2010
Neuroendocrine Properties of the Ciliary Epithelium
Coca-Prados M. Neuroendocrine Properties of the Ciliary Epithelium. 2010, 107-112. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-374203-2.00088-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCiliary epitheliumAqueous humorOcular hypotensive actionSame embryological originRetinal pigment epitheliumEye aqueous humorOcular ciliary epitheliumHypotensive actionAqueous humor secretionAnterior segmentEndocrine factorsPigment epitheliumNeuroendocrine propertiesEndocrine systemEmbryological originNeuroepithelial cellsEpitheliumAvascular tissueNeuropeptidesBioactive peptidesCellsCell communicationRetinaHormoneSecretion
2008
Chapter 5 Functional Modulators Linking Inflow with Outflow of Aqueous Humor
Coca‐Prados M, Ghosh S. Chapter 5 Functional Modulators Linking Inflow with Outflow of Aqueous Humor. Current Topics In Membranes 2008, 62: 123-160. DOI: 10.1016/s1063-5823(08)00405-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCiliary epitheliumAqueous humorHuman ocular ciliary epitheliumMultiple neuroendocrine factorsTrabecular meshwork cellsOcular ciliary epitheliumImmune homeostasisMain cell typesEndocrine loopVasoactive peptidesAnterior segmentCircuitry mechanismsEndocrine factorsNeuroendocrine factorsSteroid hormonesOutflow pathwayNeuroendocrine circuitryMeshwork cellsRegulatory peptidesFunctional modulatorsAqHAvascular tissueCircadian rhythmTissueCell types