Effect of Exogenous Alpha-B Crystallin on the Structures and Functions of Trabecular Meshwork Cells.

Conclusion: All of the changes in structures and functions first observed in the TM cells after exposure to CRYAB resembled alterations seen in primary open-angle glaucoma, suggesting that CRYAB might be related to the pathogenesis of secondary open-angle glaucoma after congenital cataract surgery. PMID: 29850213 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29850213?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of Ophthalmology - June 1, 2018 Category: Opthalmology Tags: J Ophthalmol Source Type: research