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This research investigates how mechanical strain influences the behavior of corneal keratocytes.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Proteomic Analysis of Human Corneal Keratocytes Reveals Mechanical Strain–Dependent Changes in Cellular Function

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This research investigates how mechanical strain influences the behavior of corneal keratocytes.
Conducted proteomic analysis to evaluate cellular changes in keratocytes under different strain levels.
Analyzed intensity-dependent responses of keratocytes to mechanical stress.
High mechanical stress led to significant changes in keratocyte behavior.
Intensity-dependent variations suggest a link between strain and pathologic stromal remodeling.

Abstract

These findings demonstrate that corneal strain regulates keratocyte behavior in an intensity-dependent manner and suggest that high mechanical stress may drive pathologic stromal remodeling and fibrotic responses, offering mechanistic insights that may inspire future therapeutic strategies.

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Qian Zhang

Shaochun Zhu

Andre Mateus

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Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science

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Umeå University

Southeast University

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