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![Figure 16: Histological comparison of corneal epithelial thickness between circadian-disrupted and control mice reveals thinning and irregular stratification in the disrupted group, reflecting chronic ocular surface stress.]()

> Source: Hao Zeng et al. "Circadian disruption reduces MUC4 expression via the clock molecule BMAL1 during." *Experimental & molecular medicine*, 2024. PMID: [38956298](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38956298/)

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  <figcaption>Figure 16. Histological comparison of corneal epithelial thickness between circadian-disrupted and control mice reveals thinning and irregular stratification in the disrupted group, reflecting chronic ocular surface stress.<br>  Source: Hao Zeng et al. "Circadian disruption reduces MUC4 expression via the clock molecule BMAL1 during." <em>Experimental & molecular medicine</em>, 2024. PMID: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38956298/">38956298</a></figcaption>
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