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David L. Epstein

David L. Epstein

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
60
Citations
9766
World Ranking
12203
National Ranking
5210

Overview

David L. Epstein was affiliated with Duke University in the United States. Their research primarily focused on medicine, with a significant number of publications in ophthalmology. Epstein's work contributed to multiple subfields including ophthalmology, radiology, nuclear medicine and imaging, neurology, nephrology, and molecular biology.

The scientist explored various topics related to eye health and associated conditions, with a notable emphasis on retinal diseases and treatments. Other main topics covered in their publications included retinal imaging and analysis, glaucoma and retinal disorders, retinal and optic conditions, parathyroid disorders and treatments, lysosomal storage disorders research, and ocular surface and contact lens studies.

David L. Epstein published articles in several specialized venues. Frequent publication venues included:

  • Ophthalmology Retina (2 publications)
  • Ophthalmic Genetics (2 publications)
  • Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (2 publications)
  • Acta Ophthalmologica (1 publication)
  • Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (1 publication)

Their recent papers addressed topics related to neovascular age-related macular degeneration, neovascular glaucoma associated with central retinal vein occlusion, treatment of macular edema in retinal vein occlusion, visual outcomes and ocular findings in Fabry disease, and inherited cone dysfunction and protanopia. Notable titles include:

  • "Recurrent Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration after Discontinuation of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Inhibitors Managed in a Treat-and-Extend Regimen," 2021, Ophthalmology Retina
  • "Neovascular glaucoma in patients with central retinal vein occlusion: A real-life study in the anti-VEGF era," 2020, Acta Ophthalmologica
  • "Real-life study of the use of anti-VEGF therapy versus dexamethasone implant for treatment of macular edema in retinal vein occlusion," 2021, Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
  • "Visual outcome, ocular findings, and visual quality of life in patients with Fabry disease," 2022, Ophthalmic Genetics
  • "Visual and ocular findings in a family with X-linked cone dysfunction and protanopia," 2021, Ophthalmic Genetics

Throughout their career, Epstein collaborated frequently with other researchers. Key coauthors included Charlotte Lindberg, Manuel Casselholm de Salles, Monica Olsson, Anna Cullhed Farrell, and Stamatios Aslanis.

Best Publications

  • Modulation of Aqueous Humor Outflow Facility by the Rho Kinase–Specific Inhibitor Y-27632

    Rao Pv;Deng Pf;Kumar J;Epstein Dl

  • Cytoskeletal involvement in the regulation of aqueous humor outflow.

    Baohe Tian;Benjamin Geiger;David L. Epstein;Paul L. Kaufman

  • Alterations in microRNA expression in stress-induced cellular senescence

    Guorong Li;Coralia Luna;Jianming Qiu;David L. Epstein

  • Inflow stenosis in arteriovenous fistulas and grafts: A multicenter, prospective study

    Arif Asif;Florin N. Gadalean;Donna Merrill;Gautam Cherla

  • Rho GTPase/Rho Kinase Inhibition as a Novel Target for the Treatment of Glaucoma

    Vasantha P Rao;David L Epstein

  • Glucocorticoids regulate transendothelial fluid flow resistance and formation of intercellular junctions.

    Johnnie L. Underwood;Collin G. Murphy;Janet Chen;Linda Franse-Carman

  • Role of miR-29b on the regulation of the extracellular matrix in human trabecular meshwork cells under chronic oxidative stress.

    Coralia Luna;Guorong Li;Jianmimg Qiu;David L. Epstein

  • Modulation of Myocilin/TIGR Expression in Human Trabecular Meshwork

    Ernst R. Tamm;Paul Russell;David L. Epstein;Douglas H. Johnson

  • Acto-myosin drug effects and aqueous outflow function.

    D L Epstein;L L Rowlette;B C Roberts

  • High Failure Rate Associated With 180° Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

    Julia Song;Paul P Lee;David L Epstein;Sandra S Stinnett

  • Isolation, culture, and characterization of endothelial cells from Schlemm's canal.

    W D Stamer;B C Roberts;D N Howell;D L Epstein

  • Aqueous humor outflow: what do we know? Where will it lead us?

    Michael P. Fautsch;Douglas H. Johnson;Ted S. Acott;Makoto Aihara

  • Regulation of myosin light chain phosphorylation in the trabecular meshwork: role in aqueous humour outflow facility.

    P. Vasantha Rao;PeiFeng Deng;Yasuharu Sasaki;David L. Epstein

  • Genes upregulated in the human trabecular meshwork in response to elevated intraocular pressure.

    Pedro Gonzalez;David L. Epstein;Teresa Borrás

  • Glutathione in calf trabecular meshwork and its relation to aqueous humor outflow facility.

    Michael G. Kahn;Frank J. Giblin;David L. Epstein

  • Cellular senescence in the glaucomatous outflow pathway.

    Paloma B. Liton;Pratap Challa;Sandra Stinnett;Coralia Luna

  • Growth factor induced activation of Rho and Rac GTPases and actin cytoskeletal reorganization in human lens epithelial cells.

    Maddala R;Reddy Vn;Epstein Dl;Rao

  • Role of miR-204 in the Regulation of Apoptosis, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Response, and Inflammation in Human Trabecular Meshwork Cells

    Guorong Li;Coralia Luna;Jianming Qiu;David L. Epstein

  • Influence of mercurial sulfhydryl agents on aqueous outflow pathways in enucleated eyes.

    Thomas F. Freddo;Mary M. Patterson;Douglas R. Scott;David L. Epstein

  • Targeting of Integrin β1 and Kinesin 2α by MicroRNA 183

    Guorong Li;Coralia Luna;Jianming Qiu;David L. Epstein

Frequent Co-Authors

Paul P. Lee
Paul P. Lee University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Hiroaki Shimokawa
Hiroaki Shimokawa Tohoku University
Carmen A. Puliafito
Carmen A. Puliafito University of Southern California
Ernst R. Tamm
Ernst R. Tamm University of Regensburg
Paul L. Kaufman
Paul L. Kaufman University of Wisconsin–Madison
Eric J. Toone
Eric J. Toone Duke University
Abbot F. Clark
Abbot F. Clark University of North Texas Health Science Center
Benjamin Geiger
Benjamin Geiger Weizmann Institute of Science
Joseph A. Izatt
Joseph A. Izatt Duke University
Serpil C. Erzurum
Serpil C. Erzurum Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

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