Invisible shield: Review of the corneal epithelium as a barrier to UV radiation, pathogens, and other environmental stimuli

Invisible shield: Review of the corneal epithelium as a barrier to UV radiation, pathogens, and other environmental stimuli

The ocular surface is comprised of the cornea and conjunctiva, which are structures that not only protect the eye but also enable vision. The corneal epithelium is the most superficial layer of the cornea, and therefore first line of defense against external assaults. Damage to this highly specializ...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hasan Bashir, John T Seykora, Vivian Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Knowledge E 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research
Subjects:
Apoptosis; Barrier; Cornea; Epithelium; Inflammation; Neurosensory; Ocular Surface; Pathogen; Sensory; UV-radiation
Online Access:http://www.jovr.org/article.asp?issn=2008-322X;year=2017;volume=12;issue=3;spage=305;epage=311;aulast=Bashir

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http://www.jovr.org/article.asp?issn=2008-322X;year=2017;volume=12;issue=3;spage=305;epage=311;aulast=Bashir

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