Molecular processes of corneal collagen cross-linking in keratoconus therapy
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) with riboflavin and UVA light is a therapeutic procedure to restore the mechanical stability of corneal tissue. The treatment method applies to pathological tissue changes, such as keratoconus. It induces the photochemical formation of new collagen cross-links. A...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2018-09-01
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Series: | Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2018-0117 |