Development of a Reconstructed Cornea from Collagen–Chondroitin Sulfate Foams and Human Cell Cultures

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Authors

Nihal Engin Vrana

Nicolas Builles · Hospices Civils de Lyon

V. Justin · Hospices Civils de Lyon

J. Bednarz

Graziella Pellegrini · Veneto Eye Bank Foundation

Barbara Ferrari · Veneto Eye Bank Foundation

Odile Damour

David Hulmes

Vasıf Hasırcı

Abstract

These results demonstrate that collagen-chondroitin sulfate scaffolds are good substrates for artificial cornea construction with good resilience, long-term culture capability, and handling properties.

Topics & Keywords

Corneal Surgery and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens Corneal surgery and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science

Volume 49, Issue 12, pp. 5325-5325

DOI: 10.1167/iovs.07-1599

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