Corneal Tissue Articles & Analysis: Older
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Human corneal epithelial cells play a vital role in maintaining the health and function of the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye. This layer of cells acts as a protective barrier against environmental insults, pathogens, and mechanical injury. Given their crucial functions, understanding these cells is essential for advancements in ophthalmology and regenerative medicine. The corneal ...
HCEC-12 is a well-established human corneal epithelial cell line derived from human corneal tissue. It plays a crucial role in ocular research, particularly for studies related to corneal physiology, wound healing, and the pathogenesis of various ocular diseases. This article delves into the characteristics, applications, and significance of the HCEC-12 cell line in biological and medical ...
Although post-mortem brains have been frequently reported as the "gold standard" in transcriptomic research for ND and neuropsychiatric abnormalities, the main sources has been mRNA separated from transgenic animal models and, more lately, patient-derived cell lines. However, despite their promise, transcriptome studies are difficult due to the obvious difficulties in obtaining brain tissue and ...
The first in-human trials of a novel artificial implant designed to replace dysfunctional corneal endothelium have shown the device to be safe and well-tolerated, according to a study presented at the 25th ESCRS Winter Meeting online.“The initial results of the EndoArt (EyeYon Medical) are very promising indeed,” said Ruth Lapid-Gortzak MD, PhD, Amsterdam University Medical Centre in ...
NESS ZIONA, Israel, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- EyeYon Medical (https://eye-yon.com/) is a start-up company developing a variety of ophthalmic products for vision-threatening conditions. EyeYon's new product, now on an accelerated path as a Breakthrough Device, is an Artificial Endothelial Layer - EndoArt® - a polymer film implant, attached to the posterior corneal surface, to treat chronic ...