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S-100 antigenic determinants in human retina.

D BenEzra, C C Chan

    Graefe'S Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Fur Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    S-100 determinants are not usually found in the human retina. However, their presence on Muller cells in eyes with uveitis suggests these cells may play an active role in immune responses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Immunology
    • Cell Biology

    Background:

    • S-100 determinants are typically absent in normal human retinal tissue.
    • Intraocular inflammation, such as sympathetic ophthalmia and uveitis, can alter cellular marker expression in the retina.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the expression of S-100 determinants in the human retina, particularly in the context of intraocular inflammation.
    • To explore the potential immunoactive role of retinal Muller cells.

    Main Methods:

    • Immunohistochemical analysis of human retinal tissues.
    • Comparison of S-100 expression in normal retinas versus retinas affected by sympathetic ophthalmia or uveitis.

    Main Results:

    • S-100 determinants were found to be expressed on retinal Muller cells in eyes with sympathetic ophthalmia or uveitis.
    • Minimal to no S-100 determinant expression was detected in normal human retinas.

    Conclusions:

    • Retinal Muller cells may possess an immunoactive or immunomodulating role, as suggested by S-100 antigen expression during inflammation.
    • While non-specific expression during inflammation is possible, the findings support a potential immune function for Muller cells in the retina.

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