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Advances in culture, expansion and mechanistic studies of corneal endothelial cells: a systematic review

Journal of Biomedical Science, 2019
Human corneal endothelial cells are notorious for their restricted proliferative ability in vivo and in vitro. Hence, injury or dysfunction of these cells may easily result in blindness.
Shuangling Chen, Qin Zhu, Hong Sun, Yuan Zhang, Sean Tighe, Li Xu, Yingting Zhu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Glycosaminoglycans in the human cornea: age-related changes [PDF]

, 2015
AIM: To investigate possible age-related changes in glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the human cornea. The substances today called GAGs were previously referred to as mucopolysaccharides.
Anello, Giulia, Cavallotti, Carlo, De Paolis, Giulio, Pacella, Elena, Pacella, Fernanda, Parisella, Francesca Romana, Turchetti, Paolo   +6 more
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The Immunological Basis of Dry Eye Disease and Current Topical Treatment Options. [PDF]

, 2020
Homeostasis of the lacrimal functional unit is needed to ensure a well-regulated ocular immune response comprising innate and adaptive phases. When the ocular immune system is excessively stimulated and/or immunoregulatory mechanisms are disrupted, the ...
Lin, Meng C, Neri, Piergiorgio, Perez, Victor L, Periman, Laura M, Saban, Daniel R   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Upconversion Nanoparticles Embedded Photonic Contact Lens for Transepithelial Corneal Crosslinking Using Hyaluronate – Riboflavin Conjugate

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A minimally invasive, transepithelial corneal cross‐linking (TE‐CXL) approach is presented using upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs)‐loaded contact lenses (UCLs), after topical delivery of hyaluronate–riboflavin conjugates. The NIR‐to‐UV/blue light conversion by UCNPs in a UCL can activate riboflavin for TE‐CXL, resulting in the biomechanical strength ...
Gibum Lee, Inhoo Choi, Anara Molkenova, Yengwoo Son, Seungmin Yang, Mina Kwon, Tae‐Im Kim, Ki Su Kim, Sei Kwang Hahn   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tissue Engineered Human Elastic Cartilage From Primary Auricular Chondrocytes for Ear Reconstruction

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Despite over three decades of research, no tissue‐engineered solution for auricular reconstruction in microtia patients has reached clinical translation. The key challenge lies in generating functional elastic cartilage ex vivo. Here, we integrate synergistic cell‐biomaterial strategies to engineer auricular grafts with mechanical and histological ...
Philipp Fisch, Sandra Kessler, Simone Ponta, Anna Puiggalí‐Jou, Guoliang Lyu, Killian Flégeau, Anastasiya Martyts, Florian Roth, David Fercher, Filippo M. Rijli, Daniel Simmen, Eva Novoa Olivares, Thomas Linder, Marcy Zenobi‐Wong   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

A double masked randomised 4-week, placebo-controlled study in the USA, Thailand and Taiwan to compare the efficacy of oral valganciclovir and topical 2% ganciclovir in the treatment of cytomegalovirus anterior uveitis: study protocol. [PDF]

, 2019
IntroductionCytomegalovirus (CMV) anterior uveitis is a recognised cause of anterior uveitis in immunocompetent patients and is preventable cause of vision loss.
Acharya, Nisha R, Doan, Thuy A, Gebreegziabher, Elisabeth A, Gonzales, John A, Joye, Ashlin S, Keenan, Jeremy D, Laovirojjanakul, Wipada, Lietman, Thomas M, Lin, Chang-Ping, Porco, Travis C, Rose-Nussbaumer, Jennifer, Seitzman, Gerami D, Somkijrungroj, Thanapong, Takhar, Jaskirat S   +13 more
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3D Printing Strategies for Bioengineering Human Cornea

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent progress in 3D bioprinting strategies for engineering human corneas. Key aspects include the replication of corneal transparency, curvature, and biomechanical properties, alongside innovations in recent advancements in 3D printing methods, which benefit in overcoming current challenges.
Yunong Yuan, Khoon S. Lim, Gerard Sutton, Gordon G. Wallace, Jingjing You   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating Cytocompatibility of Corynebacterium glutamicum‐poly Vinyl Alcohol Living Biomaterials for Ocular Use

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
In ophthalmology, living biomaterials such as living contact lenses appear promising for sustained drug delivery or biosensing. The cytocompatibility of Cg‐PVA hydrogels, developed as a model living contact lens, is investigated with the ocular surface, showing their potential translation to the clinic.
Krupansh Desai, Lorely Garcia‐Sanchez, Maryam Amini, Lara Luana Teruel‐Enrico, Silke Siegrist, Aránzazu del Campo, Sara Trujillo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Posterior corneal surface stability after femtosecond laser-assisted keratomileusis [PDF]

, 2015
The purpose of this study was to evaluate posterior corneal surface variation after femtosecond laser-assisted keratomileusis in patients with myopia and myopic astigmatism. Patients were evaluated by corneal tomography preoperatively and at 1, 6, and 12
Cagini, Carlo, Fiore, Tito, Fruttini, Daniela, Lupidi, Marco, Messina, Marco, Piccinelli, Francesco, SPADEA, LEOPOLDO   +6 more
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Inhibition of SLC11A1‐Mediated Lysosomal Iron Accumulation in Microglia Promotes Repair Following White Matter Stroke

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Genetic and pharmacological inhibition of SLC11A1 functioning as an H+/Fe2+ antiporter–mediated lysosomal iron accumulation in microglia promotes lysosomal lumen acidification, increases CTSD expression, enhances lysosomal myelin debris uptake and degradation, and promotes repair following white matter stroke. ABSTRACT White matter stroke (WMS) results
Lingling Qiu, Yajie Zhang, Yushi Tang, Hongli Hu, Ying Zhang, Junwen Xue, Hao Wang, Yecheng Wang, Chunfeng Liu, Jia Jia, Jian Cheng, Yongjun Cao   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source