Long-term allergen exposure induces adipose tissue inflammation and circulatory system injury

Chien Cheng Jung, Huey Jen Su

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to study whether allergen exposure can induce inflammation and lower the anti-inflammation levels in serum and in adipose tissues, and further develop cardiovascular injury. Our data showed that heart rate was significantly higher in the OVA-challenged mice compared to control mice. Moreover, there were higher expressions of pro-inflammation genes in the OVA-challenged mice in adipose tissues, and the expressions of anti-inflammation genes were lower. The levels of inflammation mediators were associated in serum and adipose tissues. The level of circulatory injury lactate dehydrogenase was significantly associated with the levels of E-selectin, resistin and adiponectin in the serum. The hematoxylin and eosin and immunohistochemistry stains indicated the OVA-challenged mice had higher levels of inflammation. In summary, the current study demonstrated allergen exposure can cause cardiovascular injury, and inflammatory mediators in adipose tissues play an important role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular injury.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)34-42
Number of pages9
JournalCellular Immunology
Volume303
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016 May 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Immunology

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