Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery by Joyce Tombran-Ti

Description: Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery by Joyce Tombran-Tink, Colin J. Barnstable These molecules are responsible for the controlled and selective movements of ions, nutrients, and fluid across various ocular layers necessary to optimize the internal milieu to p- serve visual function. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Detection and responses to light are common features found throughout the plant and animal kingdoms. In most primitive life forms, a patch of light-sensitive cells make up a region containing a cell sheet devoid of any specialized anatomical structure. With the development of the eyes in more advanced life forms, light-sensing structures became more complex but primitive eyes are still in contiguity with other body tissues and fluids. The evolution of the eyeball promoted an increase in visual acuity and visual processing that, in turn, allowed vision to become the dominant sensory system for many species, including humans. The formation of a totally enclosed structure, however, required a unique set of solutions to enable the eye to control its environment. Like most organs, the eye evolved a series of homeostatic mechanisms to regulate its environment within tightly controlled limits. Unlike most organs, however, this advanced light-sensing structure has a series of requirements that place a tremendous burden on molecules that are responsible for controlling ocular homeostasis. There are many sig naling molecules and pathways that work in parallel or through crosstalk to maintain the normal ocular environment required for visual function. Perhaps none are so critical as the group of membrane molecules that are collectively termed transporters. These molecules are responsible for the controlled and selective movements of ions, nutrients, and fluid across various ocular layers necessary to optimize the internal milieu to p- serve visual function. Notes Transporters are found on the membranes of cells and play a key role in transmitting signals between cells. In Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery, a panel of distinguished authors discusses all the latest developments in the study of ocular transporters. Focusing on the molecular characteristics, localization, and substrate specificities in various compartments of the eye, this volume discusses how transporters regulate the clarity of the cornea and lens, the movements of fluids across the ciliary epithelium and nutrients across the retinal pigment epithelium. It also provides an in-depth look at how mutations or dysfunction of specific transporters can contribute to various disorders in the eye, including blindness, and provides its readers with potential targets and strategies to allow safe passage of therapeutic drugs into the eye. Back Cover This exceptionally important new work represents recent discoveries and advancements in the study of ocular transporters and their roles in ocular physiology, pathology, and drug delivery. Transporters are found on the membranes of cells and play a key role in transmitting signals between cells. In Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery, a panel of distinguished authors discusses all the latest developments in the study of ocular transporters. Focusing on the molecular characteristics, localization, and substrate specificities in various compartments of the eye, this volume discusses how transporters regulate the clarity of the cornea and lens, the movements of fluids across the ciliary epithelium, and the transport of nutrients across the retinal pigment epithelium. It also provides an in-depth look at how mutations or dysfunction of specific transporters can contribute to various disorders in the eye, including blindness, and provides readers with potential targets and strategies to allow safe passage of therapeutic drugs into the eye. Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery is the first text book in this field and offers up-to-date information to clinicians, research scientists in academia, and the pharmaceutical industry. This work has clinical implications for drug development and therapeutic drug delivery, making it an invaluable resource for readers. Author Biography Colin J. Barnstable, D.Phil., is Professor and Chair, Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences Director, Penn State Hershey Neuroscience Research Institute and Co-Director, Penn State Neuroscience Institute Joyce Tombran-Tink, PhD, Department of Neural and Behavioral Sciences, Penn State Hershey Neuroscience Research Institute and Co-Director, Penn State Neuroscience Institute Table of Contents Transport in the Anterior Segment.- Aquaporins and Water Transport in the Cornea.- Roles of Corneal Epithelial Ion Transport Mechanisms in Mediating Responses to Cytokines and Osmotic Stress.- Vitamin C Transport, Delivery, and Function in the Anterior Segment of the Eye.- Transporters of the Ciliary Epithelium.- Mechanisms of Aqueous Humor Formation.- Lens Transporters.- Membrane Transporters.- Lens Na+, K+-ATPase.- Transport Across the Blood–Retinal Barrier.- Pathophysiology of Pericyte-containing Retinal Microvessels.- Molecular Mechanisms of the Inner Blood-Retinal Barrier Transporters.- Transport Across the Retinal Pigment Epithelium.- Regulation of Transport in the RPE.- Glucose Transporters in Retinal Pigment Epithelium Development.- Ca2+ Channels in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium.- Taurine Transport Pathways in the Outer Retina in Relation to Aging and Disease.