Lymphangiogenesis has been reported in vascularized corneas. However, the molecular
mechanisms of lymphangiogenesis in the cornea are still unclear. Since lymphatic vessels
may contribute to a decreased success rate of keratoplasty in vascularized cornea by
accelerating antigen recognition and graft rejection, elucidation of the mechanisms of
corneal lymphangiogenesis will facilitate the inhibition of lymphatic vessels and may
improve the outcome of keratoplasty. This study aimed to examine the expression of …