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Kim HJ, Jin BR, Lee CD, Kim D, Lee AY, Lee S, An HJ. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Chestnut Honey and Cabbage Mixtures Alleviates Gastric Mucosal Damage. Nutrients 2024; 16:389. [PMID: 38337674 PMCID: PMC10857084 DOI: 10.3390/nu16030389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Gastritis, one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders, damages the stomach lining as it causes a disproportion between the protective and ruinous factors of the gastric system. Cabbage (CB) is widely used to treat gastric lesions but requires the addition of natural sweeteners to counteract its distinct bitter taste. Therefore, this study sought to determine whether the combination of chestnut honey (CH)-which is known for its dark brown color and high kynurenic acid (KA) content-or KA-increased CH (KACH) with CB (CH + CB or KACH + CB) exerts synergistic effects for improving both taste and efficacy. Before confirming the gastroprotective effects in indomethacin (INDO)-induced rats, the anti-inflammatory activities of CH + CB and KACH + CB were assessed in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. As a result, treatment with either CH + CB or KACH + CB downregulated pro-inflammatory cytokine levels in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by regulating the translocation of nuclear factor kappa B. Furthermore, both CH + CB and KACH + CB not only enhanced the levels of antioxidant enzymes but also triggered the activation of nuclear factor erythroid-related factor 2. Based on these effects, CH + CB or KACH + CB effectively protected the gastric mucosa in INDO-induced rats. Therefore, this study suggests that CH + CB and KACH + CB exert stronger gastroprotective effects when used together.
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- Hyo-Jung Kim
- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (B.-R.J.)
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (B.-R.J.)
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- Department of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea;
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- KEDEM Inc., Chuncheon-si 24341, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Food Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52725, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Plant Science and Technology, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 17546, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Oriental Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea; (H.-J.K.); (B.-R.J.)
- Department of Integrated Drug Development and Natural Products, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Zhang J, Rho Y, Kim MY, Cho JY. TAK1 in the AP-1 pathway is a critical target of Saururus chinensis (Lour.) Baill in its anti-inflammatory action. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2021; 279:114400. [PMID: 34245837 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Saururus chinensis (Lour.) Baill (Saururaceae), also known as Asian lizard's tail, is a plant commonly found in East Asia. Its leaves have been used in traditional medicine to treat many diseases such as edema, pneumonia, hypertension, leproma, jaundice, gonorrhea, and rheumatoid arthritis. AIM OF THE STUDY Based on the efficacies of S. chinensis, the anti-inflammatory effects of this plant and the molecular mechanism were evaluated using the ethanol extract of S. chinensis leaves (Sc-EE). MATERIALS AND METHODS The production of pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines in response to Sc-EE was evaluated using Griess and semi-quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reactions. Furthermore, relevant proteins including c-Jun, c-Fos, p38, JNK, ERK, MEK1/2, MKK3/6, MKK4/7, and TAK1 were detected through immunoblotting. RESULTS Sc-EE diminished production of nitric oxide (NO); decreased expression levels of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, interleukin (IL)-6, inducible NO synthase (iNOS), and IL-1β in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells; and attenuated activator protein 1 (AP-1)-mediated luciferase activities. The extract markedly downregulated the phosphorylation of TAK1, upregulated thermal stability of TAK1, and reduced TAK1/AP-1-mediated luciferase activity in LPS-treated RAW264.7 cells and TAK1-overexpressing HEK293T cells. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrated that Sc-EE suppresses pro-inflammatory gene expression through blockade of the TAK1/AP-1 pathway in LPS-treated RAW264.7 macrophages, implying that inhibition of TAK1/AP-1 signaling by S. chinensis is a key event in its anti-inflammatory activity.
