Hyperosmolar stress promotes the release of small extracellular vesicles containing metabolic proteins from corneal epithelial cells
Belinda J. Hernandez, Valentina Morakis, Andrew S. Lemoff, Anupam Mondal, Danielle M. Robertson
This study shows that hyperosmolar stress increases the release of small extracellular vesicles containing metabolic proteins from corneal epithelial cells, suggesting a potential early indicator of dry eye disease.
bioRxiv · Mar 28, 2026 · PreprintCell Biology