The Role of Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) System in the Corneal Epithelium Homeostasis—From Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells to Therapeutic Applications
The corneal epithelium, comprising three layers of cells, represents the outermost portion of the eye and functions as a vital protective barrier while concurrently serving as a critical refractive structure. Maintaining its homeostasis involves a complex regenerative process facilitated by the func...
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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| Series: | Biology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/13/3/144 |