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- Jianmei Zhang
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Development Center, Dadang and Bio Co., Suwon, 16679, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Systems Biomedical Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, 06978, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Jeong D, Lee J, Jeong SG, Hong YH, Yoo S, Han SY, Kim JH, Kim S, Kim JS, Chung YS, Kim JH, Yi YS, Cho JY. Artemisia asiatica ethanol extract exhibits anti-photoaging activity. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 220:57-66. [PMID: 29609010 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2017] [Revised: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia asiatica Nakai is a traditional herbal plant that has long been used in anti-inflammatory, anti-infective and skin protective remedies. AIM OF THE STUDY In this study, traditionally known skin-protective activity of Artemisia asiatica Nakai was examined with its ethanol extract (Aa-EE) under various photoaging conditions using skin-originated cells, and the underlying mechanism was also examined using various types of cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS Effects of Aa-EE on cell viability, photocytotoxicity, and expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, and moisturizing factors were measured in B16F10, HEK293, NIH3T3, and HaCaT cells under untreated and ultraviolet B (UVB)-irradiation conditions. Anti-melanogenic effect of Aa-EE was also examined by measuring both melanin content in B16F10 cells and tyrosinase activity. Anti-photoaging mechanism of Aa-EE was explored by determining the activation levels of signaling molecules by immunoblotting analysis. RESULTS Aa-EE protected HaCaT cells from UVB irradiation-induced death. Aa-EE increased the expression of a type 1 pro-collagen gene and decreased the expression of matrix metalloproteinases, and COX-2 in NIH3T3 cells induced by UVB. Aa-EE increased the expression of transglutamase-1, hyaluronic acid synthase (HAS)-2, and HAS-3 in HaCaT cells and decreased the production of melanin in α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone-stimulated B16F10 cells by suppressing tyrosinase activity and the expression of tyrosinase, microphthalmia-associated transcription factor, tyrosinase-related protein (TRP)-1 and TRP-2. CONCLUSION The results suggest that Aa-EE could be skin-protective remedy with anti-photoaging, anti-apoptotic, skin remodeling, moisturizing, and anti-melanogenesis properties.
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- Deok Jeong
- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Research and Business Foundation, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Central Institue, BeautyCosmetic Co., Ltd., Eumseong 27414, Republic of Korea
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- Central Institue, BeautyCosmetic Co., Ltd., Eumseong 27414, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Iksan 54596, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28503, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Genetic Engineering and Biomedical Institute for convergence (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Ahuja A, Yi YS, Kim MY, Cho JY. Ethnopharmacological properties of Artemisia asiatica: A comprehensive review. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2018; 220:117-128. [PMID: 29604379 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2018.03.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2017] [Revised: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia asiatica Nakai (Compositae) has a long history as a traditional remedy. Preparation from various parts of the plant (aerial parts and leaves) are used to treat a wide range of diseases including gastric trouble, liver dysfunction, and skin inflammation. AIMS OF THIS REVIEW The aims of this review were: 1) to provide an overview of recent studies and progress on A. asiatica-derived ethnopharmacological compounds and their pharmacological activities; and 2) to summarize existing evidence and provide insight for future studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS This investigation was carried out by analyzing published books and research papers via scientific databases, namely Science Direct, PubMed ACS Publication, Wiley Online Library, CNKI and information obtained online. The keywords "Artemisia asiatica traditional uses," "Compounds isolated and studied in Artemisia asiatica," and "Pharmacological advances in Artemisia asiatica" were used and articles published between 1995 and 2017 were considered. In total, 500 works related to biological activities of A. asiatica were identified, and only materials published in English were included in the review. RESULTS Comparative analysis of literature searched through sources available confirmed that the ethnopharmacological use of A. asiatica was recorded in Korea, China, and Japan. Phytochemical studies revealed the presence of flavonoids, sesquiterpene lactones, monoterpenes, and steroids in A. asiatica. Of these, flavonoids have been shown to exhibit significant pharmacological effects such as gastroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-microbial actions. CONCLUSIONS Phytochemical and pharmacological studies of Artemisia asiatica have proven that this plant is one of valuable medicinal sources with neuroprotective, gastroprotective, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer effects. Although ethanol extract of this plant is now being prescribed as gastroprotective and anti-ulcerative medicine, it is now time to expand its application to other human inflammatory diseases such as pancreatitis and hepatitis and further extensive study on toxicity in human. Therefore, the present review will encourage further studies of A. asiatica in the pursuit of wide range of therapeutic remedy.
