[Mitomycin C dissolved in a reversible thermo-setting gel: effect on aqueous flare in the rabbit eye].
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effects of mitomycin C (MMC) dissolved in a gel, which is as effective as a higher dose of aqueous MMC solution, on aqueous flare in rabbits.


METHODS
We injected subconjunctivally a 0.1 ml solution of MMC containing 30, 10, 3.0, or 0.3 micrograms of MMC dissolved in a reversible thermo-setting gel in pigmented rabbits. As a control, a 0.1 ml aqueous solution of 30 micrograms MMC was injected subconjunctivally. Aqueous flare was measured for 28 days after the injection.


RESULTS
The aqueous flare in the 30 micrograms gel group was also level similar to that in the 30 micrograms aqueous solution group, but the aqueous flare in the 10, 3.0, and 0.3 micrograms gel groups was significantly lower. The increase in the aqueous flare following the administration of MMC gel was dose-dependent.


CONCLUSIONS
The administration of MMC dissolved in a gel can diminish the ocular inflammation by reducing the dose of MMC needed for the antiproliferative effect.
Nishimura
K
K
Department of Ophthalmology, Gifu University School of Medicine, Japan.
Taniguchi
T
T
Kawase
K
K
Shibahara
S
S
Izumi
E
E
Kumada
M
M
Yamamoto
T
T
Kitazawa
Y
Y
Hoshina
F
F
D000818:Animals; D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000187:drug effects*; D005782:Gels; D016685:Mitomycin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000494:pharmacology; D011817:Rabbits
D005782:Gels; D016685:Mitomycin