The broad objectives of this research are to increase knowledge of secretory and carbonic anhydrase (CA)-dependent systems in the eye, brain, and inner ear, and apply this to certain medical problems, notably glaucoma, cataract, increased intracranial pressure, & Menieres disease. The physiological work will be done in parallel with enzyme studies on the appropriate tissues. EYE: a) Search will continue for an effective non-toxic carbonic anhydrase inhibitor for treatment of glaucoma by corneal instillation rather than systemically. Current work on principles of corneal penetration show this to be feasible. Studies are also planned on ion-transport from plasma to aqueous following administratin of timolol, to compare with CA inhibitors. b) Major effort will be given to the role of CA in normal lens, which our current works links to dissimilation of HCO3-. It appears likely that this mechanism fails in cataractous lens. BRAIN-CSF: Both as molecular probes and potential drugs, new agents (other than CA inhibitors) remain to be discovered that will reduce CSF flow. Such agents will be sought, with particular attention to their influence on ion transport. ENDOLYMPH: Basic information will be sought on CO2 equilibria and formation rate of endolymph. We shall measure effects of CA inhibitors on ion and fluid movement in inner ear. Because of the high concentration of CA in this locale, analogy to the other fluids and some clinical """"""""impressions"""""""", it is possible that these studies may lead to effective treatment of Menieres disease. ENZYMOLOGY: Basic kinetics and inhibition studies of CA will be done on these tissues, with emphasis on the membrane-bound enzyme. These chemical data will be intimately linked to the physiological and pharmacological results, and together form the basis for rational treatment programs.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Eye Institute (NEI)
Type
Research Project (R01)
Project #
5R01EY002227-08
Application #
3256600
Study Section
(VID)
Project Start
1978-03-01
Project End
1986-02-28
Budget Start
1985-03-01
Budget End
1986-02-28
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
1985
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Florida
Department
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
073130411
City
Gainesville
State
FL
Country
United States
Zip Code
32611
Maren, T H (2000) Carbonic anhydrase inhibition in ophthalmology: aqueous humor secretion and the development of sulfonamide inhibitors. EXS :425-35
Conroy, C W; Maren, T H (1999) Corneal sequestration and delivery to ciliary process of six topically applied sulfonamides. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 15:179-87
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Conroy, C W; Maren, T H (1998) The ocular distribution of methazolamide after corneal and scleral administration: the effect of ionization state. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 14:565-73
Maren, T H; Godman, D R; Pancorbo, B M et al. (1997) Timolol decreases aqueous humor flow but not Na+ movement from plasma to aqueous. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 38:1274-7
Maren, T H; Conroy, C W; Wynns, G C et al. (1997) Ocular absorption, blood levels, and excretion of dorzolamide, a topically active carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 13:23-30
Maren, T H; Conroy, C W; Wynns, G C et al. (1997) Renal and cerebrospinal fluid formation pharmacology of a high molecular weight carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. J Pharmacol Exp Ther 280:98-104
Conroy, C W (1997) Sulfonamides do not reach the retina in therapeutic amounts after topical application to the cornea. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 13:465-72
Maren, T H (1997) Sulfonamides and secretion of aqueous humor. J Exp Zool 279:490-7
Supuran, C T; Conroy, C W; Maren, T H (1997) Is cyanate a carbonic anhydrase substrate? Proteins 27:272-8

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