The role of cytokines in corneal immunopathology.

Abstract

Cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of various corneal diseases and during corneal graft rejection. Furthermore, cytokines may also play a role in the maintenance of the integrity of the normal cornea. This review focuses on the effects of several cytokines in corneal immunopathology, including the type of the corneal immune response, angiogenesis, chemotaxis, apoptosis, wound healing, corneal disease, and transplantation. It may provide clues for the future treatment of corneal disease and corneal transplantation rejection.

• Authors: P F Torres, A Kijlstra
• Journal: Ocular immunology and inflammation (Ocul Immunol Inflamm) Vol. 9 Issue 1 Pg. 9-24 (Mar 2001) ISSN: 0927-3948 [Print] England
• PMID: 11262664 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Cytokines

Topics

• Corneal Diseases (immunology, pathology)
• Corneal Neovascularization (immunology)
• Corneal Transplantation (immunology)
• Cytokines (physiology)
• Humans
• Th1 Cells (immunology)
• Th2 Cells (immunology)
• Wound Healing (immunology)