Neutral endopeptidase (NEP) is described in airways as the major degrading enzyme of tachykinins such as neurokinin A (NKA) and substance P (SP). Due to its localization and mode of action NEP may play a role in the pathophysiology of bronchial reactivity (BR) especially under the aspect of neurogenic inflammation. Serum NEP concentrations were measured by ELISA to investigate if there is a correlation between serum NEP and the degree of bronchial reactivity expressed by PC20-FEV1 histamine(.). PC20-FEV1 histamine was determined in 31 asthmatic patients [age 31.9+/-1.3 years (mean+/-SEM) FEV1=92.1+/-2.4% (mean+/-SEM) 16 females/15 males]. Prior to the histamine challenge blood samples were obtained and stored at -70 degrees C until determination using ELISA. A significant correlation between serum NEP and the PC20-FEV1 (n=31, r=0.49, P<0.01) was found. The results suggest that serum NEP is modulating neuropeptide-induced effects in the pathophysiology of airway responsiveness.
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