Release of tumour necrosis factor alpha into bronchial alveolar lavage fluid following antigen challenge in passively sensitized guinea-pigs

Five groups of ten female guinea-pigs were passively sensitized against ovalbumin (OA) (n = 9) or control guinea-pig serum (n = 1). 24 h later, they received mepyramine (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.) and 30 min later inhaled aerosols of: (A) OA (2 in 0.9% saline, 8 min, n = 4/9); (B) saline (40 min, n = 4/9); (C...

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Main Authors: D. E. Kelly, M. Denis, D. F. Biggs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1992-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935192000644