Mechanisms of Collagen Crosslinking in Diabetes and Keratoconus

Mechanisms of Collagen Crosslinking in Diabetes and Keratoconus

Collagen crosslinking provides the mechanical strength required for physiological maintenance of the extracellular matrix in most tissues in the human body, including the cornea. Aging and diabetes mellitus (DM) are processes that are both associated with increased collagen crosslinking that leads t...

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Main Authors: Tina B. McKay, Shrestha Priyadarsini, Dimitrios Karamichos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
cornea
crosslinking
diabetes
keratoconus
collagen
riboflavin
lysyl oxidase
advanced glycation end products
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/10/1239

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