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Integrin α2 Level is a Critical Determinant for Mesenchymal to Endothelial Phenotype Transition of Trabecular Meshwork Cells.
Current eye research - 1 Jul 2026
Ding Xiao, Takahashi Eri, Murata Natsumi, Fujimoto Tomokazu, Inoue Toshihiro
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PURPOSE: Trabecular meshwork (TM) cells play a role in the regulation of aqueous humor outflow. In glaucoma, a large number of TM cells exhibiting mesenchymal phenotypes is associated with abnormal turnover of extracellular matrix components including collagen, leading to high intraocular pressure (IOP). Integrin α2 is a collagen receptor, although its role in TM cells is unknown. In this study, we assessed the...
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