Electrophilic PPARγ ligands inhibit corneal fibroblast to myofibroblast differentiation in vitro: a potentially novel therapy for corneal scarring.

Kuriyan, A E

Electrophilic PPARγ ligands inhibit corneal fibroblast to myofibroblast differentiation in vitro: a potentially novel therapy for corneal scarring. [electronic resource] - Experimental eye research Jan 2012 - 136-45 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

1096-0007

10.1016/j.exer.2011.11.018 doi


Actins--genetics
Biomarkers--metabolism
Blotting, Western
Cell Transdifferentiation--drug effects
Cells, Cultured
Collagen Type I--genetics
Cornea--cytology
Fibroblasts--cytology
Fibronectins--genetics
Flow Cytometry
Fluorescent Antibody Technique, Indirect
Humans
Ligands
Myofibroblasts--cytology
Oleanolic Acid--analogs & derivatives
PPAR gamma--metabolism
Prostaglandin D2--analogs & derivatives
RNA, Messenger--metabolism
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Transforming Growth Factor beta--pharmacology