Distinct gene subsets in pterygia formation and recurrence: dissecting complex biological phenomenon using genome wide expression data

• Main Authors: Ang Leonard PK (Author), Yang Henry (Author), Chew Jaime (Author), Tong Louis (Author), Tan Donald TH (Author), Beuerman Roger W (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pterygium is a common ocular surface disease characterized by fibrovascular invasion of the cornea and is sight-threatening due to astigmatism, tear film disturbance, or occlusion of the visual axis. However, the mechanisms for forma...