Apoptosis of ocular surface cells in experimentally induced dry eye.

S, Yeh; XJ, Song; W, Farley; DQ, Li; ME, Stern; SC, Pflugfelder

doi:10.1167/iovs.02-0581

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Apoptosis of ocular surface cells in experimentally induced dry eye.

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Authors:

Yeh S

Song XJ

Farley W

Abstract

<h4>Purpose</h4>To evaluate to effect of experimental dry eye on ocular surface apoptosis.<h4>Methods</h4>Aqueous tear production and clearance were inhibited by systemic administration of scopolamine and exposure to an air draft for 12 days in 4- to 6-week-old 129SvEv/CD-1 mixed white mice. Eyes an...

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