Research Article

HPV16-E6 Oncoprotein Activates TGF- and Wnt/-Catenin Pathways in the Epithelium-Mesenchymal Transition of Cataracts in a Transgenic Mouse Model

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Isoindoline 2b reduces the number of proliferative-nucleated cells in K14E6 cataracts. (a) Hematoxylin-Eosin staining of treated versus control K14E6 mice lenses showing a reduction in the nucleated cell population that approaches the lens’ nucleus. (b) Immunohistochemical detection of PCNA showing also a reduction in proliferative-immature cells (indicated by white arrows). Isoindoline dosage: 100 μM/Kg. Statistical significance: < 0.05 and < 0.01. Magnification: (10x, inset: 40x).