Russian scientists have developed a new technology for corneal regeneration. Specialists created collagen films on which cells necessary for the regeneration of damaged tissues can be grown. The method was proposed by researchers from the Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ioffe Physical-Technical Institute.

Scientists have found an accessible method for producing collagen matrices that can be used to restore damaged organs and tissues.

According to Yulia Nashchekina, leading researcher and head of the tissue engineering group at the Institute of Cytology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, after implantation into the damaged corneal area, these films will be able to support cell proliferation on their surface.

In addition, collagen matrices can promote the active migration of cells from the edges of the eye's wound bed. Scientists suggest that this will accelerate regenerative processes.

In the future, the development is planned for use in regenerative therapy for vision organs.