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- Akash Ahuja
- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Cheongju University, Cheongju 28503, Republic of Korea
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- School of Systems Biomedical Science, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Wang J, Zheng M, Min Q, Gao Y, Sun W. The dual regulatory function of lienal peptide on immune system. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 55:245-253. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Sun M, Wang Y, Zhao H, Yao W, Yu X. Anti‑allergic action of bacillus Calmette‑Guerin extract in experimental mast cell‑mediated anaphylactic models. Mol Med Rep 2017; 16:6248-6254. [PMID: 28901381 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2017.7383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2016] [Accepted: 04/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Allergy is an acquired hypersensitivity reaction of the immune system mediated by IgE‑induced mast cell degranulation. In China, bacillus Calmette‑Guerin extract (BCGE) has been shown to be clinically effective for regulating immunity, which enhances the resistance of the body to anaphylactic disease, infectious diseases and cancer. However, the mechanisms remain to be fully elucidated. The present study investigated the potential anti‑allergic effects of BCGE in animal models of mast cell‑dependent anaphylaxis and mechanisms of BCGE in mast cells. Anti‑allergic actions of BCGE were evaluated in passive cutaneous anaphylaxis, dextran T40‑induced scratching behavior mouse models, and in ovalbumin (OVA)‑induced contraction of intestinal tube isolated from OVA‑sensitized guinea pigs. Direct mast cell‑stabilizing effects of BCGE were examined in mast cells from the abdominal cavity of OVA‑sensitized rats. Anti‑allergic signaling mechanisms of BCGE in mast cells were investigated by detection of cyclic adenosine monophosphate levels and protein kinase A expression in mast cells. It was observed that BCGE prevented OVA‑induced cutaneous vascular hyperpermeability, skin itching, elevation in plasma histamine levels and abdominal cavity fluid mast cell degranulation in animal models, in a dose‑dependent manner. BCGE also suppressed OVA‑mediated guinea pig intestinal tube contraction in vitro. In addition, BCGE was found to increase the levels of interferon‑γ, and reduce the levels of interleukin‑4 and OVA‑sIg E levels in OVA‑sensitized rats. BCGE also increased levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate and the expression of protein kinase A in mast cells separated from the abdominal cavity fluid of OVA‑sensitized rats. In conclusion, the results suggested that BCGE possesses anti‑allergic activity by inhibiting IgE‑induced mast cell degranulation, providing a foundation for the development of BCGE for the treatment of mast cell‑mediated allergic disorders.
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- Mingli Sun
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, P.R. China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110122, P.R. China
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- Department of General Practice, The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning 110001, P.R. China
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Jiang X, Lan Y, Wei B, Dai C, Gu Y, Ma J, Liu X, Umezawa K, Zhang Y. External application of NF-κB inhibitor DHMEQ suppresses development of atopic dermatitis-like lesions induced with DNCB/OX in BALB/c mice. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2017; 39:157-164. [PMID: 28418286 DOI: 10.1080/08923973.2017.1312436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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CONTEXT Dehydroxymethylepoxyquinomicin (DHMEQ) which is originally developed as an analog of antibiotic epoxyquinomicin C is a specific and potent inhibitor of NF-κB and has been shown to possess promising potential as an anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor agent. OBJECTIVE This study examines DHMEQ's effect on therapeutic potential for atopic dermatitis (AD)-like lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS AD lesions were chronically induced by the repetitive and alternative application of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) and oxazolone (OX) on ears in BALB/c mice. The mice were then externally treated with DHMEQ ointment. Macroscopic and microscopic changes of the skin lesions were observed and recorded. RESULTS DHMEQ inhibited ear swelling and relieved clinical symptoms of the AD-like lesions induced by DNCB/OX in BALB/c mice. Histopathology examination illustrated that it significantly decreased DNCB/OX-induced epidermal thickness, the infiltration of inflammatory cells, and the count of mast cell. The elevated level of immunoglobulin E (IgE) in serum and the mRNA levels of interferon γ (IFN-γ), interleukin 4 (IL-4) and IL-13 in the ear tissues, were also suppressed by DHMEQ. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION This study indicated that DHMEQ would be useful for the treatment of AD.
