Gene Therapy for Corneal Neovascularization
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Corneal neovascularization and biological therapy
Corneal avascularity is necessary for the preservation of optimal vision. The cornea maintains a dynamic balance between pro- and antiangiogenic factors that allows it to remain avascular under normal homeostatic conditions. Corneal neovascularization (NV) is a condition that can develop in response to inflammation, hypoxia, trauma, or limbal stem cell deficiency and it is a significant cause o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology
سال: 2012
ISSN: 2155-9570
DOI: 10.4172/2155-9570.1000e110