Table 1:
Approximate composition of the human sclera.
Component | % of wet weight |
---|---|
Water | 68 |
Collagens | 28 |
Other proteins (including cell components) | <3 |
Proteoglycans | <1 |
Elastin | 0.6 |
Approximate composition of the human sclera.
Component | % of wet weight |
---|---|
Water | 68 |
Collagens | 28 |
Other proteins (including cell components) | <3 |
Proteoglycans | <1 |
Elastin | 0.6 |