Abstract
The secretory leukocyte protease inhibitor (SLPI) is a low-molecular- weight inhibitor of proteases, such as elastase and cathepsin G which are released from leukocytes during phagocytosis. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not SLPI is able to inhibit IgE-mediated histamine release. Nasal mucosa from 11 test subjects without atopic disposition was used for this in vitro study. We found that SLPI inhibited histamine release in a dose-dependent way but was without influence on the spontaneous release.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 217-220 |
Journal | Mediators of Inflammation |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1998 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Respiratory Medicine and Allergy
Free keywords
- Chymase
- Histamine
- IgE
- Nasal mucosa
- SLPI