Cutaneous interstitial fluid protein concentrations in the inflammatory syndrome: pharmacological consequences

Clin Chim Acta. 1990 Aug 15;189(2):181-9. doi: 10.1016/0009-8981(90)90090-f.

Abstract

Concentrations of alpha 1 acid glycoprotein, albumin, transferrin, haptoglobin, immunoglobulins G, A, M and apolipoprotein B were measured in serum and suction blister fluid from a group of individuals presenting a biologically proven inflammatory syndrome, and from a control group. Protein values in suction blister fluid did not change from the 2nd to the 3rd h after the beginning of blister formation. The ratio of the concentration of proteins in blister fluid and serum did not differ significantly between the groups. However, a 25% decrease in blister fluid albumin and a 100% increase in blister fluid alpha 1 acid glycoprotein, recorded in the inflammatory group, were worth noting, since they possibly influence the tissular distribution of some protein-binding drugs. Finally, an inverse relationship was established between the blister fluid/serum concentration ratio and the respective molar mass of each protein.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blister / metabolism
  • Body Fluids / analysis
  • Body Fluids / metabolism
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Protein Binding
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Proteins / metabolism
  • Skin / analysis*
  • Skin / metabolism

Substances

  • Proteins