The orbital fibroblast: A key player and target for therapy in Graves' ophthalmopathy

Orbital fibroblasts play a key role in the pathogenesis of Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO). We discuss some major aspects by which orbital fibroblasts contribute to GO and the important role of PDGF-BB herein. Finally, we propose the orbital fibroblast, and especially the PDGF system acting on orbital fibroblasts, as an important therapeutic target in GO.

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