Figure 1.
HDL and its components apolipoprotein A-I and apolipoprotein A-IV exhibit immunomodulatory actions via its receptors leading to amelioration of allergic inflammation. Abbreviations: ABCA1, ATP binding cassette subfamily A member 1; AHR, airway hyperresponsiveness; apoA-I, apolipoprotein A-I; apoA-IV, apolipoprotein A-IV; Ca2+, calcium; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; HDM, house dust mite; OVA, ovalbumin; SR-B1, scavenger receptor class B type 1.