Comparative global gene expression profile of human limbal stromal cells, bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells, adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells and foreskin fibroblasts

Abstract

Introduction Human cornea on the front surface of eye is very critical for vision. The corneal transparency, continuous regeneration and functionality of corneal epithelium play an important role in refraction of light on to the retina. Corneal epithelium is regenerated by unique population of stem cells called limbal epithelial stem cells