Observational study characterizes ocular surface adaptations in Acomys cahirinus, suggesting new approaches for treating dry eye disease.
The A. cahirinus present key adaptations that enable them to maintain a healthy ocular surface despite living in a semi-arid climate and are a powerful model for identifying mechanisms to prevent dry eye disease and to promote scarless regeneration in mammals.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Montoya et al. (2026) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: