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Effect of genipin collagen crosslinking on porcine corneas

Marcel Y. Ávila, José Navia

Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery · 2010 · 94 citations · 26 references

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Abstract

Corneal collagen crosslinking induced with genipin produced a significant increase in biomechanical strength and resistance to bacterial collagenase. This crosslinker could be useful in treating corneal ectasia and corneal infectious and noninfectious diseases involving corneal melting.

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