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Eosinophil activation in systemic sclerosis.

R Gustafsson1, K Fredens, O Nettelbladt

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Arthritis and Rheumatism
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Eosinophil activation is a key part of systemic sclerosis (SSc) inflammation. Elevated eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) in blood and lungs indicates this involvement, even without clear inflammatory markers.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Rheumatology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex autoimmune disease.
  • The role of eosinophils in SSc pathogenesis is not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the involvement of eosinophils in SSc.
  • To assess circulating and local levels of eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) in SSc patients.

Main Methods:

  • Measurement of circulating eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) levels.
  • Analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for ECP.
  • Examination of skin biopsy samples for eosinophil infiltration and ECP deposits.

Main Results:

  • Circulating ECP levels were significantly elevated (4-fold) in SSc patients compared to controls.

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  • Elevated ECP levels were observed in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, correlating with impaired lung function.
  • Skin biopsies revealed eosinophil infiltration and ECP deposition in SSc patients.
  • No correlation was found between ECP levels and inflammatory markers or visceral involvement.

    • Conclusions:

    • Eosinophil activation is an integral component of the inflammatory process in systemic sclerosis.
    • ECP may serve as a biomarker for eosinophil involvement in SSc, particularly in lung complications.