Androgen and meibomian gland dysfunction: from basic molecular biology to clinical applications
Meibomian gland, the largest sebaceous gland of the body, is responsible for the biosynthesis of lipid layer of the tear film to prevent excessive evaporation. The loss of normal functions of meibomian gland, known as meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), is a chronic disease and is the leading cause o...
Main Authors: | , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS)
2021-06-01
|
Series: | International Journal of Ophthalmology |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://ies.ijo.cn/en_publish/2021/6/20210618.pdf |