Purpose: To investigated the role of estrogen receptor-1 (ER-1) in maintaining homeostasis in ocular surface.
Methods: ER-1-knockout (ER-1KO) mice were studied at 4 months of age. The ocular surface was examined using a slit lamp. Histological alterations in the meibomian gland (MG) and lacrimal gland (LG) were observed with H&E staining. Protein levels of P-ERK, peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-γ), p-NFκB-P65, IL-1β, aquaporin 5 (AQP-5), fatty acid-binding protein 5 (Fabp5) and K10 were determined by immunofluorescence and Western blotting. Gene expressions of APO-F, APO-E, K10, ELOVL4, PPAR-γ, SCD-1, and SREBP1 were quantified by qPCR. Conjunctival (CJ) goblet cell alterations were detected by PAS staining. Lipid metabolism in MG and LG was assessed using LipidTox. Apoptosis in MG and LG was analyzed through the TUNEL assay.
Results: Both male and female ER-1KO mice demonstrated increased corneal fluorescence staining scores. MG showed abnormal lipid metabolism and ductal dilation. LG displayed lipid deposition and reduced AQP-5 expression. CJ experienced goblet cell loss. MG, LG exhibited signs of inflammation and apoptosis.
Conclusion: ER1 is pivotal for ocular surface homeostasis in both genders of mice. ER1 deficiency induces inflammation and lipid deposition to MG and LG, culminating in dry eye-like manifestations on the ocular surface.
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