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Wang D, Wu T, Jin J, Si Y, Wang Y, Ding X, Guo T, Wei W. Periostracum Cicadae Extract and N-Acetyldopamine Regulate the Sleep-Related Neurotransmitters in PCPA-Induced Insomnia Rats. Molecules 2024; 29:3638. [PMID: 39125043 PMCID: PMC11314497 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29153638] [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: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 07/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024] Open
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Insomnia is the second most prevalent mental illness worldwide. Periostracum cicadae (PC), as an animal traditional Chinese medicine with rich pharmacological effects, has been documented as a treatment for children's night cries, and later extended to treat insomnia. This study aimed to investigate the effects of PC extract and N-acetyldopamine compounds in ameliorating insomnia. The UPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS analysis determined that PC extract mainly contained N-acetyldopamine components. Previously, we also isolated some acetyldopamine polymers from PC extract, among which acetyldopamine dimer A (NADA) was present in high content. Molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations demonstrated that NADA could form stable complexes with 5-HT1A, BDNF, and D2R proteins, respectively. The effects of PC extract and NADA on insomnia were evaluated in the PCPA-induced insomnia model. The results indicated that PC extract and NADA could effectively ameliorate hypothalamic pathology of insomnia rats, increase the levels of 5-HT, GABA, and BDNF, and decrease the levels of DA, DOPAC, and HVA. Meanwhile, the PC extract and NADA also could significantly affect the expression of 5-HT1A, BDNF, and DARPP-32 proteins. This study proved that PC extract and acetyldopamine dimer A could effectively improve PCPA-induced insomnia in rats. It is speculated that the main pharmacological substances of PC were acetyldopamine components.
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- Dongge Wang
- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (D.W.); (T.W.); (J.J.); (Y.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (D.W.); (T.W.); (J.J.); (Y.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (D.W.); (T.W.); (J.J.); (Y.S.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (D.W.); (T.W.); (J.J.); (Y.S.)
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Medicinal and Edible Chinese Medicine Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- Bencao Academy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (Y.W.); (X.D.)
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- Bencao Academy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (Y.W.); (X.D.)
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (D.W.); (T.W.); (J.J.); (Y.S.)
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Medicinal and Edible Chinese Medicine Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou 450046, China; (D.W.); (T.W.); (J.J.); (Y.S.)
- Henan Engineering Research Center of Medicinal and Edible Chinese Medicine Technology, Zhengzhou 450046, China
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Xie X, Guo H, Liu J, Wang J, Li H, Deng Z. Edible and Medicinal Progress of Cryptotympana atrata (Fabricius) in China. Nutrients 2023; 15:4266. [PMID: 37836550 PMCID: PMC10574283 DOI: 10.3390/nu15194266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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As an important resource insect, the Cryptotympana atrata is widely distributed in the eastern and central parts of China. The cicada slough is one of the traditional crude drugs in East Asia, and the main component is polysaccharide, which has the functions of anti-convulsion, relieving asthma and improving lipid metabolism. The parasitoid fungus Cordyceps cicadae, which grows inside the cicada nymphs and forms the fruiting bodies on the surface of the host's carcass, is also known as the "cicada flower" in China. The Cordyceps cicadae is another old, traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used as a tonic and medicine to nourish and regulate human immunity for centuries. For the further development and utilization of the golden cicada, this paper summarized the C. atrata from the aspects of their biological characteristics, distribution area, life cycle, history of edible and medicinal use, edible methods and nutritional compositions; emphatically introduced the edible and potential medicinal value of the C. atrata; and specifically expounded the research progress of its application. As one popular insect food, the prospects for the development of C. atrata have also been put forward, especially in artificial breeding technology, food safety risk assessment and medicinal value utilization.
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- Xingcheng Xie
- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Diseases and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (H.G.); (J.W.); (H.L.)
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- Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control, Beijing Key Laboratory of Diagnostic and Traceability Technologies for Food Poisoning, Beijing 100013, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (H.G.); (J.W.); (H.L.)
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- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (H.G.); (J.W.); (H.L.)
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- School of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China;
- School of Life Sciences, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; (H.G.); (J.W.); (H.L.)
