Growing evidence is showing a role of neurogenic inflammation in allergic reactions, with sensory and autonomic nerve fibers releasing neuromediators, which may actively participate in the allergic inflammatory cascade. Although the cornea is the most densely innervated tissue of the human body, little is known on the role of neuromediators at the ocular surface. In this study, we aimed at evaluating the role of substance P (SP), calcitonine gene related peptide (CGRP), neuropeptide Y (NPY) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in allergic reactions of the ocular surface.
Tear levels of neuropeptides increase after specific allergen challenge in allergic conjunctivitis / Sacchetti, Marta; Micera, Alessandra; Lambiase, Alessandro; Speranza, Stefania; Mantelli, Flavio; Petrachi, Girolamo; Bonini, Sergio; Bonini, Stefano. - STAMPA. - 17:(2011), pp. 47-52.
Tear levels of neuropeptides increase after specific allergen challenge in allergic conjunctivitis
SACCHETTI, MARTA;LAMBIASE, ALESSANDRO;
2011
Abstract
Growing evidence is showing a role of neurogenic inflammation in allergic reactions, with sensory and autonomic nerve fibers releasing neuromediators, which may actively participate in the allergic inflammatory cascade. Although the cornea is the most densely innervated tissue of the human body, little is known on the role of neuromediators at the ocular surface. In this study, we aimed at evaluating the role of substance P (SP), calcitonine gene related peptide (CGRP), neuropeptide Y (NPY) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in allergic reactions of the ocular surface.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
