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Characterization of the Ocular Phenotype in a Col4a3 Knockout Mouse Model of Alport Syndrome.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 2 Dec 2024
Belamkar Ameya, Luo Qianyi, Mahajan Neha, Abhyankar Surabhi, Jones Bryce A, Sodhi Rupinder Kaur, Pattabiraman Padmanabhan P, Levi Moshe, Bhatwadekar Ashay D
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Purpose: Alport syndrome (AS) is a genetic condition caused by a dysfunctional collagen (IV) α3α4α5 heterotrimer, leading to basement membrane instability and, ultimately, abnormalities in the kidney, inner ear, and eyes. This study aimed to characterize ocular pathology of AS by focusing on inflammatory and fibrotic markers. Methods: Col4a3tm1Dec knockout (KO) mice eyes were evaluated for the localization of...
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