Abstract
Objective: We analyzed the expression and immunolocalization of vascular adhesion protein (VAP)-1 in conjunctival tumors and normal conjunctival tissue of humans. Methods: Nine conjunctival tumors, including pyogenic granuloma and extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma (EMZL), and 2 normal conjunctivas were analyzed by immunohistochemistry for VAP-1 and CD31 expression. Results: Immunoreactivity for VAP-1 was detected in the lumen of microvessels in pyogenic granuloma and in EMZLs. In contrast, normal bulbar conjunctival tissues demonstrated weak cytoplasmic immunoreactivity for VAP-1 in the blood vessels. Conclusions: The immunolocalization of VAP-1 varied in the histopathology of the conjunctiva, involving the pathology of inflammatory conjunctival disorders.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-37 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Ophthalmic research |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Jun |
Keywords
- Conjunctiva
- Extranodal marginal zone B-cell lymphoma
- Pyogenic granuloma
- Vascular adhesion protein-1
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Sensory Systems
- Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience