Immunology of the Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film and Ocular Surface focuses on the immunological interrelationships between the lacrimal gland, conjunctiva, cornea and tear film in both health and disease.

Features:

• Mucosal immunity
• Lymphocyte homing
• Dendritic cell regulation
• Corneal immune privilege
• Ocular surface inflammation
• Autoimmune mechanisms

Contents

1. Lacrimal Glands: Role In Mucosal Immunity Compared With Other Secretory Effector Sites
2. Lymphocyte Homing In The Mucosal Immune System To The Eye-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (Ealt)
3. Epithelial Cells In Lymphocyte Regulation In The Lacrimal Gland
4. Immune And Inflammatory Processes In The Pre-Ocular Tear Film In The Closed Eye And Open Eye Environments
5. Mucins On The Ocular Surfaced
6. Antimicrobial Peptides At The Ocular Surface
7. Comparison Of The Lacrimal And Salivary Glands
8. Role Of Mucosal Immunity In Acanthamoeba Keratitis
9. Antigen Presentation And Corneal Transplantation
10. Corneal Antigen-Presenting Cells (Apc): Function And Identity
11. Homeostasis Of The Ocular Surface: Parasympathetic Control Of Acinar Cell Gene Expression
12. Sex, Sex Steroids And Dry Eye Syndromes
13. Dry Eye Syndromes
14. Sjogren Syndrome
15. Disorders Of The Ocular Surface Of Allergic Origin
16. Topical Cyclosporin A
17. Effect Of Contact Lens Wear On The Pre-Corneal Film
18. Ocular Chlamydial Infections
19. Herpetic Stromal Keratitis Aspects Of Its Pathogenesis

Index

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