- P-Glycoprotein Expression and Function in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium.- Transporters in the Retina.- The Retinal Rod NCKX1 and Cone/Ganglion Cell NCKX2 Na+/Ca2+-K+ Exchangers.- Excitatory Amino Acid Transporters in the Retina.- Localization and Function of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid Transporter 1 in the Retina.- Genetic Variants of Ocular Transporters.- Biochemical Defects Associated with Genetic Mutations in the Retina-Specific ABC Transporter, ABCR, and Macular Degenerative Diseases.- Glutamate Transporters and Retinal Disease and Regulation.- Glutamate Transport in Retinal Glial Cells during Diabetes.- Ocular Drug Delivery.- The Emerging Significance of Drug Transporters and Metabolizing Enzymes to Ophthalmic Drug Design.- Barriers in Ocular Drug Delivery.- Ophthalmic Applications of Nanotechnology.- Vitamin C Transporters in the Retina.- The Plasma Membrane Transporters and Channels of CornealEndothelium. Review From the reviews:"The ophthalmic structures and tissues present a series of mechanisms necessary to homeostasis maintenance, in order to enable and support the vision function. … this book is indicated for physicians, pharmacologists, pharmacotechnicians, and investigators who wish to understand and study the complex processes of transportation and homeostasis of ocular globe, as well as to develop and formulate eye drops or apply therapies in the ophthalmology area." (Vladi Olga Consiglieri, Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009) Long Description This exceptionally important new work represents recent discoveries and advancements in the study of ocular transporters and their roles in ocular physiology, pathology, and drug delivery. Transporters are found on the membranes of cells and play a key role in transmitting signals between cells. In Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery, a panel of distinguished authors discusses all the latest developments in the study of ocular transporters. Focusing on the molecular characteristics, localization, and substrate specificities in various compartments of the eye, this volume discusses how transporters regulate the clarity of the cornea and lens, the movements of fluids across the ciliary epithelium, and the transport of nutrients across the retinal pigment epithelium. It also provides an in-depth look at how mutations or dysfunction of specific transporters can contribute to various disorders in the eye, including blindness, and provides readers with potential targets and strategies to allow safe passage of therapeutic drugs into the eye. Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery is the first text book in this field and offers up-to-date information to clinicians, research scientists in academia, and the pharmaceutical industry. This work has clinical implications for drug development and therapeutic drug delivery, making it an invaluable resource for readers. Review Quote From the reviews:The ophthalmic structures and tissues present a series of mechanisms necessary to homeostasis maintenance, in order to enable and support the vision function. … this book is indicated for physicians, pharmacologists, pharmacotechnicians, and investigators who wish to understand and study the complex processes of transportation and homeostasis of ocular globe, as well as to develop and formulate eye drops or apply therapies in the ophthalmology area. (Vladi Olga Consiglieri, Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009) Feature Focuses on the molecular characteristics, localization, and substrate specificities of several classes of well-known membrane transporters in various compartments of the eye Illustrates how mutations or dysfunction of specific transporters can contribute to various disorders in the eye, including blindness Examines how epithelial and endothelial barriers can block drug delivery and limit ocular availability of drugs Description for Sales People Transporters are found on the membranes of cells and play a key role in transmitting signals between cells. In Ocular Transporters in Ophthalmic Diseases and Drug Delivery, a panel of distinguished authors discusses all the latest developments in the study of ocular transporters. Focusing on the molecular characteristics, localization, and substrate specificities in various compartments of the eye, this volume discusses how transporters regulate the clarity of the cornea and lens, the movements of fluids across the ciliary epithelium and nutrients across the retinal pigment epithelium. It also provides an in-depth look at how mutations or dysfunction of specific transporters can contribute to various disorders in the eye, including blindness, and provides its readers with potential targets and strategies to allow safe passage of therapeutic drugs into the eye. Details ISBN1588299589 Short Title OCULAR TRANSPORTERS IN OP-W/CD Pages 467 Series Ophthalmology Research Language English ISBN-10 1588299589 ISBN-13 9781588299581 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Place of Publication Totowa, NJ Country of Publication United States Edited by Joyce Tombran-Tink Imprint Humana Press Inc. Edition 2008th DOI 10.1604/9781588299581;10.1007/978-1-59745-375-2 AU Release Date 2008-01-31 NZ Release Date 2008-01-31 US Release Date 2008-01-31 UK Release Date 2008-01-31 Author Colin J. Barnstable Publisher Humana Press Inc. Edition Description 2008 ed. Publication Date 2008-01-31 Alternative 9781627038652 DEWEY 617.71 Audience Professional & Vocational Illustrations XVIII, 467 p. We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96298860;

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