Abstract
Gap junctions provide a conduit between the intracellular fluids of the pigmented (PE) and non-pigmented (NPE) ciliary epithelial cells, and are therefore critical in the secretion of the aqueous humor (AH). However, opinions differ concerning the connexin (Cx) composition of the gap junctions. Therefore, we aimed to characterize the expression of Cx in the porcine ciliary epithelium (CE), a favorable model for humans; and determine the contribution of the highest expressed Cx to AH secretion. Freshly-harvested porcine CE cells were used. The mRNA and protein expressions of gap junctions were assessed by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting (WB), respectively. The relative gene expressions of various Cx were determined by quantitative PCR. The gap junction permeability of isolated PE-NPE cell couplets was evaluated by Lucifer Yellow dye transfer. Using RT-PCR and WB, Cx43, Cx45, Cx47, Cx50, and Cx60 were present in porcine CE, with Cx43 being the most abundant isoform, having over 200-fold higher expression than other Cx. Cx43 was primarily localized in the PE-NPE interface and the basolateral membranes of PE cells. Knockdown of Cx43 by siRNA significantly reduced gene and protein expres...Continue Reading
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