Uveitis Associated with Monogenic Autoinflammatory Syndromes in Children

Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2023 Dec;31(10):1930-1943. doi: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2282610. Epub 2023 Dec 14.

Abstract

Monogenic autoinflammatory syndromes (MAISs), are caused by pathogenic genetic variants in the innate immune system, leading to dysregulation and aberrant inflammasome activation spontaneously or with minimal triggering. The diagnosis and treatment of MAISs can be intricate, relying on an increased recognition of potential differential diagnoses. This review examines the clinical features of MAIS, with a special focus on uveitis. It also evaluates treatment options and assesses the effects of activating molecular and cytokine pathways.

Keywords: Autoinflammation; cytokine; inflammasome; inflammation; uveitis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Cytokines
  • Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Hereditary Autoinflammatory Diseases* / genetics
  • Humans
  • Inflammasomes / genetics
  • Inflammation / diagnosis
  • Uveitis* / diagnosis
  • Uveitis* / genetics

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • Inflammasomes