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Neurotrophic factors and corneal nerve regeneration [PDF]
The cornea has unique features that make it a useful model for regenerative medicine studies. It is an avascular, transparent, densely innervated tissue and any pathological changes can be easily detected by slit lamp examination.
Lambiase, Alessandro, Sacchetti, Marta
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Corneal stromal demarcation line after collagen cross-linking in corneal ectatic diseases: a review of the literature [PDF]
Collagen cross-linking (CXL) is a relatively new conservative approach for progressive corneal ectasia, which is able to strengthen corneal tissue reforming new covalent bonds.
SPADEA, LEOPOLDO+2 more
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AIM: To investigate the effects of bovine pituitary extract on the proliferation of keratocytes and maintaining the keratocyte phenotype in vitro.METHODS: Single keratocytes were isolated by enzyme digestion for in vitro culture.
Zhong-Zhong Xu +4 more
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A proof-of-concept clinical trial using mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of corneal epithelial stem cell deficiency [PDF]
Producción CientíficaOcular stem cell transplantation derived from either autologous or allogeneic donor corneoscleral junction is a functional cell therapy to manage extensive and/or severe limbal stem cell deficiencies that lead to corneal epithelial ...
Alberca Zaballos, Mercedes+9 more
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A Review of the Cytokine IL-17 in Ocular Surface and Corneal Disease
Aim: To investigate the role of interleukin-17 in ocular surface and corneal disease. Ocular surface and corneal disease is a leading cause of blindness and is an ongoing challenge for the public health sector to implement effective therapies.
K. B. Garbutcheon-Singh+8 more
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Corneal diseases are common in domestic rabbits. It is important to carefully evaluate the cornea and the entire eye when rabbit present with clinical signs such as squinting, tearing, or conjunctival hyperemia. Complete ophthalmic examination and general physical examination should be performed on all rabbits with corneal disease. Important diagnostic
Department of Comparative Ophthalmology, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100126, Gainesville, FL 32610-0126, USA ( host institution )+1 more
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Phase I trial of recombinant human nerve growth factor for neurotrophic keratitis [PDF]
Neurotrophic keratitis/keratopathy (NK), a rare degenerative corneal disease, lacks effective pharmacologic therapies.1 Because NK pathology involves trigeminal nerve damage and loss of corneal innervation, nerve growth factor (NGF) is surmised to ...
Alio, Jorge+45 more
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Diagnosis and management of iridocorneal endothelial syndrome [PDF]
The iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome is a rare ocular disorder that includes a group of conditions characterized by structural and proliferative abnormalities of the corneal endothelium, the anterior chamber angle, and the iris.
Ambrosio, Oriella+5 more
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Neurotrophic keratitis in a patient with disseminated lymphangiomatosis. [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Neurotrophic keratitis, a degenerative corneal disease caused by trigeminal nerve impairment, has many etiologies and remains very difficult to treat.
Charukamnoetkanok, Puwat+2 more
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