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The Clara cell 16 kDa protein (CC16) maps to an atopy-associated region of chromosome 11 and has been ascribed an anti-inflammatory function. Using reverse-phase HPLC and Western blot analysis, we have evaluated the polypeptide pattern in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid retrieved from asthmatics, before and after induction of airway inflammation by low-dose allergen inhalation challenge. A prominent decrease of CC16 was seen after induction of inflammation, and a further CC16 decrease was observed in lavage fluid where surfactant had been removed. Reduced levels of pulmonary CC16 may cause loss of anti-inflammatory activity in the airways and contribute to the development of airway inflammation in asthma.
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Received 22 March 2000; received after revision 4 May 2000; accepted 4 May 2000
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Lensmar*, C., Nord, M., Gudmundsson, G. et al. Decreased pulmonary levels of the anti-inflammatory Clara cell 16 kDa protein after induction of airway inflammation in asthmatics . CMLS, Cell. Mol. Life Sci. 57, 976–981 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00000738
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00000738