tearassociated
Tearassociated is a term used in ophthalmology and tear film research to describe elements that originate from, are carried by, or are characteristic of tear fluid. It is not an independent physiological category but an attributive descriptor applied to proteins, lipids, enzymes, signaling molecules, and other constituents found in tears, as well as phenomena that are driven by tear film dynamics.
Tearfluid contains a complex mixture including lysozyme, lactoferrin, lipocalin-1, secretory IgA, mucins, and various lipids. These
In research and clinical practice, the tearassociated concept supports non-invasive biomarker discovery, monitoring treatment response, and