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Role of bacteria in the pathogenesis of recurrent uveitis in horses from the southeastern United States by Gilger, Brian C, Salmon, Jacklyn H, Yi, Na Y, Barden, Curtis A, Chandler, Heather L, Wendt, Jennifer A, Colitz, Carmen M.H

“…To determine the role of intraocular bacteria in the pathogenesis of equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) in horses from the southeastern United States by evaluating…”
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In vivo effects of adjunctive tetracycline treatment on refractory corneal ulcers in dogs by Chandler, Heather L, Gemensky-Metzler, Anne J, Bras, I. Dineli, Robbin-Webb, Terah E, Saville, William J.A, Colitz, Carmen M.H

“…To evaluate effect of adjunctive treatment with tetracycline analogues on time to complete corneal reepithelialization in dogs with nonhealing (ie, refractory)…”
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Risk factors associated with cataracts and lens luxations in captive pinnipeds in the United States and the Bahamas by Colitz, Carmen M.H, Saville, William J.A, Renner, Michael S, McBain, James F, Reidarson, Thomas H, Schmitt, Todd L, Nolan, Elizabeth C, Dugan, Steven J, Knightly, Felicia, Rodriguez, Maya M, Mejia-Fava, Johanna C, Osborn, Steven D, Clough, Patricia L, Collins, Scott P, Osborn, Beverly A, Terrell, Kimberly

“…To determine risk factors for lens luxation and cataracts in captive pinnipeds in the United States and the Bahamas. Cross-sectional study. 111 pinnipeds (99…”
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Absorption and Ocular Deposition of Dietary Lutein in Marine Mammals by Koutsos, Elizabeth A., Schmitt, Todd, Colitz, Carmen M.H., Mazzaro, Lisa

“…Cataracts and ocular disease are common lesions of marine mammals in zoological collections. Lutein, an oxygenated carotenoid, may have therapeutic or…”
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The role of the slug transcription factor in cell migration during corneal re-epithelialization in the dog by Chandler, Heather L., Colitz, Carmen M.H., Lu, Ping, Saville, William J.A., Kusewitt, Donna F.

“…Epithelial cell migration during corneal wound re-epithelialization shares features with the developmental process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT)…”
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Characterization of progressive keratitis in Otariids by Colitz, Carmen M.H, Renner, Michael S, Manire, Charles A, Doescher, Bethany, Schmitt, Todd L, Osborn, Steven D, Croft, Lara, Olds, June, Gehring, Erica, Mergl, June, Tuttle, Allison D, Sutherland-Smith, Meg, Rudnick, Jens Christian

“…To characterize a form of progressive keratitis that occurs commonly in otariids. One hundred and thirteen captive otariids were evaluated by ophthalmologic…”
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Modulation of matrix metalloproteinases by ultraviolet radiation in the canine cornea by Chandler, Heather L, Kusewitt, Donna F, Colitz, Carmen M.H

“…To determine whether ultraviolet (UV) radiation can modulate expression and regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) in the canine cornea and to examine…”
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Posterior capsular opacification in diabetic and nondiabetic canine patients following cataract surgery by Bras, I. Dineli, Colitz, Carmen M.H, Saville, William J.A, Gemensky-Metzler, Anne J, Wilkie, David A

“…Posterior capsular opacification (PCO) is the most common postoperative complication of contemporary cataract surgery. Limited information is available…”
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Immunohistochemical analysis of ocular hemangiomas and hemangiosarcomas in dogs by Chandler, Heather L, Newkirk, Kimberly M, Kusewitt, Donna F, Dubielzig, Richard R, Colitz, Carmen M.H

“…To determine if molecular markers typically associated with ultraviolet exposure could be detected in canine ocular hemangiomas (HA) and hemangiosarcomas…”
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Clinical features and outcomes of phacoemulsification in 39 horses: a retrospective study (1993-2003) by Fife, Tina M, Gemensky-Metzler, Anne J, Wilkie, David A, Colitz, Carmen M.H, Bras, I. Dineli, Klages, Deborah C

“…To identify visual outcome and postoperative complications following phacoemulsification of equine cataracts. Records of 39 horses (55 eyes) with cataracts…”
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Molecular biology for the clinician: understanding current methods by Chandler, Heather L, Colitz, Carmen M H

“…The basics of molecular biology involve the replication of deoxyribonucleic acid and its transcription and translation into proteins. Biochemical assays such…”
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Isolation and characterization of primary canine lens epithelial cells by Long, Amy C, Agler, Amanda, Colitz, Carmen M.H, Zhang, Jin, Hayek, Michael G, Failla, Mark L, Bomser, Joshua A

“…The purpose of this study was to characterize the proliferation and differentiation of primary canine lens epithelial cells (LEC) under standard culture…”
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The authors respond by Colitz, Carmen M H

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Defining healthy aging in older dogs and differentiating healthy aging from disease by Bellows, Jan, Colitz, Carmen M H, Daristotle, Leighann, Ingram, Donald K, Lepine, Allan, Marks, Stanley L, Sanderson, Sherry Lynn, Tomlinson, Julia, Zhang, Jin

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Common physical and functional changes associated with aging in dogs by Bellows, Jan, Colitz, Carmen M H, Daristotle, Leighann, Ingram, Donald K, Lepine, Allan, Marks, Stanley L, Sanderson, Sherry Lynn, Tomlinson, Julia, Zhang, Jin

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Factors associated with keratopathy in captive pinnipeds by Colitz, Carmen M H, Saville, William J A, Walsh, Michael T, Latson, Ed

“…To identify factors associated with keratopathy in captive pinnipeds and to provide guidance for preventive measures. 319 captive pinnipeds (229 otariids [sea…”
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Supplements for exotic pets by Mejia-Fava, Johanna, Colitz, Carmen M H

“…The use of supplements has become commonplace in an effort to complement traditional therapy and as part of long-term preventive health plans. This article…”
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Clinical management of Candida albicans keratomycosis in a bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) by Simeone, Claire A., Traversi, John P., Meegan, Jenny M., LeBert, Carolina, Colitz, Carmen M. H., Jensen, Eric D.

“…Objective Corneal ulceration secondary to trauma commonly affects marine mammals, often with opportunistic secondary bacterial or fungal infections. This…”
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Estradiol Biosynthesis in Canine Lens Epithelial Cells by Colitz, Carmen M. H., Lu, Ping, Sugimoto, Yasuro, Barden, Curtis A., Chandler, Heather L.

“…ABSTRACT Purpose: To confirm that lens epithelial cells (LEC) synthesize 17β-estradiol, active estrogen, and to identify the pathway(s) by which normal and…”
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CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTERIOR SEGMENT OPHTHALMOLOGIC LESIONS IDENTIFIED IN FREE-RANGING DOLPHINS AND THOSE UNDER HUMAN CARE by Colitz, Carmen M. H, Walsh, Michael T, McCulloch, Stephen D

“…Cetaceans in the wild and under human care develop a variety of ocular lesions. Although they have echolocation, cetacean species have good sight, making…”
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