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Title
Expression of type XII collagen and hemidesmosome-associated proteins in keratoconus corneas.
Authors
Cheng, E L; Maruyama, I; SundarRaj, N; Sugar, J; Feder, R S; Yue, B Y
Abstract
Keratoconus is a disease characterized by thinning of the central and paracentral cornea and scarring in advanced cases. This study was performed to examine the expression of type XII collagen, proteins associated with hemidesmosomes, and beta1 integrin in keratoconus corneas.