Magnesium acethyltaurate as a potential agent for retinal and optic nerve protection in glaucoma

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible vision impairment affecting more than 70 million people worldwide with approximately 10%suffering from glaucoma-related bilateral blind（Quigley and Broman,2006）.It is a multi-factorial disease that is characterized by optic nerve damage and visual field loss.Progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells（RGCs）resulting in visual field deficits is the hallmark of glaucoma.

Progress on the Structures and Functions of Aerogels

Aerogel materials possess a wide variety of excellent functions,hence a striking number of applications have developed for them.In this paper,we present a historic review of the aerogel materials,showing the main concepts,research methods,important scientific problems,formation mechanism,structure characteristics and essence of aerogel.More applications are evolving as the scientific and engineering community,which becomes familiar with the unusual and exceptional physical properties of aerogels.In addition,we also discuss the huge development potential and prospect of polysaccharide aerogels as the research trend in the future.

Delay Time Measurement and Comparison of Protection Strategies with One-Link Failed Domestic Optical Fiber Networks in Taiwan

In this paper, we study the protection strategies of domestic optical fiber networks in Taiwan. Delay time experiment of two one-link failed cases are also reported and compared. We can get best protection strategy and bypass the optical transmission signal at shortest delay time.

Dynamic multicast sharing protection algorithm based on fuzzy game in multi-domain optical network

Aiming at the problem of dynamic multicast service protection in multi-domain optical network, this paper proposes a dynamic multicast sharing protection algorithm based on fuzzy game in multi-domain optical network. The algorithm uses the minimum cost spanning tree strategy and fuzzy game theory. First, it virtualizes two planes to calculate the multicast tree and the multicast protection tree respectively. Then, it performs a fuzzy game to form a cooperative alliance to optimize the path composition of each multicast tree. Finally, it generates a pair of optimal multicast work tree and multicast protection tree for dynamic multicast services. The time complexity of the algorithm is O(k3 m2 n), where n represents the number of nodes in the networks, k represents the number of dynamic multicast requests, and m represents the number of destination nodes for each multicast request. The experimental results show that the proposed algorithm reduces significantly the blocking rate of dynamic multicast services, and improves the utilization of optical network resources within a certain number of dynamic multicast request ranges.

Improvement of MDA and SOD Expression and Optic Neuroprotection in Glaucoma Mice by Travoprost and β-Blocker

Objective:The goal of this study was to see if travoprost and β-blockers improved MDA and SOD expression as well as neuroprotection in glaucoma mice.Methods:One hundred healthy SPF SD rats were randomly allocated into five groups:travoprost and β-blocker group,travoprost group,β-blocker group,model group and blank group,with 20 rats in each group.We created a glaucoma mouse model in which the blank group and the model group received the same volume of saline,the β-blocker group received β-blocker,the travoprost group received travoprost,and the travo Prost and β-blocker groups received travo Prost and βreceptor blockers.Retinal cell apoptosis level,intraocular pressure level,MDA and SOD levels were measured after drug administration.Results:The results showed that the levels of intraocular pressure,the apoptosis rate of optic nerve,SOD and MDA of retina in travoprost and β-blocker group,travoprost group,β-blocker group and model group were greater than those in blank group(P<0.05).In comparison to the model group,the intraocular pressure level,optic nerve apoptosis rate,and retinal MDA level in the travoprost and β-blocker group continued to fall,while the retinal SOD level was considerably elevated(P<0.05).The continuous application of travoprost and β-blocker resulted in a constant drop in intraocular pressure,optic nerve apoptosis rate and MDA level in the retina,whereas the SOD level was dramatically elevated(P<0.05).Conclusion:In glaucoma mice,travoprost in combination with a β-blocker can greatly increase MDA expression,SOD and neuroprotection.