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

• 主要な著者: Margarita Calonge (著者), Teresa Nieto-Miguel (著者), Ana de la Mata (著者), Sara Galindo (著者), José M. Herreras (著者), Marina López-Paniagua (著者)
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• 出版事項: MDPI AG, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...