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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Main Authors: Xiao-Shuo Zheng, Hui Zheng, Dan Xu, Ping-Ping Liu, Bing Li, Zi-Mu Cao, Yang Liu, Ye Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2021-03-01
Series:International Journal of Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://ies.ijo.cn/en_publish/2021/3/20210302.pdf