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New Target for Uveitis Therapy

Could targeting cGAS-STING represent a new treatment avenue for uveitis?

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Uveitis is a major cause of vision loss, contributing to 15% of blindness in developed countries.
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Current treatments like corticosteroids have limitations, especially in refractory uveitis cases.
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The cGAS–STING pathway is identified as a potential new target for uveitis therapy.
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Research using a mouse model showed that cGAS activation leads to increased ocular inflammation.
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Targeting cGAS could provide a novel treatment strategy for patients unresponsive to existing therapies.