Impact of a soluble phospholipase A2 inhibitor on inhaled allergen challenge in subjects with asthma
Impact of a soluble phospholipase A2 inhibitor on inhaled allergen challenge in subjects with asthma
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DOI:
10.1081/jas-200044748
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发表时间:
2005-02-01
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Sides, GD
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作者:
Bowton, DL;Dmitrienko, AA;Sides, GD
The possible roles of secretory phospholipases A(2) (sPLA(2)) in asthma include the release of arachidonic acid from cellular membranes, generation of lysophospholipids, sPLA(2)-mediated activation of cPLA(2) with increased leukotriene production, and surfactant degradation. LY333013 is a potent inhibitor of sPLA(2). This study examined the impact of two doses of LY333013 vs. placebo on allergen-induced bronchoconstriction following inhaled allergen challenge in atopic asthmatics. Fifty subjects were randomly assigned to treatment, and 40 subjects completed the study. A double-blind, placebo-controlled, random order, crossover study design was used. LY333013 had no impact on the primary outcome variables of the areas under the FEV1 response curve early (0-3 hours) (AUC(early)) and late (3-8 hours) (AUC(late)) following inhaled allergen challenge. No significant drug-related adverse effects were observed. The response to inhaled allergen challenge was reproducible and confirms the utility of this technique as a model in which to screen compounds for further testing in asthmatic patients.