ea0015p310 | Steroids | SFEBES2008
Vijapurapu Ravi
, Onyimba Claire
, Khosla Pamela
, Sinclair Alexandra
, Curnow John
, Walker Elizabeth
, Cooper Mark
, Rauz Saaeha
Ocular and orbital tissues are extremely susceptible to damage by immune-mediated inflammatory conditions, such as thyroid-associated-ophthalmopathy (TAO). Recent studies have implicated fibroblasts in the development of chronic inflammation. Once activated by inflammatory cytokines, fibroblasts secrete pro-inflammatory cytokines perpetuating the inflammatory process, causing significant tissue damage. Synovial fibroblasts have been reported to regulate inflammation by increas...