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Effect of epidermal growth factor ointment on persistent epithelial defects of the cornea

BACKGROUND: Healthy corneal epithelium acts as a barrier against damage to the deeper structures in the eye. Failure in the mechanisms of corneal epithelization can lead to persistent epithelial defects of the cornea (PEDs) and can compromise its function. Epidermal growth factor (EGF) promotes the...

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Autores principales: Moon, Hyun Sik, Li, Lan, Yoon, Hyeon Jeong, Ji, Yong Sok, Yoon, Kyung Chul
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2020
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7160978/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32295556
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12886-020-01408-x