Cellular structure of the conjunctival epithelium of rabbits

In rabbits, five different cell types were distinguished within the superficial cell layer of the conjunctival epithelium according to their ultrastructural appearance of cell organelles. These cell types also show a characteristic distribution within the various regions of the lids. The second cell...

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Published in:Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology 1984-01, Vol.221 (6), p.265-271
Main Authors: STEUHL, P, ROHEN, J. W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Cells - classification
Conjunctiva - cytology
Conjunctiva - ultrastructure
Epithelial Cells
Eye and associated structures. Visual pathways and centers. Vision
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Microscopy, Electron
Rabbits - anatomy & histology
Vertebrates: nervous system and sense organs
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Summary:In rabbits, five different cell types were distinguished within the superficial cell layer of the conjunctival epithelium according to their ultrastructural appearance of cell organelles. These cell types also show a characteristic distribution within the various regions of the lids. The second cell type which is not found in the conjunctiva of primates is characterized by large osmiophilic granules. It is assumed that these cells are particularly important for the production of the lipid layer of the tear film preventing the rabbit cornea from evaporation.
ISSN:0721-832X
1435-702X
DOI:10.1007/BF02134121