Scandinavian Journal of Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
101(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Dry
eye
disease
(DED)
is
an
inflammatory
disorder
in
which
CD4
+
T
cells
play
a
significant
role
its
pathogenesis.
A
cell
subset
termed
granulocyte‐macrophage
colony‐stimulating
factor‐producing
helper
(ThGM)
would
contribute
to
DED
However,
the
mechanisms
by
activity
of
ThGM
modulated
are
not
thoroughly
understood.
In
this
research,
we
characterized
effects
neurokinin
1
receptor
(NK1R)
and
2
(NK2R)
on
(Th1)
murine
model.
We
found
that
expressed
NK1R
NK2R,
whereas
Th1
predominantly
NK1R.
Furthermore,
substance
P
(NKA),
ligands
were
upregulated
post‐DED
LNs
conjunctivae.
Substance
significantly
promoted
factor
(GM‐CSF)
expression
while
mildly
upregulating
interferon‐gamma
(IFN‐γ)
interleukin
(IL‐2)
cells.
By
contrast,
NKA
did
change
GM‐CSF
but
increased
IFN‐γ
Importantly,
adoptive
transfer
NK1R‐expressing
exacerbated
DED,
NK1R‐knockdown
weakly
aggravated
DED.
NK2R
knockdown
affect
progression.
conclusion,
study
identifies
P‐NK1R
axis
as
novel
mechanism
reinforces
pathogenicity
Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1), P. 23 - 31
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Dry
eye
disease
(DED)
is
a
commonly
reported
ocular
complaint
that
has
garnered
significant
attention
in
recent
research.
The
global
occurrence
of
DED
ranges
from
5
%
to
50
%,
impacting
substantial
proportion
individuals
worldwide
with
increasing
frequency.
Although
topical
administration
remains
the
mainstream
drug
delivery
method
for
diseases,
it
suffers
drawbacks
such
as
low
bioavailability,
rapid
metabolism,
and
frequent
requirements.
Fortunately,
advancements
nanomedicine
offer
effective
solutions
address
aforementioned
issues
provide
assistance
treatment
DED.
considered
multifactorial
surface
tear
film,
which
integrity
film
function
structure
plays
crucial
role
maintaining
homeostasis
surface.
conventional
involves
utilization
artificial
products,
cyclosporin,
corticosteroids,
mucin
secretagogues,
nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drugs.
Furthermore,
presently
field
study,
numerous
clinical
trials
underway
various
nanotherapeutics
including
nanoemulsions,
nanosuspensions,
liposomes,
micelles.
Notably,
some
these
innovative
nanoformulations
have
already
received
FDA
approval
novel
remedies
DED,
advancement
poised
enhanced
prospects
solve
shortcomings
existing
treatments
partially.
This
article
provides
an
overview
latest
treatment,
while
expected
witness
remarkable
breakthrough
shortly
development
nanomedicine,
bringing
promising
patients
suffering
conditions.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(17), P. 11084 - 11102
Published: April 18, 2024
Dry
eye
disease
(DED)
affects
a
substantial
worldwide
population
with
increasing
frequency.
Current
single-targeting
DED
management
is
severely
hindered
by
the
existence
of
an
oxidative
stress–inflammation
vicious
cycle
and
complicated
intercellular
crosstalk
within
ocular
microenvironment.
Here,
nanozyme-based
drop,
namely
nanoceria
loading
cyclosporin
A
(Cs@P/CeO2),
developed,
which
possesses
long-term
antioxidative
anti-inflammatory
capacities
due
to
its
regenerative
activity
sustained
release
(CsA).
In
vitro
studies
showed
that
dual-functional
Cs@P/CeO2
not
only
inhibits
cellular
reactive
oxygen
species
production,
sequentially
maintaining
mitochondrial
integrity,
but
also
downregulates
inflammatory
processes
repolarizes
macrophages.
