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Complement in tears from normal humans.

G K Yamamoto, M R Allansmith

    American Journal of Ophthalmology
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Tears contain active complement pathways, including the classic and alternate pathways, which are crucial for ocular surface defense mechanisms. This study confirms the presence and activity of key complement components in human tears.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Ophthalmology
    • Biochemistry

    Background:

    • The ocular surface possesses innate defense mechanisms.
    • The complement system is a critical part of innate immunity, involving a cascade of proteins.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence and activity of the complement system in human tears.
    • To determine if tear complement functions through classic and alternate pathways.

    Main Methods:

    • Hemolytic assays were performed on tears from ten normal individuals.
    • Radial immunodiffusion was used to detect complement proteins C3, C4, and Factor B.
    • Complement component activities (C3-C9) and pathway activation (classic and alternate) were assessed.

    Main Results:

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    • Total hemolytic complement (CH50) activity was detected in all tear samples, though at lower levels than serum.
    • Complement proteins C3 and C4 were present in all samples; Factor B was detected in some.
    • Hemolytic activity of complement components C3-C9 and both classic and alternate pathways were confirmed in tear samples.

    Conclusions:

    • The human tear fluid contains a functional complement system.
    • Both the classic and alternate complement pathways are active in tears.
    • Tear complement represents a significant defense mechanism for the ocular surface.