Contact Lens Wear Induces Alterations of Lactoferrin Functionality in Human Tears

• Главные авторы: Erika Ponzini (Автор), Silvia Tavazzi (Автор), Giacomo Musile (Автор), Franco Tagliaro (Автор), Rita Grandori (Автор), Carlo Santambrogio (Автор)
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• Опубликовано: MDPI AG, 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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The tear film is a complex matrix composed of several molecular classes, from small metal ions to macromolecules. Contact lens (CL) wear can affect the protein homeostasis of the tear film, by accumulating deposits on the CL surface and/or altering their structural and functional properties. This wo...