Tear film lipid layer - from composition to function : implications of the anti-evaporative effect [PDF]
, 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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Release of Ciprofloxacin and Moxifloxacin From Daily Disposable Contact Lenses From an In Vitro Eye Model [PDF]
, 2015 Bajgrowicz, M., Phan, C.-M., Subbaraman, L. N., & Jones, L. (2015). Release of Ciprofloxacin and Moxifloxacin From Daily Disposable Contact Lenses From an In Vitro Eye Model. Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science, 56(4), 2234.
Bajgrowicz-Cieslak, Magdalena +3 more
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Unusual presentation of Rosai-Dorfman disease in a 14-month-old Italian child: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare form of histiocytosis characterized by histiocyte proliferation within lymph nodes and extranodal tissue. Here we report an unusual presentation of RDD in an Italian toddler.
Bruzzi, Patrizia +5 more
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Bioreactors for Tissue Engineering: An Update [PDF]
, 2016 One of the greatest puzzles in wound healing is how to substitute or replace the defect caused by loss and damaged tissue or organs. In regenerative medicine, Tissue Engineering has been proposed to supply this demand by generating tissues in vitro ...
Kalaskar, D
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Morphological and functional changes in TRPM8-expressing corneal cold thermoreceptor neurons during aging and their impact on tearing in mice [PDF]
, 2018 Morphological and functional alterations of peripheral somatosensory neurons during the aging process lead to a decline of somatosensory perception. Here, we analyze the changes occurring with aging in trigeminal ganglion (TG), TRPM8-expressing
Alcalde, Ignacio +9 more
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Tratamiento del ojo seco: sus opciones Treatment of the dry eye: its options
Revista Cubana de Oftalmología, 2002 Se realiza una revisión bibliográfica del tratamiento del ojo seco debido a la frecuencia con que aparece esta entidad; se exponen las diferentes opciones terapéuticas para el conocimiento de todos y su objetivo es ofrecer a los nuevos oftalmólogos una ...
Marta Herrera Soto +3 more
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Program for the medical examination (consultation) of cosmonauts [PDF]
The medical selection process used to screen cosmonaut candidates is outlined. The various stages of selection are discussed, and the specific types of medical examinations are described.
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Gain and loss of function of P2X7 receptors: Mechanisms, pharmacology and relevance to diabetic neuropathic pain [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Genetic causes of exaggerated or reduced pain sensitivity in humans are well known. Recently, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene P2RX7, coding for the ATP-gated ion channel P2X7, have been described that cause gain-of ...
Adrian Mogg +13 more
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Histological, histochemical and fine structure studies of the lacrimal gland and superficial gland of the third eyelid and their significance on the proper function of the eyeball in alpaca (Vicugna pacos) [PDF]
, 2015 The lacrimal gland (LG) and superficial gland of the third eyelid (SGTE) belong to accessory organs of the eye. The aim of the present studies was to evaluate the histological, histochemical and fine structure of the LG and SGTE obtained from 3 adult ...
Goździewska-Harłajczuk, K. +4 more
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Chemogenomics knowledgebased polypharmacology analyses of drug abuse related G-protein coupled receptors and their ligands [PDF]
, 2014 Drug abuse (DA) and addiction is a complex illness, broadly viewed as a neurobiological impairment with genetic and environmental factors that influence its development and manifestation.
Fang, C +5 more
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