Corneal wound healing is a complex process involving cell death, migration, proliferation,
differentiation, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Many similarities are observed in the …

The use of blood derivatives represents an alternative therapeutic approach that is gaining
interest in regenerative medicine due to its potential to stimulate and accelerate tissue …

The healing of vascularized mammalian tissue injuries initiate with hemostasis and clotting
as part of biological defense system leading to the formation of a fibrin clot in which activated …

Myopia presents a formidable challenge, especially in children, where clinical management
involves the use of atropine and 7-methylxanthine, necessitating multiple doses, strong side …

Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) remodels corneal stroma to compensate refractive errors.
The removal of epithelium and the ablation of stroma provoke the disruption of corneal …

Autologous serum (AS) eye drops was the first blood-derived product used for the treatment
of corneal pathologies but nowadays PRGF arises as a novel interesting alternative to this …

The application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in oral and maxillofacial surgery has been
thoroughly studied in the last two decades. Currently, different types of PRP are applied in …

Numerous studies have shown the presence of high levels of growth factors during the
process of healing. Growth factors act by binding to the cell surface receptors and contribute …

The epithelial cell layer that covers the surface of the cornea provides a protective barrier
while maintaining corneal transparency. The rapid and effective turnover of these epithelial …

BACKGROUND Autologous growth factors have proved to promote tissue regeneration in
various medical fields. Recent findings suggest that platelet rich plasma may also play an …