American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 194-202.e2 , 1 February 2010

Unfolded Protein Response in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Unifying Pathogenic Pathway?

,Accepted 11 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2009.09.009

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 149, Issue 2 , Pages 194-202.e2 , 1 February 2010

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