Excited to share our new IOVS paper from the Lavker & Peng labs! Losartan, a common anti-hypertensive, can reduce limbal stem cell deficiency after chemical burns, offering a potential way to protect and restore the ocular surface

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A novel therapy to ameliorate nitrogen mustard-induced limbal stem cell deficiency using lipoprotein-like nanoparticles npj Regenerative Medicine - A novel therapy to ameliorate nitrogen mustard-induced limbal stem cell deficiency using lipoprotein-like nanoparticles

Our npj #RegenerativeMedicine study introduces a nanoparticle therapy that improves LSCD outcomes by reducing inflammation, neovascularization, and conjunctivalization—offering a promising treatment for mustard keratopathy.
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Stem-cell implants restore vision in patients with corneal stem cell deficiency Researchers successfully tested the safety and preliminary efficacy of stem-cell-derived corneal implants, showing promise for restoring vision in patients with severe corneal damage.

Stem-cell implants restore vision in patients with corneal stem cell deficiency 🌱👁️✨ www.news-medical.net/news/2024111... #StemCellTherapy #VisionRestoration #Cornea #EyeResearch #LSCD #RegenerativeMedicine #ClinicalTrial #Health