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The Role of TGF-β2 and Bone Morphogenetic Proteins in the Trabecular Meshwork and Glaucoma
11 Feb 2014
Abstract excerpt
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) is a primary risk factor associated with POAG. Increased aqueous humor (AH) outflow resistance through the trabecular meshwork (TM) results in elevated IOP in POAG patients. Resistance to AH outflow is associated with increased accumulation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in the TM. In...
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