Methods for regeneration of a mammalian lens

Details Methods for regeneration of a mammalian lens Methods for regeneration of a mammalian lens

2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Jiang, Shaojia Anna (Department: 1623)

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ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to methods for transdifferentiation of body tissues which can be used to generate specific cell types needed for regenerating a lens in the mammalian eye, following loss or removal of the original lens.

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