title: [Defense proteins in the corneo-conjunctival epithelium].
abstract: The eyes are protected by the mechanical action of blinking and the washing action of tears; besides maintaining comfort and serving as the optical surface, the tear film forms the first line of defence. This role is mainly due to specific action of secretory immunoglobulins and continuous presence of unspecific proteins such as lysozyme, lactoferrin and tear lipocalin.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire de biochimie et biologie moléculaire, Faculté de Médecine, Clermont-Ferrand.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Gachon
mesh_terms: D003228:Conjunctiva; D003315:Cornea; D004728:Endothelium, Corneal / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000502:physiology*; D005136:Eye Proteins / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000502:physiology*; D006023:Glycoproteins / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000502:physiology; D009113:Muramidase / Q000032:analysis; D013666:Tears / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D005136:Eye Proteins; D006023:Glycoproteins; D009113:Muramidase