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Serotonin hormonally regulates lacrimal gland secretory function via the serotonin type 3a receptor
Tears are extracellular fluid secreted from the lacrimal gland (LG). Tears consist of a dynamic tri-layered film composed of secretions from the LG, Meibomian gland, and conjunctival goblet cells. The LG secretes the aqueous component of the tear, the Meibomian gland secretes the lipid component, an...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group UK
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5537296/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28761086 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-06022-4 |