Goals and Challenges of Stem Cell-Based Therapy for Corneal Blindness Due to Limbal Deficiency

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Margarita Calonge (Συγγραφέας), Teresa Nieto-Miguel (Συγγραφέας), Ana de la Mata (Συγγραφέας), Sara Galindo (Συγγραφέας), José M. Herreras (Συγγραφέας), Marina López-Paniagua (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Βιβλίο
• Έκδοση: MDPI AG, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Θέματα: article
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Corneal failure is a highly prevalent cause of blindness. One special cause of corneal failure occurs due to malfunction or destruction of the limbal stem cell niche, upon which the superficial cornea depends for homeostatic maintenance and wound healing. Failure of the limbal niche is referred to a...