Early Bilateral Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in the Management of Severe Ocular Involvement from Acute Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in a Chinese Pediatric Patient [PDF]
, 2014 Introduction: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but potentially life-threatening muco-cutaneous condition associated with idiosyncratic hypersensitivity to certain drugs.
Chan, CYJ +5 more
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Poly-l/dl-lactic acid films functionalized with collagen IV as carrier substrata for corneal epithelial stem cells [PDF]
, 2019 Limbal epithelial stem cells (LESCs) are responsible for the renewal of corneal epithelium. Cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation is the current treatment of choice for restoring the loss or dysfunction of LESCs.
Calonge Cano, Margarita +7 more
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The Effect of Lyophilization on Light Transmission of Amniotic Membrane: A Comparison with Rabbit Cornea [PDF]
Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 2016 Background & Aims: Amniotic membrane persists for a long time after ocular transplantation (as corneal substitute) and can affect light transmission (transparency).
Tina Deihim +2 more
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Amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface burns [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OftalmologiaObjective: To analyze the morphological and functional long-term outcomes of amniotic membrane transplantation after ocular surface chemical burns. Methods: This prospective study analyzed 7 patients who suffered from severe ocular surface burn and ...
Paula Basso Dias +4 more
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Isolation and characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from human amniotic membrane [PDF]
, 2011 [Abstract] Introduction: The human amniotic membrane is a highly abundant and readily available tissue that may be useful for regenerative medicine and cell therapy.
Blanco García, Francisco J +6 more
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Denudation of human amniotic membrane by a novel process and its characterisations for biomedical applications [PDF]
, 2016 This study was aimed to investigate the suitability of a modified method to get decellularised human amniotic membrane (DHAM). The obtained membrane was subjected to physico-chemical and biological evaluations to validate its potential for biomedical ...
R. Kumar, R. Sripriya
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Medical Science Monitor, 2019 Background This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of conjunctival autograft compared with primary closure and amniotic membrane transplantation for primary pterygium excision. Material/Methods Data were retrospectively studied from all primary
T. Röck +3 more
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Amnios et problèmes de surface oculaire [PDF]
, 2006 La membrane amniotique, enclave interne de la vie naissante, présente diverses propriétés exploitées en ophtalmologie. Elle est utile pour : (1) limiter la formation d’adhésions fibreuses entre la paupière et le globe oculaire (symblépharon) ou la ...
Boisjoly, Hélène +3 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.This review charts the evolution of corneal hydrogels from passive replacements to active and intelligent systems, evaluating natural and synthetic materials while addressing design challenges such as transparency and strength. Advanced applications such as scarless wound healing, three‐dimensional bioprinting, and smart wearables are highlighted to ...
Xinwei Wang +9 more
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Potential use of the human amniotic membrane as a scaffold in human articular cartilage repair [PDF]
, 2010 [Abstract] The human amniotic membrane (HAM) is an abundant and readily obtained tissue that may be an important source of scaffold for transplanted chondrocytes in cartilage regeneration in vivo.
Blanco García, Francisco J +7 more
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