A new model system for studying lacrimal physiology using cultured lacrimal gland acinar cells on Matrigel rafts

Adv Exp Med Biol. 2002;506(Pt A):159-63. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4615-0717-8_21.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biocompatible Materials*
  • Carbachol / pharmacology
  • Cell Division
  • Cell Size
  • Cells, Cultured
  • Collagen*
  • Cytological Techniques*
  • Drug Combinations*
  • Female
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / cytology
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / drug effects
  • Lacrimal Apparatus / physiology*
  • Laminin*
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Proteoglycans*
  • Rabbits
  • Secretory Component / metabolism
  • beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases / metabolism

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Drug Combinations
  • Laminin
  • Proteoglycans
  • Secretory Component
  • matrigel
  • Carbachol
  • Collagen
  • beta-N-Acetylhexosaminidases