The glycocalyx barrier function in ocular surface and its alteration in dry eye disease
Some studies have shown that the glycocalyx barrier formed by highly glycosylated mucin and galectin-3 in the epithelial cells of the eyeball is important for the maintenance of moisturization and lubrication of the surface of the eye. The decrease in the wettability of the eye surface and the short...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS)
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Guoji Yanke Zazhi |
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| Online Access: | http://ies.ijo.cn/cn_publish/2020/5/202005012.pdf |