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- Xiaoxue Jiang
- a Department of Pharmacology, School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- a Department of Pharmacology, School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- a Department of Pharmacology, School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- a Department of Pharmacology, School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- a Department of Pharmacology, School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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- b Department of Research and Development , Shenzhen Wanhe Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen , China
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- b Department of Research and Development , Shenzhen Wanhe Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. , Shenzhen , China
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- c Department of Molecular Target Medicine , Aichi Medical University School of Medicine , Nagakute , Japan
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- a Department of Pharmacology, School of Life Science and Biopharmaceutics , Shenyang Pharmaceutical University , Shenyang , China
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Bee Venom Phospholipase A2 Ameliorates House Dust Mite Extract Induced Atopic Dermatitis Like Skin Lesions in Mice. Toxins (Basel) 2017; 9:toxins9020068. [PMID: 28218721 PMCID: PMC5331447 DOI: 10.3390/toxins9020068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2017] [Revised: 02/13/2017] [Accepted: 02/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a biphasic inflammatory skin disease that is provoked by epidermal barrier defects, immune dysregulation, and increased skin infections. Previously, we have demonstrated that bvPLA2 evoked immune tolerance by inducing regulatory T cells (Treg), and thus alleviated Th2 dominant allergic asthma in mice. Here, we would like to determine whether treatment with bvPLA2 exacerbates the AD-like allergic inflammations induced by house dust mite extract (DFE) in a murine model. Epidermal thickness, immune cell infiltration, serum immunoglobulin, and cytokines were measured. Ear swelling, skin lesions, and the levels of total serum IgE and Th1/Th2 cytokines were elevated in DFE/DNCB-induced AD mice. Topical application of bvPLA2 elicited significant suppression of the increased AD symptoms, including ear thickness, serum IgE concentration, inflammatory cytokines, and histological changes. Furthermore, bvPLA2 treatment inhibited mast cell infiltration into the ear. On the other hand, Treg cell depletion abolished the anti-atopic effects of bvPLA2, suggesting that the effects of bvPLA2 depend on the existence of Tregs. Taken together, the results revealed that topical exposure to bvPLA2 aggravated atopic skin inflammation, suggesting that bvPLA2 might be a candidate for the treatment of AD.
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Ki NY, Park EJ, Sung IS, Ju SA, Kim KU, Kim MR, Song DY, Lee MJ, Kim HS, Kang BH, Chung HJ, Choi EJ, Yoon KH, Lee MW, Yun S, Min B, Kwon SH, Shin HS. The Hot-Water Extract of Smilacis Chinae Rhizome Suppresses 2,4-Dinitrochlorobenzene and House Dust Mite-Induced Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions in Mice. Phytother Res 2016; 30:636-45. [PMID: 26840656 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 11/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Smilacis Chinae Rhizome (SCR) has been used as an oriental folk medicine for various biological activities. However, its effect on atopic dermatitis (AD) remains undetermined to date. We assessed the effect of orally administered hot-water extract of SCR on AD-like skin lesions in mice and its underlying mechanisms. AD-like murine model was prepared by repeated alternate application of house dust mite (Dermatophagoides farinae) extract (DFE) and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) for 4 weeks, topically to the ears. Daily oral administration of SCR for 3 and 4 weeks significantly reduced inflammatory ear thickening, with the effect being enhanced at the earlier start and longer period of administration. This effect was accompanied by a significant decrease in both Th2 and Th1 serum antibodies (total IgE, DFE-specific IgE, and IgG2a). Histological analysis showed that SCR markedly decreased the epidermal/dermal ear thickening and the dermal infiltration of inflammatory cells. Furthermore, SCR suppressed DFE/DNCB-induced expression of IL-4, IL-13, IL-17, IL-18, TSLP, and IFN-γ genes in the ear tissue. Taken together, our observations demonstrate that chronic oral administration of SCR exerts beneficial effect in mouse AD model, suggesting that SCR has the therapeutic potential as an orally active treatment of AD by modulating both Th1 and Th2 responses.
