MicroRNAs Expression in Response to rhNGF in Epithelial Corneal Cells: Focus on Neurotrophin Signaling Pathway.

MicroRNA levels in response to rhNGF were for the first time analyzed in corneal cells. Novel insights about microRNAs, target genes, pathways modulation, and possible biological responses were provided. Importantly, given the putative role of microRNAs as biomarkers or therapeutic targets, our results make available data which might be potentially exploitable for clinical applications.