Tear miRNA expression analysis reveals miR-203 as a potential regulator of corneal epithelial cells

Abstract excerpt

BACKGROUND: microRNAs (miRNAs) are small noncoding RNAs that negatively regulate gene expression. They are found within cells and in body fluids. Extracellular miRNAs have been shown to associate with the surrounding tissues. Therefore, we predicted that miRNAs in tears may contribute to regulate corneal epithelial cell function. However, information on the miRNA expression profile of tears is limited and the...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Corneal Surgery and Treatments
• Share to MicroRNA in disease regulation
• Share to Ocular Surface and Contact Lens