Biological Parameters Determining the Clinical Outcome of Autologous Cultures of Limbal Stem Cells

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Graziella Pellegrini · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia

Paolo Rama · San Raffaele University of Rome

Stanislav Matuška · San Raffaele University of Rome

Alessandro Lambìase · Università Campus Bio-Medico

Stefano Bonini · Università Campus Bio-Medico

Augusto Pocobelli · Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata

Rossella Gisoldi Colabelli

Abstract

Cultures of limbal stem cells can be safely used to successfully treat massive destruction of the human cornea. We emphasize the importance of a discipline for defining the suitability and the quality of cultured epithelial grafts, which are relevant to the future clinical use of any cultured cell type.

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Corneal Surgery and Treatments Wound Healing and Treatments Ocular Surface and Contact Lens

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Published in: Regenerative Medicine

Volume 8, Issue 5, pp. 553-567

DOI: 10.2217/rme.13.43

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Biological Parameters Determining the Clinical Outcome of Autologous Cultures of Limbal Stem Cells

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