Expression of Bax and Bcl-2 apoptotic factors in the conjunctiva of diabetic patients: A preliminary study;Expression des facteurs apoptotiques Bax et Bcl-2 dans la conjonctive des patients diabétiques: Étude préliminaire

Journal Francais d'Ophtalmologie

Volumn 30, Issue 8, 2007, Pages 799-806

  Khalfaoui, T ^a   Beltaief, O ^a   Meddeb Amel, O ^a  

^a CHARLES NICOLLE HOSPITAL   (Tunisia)

Author keywords

Apoptosis; Bax; Bcl 2 immunohistochemistry; Conjunctiva; Diabetes; Diabetic retinopathy

Indexed keywords

EID: 35648959684     PISSN: 01815512     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0181-5512(07)92613-3     Document Type: Article

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