Evaluation of <scp>IL</scp> ‐6 and <scp>TNF</scp> ‐α in Tears and Serum in Age‐Related Macular Degeneration
There are significantly higher levels of IL-6 in both tears and serum, whereas tears and serum TNF-α serve as non-specific biomarkers for age-related macular degeneration. This study could serve as a basis for future research.
Authors
- E Zunaina
- Ab Hamid Siti‐Azrin
- Che‐Badariah Abdul‐Aziz
- Abdul Hadi Rosli
Institutions
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- International Islamic University Malaysia (MY)
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
- Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.70089
- Primary Topic
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00