Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered a previously unknown process used by epithelial cells to alleviate epithelial tissue crowding and avoid cell damage and loss, according to a recent ...

This study identifies mechanisms of epithelial growth post-SMILE surgery and suggests preventive and treatment measures, including subflap debris removal, to address corneal epithelial ingrowth.

What is the Epithelial Barrier? The epithelial barrier is made by the epithelial cells that are closely arranged and cover outer and inner surfaces of organs. As a barrier it separates the internal ...