OPN5 and TRPV4 subserve intrinsic photosensitivity in mouse corneal epithelium
Luka Lapajne, Mónika Lakk, Christopher N. Rudzitis, Shruti Vemaraju, Richard A. Lang, Marko Hawlina, David Križaj
The paper investigates UVB-induced calcium signaling in mouse corneal epithelial cells, identifying OPN5 and TRPV4 as key components of an intrinsic photosensitive pathway that triggers cytokine release and inflammatory responses.
The Ocular Surface · Nov 15, 2024Peer-reviewedPhysiology