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September 2019 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
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September 2019 in “Journal of surgery and medicine” People with polycystic ovary syndrome have worse meibomian gland and ocular surface conditions.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
May 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Primary cilia affect the size and oil production of eye glands but not the oil's makeup.
Men with benign prostate hyperplasia have more meibomian gland loss and tear film problems.