Chemical injuries frequently result in vision loss, disfigurement, and challenging ocular surface complications. Acute interventions are directed at decreasing the extent of the injury …
Our purpose is to comprehensively review the state of the art with regard to Stevens- Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with particular attention to …
W Li, Y Hayashida, YT Chen, SCG Tseng - Cell research, 2007 - nature.com
Among all adult somatic stem cells, those of the corneal epithelium are unique in their exclusive location in a defined limbal structure termed Palisades of Vogt. As a result …
Transplantation of amniotic membrane as a temporary or permanent graft promotes epithelial wound healing and exerts potent anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring effects on the …
Ocular chemical burns are common and serious ocular emergencies that require immediate and intensive evaluation and care. The victims of such incidents are usually young, and …
J Liu, H Sheha, Y Fu, L Liang… - Expert review of …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Cryopreserved amniotic membrane modulates adult wound healing by promoting epithelialization while suppressing stromal inflammation, angiogenesis and scarring. Such …
The intent of this review is to comprehensively appraise the state of the art with regard to Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), with particular …
H He, S Zhang, S Tighe, J Son, SCG Tseng - Journal of Biological …, 2013 - ASBMB
Despite the known anti-inflammatory effect of amniotic membrane, its action mechanism remains largely unknown. HC-HA complex (HC-HA) purified from human amniotic …
JE Knickelbein, RL Hendricks… - Survey of …, 2009 - Elsevier
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) stromal keratitis is a leading cause of corneal opacification and an important indication for penetrating keratoplasty. Based on several observational studies …