From static to dynamic: a review on the role of mucus heterogeneity in particle and microbial transport
DD Pednekar, MA Liguori, CNH Marques… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Mucus layers (McLs) are on the front line of the human defense system that protect us from
foreign abiotic/biotic particles (eg, airborne virus SARS-CoV-2) and lubricates our organs …
foreign abiotic/biotic particles (eg, airborne virus SARS-CoV-2) and lubricates our organs …
Membrane-associated mucins of the human ocular surface in health and disease
Mucins are a family of high molecular weight, heavily-glycosylated proteins produced by wet
epithelial tissues, including the ocular surface epithelia. Densely-packed O-linked glycan …
epithelial tissues, including the ocular surface epithelia. Densely-packed O-linked glycan …
BCLA CLEAR-Contact lens wettability, cleaning, disinfection and interactions with tears
Contact lens materials have undergone significant changes over the past 20 years,
particularly with respect to the introduction of silicone hydrogel materials. Whilst this …
particularly with respect to the introduction of silicone hydrogel materials. Whilst this …
BCLA CLEAR-Effect of contact lens materials and designs on the anatomy and physiology of the eye
This paper outlines changes to the ocular surface caused by contact lenses and their degree
of clinical significance. Substantial research and development to improve oxygen …
of clinical significance. Substantial research and development to improve oxygen …
Impact of the physical properties of contact lens materials on the discomfort: role of the coefficient of friction
D Costa, V De Matteis, F Treso, G Montani… - Colloids and Surfaces B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Contact Lens Discomfort (CLD) is the main cause in contact lens (CLs)
discontinuation, referred in literature as drop-out phenomenon. Despite such evidence was …
discontinuation, referred in literature as drop-out phenomenon. Despite such evidence was …
Environmental, microbiological, and immunological features of bacterial biofilms associated with implanted medical devices
The spread of biofilms on medical implants represents one of the principal triggers of
persistent and chronic infections in clinical settings, and it has been the subject of many …
persistent and chronic infections in clinical settings, and it has been the subject of many …
Incorporation of ion exchange functionalized-montmorillonite into solid lipid nanoparticles with low irritation enhances drug bioavailability for glaucoma treatment
S Liu, X Han, H Liu, Y Zhao, H Li, I D. Rupenthal… - Drug Delivery, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Montmorillonite-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles with good biocompatibility, using Betaxolol
hydrochloride as model drug, were prepared by the melt-emulsion sonication and low …
hydrochloride as model drug, were prepared by the melt-emulsion sonication and low …
Biomolecule-based hydrogels as delivery systems for limbal stem cell transplantation: A review
F Wang, Y Xu, Q Zhou, L **e - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) is a complex disease of the cornea resulting from
dysfunction and/or loss of limbal stem cells (LSCs) and their niche. Most patients with LSCD …
dysfunction and/or loss of limbal stem cells (LSCs) and their niche. Most patients with LSCD …
Associations between binocular vision disorders and contact lens dissatisfaction
PURPOSE This study aimed to determine whether BVDs contribute to CL dissatisfaction and
whether this contribution is independent of CLD. METHODS Participants attended one …
whether this contribution is independent of CLD. METHODS Participants attended one …
Tear proteomic analysis of young glasses, orthokeratology, and soft contact lens wearers
Contact lens-related ocular surface complications occur more often in teenagers and young
adults. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in tear proteome of young …
adults. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in tear proteome of young …