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Kim SH, Hong JH, Yang WK, Kim HJ, An HJ, Lee YC. Cryptotympana pustulata Extract and Its Main Active Component, Oleic Acid, Inhibit Ovalbumin-Induced Allergic Airway Inflammation through Inhibition of Th2/GATA-3 and Interleukin-17/RORγt Signaling Pathways in Asthmatic Mice. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26071854. [PMID: 33806085 PMCID: PMC8037444 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26071854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Cicadae Periostracum (CP), derived from the slough of Cryptotympana pustulata, has been used as traditional medicine in Korea and China because of its diaphoretic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antianaphylactic activities. The major bioactive compounds include oleic acid (OA), palmitic acid, and linoleic acid. However, the precise therapeutic mechanisms underlying its action in asthma remain unclear. The objective of this study was to determine the antiasthmatic effects of CP in an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic mouse model. CP and OA inhibited the inflammatory cell infiltration, airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), and production of interleukin (IL)7 and Th2 cytokines (IL-5) in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and OVA-specific imunoglobin E (IgE) in the serum. The gene expression of IL-5, IL-13, CCR3, MUC5AC, and COX-2 was attenuated in lung tissues. CP and OA might inhibit the nuclear translocation of GATA-binding protein 3 (GATA-3) and retinoic acid receptor-related orphan receptor γt (RORγt) via the upregulation of forkhead box p3 (Foxp3), thereby preventing the activation of GATA-3 and RORγt. In the in vitro experiment, a similar result was observed for Th2 and GATA-3. These results suggest that CP has the potential for the treatment of asthma via the inhibition of the GATA-3/Th2 and IL-17/RORγt signaling pathways.
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- Seung-Hyung Kim
- Institute of Traditional Medicine & Bioscience, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (W.-K.Y.)
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, 83 Sangjidae-gil, Wonju 26339, Korea;
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- Institute of Traditional Medicine & Bioscience, Daejeon University, Daejeon 34520, Korea; (S.-H.K.); (W.-K.Y.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, 83 Sangjidae-gil, Wonju 26339, Korea; (H.-J.K.); (H.-J.A.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, 83 Sangjidae-gil, Wonju 26339, Korea; (H.-J.K.); (H.-J.A.)
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Sangji University, 83 Sangjidae-gil, Wonju 26339, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-33-730-0672; Fax: +82-33-730-0653
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Thapa P, Katila N, Choi DY, Choi H, Nam JW. Suntamide A, a neuroprotective cyclic peptide from Cicadidae Periostracum. Bioorg Chem 2020; 106:104493. [PMID: 33268010 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Suntamide A (1), a new cyclic peptide, was isolated from Cicadidae Periostracum. The gross structure of 1 was elucidated by detailed analysis of HRMS and 1D/2D NMR spectra, and the absolute configuration was established by C3 Marfey's method. We extended our study to examine biological activity of 1, and found that 1 protected SH-SY5Y cells against rotenone-induced neurotoxicity. This effect of 1 seemed to be attributed to antioxidant induction and protection of mitochondria from rotenone-caused injury. Along with augmentation of the antioxidant system by 1, there was an evident activation of Nrf2, a transcription factor involved in the activation of the antioxidant system. These results indicate that 1 rescued the cells from rotenone-mediated neurotoxicity by enhancing antioxidant capacity via induction of Nrf2, suggesting that the compound could be used as a therapeutic intervention in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease.
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- Punam Thapa
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38541, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38531, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do 38541, Republic of Korea.
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Entomogenous fungi isolated from Cryptotympana atrata with antibacterial and antifungal activity. Antonie van Leeuwenhoek 2020; 113:1507-1521. [PMID: 32852662 DOI: 10.1007/s10482-020-01459-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Although many entomogenous fungi have been discovered over the years, few studies on the crude extracts of fungi isolated from Cryptotympana atrata with antibacterial and antifungal activity were reported. In this study, total twenty entomogenous fungi were isolated for the first time. And among of them, two pure cultures were identified as Purpureocillium lilacinum and Aspergillus fumigatus with apparent morphology, microscopic identification and 18S rRNA gene sequence. The active strains were fermented to optimize in six different culture media at three different pH values. The antibacterial and antifungal activities of the metabolites were more potent and efficient in Fungal medium 3# at a pH of 6.2 than in the other tested media or at the other tested pH values. Total seven human pathogens and one insect pathogen were used to evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal activity of crude extracts, among which 25% of the extracts exhibited antifungal activity against Verticillium lecanii, while 33.3% and 47.2% of the extracts exhibited antibacterial activity against the important human pathogens Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus cereus, respectively. The range of the MICs was from 15.6 to 250 μg mL-1, and 35% of the fungal metabolites exhibited antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus thuringiensis and Enterobacter aerogenes at 1000 μg mL-1 except the previously described antibacterial activities. Furthermore, the phylogenetic relationships of the two identified fungi were also constructed. In brief, it is the first reporting about enthompathogenic fungi from Cryptotympana atrata and provides candidate strains with potential use as biological agents and against multidrug-resistant organisms.
