Journal article
MUC16 expression in Sjogren's syndrome, KCS, and control subjects.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To investigate the expression of MUC16 protein in tears and conjunctival cell membranes and MUC16 mRNA in conjunctival cells of Sjogren's syndrome (SS), keratoconjunctivitus sicca (KCS) and non-dry eyed (NDE) subjects. The relationship of tear flow and soluble MUC16 concentration was also measured.
METHODS: Seventy-six subjects were recruited for this study: 25 SS (confirmed via American-European Consensus Criteria 2002), 25 KCS …
Authors
Caffery B; Joyce E; Heynen ML; Jones L; Ritter R; Gamache DA; Senchyna M
Journal
Molecular Vision, Vol. 14, , pp. 2547–2555
Publication Date
2008
ISSN
1090-0535