Increased Hyaluronan Synthase-2 mRNA Expression and Hyaluronan Accumulation with Choroidal Thickening: Response during Recovery from Induced Myopia
Author(s) -
Jody A. Rada,
Allan F. Wiechmann,
Lindsey R. Hollaway,
Bruce A. Baggenstoss,
Paul H. Weigel
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
investigative ophthalmology and visual science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.935
H-Index - 218
eISSN - 1552-5783
pISSN - 0146-0404
DOI - 10.1167/iovs.10-5522
Subject(s) - choroid , stroma , sclera , hyaluronic acid , ophthalmology , gene expression , chemistry , pathology , andrology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , medicine , anatomy , retina , gene , immunohistochemistry , biochemistry , neuroscience
Several studies have convincingly shown that in chicks, compensation for imposed focus involves immediate changes in choroid thickness. The molecular events associated with choroidal thickening and the regulation of the choroidal response are largely unknown.
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