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.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Meibomian glands are highly specialized and differ significantly from other sebaceous glands in structure and function.
June 2023 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Sdr16c5 and Sdr16c6 genes regulate a key point in lipid production that affects eye and skin gland function.
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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.
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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.