May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study suggested that non-colony dissociated hiPSCs can be effectively differentiated into functional RPE cells, and hiPSC-RPE cell spheroids showed promise for use in subretinal transplantation in animal models of retinal degeneration.
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September 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This article presents a case of central serous chorioretinopathy occurring after the use of topical minoxidil solution, but reports no clinical study findings.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” This review highlights pigment epithelium-derived factor's roles in ageing and development, focusing on its antioxidant functions and support of stem cell survival, but reports no new experimental results.
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July 2023 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses the interaction between mesenchymal stem cell secretomes and retinal cell secretomes, suggesting their potential in experimental therapies to protect and regenerate retinal tissue.
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September 2017 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that two short peptides derived from pigment epithelium-derived factor significantly accelerated full-thickness skin wound healing in mice through mechanisms that may involve increased cell proliferation and stem cell mobilization.
