Fibrocyte Participation in Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy Suggests New Approaches to Therapy

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PURPOSE: Review the historical context of research and changing therapeutic landscape of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) by focusing on the relationship between TAO, CD34+ fibrocytes, thyrotropin receptor (TSHR), and insulin-like growth factor-I receptor (IGF-IR).

METHODS: A literature review using search terms, including fibrocytes, IGF-IR, TSHR, TAO, and thyroid eye disease.

RESULTS: The mechanisms involved in TAO have been partially identified. Substantial progress has been made over several decades, including 1) recognizing the interplay between the professional immune system and orbital tissues; 2) TSHR and IGF-IR act interdependently in mediating the pathogenesis of TAO; 3) Multiple cytokines and specific immune cells are involved in activating and remodeling orbital tissue; 4) Recognition of these mechanisms is allowing the development of target therapies such as teprotumumab, a monoclonal antibody IGF-IR inhibitor approved by the US Food and drug administration for treatment of TAO; and 5) It appears that teprotumumab acts on the systemic immune system peripheral to the orbit.

CONCLUSION: Additional molecules targeting IGF-IR and other plausible disease mechanisms are currently under development. This activity in the TAO therapeutic space portends even greater improvements in patient care.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:39

Enthalten in:

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery - 39(2023), 6S vom: 01. Dez., Seite S9-S18

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Smith, Terry J [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antibodies, Monoclonal
Journal Article
Protein Kinase Inhibitors
Receptors, Thyrotropin
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 07.12.2023

Date Revised 08.02.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1097/IOP.0000000000002509

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM365458988