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Viral triggers and genetic predisposition in ocular autoimmunity: unraveling the breakdown of immune privilege and advancing targeted therapeutics.
Molecular aspects of medicine - 1 Apr 2026
Bai Jianhao, Wu Zhiyong, Wan Zhongqi, Zhao Chun, Liu Yin, Wang Tianyu
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The eye maintains vision through a distinctive immune privilege, utilizing physical barriers and active immunosuppression mediated by molecules such as FasL and PD-L1, as well as cells, including regulatory T cells and RPE cells. The emergence of sight-threatening immune-mediated ocular diseases, including non-infectious uveitis, signifies a significant disruption of this tolerance. This review analyzes the role...
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