Transepithelial migration of eosinophils in experimental nasal allergy in guinea pigs

Auris Nasus Larynx. 1988;15(1):33-42. doi: 10.1016/s0385-8146(88)80007-5.

Abstract

We examined eosinophil-migration through the nasal epithelium into nasal cavity in a guinea pig model exhibiting 8-day passive cutaneous anaphylaxis antibody-dependent nasal allergy. Transmission electron microscopic observation of this process revealed that eosinophils traversed the epithelium through the intercellular space and split the tight-junctions of epithelial lining cells. Freeze-fracture studies of this process showed that the morphology of tight-junction was not changed after eosinophil-migration. These observations may indicate that tight-junctions close after eosinophil-migration.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Movement
  • Eosinophils / physiology*
  • Eosinophils / ultrastructure
  • Epithelium / immunology
  • Epithelium / ultrastructure
  • Female
  • Freeze Fracturing
  • Guinea Pigs
  • Intercellular Junctions / ultrastructure
  • Nasal Mucosa / immunology*
  • Nasal Mucosa / ultrastructure
  • Nasal Provocation Tests
  • Respiratory Hypersensitivity / immunology*
  • Respiratory Hypersensitivity / pathology