Elastin is a crucial extracellular matrix protein that provides structural integrity to tissues.
Crosslinked elastin and associated microfibrils, named elastic fiber, contribute to …

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEXS) is an age‐related condition manifesting mainly in
ocular tissues. PEXS is manifested through excess aggregation of fibrillary extracellular …

Cupping of the optic nerve head, a highly heritable trait, is a hallmark of glaucomatous optic
neuropathy. Two key parameters are vertical cup-to-disc ratio (VCDR) and vertical disc …

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (XFS) is stress-or inflammation-induced elastosis accompanied
by excessive production of microfibrils and their deposition in the anterior segment of the …

Several studies have suggested a possible relationship between exfoliation syndrome (XFS)
and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). A systematic literature review was undertaken to …

Elevated levels of the excitatory amino acid homocysteine (Hcy) have been implicated in
retinal diseases in humans including glaucoma and macular degeneration. It is not clear …

Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PXF) is an idiopathic disease with a high prevalence rate. The
elastosis disorder is contributed by genetic and non-genetic factors. Elastin dysregulation …

Purpose This study investigates the relationship between plasma homocysteine levels,
anterior chamber depth (ACD), and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEXG) in patients with …

Objectives: To determine the association between ethnicity, environmental factors, lifestyle
factors, chronic diseases and pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX). Methods: A case control …

Purpose To compare the correlations between lamina cribrosa (LC) and related structures
with Bruch's membrane opening-minimum rim width (BMO-MRW) and retinal nerve fiber …