Cyr, M. M., Hayes, L. M., Crawford, L., Baatjes, A. J., Keith, P. K. and Denburg, J. A. (2005) The effect of desloratadine on eosinophil/basophil progenitors and other inflammatory markers in seasonal allergic rhinitis: a placebo-controlled randomized study. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 138(3), pp. 209-216. (doi: 10.1159/000088721)
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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000088721
Abstract
Background: Eosinophil/basophil (Eo/B) progenitors fluctuate in the peripheral circulation during seasonal allergen exposure in atopic subjects. Several drugs have been shown to modulate Eo/B progenitor levels in the peripheral blood but, to date, the possible effect of antihistamines on Eo/B progenitors has not been explored. Our objective was to evaluate whether the antihistamine desloratadine (DL) can modulate peripheral blood Eo/B progenitors or other markers of allergic inflammation.<p></p> Methods: We performed a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study on the effects of DL on peripheral blood Eo/B progenitors in subjects with symptomatic, seasonal allergic rhinitis during a ragweed pollen season. Forty-five subjects were randomized to treatment for 4 weeks with DL 20 mg daily or placebo.<p></p> Results: The expected fall in the number of Eo/B progenitors from baseline to 2 weeks of treatment was seen in the placebo group [median drop of 1.0 colony-forming unit (CFU)/10<sup>6</sup> cells], and was greater than in the DL group (median drop of 0.0 CFU/10<sup>6</sup> cells) (p = 0.013). The change in histamine concentration per colony from baseline to 2 weeks of treatment was lower in the DL group (median decrease of 6.1 pg/colony) compared to placebo (median increase of 1.8 pg/colony) (p = 0.01). An increase in the nasal lavage eotaxin concentration from baseline to 4 weeks of treatment was statistically significant in the placebo group but not in the DL group. Eo/B CFU were not affected by varyingin vitro concentrations of DL.<p></p> Conclusion:These results suggest that DL can modulate aspects of allergic inflammation in vivo through mechanisms other than simple blockade of H1 histamine receptors.<p></p>
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Stewart, Ms Lynn |
| Authors: | Cyr, M. M., Hayes, L. M., Crawford, L., Baatjes, A. J., Keith, P. K., and Denburg, J. A. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
| Journal Name: | International Archives of Allergy and Immunology |
| Publisher: | S. Karger AG |
| ISSN: | 1018-2438 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1423-0097 |
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