Open AccessThe (potential) role of apolipoproteins in nasal mucus of allergic rhinitis patients
Author(s) -
Tomazic Peter,
BirnerGrünberger Ruth,
Britta Obrist,
Spörk Stefan,
Leitner Anita,
LangLoidolt Doris
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
clinical and translational allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.979
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2045-7022
DOI - 10.1186/2045-7022-4-s2-p19
Subject(s) - medicine , mucus , allergy , dermatology , immunology , ecology , biology
Nasal mucus is the first line defense barrier against various allergens. Proteins are functional molecules in mucus and have different roles especially in immune response. Apolipoproteins are plasma proteins that are mainly involved in lipid metabolism, but also have anti-inflammatory properties. The role of this study was to identify apolipoproteins in nasal mucus of allergic rhinitis patients and healthy controls.