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Distribution of hemolytic complement in the normal cornea

B J Mondino, K J Brady

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |August 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Peripheral cornea shows higher hemolytic activity than central cornea for all seven complement components studied. This suggests limbal vessels are the primary source of complement in the cornea.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • The complement system is crucial for immune responses.
    • Understanding complement distribution in the cornea is vital for ocular health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare hemolytic activity of seven complement components in the central versus peripheral cornea.
    • To investigate the origin and diffusion of complement components within the cornea.

    Main Methods:

    • Quantification of hemolytic activity for complement components C1, C4, C2, C3, C5, C6, and C7.
    • Comparison of activity levels between central and peripheral corneal tissues.

    Main Results:

    • All seven complement components exhibited significantly higher hemolytic activity in the peripheral cornea compared to the central cornea.
    • Complement component C1 showed the most pronounced difference, with nearly a 5:1 ratio of peripheral to central activity.
    • Other complement components displayed a ratio of approximately 1.2:1.

    Conclusions:

    • The peripheral cornea has a higher concentration of complement components than the central cornea.
    • Limbal blood vessels are likely the primary source of corneal complement.
    • Complement components diffuse from the limbus towards the central cornea, influencing ocular immunity.

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