[Remodeling in ocular allergic diseases]. 2007

Ken Fukuda, and Naoki Kumagai, and Youichiro Fujitsu, and Teruo Nishida
Department of Ophthalmology, Yamaguchi University Graduate School of Medicine, Ube City, Japan. k.fukuda@yamaguchi-u.ac.jp

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), a chronic and severe form of ocular allergic disease, is characterized by tissue remodeling such as the formation of giant papillae at the upper tarsal conjunctiva and the development of corneal plaques. Giant papillae develop as a result of infiltration of inflammatory cells, changes in the epithelial layer, increased deposition of extracellular matrix molecules, proliferation of conjunctival fibroblasts, and an increase in the number of blood vessels. Corneal plaques form subsequent to corneal epithelial defects, and their surface remains uncovered by the corneal epithelium; consequensly, corneal epithelial cells are not able to attach to or migrate over the plaques. These remodeling lesions not only affect tissue structure but also contribute to amplification of allergic inflammation in the conjunctiva and cornea. Recent evidence from in vitro studies indicates that activated fibroblasts play a central role in the induction and amplification of ocular allergic inflammation and the consequent development of giant papillae and corneal disorders in individuals with VKC. Tissue remodeling thus represents a potential therapeutic target for treatment of VKC.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003228 Conjunctiva The mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball. Bulbar Conjunctiva,Palpebral Conjunctiva,Plica Semilunaris of Conjunctiva,Plicae Semilunares of Conjunctiva,Tunica Conjunctiva,Conjunctiva, Bulbar,Conjunctiva, Palpebral,Conjunctivas
D003233 Conjunctivitis, Allergic Conjunctivitis due to hypersensitivity to various allergens. Allergic Conjunctivitis,Conjunctivitis, Atopic,Conjunctivitis, Giant Papillary,Conjunctivitis, Vernal,Keratoconjunctivitis, Vernal,Allergic Conjunctivitides,Atopic Conjunctivitides,Atopic Conjunctivitis,Conjunctivitides, Allergic,Conjunctivitides, Atopic,Conjunctivitides, Giant Papillary,Conjunctivitides, Vernal,Giant Papillary Conjunctivitides,Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis,Keratoconjunctivitides, Vernal,Papillary Conjunctivitides, Giant,Papillary Conjunctivitis, Giant,Vernal Conjunctivitides,Vernal Conjunctivitis,Vernal Keratoconjunctivitides,Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
D003315 Cornea The transparent anterior portion of the fibrous coat of the eye consisting of five layers: stratified squamous CORNEAL EPITHELIUM; BOWMAN MEMBRANE; CORNEAL STROMA; DESCEMET MEMBRANE; and mesenchymal CORNEAL ENDOTHELIUM. It serves as the first refracting medium of the eye. It is structurally continuous with the SCLERA, avascular, receiving its nourishment by permeation through spaces between the lamellae, and is innervated by the ophthalmic division of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE via the ciliary nerves and those of the surrounding conjunctiva which together form plexuses. (Cline et al., Dictionary of Visual Science, 4th ed) Corneas
D005109 Extracellular Matrix A meshwork-like substance found within the extracellular space and in association with the basement membrane of the cell surface. It promotes cellular proliferation and provides a supporting structure to which cells or cell lysates in culture dishes adhere. Matrix, Extracellular,Extracellular Matrices,Matrices, Extracellular
D005347 Fibroblasts Connective tissue cells which secrete an extracellular matrix rich in collagen and other macromolecules. Fibroblast
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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