A comprehensive review on vernal keratoconjunctivitis with emphasis on proteomics.
Allergic conjunctivitis presents as a spectrum of different clinical entities, such as perennial allergic conjunctivitis, seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, atopic keratoconjunctivitis and vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) is a disorder that is often associated with allergens and is seen during the spring season. Herein, we focused on vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and reviewed its epidemiology, clinical presentations, ocular associations, available treatment options, and the progressive understanding of its histopathological features; we have also systematically elaborated on the various studies on proteomics. Initial theories of a solely IgE-mediated mechanism have been replaced by those considering IgE and non-IgE mechanisms. Developments in basic and clinical research will open novel diagnostic approaches for the early detection and cure of the disease.
Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Electronic address: lollypatnaik@gmail.com.
Lolly
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Pattnaik
Centre of Biotechnology, Siksha O Anusandhan University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Laxmikanta
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Acharya
D000818:Animals; D018925:Chemokines / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007637:Keratoconjunctivitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D020543:Proteome / Q000378:metabolism; D040901:Proteomics; D012307:Risk Factors
D018925:Chemokines; D020543:Proteome
Allergic conjunctivitis; Chemokine receptor; Genomics; Interleukin; Matrix metalloproteinase; Proteomics; Vernal keratoconjunctivitis