| Literature DB >> 28573367 |
Elisabetta Prina1, Pritesh Mistry1, Laura E Sidney2, Jing Yang1, Ricky D Wildman3, Marina Bertolin4, Claudia Breda4, Barbara Ferrari4, Vanessa Barbaro4, Andrew Hopkinson2, Harminder S Dua2, Stefano Ferrari5, Felicity R A J Rose1.
Abstract
In recent years, there has been increased research interest in generating corneal substitutes, either for use in the clinic or as in vitro corneal models. The advancement of 3D microfabrication technologies has allowed the reconstruction of the native microarchitecture that controls epithelial cell adhesion, migration and differentiation. In addition, such technology has allowed the inclusion of a dynamic fluid flow that better mimics the physiology of the native cornea. We review the latest innovative products in development in this field, from 3D microfabricated hydrogels to microfluidic devices.Keywords: 3D model; Cornea; Microfabrication; Microfluidics; Topography
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28573367 DOI: 10.1007/s12015-017-9740-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Stem Cell Rev Rep ISSN: 2629-3277 Impact factor: 5.739