The expression pattern of the subunit of chaperonin containing T‐complex polypeptide 1 and its substrate, α‐smooth muscle actin, during corneal wound healing

This study was designed to demonstrate the expression of the chaperonin containing T-complex polypeptide 1 (CCT) and alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA), in normal corneas and corneas treated with ultraviolet radiation (UVR). The wound model chosen is previously characterized, the injury is mild and the cornea heals to transparency.Rabbit corneas were exposed to UVR at the dose producing keratitis. The corneas were allowed to heal for up to 5...