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An alpha 2 collagen VIII transgenic knock-in mouse model of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy shows early endothelial cell unfolded protein response and apoptosis.
Human molecular genetics - 15 Jan 2012
Jun Albert S, Meng Huan, Ramanan Naren, Matthaei Mario, Chakravarti Shukti, Bonshek Richard, Black Graeme C M, Grebe Rhonda, Kimos Martha
Abstract excerpt
Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a leading indication for corneal transplantation. FECD is characterized by progressive alterations in endothelial cell morphology, excrescences (guttae) and thickening of the endothelial basement membrane and cell death. Ultimately, these changes lead...
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