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Oligoclonal IgG in tears.

P K Coyle, P Sibony, C Johnson

    Neurology
    |May 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Oligoclonal IgG bands, indicative of multiple sclerosis (MS), were found in 67% of MS patients' tears. These specific bands were rarely detected in non-MS individuals, suggesting tears may be a diagnostic fluid for MS.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Immunology
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis often relies on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis.
    • Identifying alternative, non-invasive biomarkers for MS is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence of oligoclonal IgG bands in tears of patients with MS.
    • To compare tear findings with serum and CSF in MS patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Tears from MS patients, controls, and patients with other diseases were analyzed.
    • Isoelectric focusing on agarose gel, silver staining, and immunofixation for IgG were performed.
    • Oligoclonal bands were detected in the cathodal portion of the gel (pH ≥ 8.3).

    Main Results:

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    • Oligoclonal IgG bands were detected in 14 out of 21 (67%) MS tear samples.
    • These bands were typically absent in the serum of MS patients.
    • Only one non-MS subject showed faint IgG bands in tears, which were present in their serum.

    Conclusions:

    • Oligoclonal IgG bands can be detected in the tears of MS patients.
    • Tear analysis may offer a potential diagnostic marker for MS, similar to CSF.
    • This finding could lead to less invasive diagnostic methods for MS.