Changes in Rabbit Conjunctival Mucins Following Exposure to Sulfur Mustard

Sulfur mustard (SM) is a vesicating chemical warfare agent that is relatively easy to synthesize, stockpile, and deliver. It is known to cause severe injury to the eye damaging both the conjunctiva and cornea; developing approaches to counter SM-induced acute and chronic ocular toxicities is a high priority. In the present studies, we characterized the ocular effects of SM in New Zealand white rabbits. Within one day of exposure to SM, edema and...