The Claim
ANGPTL7 is highly expressed in the trabecular meshwork and cornea of humans and mice, and its expression is increased by corticosteroids and TGF-beta, which are factors associated with elevated intraocular pressure, indicating that ANGPTL7 is involved in the tissue-level mechanisms regulating aqueous humor outflow.
What the research says
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ANGPTL7 protein is found at high levels in the eye tissues that control fluid drainage, and its levels rise when corticosteroids or TGF-beta are present. These substances are known to increase eye pressure, and ANGPTL7 is part of the biological process that affects how fluid leaves the eye.
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ANGPTL7 is highly expressed in the trabecular meshwork and cornea of humans and mice, and its expression increases in response to corticosteroids and TGF-beta—factors known to elevate intraocular pressure—suggesting it plays a role in the tissue-level mechanisms that regulate aqueous humor outflow.
A protein called ANGPTL7 is made in the drainage tissue of the eye and builds up a structural mesh around the fluid exit channels. When more of this protein is present, the mesh becomes thicker and tighter, making it harder for fluid to drain out. This causes pressure to build up inside the eye. When the protein is reduced, the mesh loosens, fluid drains more easily, and pressure drops.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: ANGPTL7, a therapeutic target for increased intraocular pressure and glaucoma
When the ANGPTL7 gene is broken or turned off, eye pressure goes down — meaning this protein normally helps raise eye pressure. This suggests it’s part of the eye’s drainage system and may be why steroids or inflammation increase pressure.
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