Amniotic membrane in ophthalmology: properties, preparation, storage and indications for grafting—a review
K Jirsova, GLA Jones - Cell and tissue banking, 2017 - Springer
The use of amniotic membrane in ophthalmic surgery and other surgical procedures in the
fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, genitourinary medicine and otolaryngology is on the …
fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, genitourinary medicine and otolaryngology is on the …
Amniotic membrane: from structure and functions to clinical applications
AC Mamede, MJ Carvalho, AM Abrantes… - Cell and tissue …, 2012 - Springer
Amniotic membrane (AM) or amnion is a thin membrane on the inner side of the fetal
placenta; it completely surrounds the embryo and delimits the amniotic cavity, which is filled …
placenta; it completely surrounds the embryo and delimits the amniotic cavity, which is filled …
The amniotic membrane in ophthalmology
The amniotic membrane is the innermost of the three layers forming the fetal membranes. It
was first used in 1910 in skin transplantation. Thereafter it has been used in surgical …
was first used in 1910 in skin transplantation. Thereafter it has been used in surgical …
Growth factor mRNA and protein in preserved human amniotic membrane
N Koizumi, T Inatomi, C Sotozono… - Current eye …, 2000 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose. To investigate the expression of growth factor mRNA and the level of growth factor
protein in preserved human amniotic membrane (AM). Methods. RT-PCR was used to …
protein in preserved human amniotic membrane (AM). Methods. RT-PCR was used to …
Reconstruction of damaged corneas by transplantation of autologous limbal epithelial cells
RJF Tsai, LM Li, JK Chen - New England Journal of Medicine, 2000 - Mass Medical Soc
Background The Stevens–Johnson syndrome, ocular pemphigoid, and thermal or chemical
burns can cause scarring and opacification of the cornea and loss of vision. Transplantation …
burns can cause scarring and opacification of the cornea and loss of vision. Transplantation …
The potential of amniotic membrane/amnion-derived cells for regeneration of various tissues
A Toda, M Okabe, T Yoshida… - Journal of pharmacological …, 2007 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Regenerative medicine is a new field based on the use of stem cells to generate biological
substitutes and improve tissue functions, restoring damaged tissue with high proliferability …
substitutes and improve tissue functions, restoring damaged tissue with high proliferability …
Amniotic membrane transplantation for ocular surface reconstruction
A Azuara-Blanco, CT Pillai, HS Dua - British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1999 - bjo.bmj.com
AIMS To evaluate the efficacy of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) for ocular
surface reconstruction. METHODS 10 consecutive patients who underwent AMT were …
surface reconstruction. METHODS 10 consecutive patients who underwent AMT were …
Amniotic membrane transplantation
HS Dua - British Journal of Ophthalmology, 1999 - bjo.bmj.com
In 1910 Davis was the first to report the use of fetal membranes as surgical material in skin
transplantation. 1 Since then the use of amniotic membrane in surgery has been expanded …
transplantation. 1 Since then the use of amniotic membrane in surgery has been expanded …
Conjunctival autograft for pterygium
E Clearfield, V Muthappan, X Wang… - Cochrane Database of …, 2016 - cochranelibrary.com
Background A pterygium is a fleshy, wing‐shaped growth from the conjunctiva, crossing
over the limbus onto the cornea. Prevalence ranges widely around the world. Evidence …
over the limbus onto the cornea. Prevalence ranges widely around the world. Evidence …
[HTML][HTML] Amniotic membrane transplantation for acute chemical or thermal burns
D Meller, RTF Pires, RJS Mack, F Figueiredo… - Ophthalmology, 2000 - Elsevier
In acute burns, amniotic membrane transplantation can be considered as an early, if not
immediate, surgical procedure to promote epithelialization and suppress inflammation so …
immediate, surgical procedure to promote epithelialization and suppress inflammation so …