The Role of Immune Cells and Signaling Pathways in Diabetic Eye Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Overview

Journal Biomedicines

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Oct 26

PMID 39457658

Authors

Vincenzo Barone

Pier Luigi Surico

Francesco Cutrupi

Tommaso Mori

Gabriele Gallo Afflitto

Antonio Di Zazzo

Marco Coassin

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Abstract

Diabetic eye disease (DED) encompasses a range of ocular complications arising from diabetes mellitus, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, diabetic keratopathy, diabetic cataract, and glaucoma. These conditions are leading causes of visual impairments and blindness, especially among working-age adults. Despite advancements in our understanding of DED, its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Chronic hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurodegeneration play central roles in the development and progression of DED, with immune-mediated processes increasingly recognized as key contributors. This review provides a comprehensive examination of the complex interactions between immune cells, inflammatory mediators, and signaling pathways implicated in the pathogenesis of DED. By delving in current research, this review aims to identify potential therapeutic targets, suggesting directions of research for future studies to address the immunopathological aspects of DED.

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