Applications of Hyaluronic Acid in Ophthalmology and Contact Lenses
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a glycosaminoglycan that was first isolated and identified from the vitreous body of a bull’s eye. HA is ubiquitous in the soft connective tissues of animals and therefore has high tissue compatibility for use in medication. Because of HA’s biological safety and water retenti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/9/2485 |