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Thapa P, Gu Y, Kil YS, Baek SC, Kim KH, Han AR, Seo EK, Choi H, Chang JH, Nam JW. N-Acetyldopamine derivatives from Periostracum Cicadae and their regulatory activities on Th1 and Th17 cell differentiation. Bioorg Chem 2020; 102:104095. [PMID: 32721777 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2020.104095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Bioassay-guided fractionation of a 90% ethanol extract of Periostracum Cicadae led to the isolation of two new N-acetyldopamine dimers (1a/1b) along with six known dimers (2a/2b, 3a/3b, and 4a/4b) and two monomers (5a/5b); compounds 2a/2b, 4a/4b and 5a/5b were newly isolated from this material. All compounds were isolated as enantiomeric mixtures and each enantiomer was successfully separated by chiral-phase HPLC. The structures including absolute configurations were confirmed by high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (HR-ESIMS), 1D/2D nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, 1H iterative Full Spin Analysis (HiFSA), and electronic circular dichroism (ECD) spectroscopy. Subsequently, the bioactivities of these isolates were evaluated via CD4+ T cell differentiations, which are critical for immune responses and inflammation. The results revealed that compound 5b was observed to enhance the IFN-γ+ Th1 differentiation, which may have a potential for cancer immunotherapy.
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- Punam Thapa
- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbukdo 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbukdo 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbukdo 38541, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Radiation Technology Institute, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do 56212, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ewha Womans University, Seoul 120-750, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbukdo 38541, Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbukdo 38541, Republic of Korea.
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- College of Pharmacy, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbukdo 38541, Republic of Korea; Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Program for Collaborative Research in the Pharmaceutical Sciences (PCRPS), College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL 60612, United States.
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Nasr AM, Qushawy MK, Elkhoudary MM, Gawish AY, Elhady SS, Swidan SA. Quality by Design for the Development and Analysis of Enhanced In-Situ Forming Vesicles for the Improvement of the Bioavailability of Fexofenadine HCl in Vitro and in Vivo. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E409. [PMID: 32365695 PMCID: PMC7285181 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12050409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 04/20/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Drug absorption from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is one of the major problems affecting the bioavailability of orally absorbed drugs. This work aims to enhance Fexofenadine HCl oral bioavailability in vivo, the drug used for allergic rhinitis. In this study, novel spray-dried lactose-based enhanced in situ forming vesicles were prepared using different absorption enhancer by the slurry method. Full factorial design was used to obtain an optimized formulation, while central composite design was used to develop economic, environment-friendly analysis method of Fexofenadine HCl in plasma of rabbits. The optimized formulation containing Capryol 90 as absorption enhancer has a mean particle size 202.6 ± 3.9 nm and zeta potential -31.6 ± 0.9 mV. It achieved high entrapment efficiency of the drug 73.7 ± 1.7% and rapid Q3h release reaches 71.5 ± 2.7%. The design-optimized HPLC assay method in rabbit plasma could separate Fexofenadine HCl from endogenous plasma compounds in less than 3.7 min. The pharmacokinetic study and the pharmacological effect of the fexofenadine-loaded optimized formulation showed a significant increase in blood concentration and significantly higher activity against compound 48/80 induced systemic anaphylaxis-like reactions in mice. Therefore, enhanced in situ forming vesicles were effective nanocarriers for the entrapment and delivery of Fexofenadine HCl.
