Research advance in application of stem cells in optic nerve regeneration
- VernacularTitle:干细胞在视神经损伤修复中的应用
- Author:
Jingxue, ZHANG
;
Ningli, WANG
;
Jianmin, MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
retinal ganglion cell;
stem cell;
optic nerve regeneration;
transplantation
- From:Chinese Ophthalmic Research
2009;27(11):1044-1047
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Lots of blinding diseases are caused by retinal ganglion cells apoptosis, but there is no the effective and ideal therapy in clinic currently. Recent study showed that stem cells can be an alternative renewable source of retinal ganglion cells, and they may be potential to repair the visual function. These results provide a new model of optic nerve regeneration for the treatment of these blinding diseases. But, some problems in clinical applications are waiting for further solving. Applications of stem cells in optic nerve regeneration is reviewed in this paper.
