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[Study on the role of interleukin-5 and eosinophil cationic protein and the correlation between them in nasal polyp].
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Lin chuang er bi yan hou ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology [Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi] 2003 May; Vol. 17 (5), pp. 272-4. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Objective: To evaluate the degree of recruitment and activation of eosinophils; to confirm the concentration and expression of IL-5 in nasal polyps; to study the correlation between eosinophilic activation and cytokine such as IL-5.<br />Method: Blood and nasal specimens were collected from 30 patients with nasal polyps and 8 controls with deviation of nasal septum or OSAS. The serum ECP levels in two groups and the IL-5 and ECP in nasal polyp specimens or inferior turbinate mucosa were examined.<br />Result: Concentration of IL-5 and ECP in nasal polyps tissue homogenates were significantly higher than those in inferior turbinate mucosas (P < 0.05). The same result was showed in serum ECP. The elevated IL-5 levels in polyp homogenates had a significant correlation with serum ECP(r = 0.598, P < 0.05) and polyp tissues ECP(r = 0.451, P < 0.05).<br />Conclusion: The concentration of IL-5 increased in the nasal polyp tissues and the degree of expression showed a significant correlation with activated eosinophils.
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- Language :
- Chinese
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Lin chuang er bi yan hou ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12916352