Beta endorphin-like immunoreactivity in human aqueous humor and crystalline lens.
We measured the concentration of beta-endorphin (beta-End) in plasma, as well as in aqueous humor and crystalline lens removed during cataract surgery. beta-End was detected both in the aqueous humor and in the crystalline lens. The concentration of beta-End in the aqueous humor corresponded to almost the half of the plasma level (2.18 fmol/l and 4.55 fmol/l). Endogenous beta-End is presumed to enter the intraocular structures by passive diffusion.
Bender
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National Institute of Rheumatology and Physiotherapy, Budapest, Hungary. bender@mail.datanet.hu
Török
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Barna
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Géher
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D000368:Aged; D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001615:beta-Endorphin / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*
D001615:beta-Endorphin