Journal Reviews

CD40L activation of human RPE cells

1 August 2018 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | AMD, Age-related macular degeneration, CD40L, IL-1β, Inflammasome, MCP-1, RPE, Retinal pigment epithelium

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of reduced visual acuity in the elderly worldwide. The risk factors involved in AMD include smoking and diet, while genetics have been shown to have a significant role. Recently a link between...