Bioengineered Lacrimal Gland Organ Regeneration in Vivo

Bioengineered Lacrimal Gland Organ Regeneration in Vivo

The lacrimal gland plays an important role in maintaining a homeostatic environment for healthy ocular surfaces via tear secretion. Dry eye disease, which is caused by lacrimal gland dysfunction, is one of the most prevalent eye disorders and causes ocular discomfort, significant visual disturbances...

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Main Authors: Masatoshi Hirayama, Kazuo Tsubota, Takashi Tsuji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-07-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Subjects:
lacrimal glands
regenerative medicine
3D cell manipulation
organ regeneration
dry eye disease
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/6/3/634

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