Role of collagen-binding heat shock protein 47 and transforming growth factor-beta1 in conjunctival scarring in ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.

Razzaque, Mohammed S

Role of collagen-binding heat shock protein 47 and transforming growth factor-beta1 in conjunctival scarring in ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. [electronic resource] - Investigative ophthalmology & visual science Apr 2003 - 1616-21 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

0146-0404

10.1167/iovs.02-0644 doi


Blotting, Western
Collagen Type I--metabolism
Collagen Type III--metabolism
Conjunctiva--cytology
Conjunctivitis--metabolism
Fibroblasts--drug effects
HSP47 Heat-Shock Proteins
Heat-Shock Proteins--genetics
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Pemphigoid, Benign Mucous Membrane--metabolism
RNA, Messenger--metabolism
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Transforming Growth Factor beta--metabolism
Transforming Growth Factor beta1
Up-Regulation