The Effect of Nano-Silver on Allergic Rhinitis Model in Mice
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
;
: 222-227, 2012.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-27074
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
Silver has long been known as a strong antimicrobial and disinfectant. Several types of nano-silver coated products have been developed. However, the antimicrobial and disinfectant characteristics of nano-silver have not been well studied. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of nano-silver on allergic inflammation in a mouse model.METHODS:
Female BALB/C mice were sensitized by intraperitoneal injection of ovalbumin (OVA) and aluminium hydroxide on days 0, 7, 14, and 21. Mice were challenged with intranasal instillation of OVA. Nano-silver was also administered nasally prior to intranasal instillation of OVA. Severity of allergic rhinitis was assessed according to nasal symptoms, serum OVA-specific IgE level, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10, and interferon (INF)-gamma levels in nasal lavage fluid. Hematoxylin-eosin stain and periodic acid-Schiff stain were performed for evaluation of histological change.RESULTS:
Nano-silver attenuated manifestation of nasal symptoms in sensitized mice and inhibited production of OVA-specific IgE, IL-4, and IL-10, however, it had no effect on INF-gamma level. In addition, the degree of inflammatory cell infiltration and goblet cell hyperplasia was attenuated by nano-silver.CONCLUSION:
These results suggest that nano-silver may effectively reduce allergic inflammation in a mouse model of allergic rhinitis. Through its properties as an anti-inflammatory agent, nano-silver may be a useful therapeutic strategy.
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Main subject:
Ovum
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Silver
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Immunoglobulin E
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Ovalbumin
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Rhinitis
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Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial
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Interleukins
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Interferons
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Interleukin-4
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Interleukin-10
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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