Neurotrophic factors and corneal nerve regeneration
The cornea has unique features that make it a useful model for regenerative medicine studies. It is an avascular, transparent, densely innervated tissue and any pathological changes can be easily detected by slit lamp examination. Corneal sensitivity is provided by the ophthalmic branch of the trige...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Neural Regeneration Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.nrronline.org/article.asp?issn=1673-5374;year=2017;volume=12;issue=8;spage=1220;epage=1224;aulast=Sacchetti |