Moreover,
using
flow
cytometric
single-cell
sequencing
data,
in
vivo
therapeutic
effect
was
systemically
demonstrated,
rebalances
immune–epithelial
communication
corneal
microenvironment
less
macrophage
polarization,
restrained
stress,
enhanced
epithelium
regeneration.
Collectively,
our
data
proved
may
provide
insights
into
management.
Clinical ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 14, P. 4187 - 4200
Published: Dec. 1, 2020
Abstract:
Dry
eye
disease
(DED)
is
a
multifactorial
of
the
ocular
surface
and
tear
film
that
has
gained
awareness
as
public
health
problem.
Characteristics
DED
include
instability,
hyperosmolarity,
inflammation,
which
can
occur
independently
or
may
be
sequela
numerous
diseases,
surgery
contact
lens
wear.
Much
been
learned
about
impact
to
help
affected
individuals
who
report
symptoms
poor
vision,
pain,
tearing.
Recently,
new
research
highlights
importance
role
inflammation
damage
in
DED—leading
vicious
cycle
well
loss
homeostasis.
immunopathophysiology
characterized
by
four
stages:
initiation,
amplification,
recruitment,
re-initiation.
Cyclosporine
proven
valuable
ophthalmic
therapeutic
for
through
its
immunomodulatory
actions
regulation
adaptive
immune
response.
mechanism
action
described
published
literature
myriad
benefits
all
stages
lend
broad-based
function
particularly
suitable
addressing
DED.
Furthermore,
cyclosporine
unique
goblet
cell
density
improvement
capabilities
anti-apoptotic
properties.
Topical
formulations
are
centered
around
highly
lipophilic
nature
molecule.
The
aqueous
solubility
traditionally
presented
technical
challenges
drug
delivery
surface.
Newer
such
cationic
emulsions
nanomicellar
solutions
address
formulation,
tissue
concentration,
challenges.
Keywords:
dry
disease,
A,
emulsion,
OTX-101,
keratoconjunctivitis
sicca
Progress in Retinal and Eye Research,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
95, P. 101133 - 101133
Published: Oct. 22, 2022
Congenital
PAX6-aniridia,
initially
characterized
by
the
absence
of
iris,
has
progressively
been
shown
to
be
associated
with
other
developmental
ocular
abnormalities
and
systemic
features
making
congenital
aniridia
a
complex
syndromic
disorder
rather
than
simple
isolated
disease
iris.
Moreover,
foveal
hypoplasia
is
now
recognized
as
more
frequent
feature
complete
iris
major
visual
prognosis
determinant,
reversing
classical
clinical
picture
this
disease.
Conversely,
malformation
also
various
anterior
segment
dysgenesis
disorders
caused
PAX6-related
genes,
adding
level
genetic
complexity
for
accurate
molecular
diagnosis
aniridia.
Therefore,
recognition
differential
revealed
much
challenging
thought,
still
remains
under-investigated.
Here,
we
update
specific
aniridia,
emphasis
on
their
genotype
correlations,
well
provide
new
knowledge
regarding
PAX6
gene
its
mutational
spectrum,
highlight
beneficial
utility
clinically
implementing
targeted
Next-Generation
Sequencing
combined
Whole-Genome
increase
diagnostic
yield
We
present
mechanisms
underlying
aniridia-like
phenotypes.
Finally,
discuss
appropriate
medical
surgical
management
aniridic
eyes,
innovative
therapeutic
options.
Altogether,
these
clinical-genetic
approaches
will
help
accelerate
time
diagnosis,
better
determination
management,
confirm
eligibility
future
trials
or
genetic-specific
therapies.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Aug. 5, 2021
Dry
eye
disease
is
a
common
and
frequently
occurring
ophthalmology
with
complex
diverse
causes,
its
incidence
on
the
upward
trend.
The
pathogenesis
of
DED
still
completely
clear.
However,
immune
response
based
inflammation
has
been
recognized
as
core
basis
this
disease.
