The behavior of angiotensin-converting enzyme in patients with uveitis
Mulak, M.; Misiuk-Hojło, M.; Słowik, M.
Klinika Oczna 101(1): 5-8
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2157 PMID: 10401207 Document Number: 501564
Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is considered as a marker in many disorders, especially in sarcoidosis. The aim of this study was to assess ACE activity using Haiakari spectrophotometry in patients with non-sarcoidosis uveitis before and after treatment. 36 patients, including 21 adults and 15 children, were investigated. ACE concentration was increased mostly in patients with recurrent toxoplasmic and toxocaral iridocyclitis and choroiditis. It was demonstrated that concentration of ACE was increased especially in toxocariasis uveitis. After treatment the concentration of ACE was significantly decreased in all patients.