Effect of airborne fungi on interleukin-4 mRNA expression in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells of rats

Kan, H.; Song, W.; Jiang, R.

Wei Sheng Yan Jiu 30(5): 269-270

2001


ISSN/ISBN: 1000-8020
PMID: 12561588
Document Number: 528369
The effect of indoor airborne fungi on interleukin-4 (IL-4) mRNA expression in the peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of rats was studied by inoculating via trachea with fungi suspension. A simplified competitive RT-PCR method was used to measure the IL-4 mRNA expression in plasma. The results showed that interleukin-4 expression was much higher in the affected groups than that in the control one. It suggested that IL-4 might play an important role in the sensitization progress of fungi.

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