Cytokines, Growth Factors And MMPs In Tears Of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) Patients

Analysis allowed the identification of previously undetected factors in tears of VKC patients (i.e., MMP-3 and MMP-10) and confirmed the presence of a high expression of multiple MMPs, growth factors and cytokines that contribute to the pathogenesis of conjunctival allergic inflammation.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2007, Vol.119 (1), p.S162-S162
Main Authors: Leonardi, A, Bortolotti, M, Calder, V, Curnow, J.S, Sathe, S, Sack, R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Allergy and Immunology
Cytokines
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Summary:Analysis allowed the identification of previously undetected factors in tears of VKC patients (i.e., MMP-3 and MMP-10) and confirmed the presence of a high expression of multiple MMPs, growth factors and cytokines that contribute to the pathogenesis of conjunctival allergic inflammation.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2006.11.574