Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine

Purpose. To investigate the impact of different oxygen supply methods on corneal epithelial wound healing and acetylcholine level during wound healing. Methods. We randomly divided 75 rabbits into three groups: A, B, and C, with 25 rabbits in each group. The central corneal epithelium was removed fr...

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Main Authors: Shanshan Li, Gang Ding, Yuqin Sun, Chenming Zhang
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4737479
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description Purpose. To investigate the impact of different oxygen supply methods on corneal epithelial wound healing and acetylcholine level during wound healing. Methods. We randomly divided 75 rabbits into three groups: A, B, and C, with 25 rabbits in each group. The central corneal epithelium was removed from all eyes of the rabbits using a 5 mm trephine. Group A rabbits were given low flow oxygen (3 L/min; concentration: 33%) for 2 h per day through goggles. Group B rabbits were given low flow oxygen (3 L/min; concentration: 33%) for 2 h per day via oxygen masks for inhalation. Group C rabbits healed naturally. The area of healed corneal epithelium and acetylcholine content in corneal epithelium were determined at 12 h, 24 h, and 36 h after injury. Results. At 12 h, 24 h, and 36 h after injury, the healing area of corneal epithelium in the three groups was in the order group A > group B > group C (P<0.05). At all timepoints, the acetylcholine level in corneal epithelium was in the order of group A > group B > group C (P<0.05). In all three groups, the acetylcholine content in corneal epithelium showed the order 12 h > 24 h > 36 h (P<0.05). There was a correlation between acetylcholine expression and the area of unhealed corneal epithelium, and the correlation coefficients of groups A, B, and C were 0.80, 0.83, and 0.85 respectively. Conclusion. Increasing oxygen concentration through inhalation or via goggles can promote corneal epithelial wound healing, but increasing local oxygen concentration of the eye showed a better effect. Acetylcholine may play an important role in the early process of corneal epithelial wound healing.
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spelling doaj-art-c1fed9fe3d4d47ddb667dc3b19dd21fa2025-08-20T02:19:15ZengWileyJournal of Ophthalmology2090-00582021-01-01202110.1155/2021/4737479Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of AcetylcholineShanshan Li0Gang Ding1Yuqin Sun2Chenming Zhang3Jinan Second People's HospitalJinan Second People's HospitalJinan Second People's HospitalJinan Second People's HospitalPurpose. To investigate the impact of different oxygen supply methods on corneal epithelial wound healing and acetylcholine level during wound healing. Methods. We randomly divided 75 rabbits into three groups: A, B, and C, with 25 rabbits in each group. The central corneal epithelium was removed from all eyes of the rabbits using a 5 mm trephine. Group A rabbits were given low flow oxygen (3 L/min; concentration: 33%) for 2 h per day through goggles. Group B rabbits were given low flow oxygen (3 L/min; concentration: 33%) for 2 h per day via oxygen masks for inhalation. Group C rabbits healed naturally. The area of healed corneal epithelium and acetylcholine content in corneal epithelium were determined at 12 h, 24 h, and 36 h after injury. Results. At 12 h, 24 h, and 36 h after injury, the healing area of corneal epithelium in the three groups was in the order group A > group B > group C (P<0.05). At all timepoints, the acetylcholine level in corneal epithelium was in the order of group A > group B > group C (P<0.05). In all three groups, the acetylcholine content in corneal epithelium showed the order 12 h > 24 h > 36 h (P<0.05). There was a correlation between acetylcholine expression and the area of unhealed corneal epithelium, and the correlation coefficients of groups A, B, and C were 0.80, 0.83, and 0.85 respectively. Conclusion. Increasing oxygen concentration through inhalation or via goggles can promote corneal epithelial wound healing, but increasing local oxygen concentration of the eye showed a better effect. Acetylcholine may play an important role in the early process of corneal epithelial wound healing.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4737479
spellingShingle Shanshan Li
Gang Ding
Yuqin Sun
Chenming Zhang
Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine
Journal of Ophthalmology
title Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine
title_full Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine
title_fullStr Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine
title_full_unstemmed Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine
title_short Impact of Different Oxygen Supply Methods on the Healing of Corneal Epithelial Wound and the Level of Acetylcholine
title_sort impact of different oxygen supply methods on the healing of corneal epithelial wound and the level of acetylcholine
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/4737479
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