In
review,
we
will
systematically
review
previous
research
treatment
in
inflammation,
analyze
latest
views
hotspots,
provide
reference
for
prevention
DED.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 1746 - 1746
Published: June 15, 2023
Chronic
ocular
diseases
can
seriously
impact
the
eyes
and
could
potentially
result
in
blindness
or
serious
vision
loss.
According
to
most
recent
data
from
WHO,
there
are
more
than
2
billion
visually
impaired
people
world.
Therefore,
it
is
pivotal
develop
sophisticated,
long-acting
drug
delivery
systems/devices
treat
chronic
eye
conditions.
This
review
covers
several
nanocarriers
that
control
disorders
non-invasively.
However,
of
developed
still
preclinical
clinical
stages.
Long-acting
systems,
such
as
inserts
implants,
constitute
majority
clinically
used
methods
for
treatment
due
their
steady
state
release,
persistent
therapeutic
activity,
ability
bypass
barriers.
implants
considered
invasive
technologies,
especially
those
nonbiodegradable.
Furthermore,
vitro
characterization
approaches,
although
useful,
limited
mimicking
truly
representing
vivo
environment.
focuses
on
systems
(LADDS),
particularly
implantable
(IDDS),
formulation,
characterization,
application
diseases.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(4), P. 1332 - 1347
Published: April 1, 2023
Dry
eye
disease
(DED)
is
a
broad
term
that
includes
diverse
group
of
clinical
disorders.
Aqueous-deficient
dry
(ADDE),
subtype
DED,
characterized
by
decreased
tear
production
the
lacrimal
gland.
It
can
be
seen
in
up
to
one-third
individuals
with
DED
and
comorbid
systemic
autoimmune
process
or
occur
secondary
an
environmental
insult.
Since
ADDE
source
long-term
suffering
severe
visual
impairment,
early
identification
adequate
treatment
are
imperative.
Multiple
etiologies
underlie
ADDE,
it
critical
identify
underlying
cause
not
only
improve
ocular
health
but
also
overall
quality
life
well-being
affected
individuals.
This
review
discusses
various
highlights
pathophysiology-based
approach
for
evaluating
contributors,
outlines
diagnostic
tests,
reviews
options.
We
present
current
standards
discuss
ongoing
research
this
field.
Through
review,
we
propose
algorithm
would
useful
ophthalmologist
diagnosing
managing
ADDE.
BMC Ophthalmology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Abstract
Background
The
management
of
post-refractive
surgery
dry
eye
disease
(DED)
can
be
challenging
in
clinical
practice,
and
patients
usually
show
an
incomplete
response
to
traditional
artificial
tears,
especially
when
it
is
complicated
with
ocular
pain.
Therefore,
we
aim
investigate
the
efficacy
combined
topical
0.05%
cyclosporine
A
0.1%
sodium
hyaluronate
treatment
DED
pain
unresponsive
tears.
Methods
We
enrolled
30
who
were
Topical
used
for
3
months.
They
evaluated
at
baseline
1
months
symptoms
objective
parameters,
including
Numerical
Rating
Scale
(NRS),
Neuropathic
Pain
Symptom
Inventory
modified
Eye
(NPSI-Eye),
tear
break-up
time
(TBUT),
Schirmer
I
test
(SIt),
corneal
fluorescein
staining
(CFS),
sensitivity,
nerve
morphology.
In
addition,
levels
inflammatory
cytokines
neuropeptides
measured
using
Luminex
assay.
Results
After
treatment,
showed
a
statistically
significant
improvement
surface
index
(OSDI),
TBUT,
SIt,
CFS,
sensitivity
(all
P
<
0.01)
linear
mixed
models.
As
NRS
NPSI-Eye
scores
significantly
reduced
(both
0.05)
positively
correlated
OSDI
CFS
scores.
Additionally,
IL-1β,
IL-6,
TNF-α
improved
better
than
pre-treatment
(
=
0.01,
0.03,
0.02,
respectively).
Conclusion
pain,
film
stability,
discomfort,
effectively
controlling
inflammation.
Trial
registration
Registration
number:
NCT06043908.