Limbal Stem Cell Transplantation: Clinical Results, Limits, and Perspectives
Limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) is a clinical condition characterized by damage of cornea limbal stem cells, which results in an impairment of corneal epithelium turnover and in an invasion of the cornea by the conjunctival epithelium. In these patients, the conjunctivalization of the cornea is a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Stem Cells International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8086269 |