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Exposure to particulate matter (PM2.5) weakens corneal defense by downregulating thrombospondin-1 and tight junction proteins
1 Nov 2024
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Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) induces ocular surface toxicity through pyroptosis, oxidative stress, autophagy, and inflammatory responses. However, the precise molecular pathways through which PM 2.5 causes corneal damage remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms by exposing human corneal epithelial cells (HCECs) to PM 2.5 . After the morphology and chemical composition analysis...
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