Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidative Effects of <i>Camellia japonica</i> on Human Corneal Epithelial Cells and Experimental Dry Eye: In Vivo and In Vitro Study

Abstract

Camellia japonica extracts promoted antioxidative protein expression and suppressed apoptosis in HCE cells. Furthermore, CJ extracts improved clinical signs of dry eye and reduced oxidative stress and the expression of inflammatory markers, suggesting that eye drops containing CJ extract could be used as an adjunctive treatment for dry eye.