Effect of corneal epithelium on ultraviolet-A and riboflavin absorption

Effect of corneal epithelium on ultraviolet-A and riboflavin absorption

PURPOSE: To determine if the corneal epithelium prevents the collagen cross-linking effect. Using immunofluorescence microscopy after CXL, we indirectly analyzed the role of the epithelium as ultraviolet-A (UVA) shield as well as a barrier to riboflavin penetration. METHODS: Fifteen freshly enucleat...

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Main Authors: Katia Mantovani Bottós, Paulo Schor, Juliana L. Dreyfuss, Helena Bonciani Nader, Wallace Chamon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Conselho Brasileiro de Oftalmologia 2011-10-01
Series:Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia
Subjects:
Reagentes para ligações cruzadas
Riboflavina
Epitélio corneano
Microscopia de imunofluorescência
Agentes fotossensibilizantes
Raios ultravioleta
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