Deciphering the mechanoresponsive role of β-catenin in keratoconus epithelium
Abstract Keratoconus (KC) is a corneal dystrophy characterized by progressive ectasia that leads to severe visual impairment and remains one of the leading indications for corneal transplantation. The etiology is believed to be multifactorial and alterations have been documented in the biomechanical...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2020-12-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77138-3 |