Lipid polarity gradient formed by ω-hydroxy lipids in tear film prevents dry eye disease

Meibum lipids form a lipid layer on the outermost side of the tear film and function to prevent water evaporation and reduce surface tension. (O-Acyl)-ω-hydroxy fatty acids (OAHFAs), a subclass of these lipids, are thought to be involved in connecting the lipid and aqueous layers in tears, although...

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Main Authors: Masatoshi Miyamoto, Takayuki Sassa, Megumi Sawai, Akio Kihara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eLife Sciences Publications Ltd 2020-04-01
Series:eLife
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Online Access:https://elifesciences.org/articles/53582

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