Effect of systemic administration of phytosterol on lacrimal quality of dogs

Effect of systemic administration of phytosterol on lacrimal quality of dogs

The tear lipid layer (oily outer layer) reduces evaporation and prevents tear overflow. In dogs, reductions in the lipid components of this layer (cholesterol, triglycerides and phospholipids) can cause eye serious diseases. In this way, the tear crystallization test analyzes the lacrimal quality, h...

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Main Authors: Fernanda Gosuen Gonçalves Dias, Brenda Martins Cristino, Claudianara Ávila Silva, Larissa Fernandes Magalhães, Cristiane dos Santos Honsho, Ricardo Andrade Furtado, Tais Harumi de Castro Sasahara, Lucas de Freitas Pereira, Adriana Torrecilhas Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 2019-06-01
Series:Bioscience Journal
Subjects:
lipids
veterinary ophthalmology
lacrimal quality
tear crystallization test
Online Access:http://www.seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/41782

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