Abstract
The expression of the endogenous neuropeptide-degrading enzyme, neutral endopeptidase (NEP; CALLA, CD10, E.C.3.4.24.11) on cultured human airway epithelial cells can be upregulated by corticosteroids. We examined whether NEP expression in the airway epithelium or lamina propria in bronchial biopsies is enhanced in atopic asthmatics on regular inhaled steroids as compared with those without steroid treatment. Forty nonsmoking adults (age 19 to 48 yr) with mild to moderate asthma (forced expiratory volume in 1 s > or = 50% pred., histamine PC20 range 0.02 to 7.6 mg/ml) with (n = 23) or without (n = 17) regular inhaled steroids treatment entered the study. Biopsies were taken at (sub)segmental level from the right lower lobe, the middle lobe, and the main carina. Immunohistochemical staining was performed on cryostat sections using the VIL-A1 monoclonal antibody against CD10 (NEP). Intra- and inter-observer repeatability of a semiquantitative scoring method was good as assessed by weighted kappa (kappa(w) ranging from 0.66 to 0.81). In the airway epithelium, NEP-positive sites were within the basal layer and, in contrast with studies applying other antibodies, also at apical sites and within the lamina propria. In both the epithel...Continue Reading
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