Mast cell numbers are increased in Graves’ ophthalmopathy orbital tissue.
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Histamine stimulates the production of IL-6, IL-8 and CCL2 by orbital fibroblasts.
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Histamine does not stimulate hyaluronan production by orbital fibroblasts.
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Orbital fibroblasts express HRH1, loratadine and SC-514 inhibit histamine-induced cytokine production by orbital fibroblasts.
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Mast cells, their mediators and downstream receptors might represent therapeutic targets in Graves’ ophthalmopathy.
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