Abnormal N-glycosylation of human lens epithelial cells in type-2 diabetes may contribute to cataract progression
Abstract
Purpose: In order to better understand cataract development, we analyzed the glycosylation profile of human lens epithelial cells (HLECs) from anterior lens capsules of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and non-diabetic (ND) patients undergoing routine cataract surgery.
Setting: Research Department of the Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera, Hospital “Dr. Luis Sánchez Bulnes”, Mexico.
Design: Experimental study.