or atopic keratoconjunctivitis (AKC), the mechanisms are more complex and probably involve both IgE and T-cell-mediated responses. Only the last two diseases develop corneal complications (Table 1).

The researchers performed different cellular analyses and genetic sequencing to try and identify the involved mechanisms ... leading to the start of an allergic reaction. Then, they performed ...

Prof. Price writes from the point of view of an organic chemist ; but is quick to perceive relevant physical evidence, and makes a number of interesting suggestions on problems of mechanism.