Enhanced effect of clarithromycin on neutrophil function in vitro

被引:8
作者
Akamatsu, H
Niwa, Y
Sasaki, H
Asada, Y
Horio, T
机构
[1] Department of Dermatology, Kansai Medical University, Osaka
关键词
clarithromycin; neutrophil function; reactive oxygen species; chemotaxis;
D O I
10.1177/030006059602400202
中图分类号
R-3 [医学研究方法]; R3 [基础医学];
学科分类号
1001 ;
摘要
An in vitro study was carried out to investigate the effect of clarithromycin, a new oral macrolide, on neutrophil reactive oxygen species generation and chemotaxis. It was found that neutrophil-generated O-2(-), H2O2 and OH . levels were significantly increased by clarithromycin at concentrations of 50 mu g/ml (P < 0.05). The drug also significantly increased chemotaxis (P < 0.05). These results indicate that clarithromycin may enhance the activation of neutrophils in vivo.
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页码:185 / 189
页数:5
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