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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-10-13
pubmed:abstractText
Locally injected endotoxin induces potent inflammatory changes in the rabbit eye. To clarify the possible role of interleukin 1 (Il-1), an endotoxin-induced monokine, in rabbit eye inflammation, we injected rabbits with recombinant Il-1 (rIl-1). Twelve and a half to 200 U of intravitreally injected rIl-1 consistently induced inflammation, which was documented using slit-lamp biomicroscopy, histologic methods, or direct quantitation of protein in the aqueous humor. Responses including a cellular infiltrate in the anterior chamber, protein extravasation, and iris vessel dilatation became evident within six hours, peaked at 24 hours, and began to recede by 48 to 72 hours after the injection. Pathologic changes primarily occurred in the anterior chamber and included edema, hemorrhage, and cellular infiltration. Locally injected corticosteroid reduced but did not prevent rIl-1-induced changes in vascular permeability. Heat-inactivated rIl-1 induced minimal changes, as determined by histologic methods, slit-lamp examination, or direct protein measurement. These data support the conclusion that Il-1 should be considered as a potential mediator of ocular inflammation.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
0003-9950
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
105
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1117-20
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
Ocular inflammatory effects of intravitreal interleukin 1.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't