Characterization of T lymphocyte subtypes in endotoxin-induced uveitis and effect of pentoxifylline treatment

Avunduk A., Avunduk M., Oztekin E., Baltaci A.

CURRENT EYE RESEARCH, vol.24, no.2, pp.92-98, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 24 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2002
  • Doi Number: 10.1076/ceyr.24.2.92.8157
  • Journal Name: CURRENT EYE RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.92-98
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Purpose. The aims of the study were twofold: 1) to investigate the role of T lymphocyte subtypes in the pathogenesis of endotoxin-induced uveitis (EIU) and 2) to study the possible beneficial effect of pentoxifylline, an inhibitor of neutrophil motility, and Tumor Necrosis Factora-alpha on this disease.