Figure 2. Itga-9 is expressed on lymphatic valves in inflamed cornea and normal conjunctiva and limbi.

Representative micrographs demonstrating Itga-9 expression on luminal valve leaflets (arrows) of LYVE-1⁺ lymphatic vessels in inflamed corneas 2 weeks after suture placement (A), and normal conjunctiva (B) and limbus (C). Itga-9: red; LYVE-1: green. Original magnification: 200 X (A and B) and 400 X (C).