3D Microfabricated Scaffolds and Microfluidic Devices for Ocular Surface Replacement: a Review.

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3D Microfabricated Scaffolds and Microfluidic Devices for Ocular Surface Replacement: a Review.

Stem Cell Rev. 2017 Jun 01;:

Authors: Prina E, Mistry P, Sidney LE, Yang J, Wildman RD, Bertolin M, Breda C, Ferrari B, Barbaro V, Hopkinson A, Dua HS, Ferrari S, Rose FRAJ

Abstract
In recent years, there has been increased research interest in generating corneal substitutes, either for use in the clinic or as in vitro corneal models. The advancement of 3D microfabrication technologies has allowed the reconstruction of the native microarchitecture that controls epithelial cell adhesion, migration and differentiation. In addition, such technology has allowed the inclusion of a dynamic fluid flow that better mimics the physiology of the native cornea. We review the latest innovative products in development in this field, from 3D microfabricated hydrogels to microfluidic devices.

PMID: 28573367 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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