Effect of zymosan on the expression and function of the gap-junction protein connexin 43 in human corneal fibroblasts
AIM: To study the effect of zymosan, a ligand found on the surface of fungi, on gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC) in cultured human corneal fibroblasts (HCFs). METHODS: Zymosan was added to the medium of cultured HCFs with or without the administration of mitogen-activated protein ki...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS)
2021-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://ies.ijo.cn/en_publish/2021/3/20210302.pdf |