Progress in the use of plasma rich in growth factors in ophthalmology: From ocular surface to ocular fundus

E Anitua, B De la Sen-Corcuera, G Orive… - Expert opinion on …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction The use of blood derivatives and especially Plasma rich in growth factors
(PRGF), for regenerative purposes has been a common trend along the last decades in the …

Platelet-rich plasma applications for Achilles tendon repair: a bridge between biology and surgery

S Padilla, M Sánchez, V Vaquerizo… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Achilles tendon ruptures are very common tendon ruptures and their incidence is increasing
in modern society, resulting in work incapacity and months off sport, which generate a need …

An effective method for culturing functional human corneal endothelial cells using a xenogeneic free culture medium

S Alonso-Alonso, N Vázquez, M Chacón… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
Endothelial dysfunction is a leading cause of corneal blindness in developed countries and
the only available treatment is the endothelial transplantation. However, the limited …

Achieving net-zero in the dry eye disease care pathway

SG Latham, RL Williams, LM Grover, S Rauz - Eye, 2024 - nature.com
Climate change is a threat to human health and wellbeing across the world. In recent years,
there has been a surge in awareness of this crisis, leading to many countries and …

PRGF Membrane with Tailored Optical Properties Preserves the Cytoprotective Effect of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors: In Vitro Model of Retinal Pigment Epithelial …

E Anitua, F Muruzabal, M de la Fuente… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present study evaluates the ability of a novel plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF)
membrane with improved optical properties to reduce oxidative stress in retinal pigment …

Impact of freeze-drying on Cord Blood (CB), Serum (S), and Platelet-Rich Plasma (CB-PRP) preparations on growth factor content and in vitro cell wound healing

S Valente, C Ciavarella, G Astolfi, E Bergantin… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Blood-based preparations are used in clinical practice for the treatment of several eye
disorders. The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of freeze-drying blood-based …

Comparison of transepithelial and conventional photorefractive keratectomy in myopic and myopic astigmatism patients: a randomized contralateral trial

H Hashemi, A Alvani, M Aghamirsalim, M Miraftab… - BMC …, 2022 - Springer
Background To assess transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (tPRK) in terms of corneal
epithelial healing rate, postoperative pain, postoperative discomfort, and visual and …

Synthetic Heparan Sulfate Mimetic Polymer Enhances Corneal Nerve Regeneration and Wound Healing after Experimental Laser Ablation Injury in Mice

I Alcalde, C Sánchez-Fernández, S Del Olmo-Aguado… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: Abnormal corneal wound healing compromises visual acuity and can lead
to neuropathic pain. Conventional treatments usually fail to restore the injured corneal …

Differential Protein Content between Fresh and Freeze-Dried Plasma Rich in Growth Factors Eye Drops

E Anitua, A Pino, M Azkargorta, F Elortza… - Biomolecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this study was to analyze the proteomic composition of plasma rich in growth
factors eye drops (PRGF) in comparison to lyophilized PRGF eye drops (PRGF lyo). The …

Artificial tears to treat dry eye syndrome

J Antoniewicz-Papis - Acta Haematologica Polonica, 2021 - journals.viamedica.pl
Dry eye syndrome (DES) is caused by insufficient tear discharge, abnormal tear
composition, or excessive evaporation of the tear film. It is a source of anxiety and …