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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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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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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 |