Article: Scientists at Capital University target nasal polyps.(Report)

Article: Cytokine gene expression in nasal polyps
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  August 1, 1998 ;     700+ words ...Nasal polyps are the most common mass lesion of the nasal cavity ... investigate the role of cytokines in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps, expression of cytokine messenger RNAs (mRNAs) in nasal polyps was investigated. We performed reverse transcriptase ...

Article: Expression of glucocorticoid receptors and cyclooxygenase-2 in ...
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  January 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ... ... cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the nasal polyps of nonallergic patients as compared ... COX-2 messenger RNA expression in nasal polyps from nonallergic patients, as well ... 2 were labeled in both tissues. In nasal polyps, GR labeling was associated with the ...

Article: Quantitative glycohistochemical characterization of normal nasal ...
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  August 1, 1999 ;     700+ words ...A series of 41 nasal polyps (23 single and 18 massive) and ... from the polyposal one. The single nasal polyps exhibited glycohistochemical characteristics ... normal nasal mucosa, and that single nasal polyps also differ markedly from massive ...

Article: Expression Profile of Immune-Associated Genes in Nasal ...
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  June 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ... ... genes in the immune pathogenesis of nasal polyps. Methods: Microarray analysis was ... of 491 immune-associated genes in nasal polyps. In validation studies, immunohistochemical ... and IL-17 receptor (IL-17R) in nasal polyps and controls. Results: Eighty-seven ...

Article: TISSUE-SPECIFIC IMMUNOGLOBULIN E IN HUMAN NASAL ...
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology;  May 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... believed to be an underlying cause of nasal polyps. The objective of this study was to define allergic nasal polyps. We investigated specific immunoglobulin ... the allergic status of patients with nasal polyps than does the systemic serum test ...

Article: NASONEX(R) Now FDA-Approved in United States for Nasal ...
PR Newswire Europe;  December 16, 2004 ;     700+ words ... ... 50 mcg(-) for the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 years of age and older ... of this condition prior to surgery. Nasal polyps are grape-like growths in the nasal ... approval of NASONEX for the treatment of nasal polyps provides patients with a safe and effective ...

Article: Activated mammalian target of rapamycin is associated with T ...
Respiratory Research;  February 27, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... classified as chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSnNP) or with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) [1]. CRSwNP is characterized ... play a critical role in the development of nasal polyps. However, the intercellular mechanisms underlying ...