Search for dissertations about: "iris sphincter muscle"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words iris sphincter muscle.

  2. 1. The prostanoid FP receptor and uveoscleral outflow : A study of FP receptor expression and functions in the eye

    Author : Anette Ocklind; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Genetics; Prostanoid FP receptor; tissue distribution; ciliary muscle; iris sphincter muscle; extracellularmatrix; actin; prostaglandin F2a; latanoprost; Genetik; Clinical genetics; Klinisk genetik; Pathology; patologi;

    Abstract : Prostaglandin F2α is a prostanoid FP receptor agonist which acts as an intraocular pressure-lowering agent by increasing the uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humour through the ciliary muscle. The aim of this, thesis was to investigate possible mechanisms of the increased uveoscleral outflow induced by prostaglandin F2α and its analogue latanoprost acid. READ MORE

  4. 2. Studies on iris sphincter and ciliary muscle contraction in primates : effects of cholecystokinin and other sensory neuropeptides

    Author : Birgitta Almegård; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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