DUSP5 and pterygium: That is to say, TGF-β and EGF affected the expression of DUSP5 and MAP3K11 through regulations on expressions of miR-199a-3p and miR-199a-5p, so as to take part in the MAPK signalling pathway, further to promote the EMT of HCEs, and participate in the initiation and development of pterygium.