Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in Allergic Rhinitis: Its Identification in Eosinophils at the Site of Inflammation

The aim of this study was to assess the potential role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis (AR). Serum MIF concentrations were measured by a specific enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. In order to elucidate the cellular source of MIF, we perfor…