Steno's membrane

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Descemet's_membrane
gptkbp:composition collagen fibers
gptkbp:developedBy thickens with age
gptkbp:function serves as basement membrane for corneal endothelium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Steno's membrane
gptkbp:location eye
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Niels_Stensen
gptkbp:partOf cornea
gptkbp:significance involved in Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
gptkbp:thickness 10-12 micrometers in adults
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nicolas_Steno
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5