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Lysozyme in the tears of newborn babies.

1979; BMJ; Volume: 54; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1136/adc.54.3.218

1468-2044

Philip C. Etches, F Leahy, D Harris, J D Baum,

Corneal surgery and disorders

Tear lysozyme concentration was measured in term, preterm, and small-for-dates infants using a modification of the lysoplate technique. The lysozyme concentration was greater in the term infant than in preterm and small-for-dates infants. The values were found to increase with birthweight and gestation to a term value which is similar to that described in adults. There was no relationship between the lysozyme concentration and the rate of tear production.