Immunohistochemical localization of urokinase-type plasminogen activator, urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor and α2-antiplasmin in human corneal perforation: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Corneal ulceration leading to perforation is associated with infectious and non-infectious destructive conditions in the cornea. The fibrinolytic (plasminogen/plasmin) system is considered to contribute to tissue remodeling in the wo...

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Main Authors: Sugioka Koji, Kodama Aya, Yoshida Koji, Okada Kiyotaka, Fukuda Masahiko, Shimomura Yoshikazu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Ophthalmology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2415/12/60