The Role of Aquaporins in Ocular Lens Homeostasis

Abstract: Aquaporins (AQPs), by playing essential roles in the maintenance of ocular lens homeostasis, contribute to the establishment and maintenance of the overall optical properties of the lens over many decades of life. Three aquaporins, AQP0, AQP1 and AQP5, each with distinctly different functi...

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Main Authors: Kevin L. Schey, Rosica S. Petrova, Romell B. Gletten, Paul J. Donaldson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/12/2693