Bilateral Increase of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression in Tears After the Unilateral Decrease of Corneal Sensitivity

The purpose of this study is to analyze bilateral changes of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) expression in the tear film in patients with unilateral neurotrophic keratitis. We included 24 eyes from 24 subjects with normal corneal sensitivity according to Cochet-Bonnet corneal esthesiometry in the...

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Published in:	Cornea Vol. 41; no. 3; p. 286
Main Authors:	Lee, Seung Hyeun, Chun, Yeoun Sook, Moon, Nam Ju, Kim, Kyoung Woo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.03.2022
Subjects:	Aged Biomarkers - metabolism Cornea - innervation Cornea - physiopathology Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Keratitis - metabolism Keratitis - physiopathology Male Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 - biosynthesis Meibomian Glands - metabolism Middle Aged Retrospective Studies Tears - enzymology Time Factors Touch Perception - physiology
ISSN:	1536-4798, 1536-4798
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