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- Ali M. Nasr
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Port Said University, Port Said 42526, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Alarish, North Sinai 45511, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sinai University, Alarish, North Sinai 45511, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 71491, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University-Egypt, New Damietta 34518, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, MTI University, Cairo 11571, Egypt;
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- Department of Natural Products and Alternative Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk city, Cairo 11837, Egypt
- The Center for Drug Research and Development (CDRD), Faculty of Pharmacy, The British University in Egypt, El-Sherouk City, Cairo 11837, Egypt
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Noh P, Kim WJ, Song JH, Park I, Choi G, Moon BC. Rapid and Simple Species Identification of Cicada Exuviae Using COI-Based SCAR Assay. INSECTS 2020; 11:insects11030168. [PMID: 32155837 PMCID: PMC7143061 DOI: 10.3390/insects11030168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Cicadidae periostracum (CP), the medicinal name of cicada exuviae, is well-known insect-derived traditional medicine with various pharmacological effects, e.g., anticonvulsive, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, and anticancer effects; it is also beneficial for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. For appropriate CP application, accurate species identification is essential. The Korean pharmacopoeia and the pharmacopoeia of the People’s Republic of China define Cryptotympana atrata as the only authentic source of CP. Species identification of commercially distributed CP based on morphological features, however, is difficult because of the combined packaging of many cicada exuviae in markets, damage during distribution, and processing into powder form. DNA-based molecular markers are an excellent alternative to morphological detection. In this study, the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I sequences of C. atrata, Meimuna opalifera, Platypleura kaempferi, and Hyalessa maculaticollis were analyzed. On the basis of sequence alignments, we developed sequence-characterized amplified-region (SCAR) markers for efficient species identification. These markers successfully discriminated C. atrata from the three other cicada species, and detected the adulteration of market CP samples. This SCAR assay is a rapid, simple, cheap, reliable, and reproducible method for species identification, regardless of sample form and status, and contributes to CP quality control.
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Effects of Periostracum Cicadae on Cytokines and Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins in an IgA Nephropathy Rat Model. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:ijms19061599. [PMID: 29844269 PMCID: PMC6032130 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19061599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 05/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Periostracum cicadae, the cast-off shell of the cicada Cryptotympana pustulata Fabricius, is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its diaphoretic, anticonvulsive, sedative, antipyretic, and antiallergic effects. However, the exact pathogenesis of immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) remains unclear, thereby hindering investigations to identify novel therapeutic agents. A rat IgAN model was established by administration of bovine serum albumin, lipopolysaccharide, and carbon tetrachloride, which simultaneously established blood stasis and a heat syndrome model. The animals were sacrificed to detect changes in protein levels in urine and blood. Immunofluorescence was performed to assess IgA deposition in the glomeruli. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) levels were measured in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Hematology and eosin, periodic acid-Schiff, TUNEL (TdT-mediated dUTP Nick-End Labeling), and immunohistochemical staining were performed to evaluate histopathological changes in kidney tissues. Additionally, target-related proteins were measured by Western blotting. Periostracum cicadae resulted in a reduction in blood and urine protein levels. Serum TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 levels significantly decreased in the periostracum cicadae-treated groups compared to the IgAN group. Furthermore, a reduction in MCP-1 (Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1), TLR4 ((Toll-Like Receptor 4)), and IgA expression levels and a dose-dependent increase in caspase 3 expression were observed in response to periostracum cicadae treatment. TGF-β1(Transforming Growth Factor-β) levels decreased, whereas that of Fas increased in the kidney tissues of the periostracum cicadae-treated groups. The findings of the present study indicate that periostracum cicadae induces apoptosis and improves kidney inflammation and fibrosis in IgA nephropathy rat models.
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Deng Y, Liu Z, Geng Y. Anti-allergic effect of Artemisia extract in rats. Exp Ther Med 2016; 12:1130-1134. [PMID: 27446332 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2016.3361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Artemisia apiacea (also known as Artemisia annua L) is a herb commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. In the early 1970s, artemisinin was isolated and identified as the active antimalarial ingredient, and thereafter, A. apiacea and artemisinin have been studied extensively, such as anti-inflammation and antipyresis, antibacteria, antiparasitic and immunosuppression effects of A. apiacea extract. The present study investigated the extracts anti-allergic effect obtained from the dried flowering tips of A. apiacea in rats. A systemic anaphylactic reaction model was induced in rats using compound 48/80. Artemisia extract was administered 1 h prior to the injection of compound 48/80. Artemisia was extracted from dried flowering tips of A. deserti using 80% ethanol. Subsequently, the systemic anaphylactic shock, histamine release, scratching behavior and vascular permeability induced by compound 48/80 were evaluated. The administration of Artemisia extract at 200 and 400 mg/kg doses suppressed the systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 in a dose-dependent manner. Overall, the Artemisia extract was able to effectively decrease systemic anaphylactic shock, histamine release, scratching behavior and vascular permeability induced by compound 48/80 in a dose-dependent manner.
