Anagen stage hair follicles (HFs) exhibit “immune privilege (IP)” from the level of the bulge
downwards to the bulb. Both passive and active IP mechanisms protect HFs from …

In the cornea, resident immune cells are in close proximity to sensory nerves, consistent with
their important roles in the maintenance of nerves in both homeostasis and inflammation …

Purpose: The aim of this report was to report 2 patients who presented with acute corneal
graft rejection 2 weeks after receiving the BNT162b2 messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine for …

The cornea is a special interface between the internal ocular tissue and the external
environment that provides a powerful chemical, physical, and biological barrier against the …

Corneal nerves are instrumental to maintain cornea integrity through regulation of key
physiological functions such as tear secretion, blink reflex, and neuropeptide turnover …

Innate immune cells such as neutrophils, monocyte-macrophages and microglial cells are
pivotal for the health and disease of the retina. For the maintenance of retinal homeostasis …

Macrophages are critical mediators of tissue vascularization both in health and disease. In
multiple tissues, macrophages have been identified as important regulators of both blood …

The transparency of the cornea along with its dense sensory innervation and resident
leukocyte populations make it an ideal tissue to study interactions between the nervous and …

Corneal blindness is the third leading cause of blindness worldwide. 1 Corneal
transplantation remains the only method of restoring vision in eyes with end-stage corneal …

Immune privilege is an evolutionary adaptation that protects vital tissues with limited
regenerative capacity from collateral damage by the immune response. Classical examples …