Composition, structure and function of the corneal stroma.
Composition, structure and function of the corneal stroma.
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DOI:
10.1016/j.exer.2020.108137
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发表时间:
2020-09
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Birk DE
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作者:
Espana EM;Birk DE
No other tissue in the body depends more on the composition and organization of the extracellular matrix (ECM) for normal structure and function than the corneal stroma. The precise arrangement and orientation of collagen fibrils, lamellae and keratocytes that occurs during development and is needed in adults to maintain stromal function is dependent on the regulated interaction of multiple ECM components that contribute to attain the unique properties of the cornea: transparency, shape, mechanical strength, and avascularity. This review summarizes the contribution of different ECM components, their structure, regulation and function in modulating the properties of the corneal stroma. Fibril forming collagens (I, III, V), fibril associated collagens with interrupted triple helices (XII and XIV), network forming collagens (IV, VI and VIII) as well as small leucine-rich proteoglycans (SLRP) expressed in the stroma: decorin, biglycan, lumican, keratocan, and fibromodulin are some of the ECM components reviewed in this manuscript. There are spatial and temporal differences in the expression of these ECM components, as well as interactions among them that contribute to stromal function. Unique regions within the stroma like Bowman’s layer and Descemet’s layer are discussed. To define the complexity of corneal stroma composition and structure as well as the relationship to function is a daunting task. Our knowledge is expanding, and we expect that this review provides a comprehensive overview of current knowledge, definition of gaps and suggests future research directions.
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DOI:
10.1002/ar.24393
发表时间:
2020-06
期刊:
Anatomical record (Hoboken, N.J. : 2007)
影响因子:
--
作者:
Jeang L;Cha BJ;Birk DE;Espana EM
通讯作者:
Espana EM
影响因子:
6.5
作者:
Bonod-Bidaud, Christelle;Roulet, Muriel;Ruggiero, Florence
通讯作者:
Ruggiero, Florence
影响因子:
1.6
作者:
Brown, CT;Lin, P;Trinkaus-Randall, V
通讯作者:
Trinkaus-Randall, V
影响因子:
4.4
作者:
Beecher, N;Carlson, C;Quantock, AJ
通讯作者:
Quantock, AJ
影响因子:
4.4
作者:
Bredrup, Cecilie;Stang, Espen;Rodahl, Eyvind
通讯作者:
Rodahl, Eyvind