Observations on iris melanocytes implanted in the cornea
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
;
: 23-25, 1987.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-188309
ABSTRACT
The pattern and morphology of cellular infiltration of iris melanocytes implanted into the corneal stroma were studied with a rabbit corneal model. Iris melanocytes are transformed into fibroblast-like cells with a loss of pigment granules, which may reflect the in vivo characteristics of iris melanocytes under pathologic conditions. The metaplastic chararter of iris melanocytes appears to be related to the formation of retrocorneal pigmentation and fibrous membrane.
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Main subject:
Cell Division
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Iris
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Cornea
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Melanocytes
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Metaplasia
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Korean Journal of Ophthalmology
Year:
1987
Type:
Article
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