Cellular therapy of corneal epithelial defect by adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived epithelial progenitors.

Francisco BandeiraTze-Wei GohMelina SetiawanGary Hin-Fai YamJodhbir S Mehta

Published in: Stem cell research & therapy (2020)

Human ADSC-derived epithelial-like cells, via MET, recovered the CE from PED associated with LSCD. ADSC can be a viable adult stem cell source for potential autologous epithelial cell-based therapy for corneal surface disorders.

Keyphrases

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