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Immunohistochemical characterization of epithelial cells in human lacrimal glands

I. Normal major and accessory lacrimal glands

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Expression patterns of cytokeratins (CKs), actin, lactoferrin (Lf), lysozyme (Ly), vimentin, and S-100 protein were immunohistochemically examined in paraffin sections from eight normal major and accessory lacrimal glands (LGs). Luminal duct cells and a number of secretory cells stained with the antibodies (ABs) KL1 and Pkk1 (CK 7, 8, 17, 18), while basal duct and myoepithelial cells reacted with the AB 34βE12 (CK 5). Myoepithelial cells expressing CK 5 and actin were restricted to acini and intralobular ducts, and their number was greater in major LGs than accessory ones. Lf and Ly were found in 50%–75% of acini and intralobular ducts. Vimentin was absent in parenchyma of LGs. S-100 protein reaction was observed in a number of acinar and luminal duct cells of major LGs whereas epithelia of accessory LGs remained negative. Distribution patterns of CKs, Lf, and Ly in major and accessory LGs are identical. The difference with respect to the number of myoepithelial cells as well as S-100 protein reactivity between major and accessory LGs reactivity appeared to be relevant to the differences in their secretory mechanisms and local environment.

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  1. Dermatologische Klinik und Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Hartmannstrasse 14, D-8520, Erlangen, Federal Republic of Germany

    Nadarajah Vigneswaran, Angelika Heese & Otto Paul Hornstein

  2. Augenklinik mit Poliklinik der Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, D-8520, Erlangen, Federal Republic of Germany

    Carl Michael Wilk & Gottfried O. H. Naumann

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Vigneswaran, N., Wilk, C.M., Heese, A. et al. Immunohistochemical characterization of epithelial cells in human lacrimal glands. Graefe’s Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 228, 58–64 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02764293

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