Expression of<i>VSX1</i>in Human Corneal Keratocytes during Differentiation into Myofibroblasts in Response to Wound Healing

Abstract

The results show that VSX1 is expressed in vitro and in vivo during human corneal wound healing, a process in which differentiation of corneal keratocytes into myofibroblasts occurs. These data may help to elucidate the role of VSX1 in cornea physiology suggesting a potential involvement in cornea-related diseases such as keratoconus.