IJRETINA - International Journal of Retina
Vol 9 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Retina (IJRetina) - INAVRS

Serum CXCL9 and CXCL10 as Emerging Biomarkers in Ocular Toxoplasmosis: Bridging Inflammation and Diagnostic Precision

putra, prasaundra triantoni (Unknown)
Sofia, Ovi (Unknown)
Fitri, Loeki Enggar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Feb 2026

Abstract

Ocular toxoplasmosis (OT), the most prevalent cause of posterior uveitis worldwide, frequently results in severe visual impairment due to infections to Toxoplasma gondii. Chemokines CXCL9 and CXCL10, induced by interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), are key mediators in directing T cells and monocytes to infected ocular tissue. This review synthesizes current evidence on the role of serum CXCL9 and CXCL10 in OT pathogenesis, highlighting their involvement in immune cell trafficking, the CXCR3 receptor pathway, and the balance between host defense and retinal damage. We critically examine differences in chemokine levels between acute and chronic phases, as well as their correlation with disease activity, across human and experimental studies. Additionally, their potential as biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring in both congenital and acquired OT is discussed. Elevated serum levels during active infection suggest clinical relevance, warranting further investigation through longitudinal and mechanistic studies to guide future therapeutic strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijretina

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

Description

International Journal of Retina is an open access journal, accepting article in English language from all over the worlds. The aims is to provide international researchers, doctors, and clinicians in the basic and clinical fields of ophthalmology, especially retina to publish the original article, ...