3.3 Gene expression of fibrotic, apoptotic and inflammation
marker in the conjunctival cells
The mRNA expression of IL6, vimentin and Bcl2/Bax were evaluated. The
conjunctival IL6 expression was increased by 2-fold though not
statistically significant indicating a pro-inflammatory status in VKC.
Bcl2/Bax ratio was down regulated, however; vimentin was found to be
significantly upregulated in VKC cases compared to control(Figure 2C) .