Expression and Localization of FP Prostaglandin Receptor in Human Ocular Tissues

January 21, 2010 updated by: Meir Medical Center
to approve the expression of PGF2α receptors in hair follicle in ocular skin tissue, explaining the hypertrichotic effect of PG analogues as intraocular pressure lowering treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Detailed Description

50 hair follicle dissection - human lower lid skin and lashes will be derived from lateral tarsal strip (LTS) dissected routinely in ectropion repair surgery, the skin strip is dissected routinely in this surgery , without any relation to our study. The study will be planned according to Helsinki declaration for Paraffin embedded LTS tissue sections (4 µ) will be processed and examined in immunohistochemistry lab. FP receptor proteins expression, using subtype-specific polyclonal antibodies, will be detected by the light microscopic level, according to manufacturer instruction.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

human lower lid skin and lashes will be derived from lateral tarsal strip (LTS) dissected routinely in ectropion repair surgery, the skin strip is dissected routinely in this surgery

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age > 18 years
  • malposition of lower eyelid

Exclusion Criteria:

  • age < 18 years

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

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Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: halah el naddaf, doctor, Meir Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 21, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 21, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

January 22, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 22, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 21, 2010

Last Verified

January 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PROST-1

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