BASP1 in the lens

J Cell Biochem. 2008 Oct 15;105(3):699-702. doi: 10.1002/jcb.21863.

Abstract

BASP1 was detected in the embryonic and adult chicken lens, using immunological methods and by peptide sequence analysis. The protein was predominantly expressed in fiber cells and only faintly detected in annular pad cells. Localization of the protein was along the plasma membrane of fiber cells often in discrete areas. The role of BASP1 in the lens requires further study.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence
  • Animals
  • Cell Membrane / metabolism
  • Chick Embryo
  • Chickens
  • Eye Proteins / analysis
  • Eye Proteins / metabolism*
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Lens, Crystalline / embryology
  • Lens, Crystalline / metabolism*
  • Membrane Proteins / analysis
  • Membrane Proteins / metabolism*
  • Molecular Sequence Data

Substances

  • Eye Proteins
  • Membrane Proteins