Localization and expression of zonula occludins-1 in the rabbit corneal epithelium following exposure to benzalkonium chloride.

Preservatives are a major component of the ophthalmic preparations in multi-dose bottles. The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute effect of benzalkonium chloride (BAC), a common preservative used in ophthalmic preparations, on the localization and expression of zonula occludens (ZO)-1...

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Main Authors: Wensheng Chen, Jiaoyue Hu, Zhenhao Zhang, Lelei Chen, Hui Xie, Nuo Dong, Yongxiong Chen, Zuguo Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3399810?pdf=render