Mini review: human clinical studies of stem cell therapy in keratoconus.
BMC Ophthalmol
; 24(1): 35, 2024 Jan 23.
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| ID: mdl-38263090
ABSTRACT
Treatment of keratoconus is one of the most interesting research fields for researchers in the world. Regenerative medicine based on human stem cells in the treatment of keratoconus has recently received attention. Despite extensive laboratory and animal studies in regenerative medicine of cornea, there are limited clinical studies in keratoconus. These studies showed promising results of stem cell therapy. In initial studies, the transplantation of these cells into stroma was associated with increased vision and improved corneal parameters without side effects. In this article, we tried to review different aspects of keratoconus stem cell therapy, including cell extraction and culture, surgical procedure, effectiveness and safety of this method in human clinical studies.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ceratocone
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMC Ophthalmol
Assunto da revista:
OFTALMOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
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Irã