Current Evidence on the Ocular Surface Microbiota and Related Diseases

Current Evidence on the Ocular Surface Microbiota and Related Diseases

The ocular surface microbiota refers to the resident non-pathogenic microorganisms that colonize conjunctiva and cornea. Several studies have shown that ocular surface epithelial cells can respond selectively to specific components of ocular pathogenic bacteria by producing pro-inflammatory cytokine...

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Main Authors: Francesco Petrillo, Danilo Pignataro, Maria Annunziata Lavano, Biagio Santella, Veronica Folliero, Carla Zannella, Carlo Astarita, Caterina Gagliano, Gianluigi Franci, Teresio Avitabile, Marilena Galdiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
microbiota
ocular surface
ophthalmic diseases
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/7/1033

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