During infectious keratitis, the production of collagenolytic and inflammatory substances,
along with increased corneal matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity, induces the …

Previous studies have confirmed that ascorbic acid (AA) can promote cartilage repair and
improve cartilage differentiation in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells. However, the use …

Corneal wound healing is influenced by many factors including transcriptional co-repressors
and co-activators. Interactions of co-activators and co-repressors with Smads influence …

Extracellular collagen remodeling is one of the central mechanisms responsible for the
structural and compositional coherence of myocardium in patients undergoing myocardial …

Abstract Sulfur mustard (SM; bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide) is a highly reactive bifunctional
alkylating agent synthesized for chemical warfare. The eyes are particularly sensitive to SM …

Chemical eye injuries occur in home, industrial, and military settings. The standard
recommended treatment after exposure of the eyes to chemical toxins is washing with tap …

To evaluate the change of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and ascorbic acid (AA) between
femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (FS‐LASIK) and laser‐assisted lenticule extraction …

Background Corneal fibrosis is a leading cause of blindness in mammalian species and
may result in compromised performance in sports and daily functions. This study evaluated …

An enhanced understanding of corneal physiology and the fibrotic molecular pathways
influencing corneal clarity has facilitated innovative research aimed at countering corneal …

To evaluate the change of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and ascorbic acid (AA) between
femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK) and laser-assisted lenticule extraction …