A strong cohort of evidence exists that supports the localisation of corneal stem cells at the
limbus. The distinguishing characteristics of limbal cells as stem cells include slow cycling …

The regenerative potential of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) holds great promise in
using them for treatment of a wide range of debilitating diseases. Several types of culture …

The worldwide limited availability of suitable corneal donor tissue has led to the
development of alternatives, including keratoprostheses (Kpros) and tissue engineered (TE) …

Introduction The corneal stroma is being increasingly recognized as a repository for stem
cells. Like the limbal and endothelial niches, stromal stem cells often reside in the peripheral …

The majority of stem cell therapies for corneal repair are based upon the use of progenitor
cells isolated from corneal tissue, but a growing body of literature suggests a role for …

Background There is a growing interest in mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) because they
are regarded as good candidates for cell therapy. Adipose tissue represents an easily …

Background aims Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are being investigated as potential
cell therapies for many different indications. Current methods of production rely on traditional …

Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) harvested in different tissues from the same donor exhibit
different phenotypes. Each phenotype is not only characterized by a certain pattern of cell …

Background aims Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) cultivated from the corneal limbus (L-
MSCs) provide a potential source of cells for corneal repair. In the present study, we …

Purpose.: To investigate the differing characteristics of limbal niche cells (LNCs) and limbal
stromal cells (LSCs) in the maintenance of limbal epithelial stem/progenitor cells in the …