[Preliminary assessment of the role of IL-5 in the pathogenesis of nasal polyps].

Preliminary results of IL-5 levels in homogenates derived from nasal polyps tissue are presented. The IL-5 concentration was assessed by immunoenzymatic method (ELISA, R&D, Systems Minneapolis). 26 patients at age 21-60 years were examined. IL-5 cevels were higher in polips with allergic and were examined. IL-5 levels were higher in polips with allergic and aspirin idiocracy background compared with inflammatory polips. In addition, IL-5 levels were increased in recurrent polips.