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Experimental Autoimmune Uveitis: An Intraocular Inflammatory Mouse Model
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The association between intestinal microbiome and autoimmune uveitis.
D Kalogeropoulos1, R Barry2, C Kalogeropoulos1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|May 8, 2022
Summary
Alterations in the gut microbiome are linked to immune-mediated diseases like uveitis. Targeting the microbiome offers potential new therapies for these sight-threatening conditions.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Microbiology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- The gut microbiome is crucial for immune and intestinal homeostasis.
- Microbiome dysbiosis is implicated in numerous immune-mediated diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of intestinal microbiota in immune-mediated ocular pathologies.
- To explore microbiome-targeted therapeutic strategies for uveitis.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar.
Main Results:
- Intestinal dysbiosis, influenced by host genetics and other factors, is associated with immune-mediated disorders.
- Studies demonstrate the intestinal microbiota's role in uveitis pathogenesis, potentially triggering or exacerbating autoimmune ocular inflammation.
Conclusions:
- Changes in intestinal microbiota composition can lead to immune-mediated ocular diseases.
- Targeting the microbiome presents a promising avenue for novel therapeutic interventions in severe, potentially blinding ocular conditions.
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