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Oxidative Stress in the Pathogenesis of Keratoconus and Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy

Due to its localization and function, the cornea is regularly exposed to sunlight and atmospheric oxygen, mainly dioxygen, which produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). Therefore, corneal cells are particularly susceptible to oxidative stress. The accumulation of ROS in the cornea may affect signal t...

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Autores principales: Wojcik, Katarzyna A., Kaminska, Anna, Blasiak, Janusz, Szaflik, Jerzy, Szaflik, Jacek P.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3794834/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24065107
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms140919294