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Br J Ophthalmol ; 103(2): 286-292, 2019 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30337329

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AIM: The aim of this study was to assess the local and systemic response to poly-lactic co-glycolic acid (PLGA) 50:50 membranes, developed as synthetic biodegradable alternatives to the use of human donor amniotic membrane in the treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency. METHODS: PLGA membranes of 2 cm diameter and 50 µm thickness were placed on one eye of rabbits and secured in place using fibrin glue and a bandage contact lens, suturing the eye close with a single stitch. Control animals were treated identically, with the absence of the membranes. Plain and microfabricated electrospun membranes (containing micropockets which roughly emulate the native limbal niche) were examined over 29 days. All animals were subjected to a detailed gross and histopathological observation as well as a detailed examination of the eye. RESULTS: Application of the membranes both with and without microfabricated pockets did not adversely affect animal welfare. There was complete degradation of the membranes by day 29. The membranes did not induce any significant local or systemic toxicity. Conjunctival congestion and corneal vascularisation were noted in a few control and PLGA-treated animals. Intraocular pressure was normal and the retinal status was unaltered. The ocular surface was clear and intact in all animals by the end of 29 days. CONCLUSION: Membranes of 50:50 PLGA can be safely applied to rabbit corneas without inducing any local or systemic toxicity and these break down completely within 29 days.


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Implantes Absorvíveis , Âmnio/transplante , Materiais Biocompatíveis/uso terapêutico , Córnea/fisiologia , Doenças da Córnea/cirurgia , Regeneração Tecidual Guiada , Copolímero de Ácido Poliláctico e Ácido Poliglicólico/uso terapêutico , Animais , Materiais Biocompatíveis/toxicidade , Feminino , Masculino , Membranas Artificiais , Copolímero de Ácido Poliláctico e Ácido Poliglicólico/toxicidade , Coelhos
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