia?
What is a recommended management strategy for horses with keratomalacia?
What role do tetracyclines play aside from promoting healing in corneal ulcers?
What role do tetracyclines play aside from promoting healing in corneal ulcers?
What is the role of collagenase in corneal degradation?
What is the role of collagenase in corneal degradation?
At what concentration is tetracycline most effective in preventing corneal degradation?
At what concentration is tetracycline most effective in preventing corneal degradation?
What is a noted application of EDTA in veterinary medicine regarding ocular health?
What is a noted application of EDTA in veterinary medicine regarding ocular health?
What is the minimum concentration of NAC required to prevent corneal degradation effectively?
What is the minimum concentration of NAC required to prevent corneal degradation effectively?
How does the efficacy of combination treatments compare to their individual components?
How does the efficacy of combination treatments compare to their individual components?
What is a consequence of ulcerative keratitis in domesticated species?
What is a consequence of ulcerative keratitis in domesticated species?
What factor influences the effectiveness of tetracyclines in preventing corneal degradation?
What factor influences the effectiveness of tetracyclines in preventing corneal degradation?
Which mechanism contributes to keratomalacia management strategies raised in the findings?
Which mechanism contributes to keratomalacia management strategies raised in the findings?
What role does collagenase play in the context of corneal degradation?
What role does collagenase play in the context of corneal degradation?
Why was the combination of 1.0% EDTA with 0.5% tetracycline treatment noted for lacking an additive effect?
Why was the combination of 1.0% EDTA with 0.5% tetracycline treatment noted for lacking an additive effect?
In the study mentioned, which type of collagenase was evaluated for its role in keratomalacia?
In the study mentioned, which type of collagenase was evaluated for its role in keratomalacia?
Which component is notably absent in EDTA's mechanism of action related to corneal degradation?
Which component is notably absent in EDTA's mechanism of action related to corneal degradation?
What is the primary chemical dependency associated with the collagenases mentioned in the study?
What is the primary chemical dependency associated with the collagenases mentioned in the study?
What potential benefit might N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) provide in ocular treatments?
What potential benefit might N-Acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) provide in ocular treatments?
Which characteristic of α2-macroglobulin is highlighted regarding its function in ocular health?
Which characteristic of α2-macroglobulin is highlighted regarding its function in ocular health?
Which statement is true regarding the efficacy of tetracycline in the treatment of corneal degradation?
Which statement is true regarding the efficacy of tetracycline in the treatment of corneal degradation?
Study Notes
Experimental Setup
- Positive and negative control specimens were treated with an incubation solution containing collagenase and without it.
- Each treatment and control was replicated four times for each species.
- After incubation, corneal specimens were dried and reweighed to measure degradation.
Treatment Efficacy
- Tetracyclines (≥ 0.5%), EDTA (≥ 0.3%), and NAC (≥ 0.5%) effectively prevented corneal degradation compared to serum in the studied species.
- Combination treatments showed efficacy equal to or less than individual components.
Clinical Implications
- Findings suggest potential benefits of EDTA, tetracyclines, and NAC for treating keratomalacia, necessitating further in vivo studies.
- Ulcerative keratitis in domesticated species can severely impact ocular health.
Tetracycline Benefits
- Topical administration of tetracycline, especially oxytetracycline, is linked to enhanced corneal epithelial wound healing.
- Proposed mechanism involves tetracycline-induced upregulation of TGF-β1 and other growth factors promoting corneal reepithelialization.
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC)
- The max NAC concentration tested was set at 5% due to irritation risks from higher doses.
- Previous studies indicated effective healing with NAC concentrations between 2% and 0.2%.
- In dogs, a 3% NAC solution significantly reduced wound healing times compared to controls without adverse effects.
Combination Treatment Results
- A combination treatment of 1.0% EDTA and 0.5% tetracycline did not show significant differences in corneal degradation compared to each ingredient alone.
Protease Activity
- Corneal degradation was measured based on collagen loss after exposure to commercially available collagenase comprising class I (γ) and class II (ζ) proteases.
- Variability in inhibition by treatments (EDTA, NAC, tetracycline) reinforces the diverse effects on collagenase activity.
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This quiz explores the efficacy of various treatments, including tetracyclines and EDTA, on corneal degradation and the implications for clinical practices in treating keratomalacia and ulcerative keratitis. Participants will learn about the experimental setup, findings, and potential benefits of these treatments in ocular health.
