[Effects of protein S-100 beta on the course of corneal healing in rabbits]

Effects of S-100 beta protein on wound healing in rabbit eye cornea were studied. A subconjunctival injection of the protein was found to lead to earlier epithelialization, decrease of the index of migrating inflammation cells, and prevention of fibrous subepithelial growth. Hence, administration of S-100 beta protein resulted in a more effective and rapid healing of the cornea.