Cultivated limbal epithelial transplantation
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Published on: November 17, 2016
Paolo Rama1, Giulio Ferrari, Graziella Pellegrini
1aCornea and Ocular Surface Disease Unit, Eye Repair Lab, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy bUniversity of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy.
Purpose Of Review:
To provide an updated literature review on the status of cultivated limbal (corneal) epithelial transplantation. Cultivated limbal stem-cell transplantation recently received regulatory approval. We provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the field.
Recent Findings:
The current article reviews and highlights recent developments in the field of cultivated limbal stem-cell transplantation as retrieved from a literature search for the last year.
Summary:
The implications of clinical/research findings in terms of transplanted cell source and cultivation methods in limbal stem-cell transplantation are reviewed.
