Use amniotic sac tissue to protect and cultivate damaged cornea

British scientists have just announced the successful study of the preservation of dry membranes of amniotic sacs, membranes of fetal protection in the uterus, but have a special ability to protect and cultivate damaged corneas, opening muscles Association to restore eyesight for wounded soldiers at field hospitals.

Culture of cornea with dry amniotic sac tissue.(Photo nottinghampost.com)

Dr. Andrew Hopkinson of the University of Nottingham said that in the context of not being able to bring freezers to the battlefield, the British army asked scientists to find ways to preserve dry membranes of amniotic sac.

The group of scientists led by Hopkinson succeeded in this study and dry amniotic sac tissue will soon become an option for military doctors at field hospitals.

This breakthrough is also beneficial for civil patients because the current method of cryopreservation of amniotic sac tissue can reduce the effectiveness of treatment.

Amniotic sac tissue is an item produced by women who give birth by donating surgery. Dr. Hopkinson said his research has been patented, effective and acceptable in terms of cost.