The simplified model of human tear fluid (TF) is a three-layered structure composed of a homogenous gel-like layer of hydrated mucins, an aqueous phase, and a lipid-rich outermost layer found in the tear-air interface. It is assumed that amphiphilic phospholipids are found adjacent to the aqueous-mucin layer and externally to this a layer composed of non-polar lipids face the tear-air interface. The lipid layer prevents evaporation of the TF and protects the eye, but excess accumulation of lipids may lead to drying of the corneal epithelium. Thus the lipid layer must be controlled and maintained by some molecular mechanisms. In the circulation, phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) mediate lipid ...
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Although the use of split thickness skin grafts (STSGs) is the gold standard to cover excised deep b...
Lipids, as the major components of cell membranes, are multi-functional molecules that also critical...
The cells of multicellular organisms have differentiated to carry out specific functions that are of...
All living cells are highly organized and exhibit complex cellular machineries facilitating biochemi...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which is treated with anti-inflammatory and immu...
Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in humans. Genetic defects play a major part among p...
Nearly all humans acquire a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection during their lifetime. The vast maj...
The liver is the vital organ for fat and carbohydrate metabolism as well as detoxification and excre...
Mulibrey nanism is a hereditary developmental disorder, characterized by prenatal onset growth failu...
Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity. The advantages of antihy...
Eine der am vielseitigsten eingesetzten Proteinstrukturen in Zellen ist das Aktinfilament, welches b...
Retrotransposons are major components of most eukaryotic genomes. They resemble retroviruses except ...
Bone mass accrual and maintenance are regulated by a complex interplay between genetic and environme...
Arterial hypertension is the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disorders. Most cases of ...
Plant vascular tissues are supporting and conductive tissues composed of two major components, xylem...
Although the use of split thickness skin grafts (STSGs) is the gold standard to cover excised deep b...
Lipids, as the major components of cell membranes, are multi-functional molecules that also critical...
The cells of multicellular organisms have differentiated to carry out specific functions that are of...
All living cells are highly organized and exhibit complex cellular machineries facilitating biochemi...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, which is treated with anti-inflammatory and immu...
Hearing loss is the most common sensory deficit in humans. Genetic defects play a major part among p...
Nearly all humans acquire a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection during their lifetime. The vast maj...
The liver is the vital organ for fat and carbohydrate metabolism as well as detoxification and excre...
Mulibrey nanism is a hereditary developmental disorder, characterized by prenatal onset growth failu...
Hypertension is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular morbidity. The advantages of antihy...