Contact Lens Wear Induces Alterations of Lactoferrin Functionality in Human Tears

The tear film is a complex matrix composed of several molecular classes, from small metal ions to macromolecules. Contact lens (CL) wear can affect the protein homeostasis of the tear film, by accumulating deposits on the CL surface and/or altering their structural and functional properties. This wo...

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Main Authors: Erika Ponzini, Silvia Tavazzi, Giacomo Musile, Franco Tagliaro, Rita Grandori, Carlo Santambrogio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/10/2188