Lens stem cells may reside outside the lens capsule: an hypothesis
2007
Lens Stem Cells May Be Outside the Lens Capsule
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): Remington Susann G, Meyer Rita A
Hypothesis
Lens stem cells reside outside the lens capsule, in the nearby ciliary body.
Conclusion
The study suggests that lens stem cells may not be contained within the lens capsule but could instead be located in the ciliary body.
Supporting Evidence
- The lens does not develop tumors, suggesting a different location for stem cells.
- The ciliary body is pigmented and vascularized, making it a potential source for lens stem cells.
- Studies indicate that lens cells may migrate from the ciliary body to the lens.
Takeaway
The lens might not have its own stem cells inside; they could be found nearby in a different part of the eye called the ciliary body.
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