Distinct Inflammatory and Oxidative Effects of Diabetes Mellitus and Hypothyroidism in the Lacrimal Functional Unit
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms24086974
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypothyroidism (HT) are prevalent diseases associated with dry eye (DE). Their impact on the lacrimal functional unit (LFU) is poorly known. This work evaluates the changes in the LFU in DM… read more here.
Keywords: mellitus hypothyroidism; expression; lacrimal functional; diabetes mellitus ... See more keywords
Comparison of the effects of corneal and lacrimal gland denervation on the lacrimal functional unit of rats.
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DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20220008
Abstract: PURPOSE This study aimed to compare the changes in the lacrimal functional unit in the following two models of neurogenic dry eye syndrome: sensory denervation of the cornea versus autonomic denervation of the lacrimal gland.… read more here.
Keywords: lacrimal gland; lacrimal functional; functional unit; denervation ... See more keywords