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Polymorphonuclear leukocyte-generated oxygen metabolites decrease beat frequency of human respiratory cilia

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We investigated the effect of polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN)-generated oxygen metabolites on the ciliary beat frequency. PMNs were incubated with human respiratory cilia obtained by nasal brushing. The oxidative metabolism was stimulated by opsonized zymosan, and ciliary beat frequency was evaluated before and after activation of PMNs. Ciliary beat frequency was studied using video microscopy. Our results demonstrate a significant decrease in ciliary beat frequency after activation of PMNs. This effect was reduced by catalase. These data suggest that the PMN-generated oxygen metabolites, particulary H2O2, decrease beat frequency of human respiratory cilia.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, University of Ancona, via Corridoni 11, I 60123, Ancona, Italy

    A. Kantar, N. Oggiano & P. L. Giorgi

  2. Department of Biochemistry, University of Ancona, via Corridoni 11, I 60123, Ancona, Italy

    R. Fiorini

  3. Department of Pharmacology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

    P. C. Braga

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Kantar, A., Oggiano, N., Giorgi, P.L. et al. Polymorphonuclear leukocyte-generated oxygen metabolites decrease beat frequency of human respiratory cilia. Lung 172, 215–222 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00164438

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