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The emerging role of fibrocytes in ocular disorders

Feng Zhang1,2, Ke Liu1,2, Han Zhao1,2

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410011, Hunan Province, China.

Stem Cell Research & Therapy
|April 15, 2018
PubMed

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Fibrocytes, circulating progenitor cells, are key players in ocular inflammation and fibrosis. Targeting these cells offers a promising therapeutic strategy for treating eye diseases.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Fibrocytes are circulating mesenchymal progenitor cells identified in 1994.
  • They are implicated in chronic inflammation, wound healing, tissue remodeling, and fibrosis.
  • Increasing evidence links fibrocytes to various ocular disorders characterized by inflammation and fibrosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in understanding fibrocytes.
  • To elucidate molecular mechanisms of fibrocyte recruitment and differentiation.
  • To explore the role of fibrocytes in ocular diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies on fibrocytes.
  • Analysis of molecular mechanisms of fibrocyte function.
  • Synthesis of evidence regarding fibrocyte involvement in ocular pathology.

Main Results:

  • Fibrocytes possess distinct characteristics and functions.
  • Molecular pathways govern fibrocyte migration to tissues and differentiation into fibroblasts.
  • Fibrocytes are significantly involved in the pathogenesis of numerous ocular conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Fibrocytes play a critical role in ocular inflammation and fibrosis.
  • Targeting fibrocytes presents a potential therapeutic avenue for ocular diseases.
  • Further research into fibrocytes could lead to novel treatments for eye conditions.
Keywords:
FibrocytesFibrosisInflammationMesenchymal progenitor cellOcular disorders

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