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The functions of eosinophils.

G J Gleich

    Annales De L'Institut Pasteur. Immunology
    |July 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Peripheral blood eosinophilia is linked to various diseases. Eosinophil granule major basic protein (MBP) may damage bronchial epithelium in asthma and contribute to skin swelling in cutaneous diseases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Cell Biology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Peripheral blood eosinophilia is observed in several human diseases.
    • Clinicians have long noted associations between eosinophilia and asthma.
    • Eosinophils are implicated in the pathogenesis of asthma and cutaneous diseases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role of eosinophils and their granule proteins in disease.
    • To explore the mechanism of eosinophil-induced bronchial epithelial damage in asthma.
    • To understand the contribution of eosinophils to cutaneous edema.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of eosinophil granule major basic protein (MBP).
    • Observational studies in asthma and cutaneous disease patients.
    • Comparative analysis of MBP in different tissues.

    Main Results:

    • Eosinophil granule MBP is associated with bronchial epithelial damage in asthma.
    • Eosinophil degranulation releases toxic cationic proteins causing epithelial desquamation.
    • Deposition of eosinophil granule MBP correlates with cutaneous edema.
    • A molecule identical to eosinophil granule MBP is found in the human placenta.

    Conclusions:

    • Eosinophils, through MBP release, likely damage bronchial epithelium in asthma.
    • Eosinophil granule MBP deposition is linked to edema in skin diseases.
    • The presence of MBP in the placenta suggests potential roles in pregnancy.

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