Intrastromal versus subconjunctival injection of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells for promoting corneal repair.

Purpose: Different approaches to delivery of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) for ameliorating corneal injuries have been investigated. This study was aimed to compare the efficacy of intrastromal and subconjunctival injection of human bone marrow-derived MSCs (hBM-MSCs) in a corneal epithelial injury model.

Methods: Twenty-four C57BL/6J mice underwent total corneal and limbal epithelial debridement.

Cellular senescence implication in mustard keratopathy.

Mustard agents are vesicants that were used in warfare multiple times. They are potent alkylating agents that activate cellular pathways of apoptosis, increase oxidative stress, and induce inflammation. Eyes are particularly susceptible to mustard exposure with a wide range of ocular surface damage.

Physiological Health and Survival of Captive-Reared and Released Juvenile Blanding's Turtles.

AbstractConservation translocations are important in maintaining viable wildlife populations of vulnerable species within their indigenous ranges. To be effective, population restoration efforts (e.g.

Sonographic Evaluation of Colonic Carcinoma in Comparison to Colonoscopy.

Colon cancer is one of the main causes of cancer death. Diagnosis requires the examination of the entire large bowel by means of radiological or endoscopic techniques. Though there is not a remarkable advancement in gastrointestinal (GI) tract evaluations, the modern radiological imaging methods emphasize the importance of ultrasonography (US) evaluations and stand US out as the scanning method in malignancies of the GI tract.