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The human meibomian gland epithelial cell line as a model to study meibomian gland dysfunction

Ulrike HampelFabian Garreis

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0301 basic medicinePathologymedicine.medical_specialtyMeibomian glandBiologyModels BiologicalCell Line03 medical and health sciencesCellular and Molecular NeuroscienceHormone stimulation0302 clinical medicinestomatognathic systemRisk FactorsmedicineHumansGonadal Steroid HormonesCells Culturedintegumentary systemMeibomian gland dysfunctionMeibomian GlandsEpithelial CellsSensory SystemsEpitheliumAnti-Bacterial Agentsbody regionsOphthalmology030104 developmental biologymedicine.anatomical_structure030221 ophthalmology & optometryDry Eye Syndromessense organsOphthalmic SolutionsHormone

description

The meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is the leading cause of dry eye disease (DED) throughout the world. The investigation of MGD lacks suitable in vivo and in vitro models. In 2010 a human meibomian gland epithelial cell line (HMGEC) was established, so far the only available meibomian gland cell line. The characterization of HMGEC is of major importance to clarify its suitability for studying the meibomian gland (patho)physiology in vitro. The current culture protocol and new concepts of HMGEC culture will be compared. Hormones are believed to be a key factor in meibomian gland dysfunction thus HMGEC responsiveness to hormone stimulation is crucial to elucidate the hormonal influence on the meibomian gland. This review will summarize current findings about HMGEC and discuss its role in the meibomian gland dysfunction research.

yearjournalcountryeditionlanguage
2016-12-30Experimental Eye Research
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2017.03.011