Targeting macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF): a promising therapy for inflammatory ocular diseases

Inflammatory ocular diseases are characterized by the presence of a persistent inflammatory response which cause tissue injury, decrease visual acuity and in severe cases, blindness. Several cytokines represent a therapeutic opportunity since they are key amplifiers of these pathologies, and thus ne...

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Published in:Journal of ophthalmic inflammation and infection 2023-08, Vol.13 (1), p.37-37, Article 37
Main Authors: Vázquez, Alicia, González, Marisol I., Reyes, José L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cornea
Cytokines
Eye diseases
Immune system
Infections
Inflammation
Kinases
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
MIF
Ocular inflammation
Ocular Neovascularization
Ophthalmology
Proteins
Retina
Review
Rodents
Stem cells
Therapy
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Summary:Inflammatory ocular diseases are characterized by the presence of a persistent inflammatory response which cause tissue injury, decrease visual acuity and in severe cases, blindness. Several cytokines represent a therapeutic opportunity since they are key amplifiers of these pathologies, and thus neutralizing agents against them have been developed. Amongst others, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), an early produced inflammatory cytokine, has consistently been found elevated in patients with distinct ocular diseases (inflammatory and autoimmune). Here, we present and discuss evidence showing that preclinical trials using diverse strategies to neutralize MIF resulted in significant attenuation of disease signs and therefore MIF blockage might be a promising therapy for ocular diseases.
ISSN:1869-5760
1869-5760
DOI:10.1186/s12348-023-00361-2