Immunoglobulins in tears of normal Indian people

Immunoglobulin concentrations in tears from 50 healthy Indians aged from 14 to 50 years were measured by a standard immunodiffusion method. The levels of IgA were substantial; those of IgG were very low; and IgD and IgM were not present. The mean IgA level was 24-6 mg/100 ml.

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 1976-04, Vol.60 (4), p.302-304
Main Authors: Sen, D. K., Sarin, G. S., Mani, K., Saha, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Female
Humans
Immunoglobulin A - analysis
Immunoglobulin D - analysis
Immunoglobulin G - analysis
Immunoglobulin M - analysis
Immunoglobulins - analysis
India
Male
Middle Aged
Tears - immunology
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Summary:Immunoglobulin concentrations in tears from 50 healthy Indians aged from 14 to 50 years were measured by a standard immunodiffusion method. The levels of IgA were substantial; those of IgG were very low; and IgD and IgM were not present. The mean IgA level was 24-6 mg/100 ml.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.60.4.302