Heat shock proteins (Hsps) are a large family of molecular chaperones that are well-known
for their roles in protein maturation, re-folding and degradation. While some Hsps are …

Macromolecules comprise only 2% of vitreous, yet are responsible for its gel state,
transparency, and physiologic function (s) within the eye. Myopia and aging alter collagen …

Congenital cataracts, the most common cause of visual impairment and blindness in
children worldwide, have diverse etiologies. According to statistics analysis, about one …

In vitro differentiation of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) into specialized tissues and
organs represents a powerful approach to gain insight into those cellular and molecular …

Outer segment phagocytosis (OSP) is a highly‐regulated, biological process wherein
photoreceptor outer segment (OS) tips are cyclically phagocytosed by the adjacent retinal …

Pigs are considered one of the relevant animal models for ocular research as they share
several histological and anatomical similarities with the human eye. With the increasing …

Purpose: Crystallin gene expression during lens fiber cell differentiation is tightly spatially
and temporally regulated. A significant fraction of mammalian genes is transcribed from …

Aquaporins are integral membrane proteins that regulate the transport of water and small
molecules in and out of the cell. In eye lens tissue, circulation of water, ions and metabolites …

Simple Summary Encephalitozoonosis is a common infectious disease widely spread
among rabbits. Its causative agent, Encephalitozoon cuniculi, is considered to be …

Dissociated optic nerve fiber layer (DONFL) appearance is characterized by dimpling of the
fundus when observed after vitrectomy with the internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling in …