Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv für klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie.
Publisher:
Springer-Verlag,
Frequency: Monthly
Country: Germany
Language: English
Author(s):
Club Jules Gonin.
Start Year:1982 -
ISSN:
0721-832X (Print)
1435-702X (Electronic)
0721-832X (Linking)
1435-702X (Electronic)
0721-832X (Linking)
Impact Factor
2.7
2022
| NLM ID: | 8205248 |
| (OCoLC): | 08163108 |
| (DNLM): | G11070000(s) |
| Coden: | GACODL |
| LCCN: | sc 82003567 |
| Classification: | W1 GR139M |
Connective tissue growth factor in tear film of the horse: detection, identification and origin. Healing of corneal ulcers in horses is often associated with profound corneal stromal fibrosis and scar formation resulting in visual impairment. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is a fibrogenic cytokine involved in wound healing and scarring. The purpose of this study was to determine whether CTGF was present in the tear fluid of normal horse eyes and the eyes of horses with corneal ulcers in order to evaluate the role of CTGF in corneal wound healing and corneal scar formation. Methods: Tear fluid samples were collected from 65 eyes of 44 horses; 32 samples from normal eyes, 21 samples...