The immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory properties of mesenchymal stem/stromal
cells (MSCs) have prompted their therapeutic application in several autoimmune diseases, …

Purpose: Failure of rapid re-epithelialization within 10–14 days after corneal injury, even
with standard supportive treatment, is referred to as persistent corneal epithelial (CE) defect (…

68 Ga-pentixafor PET/CT imaging allows noninvasive assessment of CXC chemokine
receptor type 4 (CXCR4) expression in various malignancies, but its use in rare lung cancer …

Purpose: Chemical eye injury is an acute emergency that can result in vision loss. Neurotrophic
keratitis (NK) is the most common long-term manifestation of chemical injury. NK due to …

Purpose: Loss of corneal transparency and poor refractive function are the leading causes
of blindness. Corneal transplant is gold standard for management of corneal conditions. The …

HSV1 presents as epithelial or stromal keratitis or keratouveitis and can lead to sight-threatening
complications. KLF4, a critical transcription factor, and regulator of cell growth and …

Cornea related injuries are most common cause of blindness worldwide. Transplantation
remains primary approach for addressing corneal blindness, though the demand for donor …

Congenital aniridia is a rare genetic eye disorder characterized by the complete or partial
absence of the iris from birth. Various theories and animal models have been proposed to …

Despite the significant growth in the Indian economy and the expansion of the primary sector,
farmers continue to live in extreme poverty and their hopelessness has been on the rise. …

Purpose: Corneal epithelium (CE) forms the protective layer of cornea against ultraviolet (UV)
radiation damage. Continuous exposure of CE to UV radiation in high UV index regions …