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Oct 2026
Human amniotic epithelial cells display donor dependent RPE lineage priming that is better preserved when cultured within the native membrane
The retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) plays a central role in maintaining retinal function, and its degeneration contributes to diseases such as age-related macular degeneration. The human amniotic membrane (hAM), an ethically accessible tissue with immune privilege and epithelial organization, has been proposed as a...
Roberta Pisu, Stefania Saponara, M. N. D'Alterio et al.
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