The enigma of sclera-specific autoimmunity in scleritis

In conclusion, scleral nerve autoantibody reactivity was more common in scleritis and uveitis patients in contrast to healthy controls. Further research is needed to characterize these scleral-nerve directed antibodies and assess their clinical value.PMID:38368769 | DOI:10.1016/j.jaut.2024.103178

Source: Journal of Autoimmunity - February 18, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Daphne P C Vergouwen Adriaan A van Beek Joeri de Hoog Joke H de Boer Leonoor I Los Marlies Gijs Roel J Erckens Rob M Verdijk Geert W Haasnoot Dave L Roelen Aniki Rothova Johan R önnelid Josianne C Ten Berge Marco W J Schreurs Source Type: research