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  • Cell Biology
  • Regenerative Medicine

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  • The corneal epithelium serves as a crucial protective barrier against environmental pathogens.
  • It plays a key role in maintaining vision and preventing eye infections.
  • Ocular surface health relies on rapid epithelial cell turnover and homeostasis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the essential roles of growth factors in corneal epithelial homeostasis.
  • To explore the function of growth factors in corneal epithelial regeneration.
  • To discuss current limitations in the therapeutic application of growth factors for ocular surface conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of scientific articles on corneal epithelial biology.
  • Analysis of the physiological roles of growth factors in the eye.
  • Evaluation of studies investigating growth factor-based therapies for corneal regeneration.

Main Results:

  • Growth factors are integral to maintaining the corneal epithelium's integrity and function.
  • They significantly influence the processes of corneal wound healing and regeneration.
  • Existing therapeutic strategies using growth factors show promise but have notable limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Growth factors are critical for corneal epithelial homeostasis and regeneration.
  • Understanding their precise roles can lead to improved treatments for ocular surface diseases.
  • Overcoming therapeutic limitations is essential for harnessing the full potential of growth factors in ophthalmology.