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