Conformational Changes in Lens Protein: A Responsible Factor for Cataract Formation in Diabetic Patients
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Background & objectives: Cataract is considered a major cause of visual impairment in diabetic patient’s. The present study addresses the progression of lens opacification by conformational changes and glycation of lens protein in diabetic individuals. Methods: A sample size of 30 nuclear portion of the lens was divided equally between study group (diabetic individuals) and control group (non-diabetics). Serum glucose and lens glucose is estimated by GOD/POD method, total lens protein by Modified biuret; end point method, serum sodium and potassium by Automated Ilytanalyzer and total protein fractionation by electrophoresis. Results: There was statistically significant decrease in value of lens glucose and lens total protein (p< 0.01), while slight elevation in the percentage of protein fractionation in diabetics as compared to non diabetics. Serum sodium level was also found to be statistically significantly elevated (p<0.01) in diabetics as compared to non diabetics, while no significant changes were found in serum potassium level. Interpretation and Conclusion: This prospective cross- sectional study shows that cataracts are formed due to oxidative damage of lens, conversion of soluble low molecular weight protein to insoluble high molecular weight protein or due to glycation
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Swati Shrivastava
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