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Emerging Approaches for Ocular Surface Regeneration.

Ghasem Yazdanpanah¹, Sayena Jabbehdari¹, Ali R Djalilian¹

¹Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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|July 6, 2019

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Regenerating the ocular surface involves advanced strategies to combat inflammation and restore limbal stem cells. Emerging therapies focus on cell-based treatments, biomaterials, and growth factors for effective ocular surface repair.

Keywords:

Corneal Epithelium Extracellular Matrix Limbal Epithelial Stem Cell Deficiency Limbal Stem Cell Niche Mesenchymal Stem Cells Ocular Surface Regeneration

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Regenerative Medicine
Stem Cell Biology

Background:

Severe ocular injuries can lead to persistent inflammation, impairing ocular surface healing.
Limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) is a key disorder characterized by limbal epithelial stem cell (LESC) dysfunction.
The limbal niche environment is crucial for maintaining ocular surface integrity.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize recent advancements and novel approaches for ocular surface regeneration.
To highlight emerging strategies for restoring the ocular surface microenvironment.
To discuss the potential of new therapies for treating LSCD and related conditions.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on ocular surface regeneration techniques.
Analysis of cell-based therapies, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
Evaluation of biomaterial-based approaches using decellularized tissues and synthetic molecules.
Assessment of growth factor and cytokine cocktails for signaling pathway restoration.

Main Results:

Limbal tissue transplantation is an established method for LESC restoration.
Emerging approaches include cell therapies to support LESCs and modulate inflammation.
Bio-active matrices and molecular components are being used to regenerate the ocular microenvironment.
Soluble factors are being explored to reactivate critical signaling pathways for regeneration.

Conclusions:

Revitalization of the ocular surface and limbal environment offers promising therapeutic avenues.
Innovative strategies are crucial for addressing complex ocular surface disorders like LSCD.
Future research directions include optimizing cell-based therapies and biomaterials for enhanced ocular surface regeneration.