期刊
SURVEY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
卷 52, 期 5, 页码 483-502出版社
ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2007.06.013
关键词
amnion; cornea; cultured cells; deficiency; stem cell transplantation; stem cells; tissue engineering
资金
- Medical Research Council [G84/6715] Funding Source: Medline
- MRC [G0300259, G84/6715] Funding Source: UKRI
Ex vivo cultured limbal epithelial stem cells have been used successfully to treat corneal limbal stem cell deficiency. We identified 17 reports of the application of this novel cell-based therapy in humans. In addition we identified four reports of the use of culture oral mucosal epithelial cells to treat limbal stein cell deficiency. We examined these reports to discern the success rate, complication rate, visual outcome, whether there is an optimal technique and which patients are the most likely to benefit. We also discuss the different culture methods employed and the regulations governing cell banks that are providing this service. We found that the techniques used to cultivate and transplant cells varied, but that no individual method was clearly superior. The reported success rate is similar across all studies for both allografts and autografts. The clinical indications for this treatment are not clearly defined as indicated by the variety of disorders treated. Follow-up is limited and the long-term success rate is vet to be established. Nonetheless, we conclude that there is sufficient evidence to support the continued use and refinement of this procedure as a treatment for corneal stem cell deficiency.
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