Sorbinil prevention of diabetic-like retinopathy in the galactose-fed rat model (original) (raw)

Investigative Ophthalmology &amp Visual Science

Abstract

To determine if the retinal microangiopathies of the galactose-fed rat model of diabetic retinopathy can be prevented with the aldose reductase inhibitor sorbinil. Sprague-Dawley rats were fed 50% d-galactose with or without sorbinil (0.05% wt/wt), mixed biweekly with fresh diet. Rats in each group were examined frequently by slit lamp and were killed after 8, 16, and 24 months. Computer-assisted morphometry was performed on wholemounts of elastase retinal digest preparations. Cataracts developed in all galactose-fed untreated rats within 3 weeks but not in the sorbinil-treated rats even after 24 months. At 8 months, the galactose-fed untreated rats exhibited statistically significant increases in the mean capillary width, the percent of retinal area occupied by capillaries (capillary density), and the percent of microvascular area with capillaries > 20 microns wide (dilated channels), compared to controls. At 16 months, the galactose-fed untreated rats showed statistically signi...

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