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- Nam Yong Ki
- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Chemon Non-clinical Research Institute, Yangji, 17162, Korea
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- Chemon Non-clinical Research Institute, Yangji, 17162, Korea
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- Industrial Medicine Department, Chungju Hospital, Konkuk Medical School, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- Division of Sport Science, College of Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, 06974, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Chemistry, College of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Korea
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Kim HR, Kim JH, Choi EJ, Lee YK, Kie JH, Jang MH, Seoh JY. Hyperoxygenation attenuated a murine model of atopic dermatitis through raising skin level of ROS. PLoS One 2014; 9:e109297. [PMID: 25275529 PMCID: PMC4183587 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0109297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2014] [Accepted: 08/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease resulting from excessive stimulation of immune cells. Traditionally, reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the progression of inflammatory diseases, but several opposing observations suggest the protective role of ROS in inflammatory disease. Recently, we demonstrated ROS prevented imiquimod-induced psoriatic dermatitis through enhancing regulatory T cell function. Thus, we hypothesized AD might also be attenuated in elevated levels of ROS through tissue hyperoxygenation, such as by hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) or applying an oxygen-carrying chemical, perfluorodecalin (PFD). Elevated levels of ROS in the skin have been demonstrated directly by staining with dihydroethidum as well as indirectly by immunohistochemistry (IHC) for indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO). A murine model of AD was developed by repeated application of a chemical irritant (1% 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene) and house dust mite (Dermatophagoide farinae) extract on one ear of BALB/c mice. The results showed treatment with HBOT or PFD significantly attenuated AD, comparably with 0.1% prednicarbate without any signs of side effects, such as telangiectasia. The expressions of interleukin-17A and interferon-γ were also decreased in the AD lesions by treatment with HBOT or PFD. Enhanced expression of IDO and reduced level of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α, in association with increased frequency of FoxP3+ regulatory T cells in the AD lesions, might be involved in the underlying mechanism of oxygen therapy. Taken together, it was suggested that tissue hyperoxygenation, by HBOT or treatment with PFD, might attenuate AD through enhancing skin ROS level.
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- Hyung-Ran Kim
- Department of Microbiology, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Academy of Immunology and Microbiology (AIM), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Pohang, Republic of Korea
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology (IBB), Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Microbiology, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Ewha Womans University High School, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Pathology, National Health Insurance Cooperation Ilsan Hospital, Koyang, Republic of Korea
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- Academy of Immunology and Microbiology (AIM), Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Pohang, Republic of Korea
- Division of Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology (IBB), Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (MHJ); (JYS)
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- Department of Microbiology, Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (MHJ); (JYS)
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Kwon TR, Mun SK, Oh CT, Hong H, Choi YS, Kim BJ, Kim BJ. Therapeutic Effects of Full Spectrum Light on the Development of Atopic Dermatitis-like Lesions in NC/Nga Mice. Photochem Photobiol 2014; 90:1160-9. [DOI: 10.1111/php.12284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/18/2014] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Tae-Rin Kwon
- Department of Medicine; Graduate School; Chung-Ang University; Seoul Korea
- Department of Dermatology; Chung-Ang University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery; Chung-Ang University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Department of Dermatology; Chung-Ang University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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- Medical IT Convergence Research Center; Korea Electronics Technology Institute; Gyeonggi-do Korea
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- Medical IT Convergence Research Center; Korea Electronics Technology Institute; Gyeonggi-do Korea
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- Department of Medicine; Graduate School; Chung-Ang University; Seoul Korea
- Department of Dermatology; Chung-Ang University College of Medicine; Seoul Korea
