Article ; Online: Mechanobiological implications of age-related remodelling in the outer retina.
Biomaterials advances
2023 Volume 147, Page(s) 213343
Abstract: The outer retina consists of the light-sensitive photoreceptors, the pigmented epithelium, and the choroid, which interact in a complex manner to sustain homeostasis. The organisation and function of these cellular layers are mediated by the ... ...
Abstract | The outer retina consists of the light-sensitive photoreceptors, the pigmented epithelium, and the choroid, which interact in a complex manner to sustain homeostasis. The organisation and function of these cellular layers are mediated by the extracellular matrix compartment named Bruch's membrane, situated between the retinal epithelium and the choroid. Like many tissues, the retina experiences age-related structural and metabolic changes, which are relevant for understanding major blinding diseases of the elderly, such as age-related macular degeneration. Compared with other tissues, the retina mainly comprises postmitotic cells, making it less able to maintain its mechanical homeostasis over the years functionally. Aspects of retinal ageing, like the structural and morphometric changes of the pigment epithelium and the heterogenous remodelling of the Bruch's membrane, imply changes in tissue mechanics and may affect functional integrity. In recent years, findings in the field of mechanobiology and bioengineering highlighted the importance of mechanical changes in tissues for understanding physiological and pathological processes. Here, we review the current knowledge of age-related changes in the outer retina from a mechanobiological perspective, aiming to generate food for thought for future mechanobiology studies in the outer retina. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Aged ; Pigment Epithelium of Eye/metabolism ; Pigment Epithelium of Eye/pathology ; Retina/metabolism ; Retina/pathology ; Choroid/metabolism ; Choroid/pathology ; Bruch Membrane/metabolism ; Bruch Membrane/pathology ; Macular Degeneration/metabolism ; Macular Degeneration/pathology |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-02-15 |
Publishing country | Netherlands |
Document type | Review ; Journal Article |
ISSN | 2772-9508 |
ISSN (online) | 2772-9508 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213343 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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