Conjunctival expression of thymosin-beta4 in vernal keratoconjunctivitis
Thymosin-beta4 (Tbeta4) is a small actin-sequestrating peptide that modulates inflammation and healing in different tissues. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular and biochemical expression of Tbeta4 in the healthy conjunctiva and in the
Bonini, Stefano +5 more
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Vernal keratoconjunctivitis revisited: a case series of 195 patients with long-term followup
This study aimed at revisiting vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) on the basis of anamnestic, clinical, immunologic, histopathologic, and followup data of 195 ...
Juhas, T +8 more
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To evaluate the nerve growth factor (NGF) plasma concentration in patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis and to correlate it with the histopathology and immunopathology of the ...
Bonini, S +5 more
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Updates in the treatment of ocular allergies
Osmo Kari1, K Matti Saari21Department of Allergology, Skin and Allergy Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland; 2Department of Ophthalmology, University of Turku, Turku, FinlandAbstract: Allergic diseases have greatly increased ...
Osmo Kari, K Matti Saari
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Increased plasma levels of substance P in vernal keratoconjunctivitis
The increase of nerve growth factor (NGF) plasma levels in vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) patients has been demonstrated previously. Results of numerous studies in vitro and in vivo have shown that NGF modulates the synthesis of substance P (SP), a ...
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Ultraviolet association with vernal keratoconjunctivitis with perilimbal pigmentation. [PDF]
Huang YM +4 more
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A red-eye presentation concerning for vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a case report. [PDF]
Wong L, Jeimy S.
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Enigmatic Role of IL-31 in the Itch and Inflammation of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis. [PDF]
Okamoto M +4 more
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Treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis simulating total limbal stem cell deficiency: a case report. [PDF]
Tang XL +5 more
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Pediatric Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC): Current State and Future Directions-A Narrative Review of Clinical Features, Diagnostic Strategies, and Emerging Therapies. [PDF]
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