Connective tissue growth factor is increased in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma.

Purpose: Pseudoexfoliation (PXF) syndrome is a generalized disorder of the extracellular matrix (ECM) involving the trabecular meshwork (TM), associated with raised intraocular pressure, glaucoma, and cataract. The purposes of this study were to quantify aqueous humor connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in PXF glaucoma, to determine the effect of CTGF on ECM production in TM cells, and to identify intracellular CTGF signaling pathways.

Methods: Aqueous humor samples were obtained from patients undergoing routine cataract surgery or trabeculectomy.