title: Prolonged Treatment with Inhaled Corticosteroids does not Normalize High Activity of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 in Exhaled Breath Condensates of Children with Asthma.
abstract: The airway remodeling in asthma is associated with increased amount of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9. High levels of MMP-9 were found in mucosal biopsies, sputum and in exhaled breath condensates (EBC) of asthma patients. However, there are no data concerning real in vivo activity. Inhaled corticosteroids are effective in asthma control, but it is unclear, whether they only attenuate inflammation, or also protect against progressive remodeling of respiratory tract. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the amount and activity of MMP-9 in context of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, IL-8 and tumor necrosis factor, TNF), measured in EBC of asthma-suffering children, treated with inhaled steroids. The study involved 27 children with asthma, continuously treated with inhaled fluticasone propionate, and 22 healthy controls. In addition to routine clinical screening, the selected cytokines in EBC were analyzed using Ultrasensitive ELISA, whereas activity of MMP-9 was assessed using a novel immunozymography method. Despite chronic treatment with inhaled steroids mean MMP-9/EBC activity in asthma group was significantly higher than in healthy controls. Moreover, high MMP-9/EBC in asthma-suffering children significantly correlated with IgE serum levels. The IL-6 and IL-8 concentration was below the detection limit in all EBC samples. TNF/EBC levels were similar in both, asthma and healthy children. We hypothesize that MMP-9 hyperactivity in asthma may be closely related to high IgE serum levels. Our results suggest that inhaled steroids may be ineffective to prevent asthma-associated airway remodeling. Finally, we emphasize the necessity of further research focused on MMP-9 inhibition in asthma treatment.
authors: Department of Paediatrics, Pneumonology and Allergology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland.
authors: Katarzyna
authors: K
authors: Grzela
authors: Wioletta
authors: W
authors: Zagorska
authors: Alicja
authors: A
authors: Krejner
authors: Malgorzata
authors: M
authors: Litwiniuk
authors: Anna
authors: A
authors: Zawadzka-Krajewska
authors: Aleksandra
authors: A
authors: Banaszkiewicz
authors: Marek
authors: M
authors: Kulus
authors: Tomasz
authors: T
authors: Grzela
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D056151:Airway Remodeling / Q000187:drug effects; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D001944:Breath Tests; D002648:Child; D016207:Cytokines / Q000378:metabolism; D045853:Exhalation; D005260:Female; D000068298:Fluticasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000097:blood; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D020780:Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 / Q000235:genetics / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D016207:Cytokines; D018836:Inflammation Mediators; D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D000068298:Fluticasone; D020780:Matrix Metalloproteinase 9
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