Identification of progenitor cell-rich sites of the conjunctiva

The conjunctiva is a mucous membrane which forms the majority of the ocular surface, and plays a key role in ocular surface defence and maintenance of the tear film. Ex vivo expansion of conjunctival epithelial cells offers potential to reconstruct the ocular surface in cases of severe cicatrising d...

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Main Author: Stewart, Rosalind
Other Authors: Sheridan, Carl; Hiscott, Paul; Kaye, Stephen
Published: University of Liverpool 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.592863