Conjunctival transcriptomics in ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid

CONCLUSIONS: NanoString methodology acquired via a simple conjunctival swab identifies profibrotic genes in OcMMP group and differentiates inflamed eyes. Longitudinal sampling and following investigative intervention will further mechanistic insight and development of novel biomarkers to monitor disease progression.PMID:37690517 | DOI:10.1016/j.jtos.2023.09.005

Source: The Ocular Surface - September 10, 2023 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Jesse Panthagani Kusy Suleiman Rachel C Vincent Hon Shing Ong Graham R Wallace Saaeha Rauz Source Type: research