Rebamipide Increases the Mucin-Like Glycoprotein Production in Corneal Epithelial Cells

Yasuhiro Takeji, Hiroki Urashima, Akihiro Aoki, Hisashi Shinohara

Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics · 2012 · 89 citations · 25 references

Abstract

Rebamipide promoted glycoconjugate, which has a property as a mucin-like glycoprotein, in human corneal epithelial cells. The increased production was mediated by MUC1 and MUC4 gene expression.

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