The tear cytokine profile in patients with active Graves ’ orbitopathy

ConclusionsLow concentrations of IL-7 in tears exhibit specificity for active GO in patients nearly 2 years from the clinical onset of activity. Although using IL-7 in tears as a biomarker for disease activity may be limited due to its late manifestation, targeting immune restitution using IL-7 may have disease modifying effects.
Source: Endocrine - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research