Stem cell–based therapy for corneal epithelial reconstruction: present and future

Abstract Limbal stem cell deficiency is a painful and potentially blinding disease. Cultured limbal epithelial transplantation (CLET) is frequently performed for corneal surface reconstruction with variable clinical success. This work summarizes recent developments and trends that have the potential...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Canadian journal of ophthalmology 2013-02, Vol.48 (1), p.13-21
Hauptverfasser:	Menzel-Severing, Johannes, MD, MSc, Kruse, Friedrich E., MD, Schlötzer-Schrehardt, Ursula, PhD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy Cells, Cultured Corneal Diseases - therapy Epithelium, Corneal - pathology Epithelium, Corneal - transplantation Humans Internal Medicine Limbus Corneae - cytology Ophthalmology Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Stem Cell Transplantation Tissue Engineering
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