Mast cells and reactive oxygen species in citric acid-induced airway constriction
2004
The noncholinergic airway constriction is mediated by tachykinins, mainly neurokinin A and substance P, and this bronchoconstriction is usually enhanced during inflammatory episodes. We demonstrated previously that reactive oxygen species play an important role in capsaicin-, hyperventilation-, and citric acid (CA) inhalation-induced noncholinergic airway constriction. For understanding cellular involvement, we further investigated the relationship between mast cells, bradykinin (BK), reactive oxygen species, and noncholinergic airway constriction. Sixty-five guinea pigs were divided into seven groups: saline control; CA; BK + CA; cromolyn sodium (CS) + CA; BK + CS + CA; compound 48/80 + CA; and compound 48/80 + BK + CA. CS was used to stabilize mast cells, whereas a secretagogue, compound 48/80, was for the depletion of mast cells. Each animal was anesthetized, cannulated, paralyzed, and ventilated artificially. In control animals, CA aerosol inhalation caused decreases in dynamic compliance and forced e...
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