Cell density and morphology of HCECs on HALCs were similar to those of healthy corneas. Phenotypical properties of HCECs on HALCs imply that the HCEC sheets are capable of maintaining intact barrier and ionic pump functions in vitro. HALCs might, therefore, be recommended as a potential scaffold for ex vivo expansion of HCECs, possibly providing an autologous biologic substrate for therapy of isolated corneal endothelial diseases.
These data suggest a dose-dependent toxicity of cefuroxime and vancomycin on HCECs in vitro with a narrow range of safety. Although the clinically used concentrations seem to be safe, slightly higher concentrations might induce irreversible cell death and thus should be avoided.
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare disease characterized by anemia, hemoptysis and recurrent alveolar hemorrhage. The combination of IPH and celiac disease (CD) is extremely rare. We report a 9-year-old boy with Lane-Hamilton syndrome, co-occurrence of pulmonary hemosiderosis with CD. This presentation is unique presentation because he has also retinal pigmentation.
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