Coenzyme Q10 reduces ethanol-induced apoptosis in corneal fibroblasts.

Coenzyme Q10 reduces ethanol-induced apoptosis in corneal fibroblasts.

Dilute ethanol (EtOH) is a widely used agent to remove the corneal epithelium during the modern refractive surgery. The application of EtOH may cause the underlying corneal fibroblasts to undergo apoptosis. This study was designed to investigate the protective effect and potential mechanism of the r...

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Main Authors: Chun-Chen Chen, Shiow-Wen Liou, Chi-Chih Chen, Wen-Chung Chen, Fung-Rong Hu, I-Jong Wang, Shing-Jong Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-04-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21556371/pdf/?tool=EBI

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