title: [Keratinocytes--the cell with multiple phenotypes].
abstract: The keratocytes play a leading role in maintaining the normal transparent corneal structure, but also in repairing it, following various injuries. Knowledge of phenotype changes of these cells is important, both for explaining corneal pathology and for researching new therapy options.
authors.forename: Ileana
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Serghiescu
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cârstocea
mesh_terms: D003315:Cornea / Q000473:pathology; D005347:Fibroblasts / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D015603:Keratinocytes / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007640:Keratoconus / Q000473:pathology; D010641:Phenotype