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ReviewInternational journal of general medicine2026

Neutrophil Extracellular Traps in Dry Eye: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenic Mechanisms and Implications for Targeted Therapy.

Xiaocong Guo, Chunlei Wang, Wei Liu, Yi Sun, Li Su, Hong Wang, Bo Liu

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Review in International journal of general medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Xiaocong Guo *Acupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-1288-8783
Chunlei Wang *Acupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-2748-3498
Wei Liu *Acupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0006-7192-1845
Yi SunOphthalmology Department, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.
Li SuAcupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0009-6813-8691
Hong WangAcupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0005-8723-7872
Bo LiuAcupuncture and Massage Rehabilitation Center, Qingdao Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Qingdao Hiser Hospital Affiliated of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0002-5589-4227

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Dry eye (DE) is a multifactorial ocular surface disease characterized primarily by tear film instability and ocular discomfort. Nearly all forms of DE exhibit elevated inflammatory markers in tear fluid, accompanied by clinical signs of tear dysfunction including reduced secretion and shortened breakup time. Although the pathophysiology of dry eye disease remains incompletely understood, accumulating evidence implicates neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) as key pathogenic drivers. Robust clinical associations and mechanistic studies have established causal links between NETs and ocular surface pathology. This review summarizes current research on the role of NETs in the development of dry eye, aiming to identify potential therapeutic targets.

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dry eyeNETosisneutrophil extracellular trapsneutrophils

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