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ReviewFrontiers in molecular biosciences2025

The oxidative-stress-senescence axis in keratoconus: new insights into corneal degeneration.

Maria Laura Passaro, Michele Rinaldi, Valentina Morgera, Antonia Feola, Vito Romano, Mario Troisi, Diego Strianese, Raffaele Piscopo, Samantha Messina, Antonella Romano and 3 more

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Review in Frontiers in molecular biosciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Update on the Physiopathology of Keratoconus.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Maria Laura Passaro *Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Michele Rinaldi *Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Valentina MorgeraDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Antonia FeolaDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Vito RomanoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, Eye Clinic, ASST Spedali Civili di Brescia, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy.
Mario TroisiDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Diego StrianeseDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Raffaele PiscopoDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Samantha MessinaDepartment of Science, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy.
Antonella RomanoDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Antonio PorcelliniDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Antonio PezoneDepartment of Biology, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.
Ciro CostagliolaDepartment of Neurosciences, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Keratoconus is a bilateral and asymmetric degenerative eye disease that causes corneal thinning and bowing, leading to irregular astigmatism and vision loss. Although environmental and genetic factors contribute to the disease's development, the exact cause and underlying pathological mechanism remain unknown. In this review, we comprehensively explore the latest pathophysiological mechanisms of keratoconus, focusing on oxidative damage and inflammation. Senescence emerges as a key driver of keratoconus pathogenesis. Understanding these common elements enhances our understanding of the disease and paves the way for innovative therapeutic approaches to keratoconus.

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antioxidant therapyinflammationkeratoconusmitochondrial dysfunctionoxidative stresssenescence

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PMID40343259
PMCPMC12058492

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