Corneal Wound Healing and Mesenchymal Stem Cells

To investigate the anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in the chemically burned corneas, this study tested rat models. Whereas a definitive explanation for the mechanism requires further investigation, their conclusion states, “The results of the study demonstrate the beneficial effects of topical MSC application on restoration of the stem cell niche in the damaged cornea with its anti-inflammatory and anti-angiogenic activity.”