Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency

Rare diseases affect a larger population than cancer and AIDS combined, with over 7,000 distinct conditions impacting more than 300 million globally. Approximately 1 in 10 individuals are affected by a rare disease, and it often requires several years to receive an accurate diagnosis, averaging around 4.8 years. Ap...

In recent years, the development of cell and gene therapies has provided a new avenue for the treatment of rare disorders. This article will discuss the current and future scenarios of cell and gene therapies in rare disorders with cancer indications as an exception, in Japan. Cell therapy is a treatment in which l...

Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency (LSCD) is a rare, progressive ocular surface disorder that results in conjunctivalization and neovascularization of the corneal surface. Ocular discomfort, reduced visual acuity, and photophobia are all symptoms of LSCD, which can be brought on by severe ocular surface illness.  ...