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Original Article

Long-Term Topical Antiglaucoma Medications Cause Enhanced Tenon’s Capsule Fibroblast Proliferation and Abnormal TGF-β and MMP Expressions: Potential Effects on Glaucoma Filtering Surgery

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Pages 301-309 | Received 25 Jun 2010, Accepted 08 Dec 2010, Published online: 24 Feb 2011

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