Characterization of ocular gland morphology and tear composition of pinnipeds

Objective The importance of tear film integrity to ocular health in terrestrial mammals is well established, however, in marine mammals, the role of the tear film in protection of the ocular surface is not known. In an effort to better understand the function of tears in maintaining health of the m...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Veterinary ophthalmology 2013-07, Vol.16 (4), p.269-275
Hauptverfasser:	Davis, Robin Kelleher, Doane, Marshall G., Knop, Erich, Knop, Nadja, Dubielzig, Richard R., Colitz, Carmen M. H., Argüeso, Pablo, Sullivan, David A.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	anatomy & histology Animals aquatic environment California carbohydrates chemistry eyelids eyes humans lipids Marine marine mammals meibomian glands ocular surface Otariidae physiology Pinnipedia pinnipeds protein content proteins Sea Lions Sea Lions - physiology sebaceous glands Sebaceous Glands - anatomy & histology Sebaceous Glands - physiology tear film tears Tears - chemistry Tears - physiology
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