Lack of HPV in pterygium with no evidence of autoinoculation and the role of cytokines in pterygium with dry eye

Lack of HPV in pterygium with no evidence of autoinoculation and the role of cytokines in pterygium with dry eye

Abstract This study evaluated human papillomavirus’s (HPV) role in pterygium pathogenesis, its autoinoculation from genitalia to ocular surface, potential cytokines involved, and crosstalk cytokines between pterygium and dry eye (DE). This cross-sectional study enrolled 25 healthy controls (HCs) and...

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Main Authors: Lita Uthaithammarat, Ngamjit Kasetsuwan, Yuda Chongpison, Pimpetch Kasetsuwan, Usanee Reinprayoon, Pornjarim Nilyanimit, Yong Pooworawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82114-6

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82114-6

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