Differential regulation of membrane-associated mucins in the human ocular surface epithelium.
AuthorsHori Y, Spurr-Michaud S, Russo CL, Argüeso P, Gipson IK,
JournalInvest Ophthalmol Vis Sci
PubMed ID14691162
Membrane-associated mucins present in the apical cells of the ocular surface epithelium (MUC1, -4, and -16) are believed to contribute to the maintenance of a hydrated and wet-surfaced epithelial phenotype. Serum and retinoic acid (RA) have been used to treat drying ocular surface diseases. The goal of this study was ... More