Blood group antigens on human corneal cells demonstrated by immunoperoxidase staining.
The ultrasensitive immunoperoxidase staining technique demonstrated the presence of blood groups A, B, and D antigens on human corneal epithelial and endothelial cells. Nonspecific staining was not seen and there was little antigen in the corneal stroma. Blood group antigens probably do not initiate corneal allograft rejection, but they may lend antigenic support to the rejection response one it has begun.
D000954:Antigens, Surface / Q000032:analysis; D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D003315:Cornea / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D007519:Isoantigens / Q000032:analysis*
D000954:Antigens, Surface; D001789:Blood Group Antigens; D007519:Isoantigens