Noninvasive approaches to measure airway epithelial cell function

Poster Discussion
Chairs: P. Hiemstra (Leiden, The Netherlands), R. Joerres (Grosshansdorf, Germany)
Reproducibility of exhaled breath condensate pH in COPD
Z. L. Borrill, C. Starkey, D. Singh (Manchester, United Kingdom)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Cytokines in exhaled breath condensate of children with asthma and cystic fibrosis
C. M. H. H. Robroeks, P. P. R. Rosias, J. G. M. C. Damoiseaux, P. H. M. Heijmans, Q. Jobsis, E. Dompeling (Maastricht, Sittard, The Netherlands)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
The coating of condenser systems influences the detection of 8-isoprostane in exhaled breath condensate (EBC)
P. P. R. Rosias, C. M. H. Robroeks, H. J. Niemarkt, M. Hadfoune, W. A. Buurman, J. H. J. Vernooy, H. J. E. Hendriks, Q. Jobsis, E. Dompeling (Maastricht, Sittard, The Netherlands)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Detection of radicals by electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy in exhaled breath condensate (EBC)
P. P. R. Rosias, C. M. H. Robroeks, G. Den Hartog, A. Bast, H. J. E. Hendriks, E. Dompeling, Q. Jobsis (Maastricht, Sittard, The Netherlands)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Effect of acute exposure to tobacco smoke on soluble CC16 protein in BAL fluid from occasional smokers
B. M. Eldh, K. Andelid, I. Qvarfordt, M. Sjöstrand, G. C. Riise, A. Lindén (Göteborg, Sweden)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Cell profile and lymphocyte subsets from induced sputum (IS) in non atopic patients with ulcerative colitis (UC)
R. D‘Ippolito, A. Chetta, E. Marangio, A. Foresi, A. Castagnaro, A. Tipa, M. Maestrelli, G. Civardi, D. Olivieri, M. Marvisi (Parma, Sesto S. Giovanni, Fiorenzuola, Italy)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Insulin like growth factor 1 and insulin like growth factor binding protein 3 levels in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of patients with lung cancer
E. Ünsal, D. Köksal, A. S. Yurdakul, S. Atikcan, P. Cinaz (Ankara, Turkey)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Subjects in a population study with high levels of FENO have associated eosinophil airway inflammation in BAL
G. C. Riise, A. C. Olin, K. Torén (Göteborg, Sweden)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Repeatability of inflammatory analysis in induced sputum samples in COPD
M. Boorsma, R. Lutter, M. van de Pol, H. M. Jansen, R. E. Jonkers (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Magnetic MicroBeads sputum cell sorting in obstructive airway disease
K. D. Samara, E. G. Tzortzaki, M. I. Zervou, A. D. Karatzanis, E. Koutala, A. Damianaki, G. Maltezakis, N. Tzanakis, N. M. Siafakas (Heraklion, Greece)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Sputum RANTES and eosinophilia is associated with the development of post-transplant obliterative bronchiolitis
E. Mamessier, F. Milhe, P. Dupuy, A. M. Lorec, M. Badier, S. Boniface, P. Thomas, A. Magnan, M. Reynaud-Gaubert (Marseille, France)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
An isotonic sea-water (ISW) derived saline solution reduces nuclear factor-κB activation and IL-8 and RANTES expression in bronchial epithelial cell lines
O. Tabary, C. Muselet, M. C. Miesch, J. C. Yvin, A. Clement, J. Jacquot (Paris, Saint Malo, France)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Expression of histone deacetylases (HDAC3) and phosporylated-cAMP response element-binding (P-CREB) in bronchial biopsies of asthmatics
G. Chiappara, P. Chanez, A. Bruno, M. Gjomarkaj, A. M. Merendino, R. Gagliardo, F. Pompeo, J. Bousquet, G. Bonsignore, A. M. Vignola (Palermo, Italy; Montpellier, France)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Parameters of oxidation in exhaled breath condensate
C. Lehmann, G. Becher, J. Borkenhagen, M. Rothe (Berlin, Germany)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Fraction of exhaled nitric oxide in a randomly selected adult population
A. C. Olin, M. Andersson, K. Wass, L. Lissner, A. Rosengren, D. Thelle, K. Torén (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Inhaled mannitol improves lung function assessed by forced oscillation in a placebo controlled trial in patients with bronchiectasis
M. D. Goldman, E. Daviskas, J. A. Turton, S. D. Anderson (Los Angeles, United States Of America; Sydney, Australia)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Measurement of nitric oxide levels in stimulated nasal mucosa
L. H. Evers, A. J. Tasman, A. Fischer (Heidelberg, Berlin, Germany)
Congress or journal article abstract
Congress or journal article abstract
Inhibition of elastinolytic activity in induced sputum from COPD patients and healthy controls by recombinant alpha 1-antitrypsin (rAAT) and a fusion protein, TAPI
J. R. Topping, E. J. VandenBon, R. C. Tennant, T. T. Hansel, P. J. Barnes, P. J. Barr, P. A. Pemberton, D. J. Sundin, T. D. Tetley (London, United Kingdom; Alameda, United States Of America)
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Congress or journal article abstract