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Jeong D, Yi YS, Sung GH, Yang WS, Park JG, Yoon K, Yoon DH, Song C, Lee Y, Rhee MH, Kim TW, Kim JH, Cho JY. Anti-inflammatory activities and mechanisms of Artemisia asiatica ethanol extract. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2014; 152:487-496. [PMID: 24503036 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2014.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2013] [Revised: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Artemisia asiatica Nakai (Compositae) is a representative herbal plant used to treat infection and inflammatory diseases. Although Artemisia asiatica is reported to have immunopharmacological activities, the mechanisms of these activities and the effectiveness of Artemisia asiatica preparations in use are not known. MATERIALS AND METHODS To evaluate the anti-inflammatory activities of Artemisia asiatica ethanol extract (Aa-EE), we assayed nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in macrophages and measured the extent of tissue injury in a model of gastric ulcer induced in mice by treatment with HCl in EtOH. Putative enzymatic mediators of Aa-EE activities were identified by nuclear fractionation, reporter gene assay, immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting, and kinase assay. Active compound in Aa-EE was identified using HPLC. RESULTS Treatment of RAW264.7 cells and peritoneal macrophages with Aa-EE suppressed the production of NO, PGE2, and TNF-α in response to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and induced heme oxygenase-1 expression. The Aa-EE also ameliorated symptoms of gastric ulcer in HCl/EtOH-treated mice. These effects were associated with the inhibition of nuclear translocation of nuclear factor (NF)-κB and activator protein (AP)-1, implying that the anti-inflammatory action of the Aa-EE occurred through transcriptional inhibition. The upstream regulatory signals Syk and Src for translocation of NF-κB and TRAF6 for AP-1 were identified as targets of this effect. Analysis of Aa-EE by HPLC revealed the presence of luteolin, known to inhibit NO and PGE2 activity. CONCLUSION The anti-inflammatory activities attributed to Artemisia asiatica Nakai in traditional medicine may be mediated by luteolin through inhibition of Src/Syk/NF-κB and TRAF6/JNK/AP-1 signaling pathways.
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- Deok Jeong
- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Herbal Crop Research, National Institutes of Horticultural & Herbal Science, Rural Development Administration, Suwon 441-707, Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kangwon National University, Chuncehon 200-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 139-701, Republic of Korea
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 702-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kangwon National University, Chuncehon 200-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Biosafety Research Institute, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju 561-756, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Genetic Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 440-746, Republic of Korea.
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Kim SH, Kim EK, Choi EJ. High-Intensity Swimming Exercise Increases Dust Mite Extract and 1-Chloro-2,4-Dinitrobenzene-Derived Atopic Dermatitis in BALB/c Mice. Inflammation 2014; 37:1179-85. [DOI: 10.1007/s10753-014-9843-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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SUN MINGLI, WANG SHUANG, ZHAO LIN, ZHAO HAISHAN, YAO WEIFAN, JIN WANBAO, WEI MINJIE. Suppression of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis by extract of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin. Mol Med Rep 2013; 9:689-94. [DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2013.1865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2013] [Accepted: 11/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Choi JK, Oh HM, Lee S, Park JW, Khang D, Lee SW, Lee WS, Rho MC, Kim SH. Oleanolic acid acetate inhibits atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis in a murine model. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2013; 269:72-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2013.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2012] [Revised: 02/26/2013] [Accepted: 03/01/2013] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Choi JK, Kim SH. Rutin suppresses atopic dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 2013; 238:410-7. [DOI: 10.1177/1535370213477975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is a common allergic inflammatory skin disease caused by a combination of eczematous, scratching, pruritus and cutaneous sensitization with allergens. The aim of our study was to examine whether rutin, a predominant flavonoid having anti-inflammatory and antioxidative potential, modulates AD and ACD symptoms. We established an atopic dermatitis model in BALB/c mice by repeated local exposure of house dust mite ( Dermatophagoides farinae) extract (DFE) and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) to the ears. In addition, 2,4-dinitroflourobenzene-sensitized a local lymph node assay was used for the ACD model. Repeated alternative treatment of DFE/DNCB caused AD symptoms. Topical application of rutin reduced AD based on ear thickness and histopathological analysis, in addition to serum IgE levels. Rutin inhibited mast cell infiltration into the ear and serum histamine level. Rutin suppressed DFE/DNCB-induced expression of interleukin (IL)-4, IL-5, IL-13, IL-31, IL-32 and interferon (INF)- γ in the tissue. In addition, rutin suppressed ACD based on ear thickness and lymphocyte proliferation, serum IgG2a levels, and expression of INF- γ, IL-4, IL-5, IL-10, IL-17 and tumour necrosis factor- α in ACD ears. This study demonstrates that rutin inhibits AD and ACD, suggesting that rutin might be a candidate for the treatment of allergic skin diseases.
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