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Original Article

Identification and Distribution of 14.3.3σ (Stratifin) in the Human Cornea

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Pages 825-833 | Received 25 Apr 2006, Accepted 21 Jun 2006, Published online: 02 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

We demonstrate for the first time the expression of 14.3.3σ, an epithelial cell differentiation marker, in human corneal epithelium. 14.3.3σ appeared at 30 kDa, pI 4–5, in 2D gels of corneal extracts. We found no significant differences in 14.3.3σ levels between healthy corneas and corneas from keratoconus, corneal dystrophy, and corneal edema patients. 14.3.3σ immunofluorescence was observed in the cytoplasm and nucleus of epithelial cells and colocalized with cyclin-B1. 14.3.3σ was secreted by HCE-2 cells; HCE-2-conditioned medium induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 in cultured keratocytes. In summary, our work presents evidence of 14.3.3σ expression in corneal epithelium and elaborates over its possible implications in corneal pathologic conditions.

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