The ability of LTB4, LTC4, the 5S,6R and 5R,6S LTD4 stereoisomers, and LTE4 to evoke leukocyte infiltration into the conjunctiva was demonstrated in the guinea pig by histological and light microscopy techniques. LTD4 and LTE4 demonstrated a dose-dependent and predominantly eosinophilic infiltrate over the selected dose range (10 ng to 1000 ng), while there was only a minimal response to LTC4. LTB4 produced marked eosinophil infiltrates only at the highest dose; scattered neutrophil infiltrates were also noted at the high dose of LTB4. The 5R,6S LTD4 stereoisomer did not evoke any leukocyte infiltration. The SRS-A antagonist, FPL 55712, abolished peptidoleukotriene-induced eosinophil emigration, and indomethacin pre-treatment had no inhibitory effect, indicating direct mediation of this response by LTs. Histamine caused a comparable eosinophilia over a dose range of 10 micrograms to 1000 micrograms. LT-induced eosinophil emigration was directed to the conjunctival epithelium; the cells appeared intact and no tissue damage was observed. These results may have relevance in the areas of allergic conjunctivitis and asthma research.
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