Table 5. Expression of CK3, CK4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 18, vimentin, delta N p63α, CK19, and ABCG2 in primary cultured human epithelial cells assessed by immunocytochemistry.
| Explant | CK4,5,6,8,10,13,18 | CK3 | Vimentin | Delta N p63α | CK19 | ABCG2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limbal explants epithelium side up |
90±13% |
94±6% |
28±14% |
28±5% |
37± 29% |
0% |
| Limbal explants epithelium side down |
95±6% |
86±13% |
37±9% |
22±17% |
22±19% |
0% |
| Superficial limbal explants |
97±3% |
95±3% |
32±7% |
50±18% |
42±31% |
0% |
| Full thickness limbal explants |
88±12% |
85±13% |
33±17% |
0% |
17±5% |
0% |
| Stromal explants | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |