Anatomy

Limbal Stem Cells

Adult somatic stem cells found in the basal epithelial layer of the LIMBUS CORNEAE.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Adult somatic stem cells found in the basal epithelial layer of the LIMBUS CORNEAE.

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5 entry terms
  • Corneal Epithelial Stem Cells
  • Limbal Epithelial Stem Cells of the Cornea
  • Limbal Stem Cell
  • Stem Cell, Limbal
  • Stem Cells, Limbal

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2023

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Previous Indexing

  • Limbus Corneae (1992-2022)

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  1. A11w.872w.040w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Limbal Stem Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000093282. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000093282
  2. Limbal Stem Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limbal_stem_cell
  3. Limbal Stem Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5918496