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Mayumi Ueta1, Shigeru Kinoshita

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kamigyoku, Kyoto, Japan. mueta@koto.kpu-m.ac.jp

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This review explores innate immunity on the ocular surface, finding its unique response may coexist with bacteria. Dysfunctional innate immunity is linked to ocular inflammation and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), with specific gene variations associated with SJS/TEN.

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  • Immunology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • The ocular surface epithelium has a unique innate immune response, distinct from professional immune cells like macrophages, potentially allowing coexistence with commensal bacteria.
  • Dysregulation of this innate immunity may lead to ocular surface inflammation.
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are severe conditions potentially linked to disordered innate immune responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the innate immunity of the ocular surface epithelium.
  • To explore the role of innate immunity in ocular surface inflammation.
  • To investigate the association between SJS/TEN and abnormalities in innate immunity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on ocular surface innate immunity.
  • Experimental studies involving Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) knockout and transgenic mice.
  • Analysis of gene expression in human ocular surface epithelial cells and CD14 cells from SJS/TEN patients.
  • Single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) association analysis of candidate genes in SJS/TEN patients.

Main Results:

  • Ocular surface epithelial cells exhibit selective responses to microbial components, differing from macrophages.
  • TLR3 plays a role in allergic conjunctivitis, and IkappaBzeta deficiency causes severe ocular and perioral inflammation.
  • Gene expression analysis revealed differences in IL4R and IkappaBzeta mRNA in SJS/TEN patients.
  • Specific SNPs in TLR3, IL4R, FasL, IL13, and IkappaBzeta genes were associated with SJS/TEN, particularly with ocular complications.

Conclusions:

  • The innate immune system of the ocular surface is crucial for maintaining homeostasis and responding to threats.
  • Abnormalities in innate immunity can precipitate ocular surface inflammation and potentially contribute to SJS/TEN pathogenesis.
  • Genetic predisposition, involving specific gene variants, likely interacts with environmental factors in the development of SJS/TEN.