Integrated analysis of the aqueous humor microbiome and lens capsule transcriptome in high myopia cataract: a pilot study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Integrated analysis of the aqueous humor microbiome and lens capsule transcriptome in high myopia cataract: a pilot study

  • By

  • Yaoyan Qiu

  • Wenting Cai

  • Zihan Xie

  • Chenxi Li

  • Fan Yang

  • Yiyong Qian

  • Jingwu Song

  • Tianyu Zheng

  • June 16, 2026

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    High myopia significantly accelerates cataract onset and complicates surgical procedures, increasing postoperative complication rates.

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    The study analyzed aqueous humor and lens capsule samples from patients with high myopia cataract and age-related cataract using gene sequencing and RNA-seq.

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    Alterations in the aqueous humor microbiome were observed in high myopia cataract patients, with decreased Escherichia and increased Neisseria and other genera.

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    Transcriptomic analysis revealed reprogramming of metabolism-related genes in the lens capsule and activation of apoptotic signaling pathways.

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    The findings suggest a link between microbial community changes in the aqueous humor and lens metabolic environment, potentially influencing cataract progression.

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Integrated analysis of the aqueous humor microbiome and lens capsule transcriptome in high myopia cataract: a pilot study

  • by Yaoyan Qiu, Wenting Cai, Zihan Xie, Chenxi Li, Fan Yang, Yiyong Qian, Jingwu Song, Tianyu Zheng

  • June 16, 2026

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