Heat shock protein 47 is up-regulated in conjunctival bleb scarring after filtration surgery in rats.
Wang Weiwei, Zhao Jialiang, Yang Guoxing, Cheng Gangwei, Yang Xinguang
This study found HSP47 is significantly elevated in rat conjunctival bleb scarring after glaucoma surgery, correlating with increased collagen. This suggests HSP47 contributes to bleb fibrosis, offering a potential therapeutic target.