Vitreous proteome of transgenic INSC94Y pigs compared to wild type

INSC94Y transgenic pigs serve as a valuable model for permanent neonatal diabetes mellitus. Through genetically engineered modifications in the insulin (INS) gene, this model presents with impaired insulin secretion, resulting elevated fasting blood-glucose levels (hyperglycemia) [1].One of the severe complications of diabetes mellitus are hypoglycemia-mediated morphological abnormalities in the retina, also described as diabetic retinopathy (DR). Adjacent to the retina lies the vitreous, a gelatinous, highly hydrated matrix, which is important for ocular function and retinal physiology. It contains variety of proteins and signaling molecules, which are useful for the characterization of the biological activity of the vitreous itself, and may help to elucidate molecular processes occurring in the retina, especially under pathophysiological conditions and in disease. To gain insight into the proteomic profile of porcine vitreous and detect possible differences relevant to DR pathogenesis, we used discovery proteomics for analysis of INSC94Y vitreous compared to wild-type controls. Reference: [1] Renner, S.; Braun-Reichhart, C.; Blutke, A.; Herbach, N.; Emrich, D.; Streckel, E.; Wunsch, A.; Kessler, B.; Kurome, M.; Bahr, A.; et al. Permanent neonatal diabetes in INS(C94Y) transgenic pigs. Diabetes 2013, 62, 1505-1511, doi:10.2337/db12-1065.