Inflammatory reactions in the respiratory airways of the guinea pig do not necessarily induce bronchial hyperreactivity

G. Folkerts, Paul Henricks, F.P. Nijkamp

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Abstract

In the present study it was investigated, at different time points, whether or not an endotoxin-evoked influx of inflammatory cells in the respiratory airways of the guinea pig is accompanied by bronchial hyperresponsiveness in vivo and/or in vitro. Experimental induced airway inflammation by endotoxin does not induce bronchial hyperresponsiveness. Therefore it is important to determine whether non-allergic bronchial hyperreactivity is correlated with a change in cellular function and/or synthesis of specific mediators.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)94-96
Number of pages3
JournalAgents and Actions
Volume23
Issue number1-2
Publication statusPublished - 28 Mar 1988

Keywords

  • endotoxin
  • animal experiment
  • asthma
  • guinea pig
  • inflammation
  • male
  • nonhuman

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