Primary Cilia Regulate Meibomian Glands Development and Dimensions Without Impairing Lipid Composition of the Meibum

    May 2022 in “ bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) ”
    Céline Portal, Yvonne G. Lin, Varuni Rastogi … Carlo Iomini

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    Studysummary In this study, primary cilia were found to contribute to meibomian gland enlargement and lipid production, though they are not necessary for normal gland development.
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