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Evidence for a phenotypic switch in corneal afferents after lacrimal gland excision.
Experimental eye research - 1 May 2022
Sullivan Cara, Lee Jun, Bushey William, Demers Danielle, Dinsdale Samantha, Lowe Katy, Olmeda Jessica, Meng Ian D
Abstract excerpt
Dry eye is a common cause of ocular pain. The aim of this study was to investigate corneal innervation, ongoing pain, and alterations in corneal afferent phenotypes in a mouse model of severe aqueous tear deficiency. Chronic dry eye was produced by ipsilateral excision of the extra- and intraorbital lacrimal glands in male and female mice. Tearing was measured using a phenol thread and corneal epithelial damage...
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