Are interleukin 6 and its soluble receptor elevated in aqueous humor of patients with uveitis?
The results confirmed the role of IL-6 in intraocular inflammation and gave new information regarding the presence of its sR in normal and inflamed eyes. Low levels of sIL-6R in AH compared to those found in serum suggest the presence of active local regulatory mechanisms that require further investigation.
Our results illustrate the potential impact of climatological events on disease spread, further highlighting the need to be well prepared for potentially worsening disease spread in the aftermath of natural disasters such as hurricanes/typhoons.