ReviewCurrent opinion in ophthalmology2017
Limbal and corneal epithelial homeostasis.
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- Establishment of human corneal epithelial organoids for ex vivo modelling dry eye disease.Cell proliferation · 2024Article
- PAX6-WNK2 Axis Governs Corneal Epithelial Homeostasis.Investigative ophthalmology & visual science · 2024Article
- Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-(Lymph)angiogenic Properties of an ABCB5+ Limbal Mesenchymal Stem Cell Population.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
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- The application of a 4D-printed chitosan-based stem cell carrier for the repair of corneal alkali burns.Stem cell research & therapy · 2024Article
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- Differentially Expressed Tear Proteins in Sjögren's Syndrome Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca.Translational vision science & technology · 2023Article
- Trigeminal nerve-derived substance P regulates limbal stem cells by the PI3K-AKT pathway.iScience · 2023Article
- Hyaluronan supports the limbal stem cell phenotype during ex vivo culture.Stem cell research & therapy · 2022Article
- Transcriptomic Profiling of Human Limbus-Derived Stromal/Mesenchymal Stem Cells-Novel Mechanistic Insights into the Pathways Involved in Corneal Wound Healing.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Notch1 signaling in keratocytes maintains corneal transparency by suppressing VEGF expression.Stem cell reports · 2022Article
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThe aim of this review is to describe the underlying mechanisms of corneal epithelial homeostasis in addition to illustrating the vital role of the limbal epithelial stem cells (LESCs) and the limbal niche in epithelial regeneration and wound healing. RECENT
findingsThe shedded corneal epithelial cells are constantly replenished by the LESCs which give rise to epithelial cells that proliferate, differentiate, and migrate centripetally. While some recent studies have proposed that epithelial stem cells may also be present in the central cornea, the predominant location for the stem cells is the limbus. The limbal niche is the specialized microenvironment consisting of cells, extracellular matrix, and signaling molecules that are essential for the function of LESCs. Disturbances to limbal niche can result in LESC dysfunction; therefore, limbal stem cell deficiency should also be considered a limbal niche deficiency. Current and in-development therapeutic strategies are aimed at restoring the limbal niche, by medical and/or surgical treatments, administration of trophic factors, and cell based therapies. SUMMARY: The corneal epithelium is constantly replenished by LESCs that are housed within the limbal niche. The limbal niche is the primary determinant of the LESC function and novel therapeutic approaches should be focused on regeneration of this microenvironment.
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