| Literature DB >> 25444520 |
Paul J Park1, Michael Chang1, Nitin Garg1, Jimmy Zhu2, Jin-Hong Chang2, Deepak Shukla3.
Abstract
Corneal lymphangiogenesis is the extension of lymphatic vessels into the normally alymphatic cornea, a process that compromises the cornea's immune-privileged state and facilitates herpetic stromal keratitis (HSK). HSK results most commonly from infection by herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) and is characterized by immune- and inflammation-mediated damage to the deep layers of the cornea. Current research demonstrates the potential of anti-lymphangiogenic therapy to decrease and prevent herpes-induced lymphangiogenesis.Entities:
Keywords: cornea; herpes simplex virus-1; lymphangiogenesis; neovascularization; vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25444520 PMCID: PMC4262646 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2014.06.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surv Ophthalmol ISSN: 0039-6257 Impact factor: 6.048