Alginate Inserts Loaded with Epidermal Growth Factor for the Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Alginate Inserts Loaded with Epidermal Growth Factor for the Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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New York, NY: Informa UK Ltd
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English
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New York, NY: Informa UK Ltd
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We developed and tested ocular inserts containing epidermal growth factor (EGF) for a causal treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS). The inserts, consisting of different alginates with hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) as a lubricant and release modifier, released EGF over time periods ranging from a few hours up to several days. The stability of...
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Alginate Inserts Loaded with Epidermal Growth Factor for the Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
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TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_18484491
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_18484491
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1083-7450
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1097-9867
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10.1080/10837450801949566