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World J Transplant. Jun 24, 2014; 4(2): 111-121
Published online Jun 24, 2014. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v4.i2.111
Human amniotic membrane transplantation: Different modalities of its use in ophthalmology
Chintan Malhotra, Arun K Jain
Chintan Malhotra, Arun K Jain, Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Author contributions: Malhotra C and Jain AK solely contributed to this paper in terms of the research for this review and the drafting of the article as well as revising it critically for important intellectual content.
Correspondence to: Arun K Jain, MD, DNB, Advanced Eye Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Sector12, Room No 110, Chandigarh 160012, India. aronkjain@yahoo.com
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Received: November 23, 2013
Revised: March 1, 2014
Accepted: May 8, 2014
Published online: June 24, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Amniotic membrane transplantation is a very useful armamentarium in the hands of the ophthalmic surgeons for treating a variety of ocular surface disorders. Because of its transparent structure, anti- inflammatory, anti-fibrotic and anti-angiogenic properties and ability to provide a substrate for growth of corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells, it forms an ideal material for ocular surface reconstruction.