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Molecular bases of corneal endothelial dystrophies.
Experimental eye research - 1 Feb 2012
Schmedt Thore, Silva Mariana Mazzini, Ziaei Alireza, Jurkunas Ula
Abstract excerpt
The phrase "corneal endothelial dystrophies" embraces a group of bilateral corneal conditions that are characterized by a non-inflammatory and progressive degradation of corneal endothelium. Corneal endothelial cells exhibit a high pump site density and, along with barrier function, are responsible for maintaining the cornea in its natural state of relative dehydration. Gradual loss of endothelial cells leads to...
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