Table 2
Quantitative distribution of phospholipids in the cornea
| Patient | Control 1 | Control 2 | Control 3 | Mean (range) in controls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (values are mg/g wet weight) | |||||
| Phosphatidylethanolamine | ND | 0.12 | ND | ND | 0.04 (ND–0.12) |
| Phosphatidylserine + phosphatidylinositol | 2.31 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.20 | 0.13 (0.07–0.20) |
| Phosphatidylcholine | 0.46 | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.67 | 0.30 (0.08–0.67) |
| Sphingomyelin | 4.63 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 0.28 | 0.14 (0.06–0.28) |
| Lysophosphatidylcholine | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND |
-
ND = not detected.
