Lymphatic vessels in vascularized human corneas: immunohistochemical investigation using LYVE-1 and podoplanin.

PURPOSE: To determine whether lymphatic vessels exist in vascularized human corneas, by using immunohistochemistry with novel markers for lymphatic endothelium. METHODS: Human corneas exhibiting neovascularization secondary to keratitis, transplant rejection, trauma, and limbal insufficiency (n = 2...

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Main Authors: Cursiefen, C, Schlötzer-Schrehardt, U, Küchle, M, Sorokin, L, Breiteneder-Geleff, S, Alitalo, K, Jackson, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002