The Limbal Niche and Regenerative Strategies
The protective function and transparency provided by the corneal epithelium are dependent on and maintained by the regenerative capacity of limbal epithelial stem cells (LESCs). These LESCs are supported by the limbal niche, a specialized microenvironment consisting of cellular and non-cellular comp...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Vision |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5150/5/4/43 |