Lymphocyte Migration in the Adoptive Transfer of EAU

may have been due to the repeated transfers. In later passages, cell growth slowed down (Fig. 2B). The addition of culture grade EGF to the medium resulted in an improved growth rate (Fig. 2D). Gospodarowicz et al observed similar but much greater effects on bovine endothelial cells. The lower response of murine EGF in this study may be due to the species difference. There has been increasing interest in the possibility of transplanting healthy corneal endothelial cells grown in tissue culture. Corneal endothelial cells growing in continuous culture could provide a valuable source of cells for in-vivo transplantation. In this study, baboon corneal endothelial cells were successfully grown on Descemet's membrane. This study clearly demonstrates the feasibility of establishing cell cultures from baboon corneal endothelium. With the help of mitogens, such as EGF, a sustained growth can be achieved in long-term tissue culture.