Abstract
The authors review the status of knowledge on absorption and kinetic of allergens administered on nasal mucosa. Intranasal administration is well known in pharmacology, and has been used for a long time for peptide drugs, mainly hormones. The immunological response to intranasally administered antigens have been studied in some experimental models: bovine Rnase, dextran, KLH, tetanus toxoid. These studies showed in atopic people a greater absorption of antigens by nasal mucosa compared to normal individuals, a difference that might be of importance in the pathogenesis of atopic diseases. The absorption rate of peptides through nasal mucosa has been studied biologically by PK-test with Rnase and peanut allergen, and a consistent passage of intact molecules has been observed. Using as tracer 125I-labelled human albumin, transport across the nasal mucosa has been demonstrated in 3/9 normal subjects, 1/9 patients with extrinsic asthma and 9/10 patients with atopic rhinitis. In experimental animals (rabbits) the passage of allergens through the nasal mucosa has been confirmed using 125I-labelled Parietaria allergens that showed a peak in the bloodstream 60 min after administration. It is concluded that peptide molecules such as alle...Continue Reading
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