The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells
(1) Background: Retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) cells constitutively secrete vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the retina, protecting the neuronal cells and the choroid. Increased VEGF secretion, however, can result in neovascularization and edema. Many factors regulate VEGF secret...
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doaj-b096d58e466b4567beaa0bb48d5a8f312021-01-17T00:01:09ZengMDPI AGBiomolecules2218-273X2021-01-011111411410.3390/biom11010114The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE CellsAlexa Klettner0Miriam Kampers1Daniela Töbelmann2Johann Roider3Manuela Dittmar4Department of Ophthalmology, Campus Kiel, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), 24105 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Ophthalmology, Campus Kiel, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), 24105 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Human Biology, Zoological Institute, University of Kiel, 24118 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Ophthalmology, Campus Kiel, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH), 24105 Kiel, GermanyDepartment of Human Biology, Zoological Institute, University of Kiel, 24118 Kiel, Germany(1) Background: Retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) cells constitutively secrete vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the retina, protecting the neuronal cells and the choroid. Increased VEGF secretion, however, can result in neovascularization and edema. Many factors regulate VEGF secretion. In this study, we investigated the effect of external stimuli in relation to diurnal rhythm on constitutive VEGF secretion. (2) Methods: Single-eye RPE cell culture was prepared from porcine eyes. RPE cells were cultured in darkness, treated with daylight or room light, and treated with melatonin at different time frames, either respectively or in combination. Supernatants were collected and VEGF content evaluated using ELISA. Expression of the clock protein BMAL1 was evaluated with Western blot. (3) Results: VEGF secretion of the RPE shows a diurnal rhythm. While the rhythm is not influenced by either light or melatonin, the amount of secreted VEGF can be increased by nocturnal melatonin, especially in combination with morning daylight. These findings disclose another layer of VEGF regulation in the retina.https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/1/114vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)melatonindiurnal rhythm, BMAL1, light induction |
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Alexa Klettner Miriam Kampers Daniela Töbelmann Johann Roider Manuela Dittmar The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells Biomolecules vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) melatonin diurnal rhythm, BMAL1, light induction |
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Alexa Klettner Miriam Kampers Daniela Töbelmann Johann Roider Manuela Dittmar |
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The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells |
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The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells |
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The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells |
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The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells |
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The Influence of Melatonin and Light on VEGF Secretion in Primary RPE Cells |
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influence of melatonin and light on vegf secretion in primary rpe cells |
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(1) Background: Retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) cells constitutively secrete vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the retina, protecting the neuronal cells and the choroid. Increased VEGF secretion, however, can result in neovascularization and edema. Many factors regulate VEGF secretion. In this study, we investigated the effect of external stimuli in relation to diurnal rhythm on constitutive VEGF secretion. (2) Methods: Single-eye RPE cell culture was prepared from porcine eyes. RPE cells were cultured in darkness, treated with daylight or room light, and treated with melatonin at different time frames, either respectively or in combination. Supernatants were collected and VEGF content evaluated using ELISA. Expression of the clock protein BMAL1 was evaluated with Western blot. (3) Results: VEGF secretion of the RPE shows a diurnal rhythm. While the rhythm is not influenced by either light or melatonin, the amount of secreted VEGF can be increased by nocturnal melatonin, especially in combination with morning daylight. These findings disclose another layer of VEGF regulation in the retina. |
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vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) melatonin diurnal rhythm, BMAL1, light induction |
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