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Abstract #125361 Published in IGR 25-2
Cytokines in age-related eye diseases: pathogenesis and potential targets for innovative therapies
Zhang T; Liu MNaunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology 2025; 0:
Age-related eye diseases (AREDs), such as dry eye disease (DED), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy (DR), are significant worldwide health concerns due to their rising prevalence and debilitating effects. Despite substantial research on the pathobiology of AREDs, the impact of immune-related alterations caused by aging is still not well understood. Tissue-resident cells and invading immune cells in the eye control innate responses in the event of damage or infection. However, as cells age, they gradually lose their ability to perform their protective duties and develop abnormal characteristics. Therefore, the disrupted regulation of immune responses in the eyes of older individuals enhances their vulnerability to and the intensity of eye disorders. Cytokines, immune system components, have a role in developing AREDs by contributing to inflammation. This paper examines the deficiencies in the pathogenic and therapeutic aspects of pro-inflammatory cytokines in AREDs that require further investigation in future studies.
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University (Xibei Hospital), Xi'an, 710004, China.
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