Corneal injury induces an inflammatory reaction and damages the sensory nerves that exert trophic influences in the corneal epithelium. Alterations in normal healing disrupt the integrity and… (More)
PURPOSE
To investigate the effect of epidermal growth factor (EGF) on lipoxin A4 (LXA4) synthesis and how it regulates corneal epithelial wound healing through mitogen-activated kinases,… (More)
Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a bioactive lipid mediator with strong inflammatory properties. PAF induces the expression and activation of metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in corneal epithelial… (More)
Prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and essential fatty…
2013
Alterations in corneal innervations result in impaired corneal sensation, severe dry eye and damage to the epithelium that may in turn lead to corneal ulcers, melting and perforation. These… (More)