Interaction Between Benralizumab and Basophils in Eosinophilic Asthma. Discovering a New Role of an Old Asthma Player: BASEAS STUDY (Basophils in Eosinophilic Asthma)
In this study, investigators want to evaluation of the impact of benralizumab (Fasenra®, Astra Zeneca) on different cell populations, including basophils and innate lymphoid cells, and several biomarkers, such as miRNAs, cadena α dek receptor pra la interleukin % (IL5Rα) and soluble IL5Rα in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma. For this, basophil and innate cells type 2 (ILC2) populations will be monitored in different point-time of treatment: 8 week (V1), 6 months (V2) and 1 year (V3) in blood and sputum samples. Also, follow-up IL5Rα expression on a cell surface of eosinophils, basophils and ILC2 from peripheral blood and sputum of patients treated with or or without benralizumab. Determination of IL5Rα levels will be performed by flow cytometry
• .It is mandatory that all patients can comprehend the study requirements and provide informed consent for their participation in MEGA.
⁃ Group A:
• Adult people (≥ 18 and ≤ 80 years old) with eosinophilic severe asthma requiring high-dose inhaled corticosteroids plus long-acting beta agonists (with or without long-acting muscarinic antagonist or Montelukast or oral corticosteroids)
• Benralizumab treatment approved.
⁃ Group B:
⁃ .Patients with allergic asthma (prick test or RAST positive).