Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: A total of 120 human lenses were collected. Phospholipids and protein content in proteolipids of these lenses were estimated biochemically. Blood was examined from total 60 persons. Data obtained were analyzed with the help of the ANOVA program of SPSS software (version 7.5). RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: As proteolipids are the main constituents of the membranes of lens fibres, the alterations in its phospholipid and protein moieties may be suggestive of the disintegration of lens membranes, which ultimately leads to cataract formation. Gradual and constant variation in serum parameters may be one of the predisposing factors in cataractogenesis.
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Authors | M A Siddique, B K Tiwary, S B Paul |
Journal | Eye (London, England)
(Eye (Lond))
Vol. 24
Issue 4
Pg. 720-7
(Apr 2010)
ISSN: 1476-5454 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 19590524
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Crystallins
- Phospholipids
- Proteins
- Proteolipids
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Analysis of Variance
- Cataract
(blood, metabolism)
- Crystallins
(metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Lens, Crystalline
(metabolism)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Phospholipids
(analysis)
- Proteins
(analysis)
- Proteolipids
(chemistry)
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