Journal article
A semi-solid drug delivery system for epidermal growth factor in corneal epithelial wound healing
Abstract
Purpose. To investigate the effects of EGF delivered from a semi-solid drug delivery system on corneal epithelial wound healing following anterior keratectomy in rabbits. Methods. Delivery of EGF in carbopol gel was investigated. Following a 7.5 mm circular anterior keratectomy, 50 μL of either a placebo gel or an EGF gel was instilled in the inferior fornix. The gel remained in the eye for 8 hours at which time it was removed. Wound healing …
Authors
Sheardown HA; Clark H; Wedge C; Apel R; Rootman DS; Cheng YL
Journal
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Vol. 37, No. 3,
Publication Date
February 15, 1996
ISSN
0146-0404