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Antileukoprotease in patients with maxillary sinusitis
Rhinology
|September 1, 1985
Summary
Antileukoprotease levels increase in patients with maxillary sinusitis upon hospital admission. This protein likely protects the maxillary sinus locally by binding with leukocyte elastase in secretions.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Otorhinolaryngology
Background:
- Maxillary sinusitis is an inflammatory condition of the maxillary sinuses.
- Leukocyte elastase is implicated in inflammatory processes.
- Antileukoprotease acts as an inhibitor of leukocyte elastase.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the role of antileukoprotease in patients with maxillary sinusitis.
- To determine the concentration of antileukoprotease in serum and sinus secretions.
Main Methods:
- Paired serum samples from 12 patients with maxillary sinusitis were analyzed.
- Serum antileukoprotease concentrations were compared between hospital admission and convalescence.
- Gel filtration was used to detect antileukoprotease in purulent maxillary sinus secretions.
Main Results:
- Serum antileukoprotease concentration was elevated at hospital admission compared to convalescence.
- Antileukoprotease was found complexed with leukocyte elastase in purulent maxillary sinus secretions.
Conclusions:
- Antileukoprotease levels are elevated during acute maxillary sinusitis.
- Findings suggest a local protective role for antileukoprotease within the maxillary sinus.
- Antileukoprotease may mitigate damage caused by leukocyte elastase in sinusitis.