Effect of histamine on lecithin content in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid of rat.
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1997-06-01
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Deficiency of surfactant in alveoli leads to increased resistance to breathing. Histamine is a mediator in allergic respiratory diseases. Though the bronchoconstrictor effect of histamine is well recognised, histamine may have additional actions that contribute to pathogenesis in these diseases. The present study aimed to observe the effect of histamine on lecithin, a major component of alveolar surfactant. Lecithin content in broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) fluid of healthy adult male rats was estimated by enzymatic method using Boehringer-Mannheim kits. Lecithin content in these control animals was compared with that in three groups of healthy adult male rats following subcutaneous administration of 0.06 mg of histamine diphosphate at 10 minutes, 30 minutes and 60 minutes intervals, respectively. A significant reduction in lecithin levels in BAL fluid was observed up to one hour after administration of histamine. The results indicate a possible additional action of histamine in the pathogenesis of allergic respiratory diseases.
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Published by the Allergy and Immunology Society of Thailand.
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Janardhana Rao G. Effect of histamine on lecithin content in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid of rat. Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology. 1997 Jun; 15(2): 77-80