Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University ›› 2024, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (1): 106-114.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1673-3770.0.2022.410

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Therapeutic role of statins in allergic diseases

DONG Lin1, WEN Silu1, DENG Yuqin1, TAO Zezhang1, 2   

  1. 1.Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China2.Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Central Laboratory, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan 430060, Hubei, China
  • Published:2024-01-12

Abstract: Allergic diseases are a common group of chronic conditions with continuously increasing prevalence. These diseases adversely affect the quality of life of patients. The research and development of new drugs with effective treatment and reasonable price need to continue. In recent years, in addition to lowering blood lipid levels, statins have pleiotropic properties and exert anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects. A series of animal experiments and clinical trials have confirmed the therapeutic effects of statins against allergic inflammation. Their specific mechanism of action and clinical effects in allergic diseases are the focus of current research, which is of great significance for the clinical application of them. In this article, the research progress of clinical intervention of statins in the treatment of allergic diseases is introduced, and the research progress of the therapeutic mechanism of statins in allergic diseases is reviewed.

Key words: Statins, Allergic Diseases, Immunity, Dyslipidemia, Mevalonic acid

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