Immunophenotypic characterization of telocyte-like cells in pterygium.

Conclusions: Because of the distribution and immunophenotype, TCs in pterygium may represent a subpopulation of relatively immature cells with regenerative potential. In addition, the expression of nestin may suggest possible involvement of TCs as active players in the regeneration of ultraviolet-damaged stroma and vascular remodeling. The fibrotic transformation in the cicatricial area may stand for a breakdown of the regenerative process.
PMID: 30713424 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Molecular Vision - February 6, 2019 Category: Molecular Biology Tags: Mol Vis Source Type: research