Characterization of the composition of the aqueous humor and the vitreous body of the eye of the frog Rana temporaria L |
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Authors: | Panova Ina G Sharova Natalia P Dmitrieva Svetlana B Levin Peter P Tatikolov Alexander S |
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Affiliation: | aN.K. Kol'tsov Institute of Developmental Biology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia;bN.M. Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia |
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Abstract: | This study aimed to analyze the aqueous humor (AH) and the vitreous body (VB) of the eye of the adult frog Rana temporaria L. as a representative species of amphibians, which lead a semi-terrestrial life. The presence of collagen, albumin, uric acid and electron donors was shown in both media; however, there are slight differences in their concentrations. To determine collagen, a spectral-fluorescent probe, cyanine dye, was used. The presence of collagen in AH of the frog was found at the first time. The total content of electron donors (ascorbic and uric acids, tryptophan, and tyrosine) in VB and HA was roughly estimated at ~ 1.5 × 10− 4 mol/L. Both VB and AH absorb light in similar UV regions. The total protein and albumin contents in AH were found to be somewhat higher than those in VB. The uric acid content was at an equally low level in both intraocular media. It is supposed that the similarity of VB and AH compositions shown in this work is due to some exchange between VB and AH contents in the course of accommodation. The role of intraocular fluids in physiological functions of the eye and in protecting the retina against UV light is discussed. |
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Keywords: | Albumin Aqueous humor Collagen Eye Frog SDS-electrophoresis Spectral-fluorescent and photochemical probes Vitreous body |
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