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Mechanisms of Corneal Nerve Regeneration: Examining Molecular Regulators.

Bianca Bigit, Victor H Guaiquil, Ali R Djalilian, Mark I Rosenblatt

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Review in Cells, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors.

Bianca BigitDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-8027-7314
Victor H GuaiquilDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0429-7692
Ali R DjalilianDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Mark I RosenblattDepartment of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.

Funding

Translational Core for Therapeutic and Diagnostic DevelopmentP30EY001792 · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · 1985 to 2025
$3.9M
Cell-derived therapies for corneal nerve repair: Structural and functional mechanismsR01EY035681 · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · 2025 to 2025
$694k
NEI NIH HHS 1R01EY035681-01NEI NIH HHS 5P30EY001792-45NEI NIH HHS P30 EY001792NEI NIH HHS R01 EY035681NEI NIH HHS UG3 EY031809Research to Prevent Blindness Unrestricted Departmental Grant
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Corneal nerve integrity is vital for maintaining ocular surface health and visual clarity, but damage from injury or disease can lead to pain, persistent epithelial defects, and even vision loss. A deeper understanding of how corneal nerves regenerate at the molecular level is key to developing therapies that restore both anatomical structure and function. In this review, we bring together current insights into the pathways that drive corneal nerve repair after injury. We outline the major signaling pathways that promote neuronal survival, axon extension, and nerve-epithelial interactions, along with evolving research around novel modulators that could improve repair outcomes. Although advances in imaging and molecular therapies have led to significant progress in promoting nerve regrowth, functional sensory recovery often lags. This gap in recovery emphasizes the need for research approaches that align anatomical restoration with sensory function. In this review, we aim to clarify the mechanisms underlying corneal nerve regeneration (and their intersections) and identify opportunities for improving patient outcomes.

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CorneaNerve RegenerationAnimalsHumansSignal Transductionanatomicalcornealnerveneurotrophicregenerationregulatorsrepair

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PMID40940733
PMCPMC12427677

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