In recent years the role of the myofibroblast in corneal wound healing has been extensively studied. The transformation of the corneal keratocyte to the fibroblast and myofibroblast phenotypes is a critical process in normal and pathologic corneal wound healing. This review will introduce this important transformation and its role in corneal wound healing and pathology.
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Tufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Vis Res Labs,Dept Ophthalmol, Boston, MA 02111 USATufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Vis Res Labs,Dept Ophthalmol, Boston, MA 02111 USA
机构:Louisiana State Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
He, Jiucheng
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Bazan, Haydee E. P.
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Louisiana State Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, New Orleans, LA 70112 USALouisiana State Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
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Tufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Vis Res Labs,Dept Ophthalmol, Boston, MA 02111 USATufts Univ, Sch Med, New England Med Ctr, Vis Res Labs,Dept Ophthalmol, Boston, MA 02111 USA
机构:Louisiana State Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
He, Jiucheng
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Bazan, Haydee E. P.
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Louisiana State Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, New Orleans, LA 70112 USALouisiana State Univ, Hlth Sci Ctr, Sch Med, Dept Ophthalmol, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA