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Insights into the molecular mechanism of Sjogren's syndrome [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Sjogren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic autoimmune disease, that affects primarily salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to increased morbidity. Recent studies indicate that loss of salivary gland function is associated with defective cell polarity ...
Langara, Hans A.
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The development of the skull of the Egyptian cobra Naja h. haje (Squamata: Serpentes: Elapidae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Background: The study of craniofacial development is important in understanding the ontogenetic processes behind morphological diversity. A complete morphological description of the embryonic skull development of the Egyptian cobra, Naja h.
Evans, SE, Khannoon, ER
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Dez anos de acompanhamento de uma série de casos de neoplasias epiteliais primárias da glândula lacrimal: características clínicas, tratamento cirúrgico e achados histopatológicos [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
PURPOSE: To describe and analyze the features of a cases series of patients with primary epithelial neoplasms of the lacrimal gland, its surgical treatment, and histopathological findings.
Cursino, Sylvia Regina T.   +6 more
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Endoscopic surgery for inverted papilloma with carcinoma change of lacrimal drainage apparatus and nasal cavity

open access: yesInternational Journal of Ophthalmology, 2014
Letter to the ...
Yin-Hung Chang   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates in tear secretions of inpatient COVID-positive individuals in an Indian tertiary care setting

open access: yesIndian Journal of Ophthalmology
Purpose: In the third wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, despite progressive vaccination coverage, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was rapidly spreading and the possibility for ocular transmission of ...
Amit Raj   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcomes of External Dacryocystorhinostomy and Effects of the Incision Type on Cosmetic and Functional Outcomes [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
 Aim: Evaluation of external dacryocystorhinostomy surgery in patients with nasolacrimal canal obstruction and the effects of the incision type on the functional and esthetic outcomes.
Deniz Turgut Coban
core   +1 more source

Microbiology and management of Staphylococcus aureus lacrimal system infections: A 10-year retrospective study.

open access: yesPLoS ONE
PurposeTo assess the in vitro efficacy of common antimicrobial agents used empirically for methicillin- resistant and sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA and MSSA) infections of the lacrimal system.MethodsA retrospective review of culture-proven S ...
Niloufar Bineshfar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lacrimal Gland Metastasis and Recurrence after Breast Cancer Remission: A Case Report

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Oncology
Ocular and adnexal metastatic involvement is a rare occurrence in cancer patients, accounting for approximately 4 to 8% of the cases of orbital neoplasia, and it is more commonly associated with breast neoplasia, accounting for approximately 40% of the ...
Geovanna Morgado de Oliveira   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechano-transduction: from molecules to tissues. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
External forces play complex roles in cell organization, fate, and homeostasis. Changes in these forces, or how cells respond to them, can result in abnormal embryonic development and diseases in adults.
Dunn, Alexander R   +3 more
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Tear film lipid layer - from composition to function : implications of the anti-evaporative effect [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The tear film lining the ocular surface consists of three qualitatively different layers. The hydrated (i) mucous matrix, which is composed of the epithelial glycocalyx and secreted gel-like mucins, continues as a concentration gradient into the ...
Rantamäki, Antti
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