Wound healing is one of the most complex biological processes to occur in life. Repair of
tissue following injury involves dynamic interactions between multiple cell types, growth …

The major function of the respiratory epithelium was once thought to be that of a physical
barrier. However, it constitutes the interface between the internal milieu and the external …

Pterygium is a common ocular surface disease apparently only observed in humans.
Chronic UV exposure is a widely accepted aetiological factor in the pathogenesis of this …

The maintenance of a healthy corneal epithelium under both normal and wound healing
conditions is achieved by a population of stem cells (SC) located in the basal epithelium at …

The TGF-β signaling pathway plays a crucial role in several key aspects of development and
tissue homeostasis. TGF-β ligands and their mediators have been shown to be important …

Purpose: The corneal wound healing response is of particular relevance for refractive
surgical procedures since it is a major determinant of efficacy and safety. The purpose of this …

Transforming growth factor β (TGFβ), a multifunctional growth factor, is one of the most
important ligands involved in the regulation of cell behavior in ocular tissues in physiological …

Background: The most common histological finding in carpal tunnel syndrome is
noninflammatory synovial fibrosis. The accumulated effect of minor injuries is believed to be …

purpose. The purpose of the present study was to examine the roles of signaling pathways
potentially activated by TGFβ (ie, Smad and p38 mitogen-activated kinase [MAPK]) in …

Purpose.: Corneal injury may ultimately lead to a scar by way of corneal fibrosis, which is
characterized by the presence of myofibroblasts and improper deposition of extracellular …