The Claim
The CACNA2D1 protein is expressed in the human and mouse ciliary body and trabecular meshwork, which are tissues that regulate aqueous humor production and outflow.
What the research says
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The CACNA2D1 protein is present in two eye tissues that control the flow of fluid inside the eye.
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The CACNA2D1 protein is expressed in the human and mouse ciliary body and trabecular meshwork—key tissues regulating aqueous humor production and outflow—supporting its biological plausibility as a modulator of intraocular pressure.
A protein called CACNA2D1 controls how much calcium enters cells in the eye's fluid-producing and fluid-draining tissues. When this protein binds to certain drugs, it reduces calcium flow into those cells. Less calcium causes the fluid-producing cells to make less fluid and the fluid-draining cells to open up, which lowers pressure inside the eye.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that the CACNA2D1 protein is present in the parts of the eye that control fluid pressure, and when there's more of this protein, eye pressure tends to be higher — meaning it likely plays a real role in regulating eye pressure.
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