Granada-based scientists make the first artificial cornea model using rabbit stem cells
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Researchers at the University of Granada have made an artificial cornea using rabbit stem cells. Due to the relative shortage of cornea donors, this could potentially be a huge advance in organ replacement. The results could also be valuable in researching medicine permeability.
The artificial corneas are made by separating stem cells from biopsies taken from the rabbit’s eyeball. Along with the stem cells, a support platform was made from various polymers. Together, the layers of the cornea tissue are reconstructed.
The researchers are working with ophthalmologists to further develop and improve the tissues to eventually be used for human cornea transplant.
This research gives a glimpse at the future of artificial tissues and the use of stem cells to create those tissues. Transplants may not be as dependant on organ donations as they are now.
Researchers at the University of Granada have made an artificial cornea using rabbit stem cells. Due to the relative shortage of cornea donors, this could potentially be a huge advance in organ replacement. The results could also be valuable in researching medicine permeability.
The artificial corneas are made by separating stem cells from biopsies taken from the rabbit’s eyeball. Along with the stem cells, a support platform was made from various polymers. Together, the layers of the cornea tissue are reconstructed.
The researchers are working with ophthalmologists to further develop and improve the tissues to eventually be used for human cornea transplant.
This research gives a glimpse at the future of artificial tissues and the use of stem cells to create those tissues. Transplants may not be as dependant on organ donations as they are now.
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