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- Yan Deng
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P.R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P.R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510515, P.R. China
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Identification of the Allergenic Ingredients in Reduning Injection by Ultrafiltration and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography. J Immunol Res 2016; 2016:4895672. [PMID: 27144180 PMCID: PMC4842073 DOI: 10.1155/2016/4895672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Reduning injection is a traditional Chinese medicine injection which has multiple functions such as clearing heat, dispelling wind, and detoxification. Although Reduning injection was widely utilized, reports of its allergenicity emerged one after another. However, there is little research on its allergenic substances. The aim of this study is to evaluate the sensitization of Reduning injection and explore the underlying cause of the anaphylactic reaction. The main ingredients in Reduning injection were analyzed before and after ultrafiltration. Ultrafiltrate Reduning injection, unfiltered Reduning injection, egg albumin, Tween-80, and nine effective components in Reduning injection were utilized to sensitize guinea pigs. The serum 5-hydroxytryptamine level was used to assess the sensitization effect of Reduning injection. We found a significant decrease in Tween-80 content comparing to other components in the injection after ultrafiltration. Unfiltered Reduning injection, Tween-80, chlorogenic acid, and cryptochlorogenin acid caused remarkable anaphylactoid reaction on guinea pigs while ultrafiltration Reduning resulted in a significantly lower degree of sensitization. Our results suggest that ultrafiltration could significantly reduce the sensitization of Reduning injection, which is likely due to the decrease of Tween-80. We also conjectured that the form of chlorogenic acid and cryptochlorogenin acid within the complex solution mixture may also affect the sensitizing effect.
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Kim M, Kim H, Ryu J, Jo S, Lee G, Ryu MH, Kim H, Cho SI. Anti-inflammatory effects of Cryptotympana atrata Fabricius slough shed on contact dermatitis induced by dinitrofluorobenzene in mice. Pharmacogn Mag 2014; 10:S377-82. [PMID: 24991117 PMCID: PMC4078347 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.133288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2013] [Revised: 12/16/2013] [Accepted: 05/28/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The slough shed of Cryptotympana atrata Fabricius is widely used to treat skin diseases in China, Japan, and Korea. OBJECTIVE To investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of C. atrata on contact dermatitis. MATERIALS AND METHODS We investigated the effects of C. atrata methanol extract (MECA) on ear swelling, histophathological changes and cytokine production in 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB)-induced contact dermatitis (CD) mice. RESULTS Topical application of MECA effectively inhibited enlargement of ear swelling (30 and 100 μ/ear, P < 0.05; 300 μg/ear, P < 0.01). MECA treatment also inhibited hyperplasia, spongiosis (100 and 300 μg/ear, P < 0.001), and immune cell infiltration (30 μg/ear, P < 0.05; 100 and 300 μg/ear, P < 0.001) induced by DNFB. In addition, treatment with MECA suppressed the increase in the levels of TNF-α (P < 0.05), IFN-g (3, 100 μg/ear, P < 0.05; 300 μg/ear, P < 0.01), and IL-6 (100 μg/ear, P < 0.05; 300 μg/ear, P < 0.01) production. CONCLUSION These data suggest that MECA has the potential for use in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, including CD. Moreover, the results presented herein indicate that anti-inflammatory actions of MECA are mediated by decreasing production of TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-6 in inflamed tissues.
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- Miyoung Kim
- Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Department of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, Pusan National University, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Herbology, College of Korean Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeonbuk, South Korea
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- Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University, Gyeongnam, South Korea
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Effects of aDictamnus dasycarpusT. Extract on Allergic Models in Mice. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2014; 72:660-5. [DOI: 10.1271/bbb.70050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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El-Agamy DS. Anti-allergic effects of nilotinib on mast cell-mediated anaphylaxis like reactions. Eur J Pharmacol 2012; 680:115-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2012.01.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2011] [Revised: 01/24/2012] [Accepted: 01/28/2012] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Yang L, Li GY, Li QR, Wang JH. Two new N-acetyldopamine tetrapolymers from periostracum Cicadae. JOURNAL OF ASIAN NATURAL PRODUCTS RESEARCH 2012; 14:204-209. [PMID: 22248067 DOI: 10.1080/10286020.2011.637375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Two new N-acetyldopamine tetrapolymers, cicadamide A (1) and cicadamide B (2), were isolated from periostracum Cicadae, and their structures were elucidated as 3-acetylamino-7-(3″-acetylamino-7″-(N-acetyl-2‴-aminoethyl)-1″,4″-benzodioxan-2″-yl)-2-(2'-(3″″,4″″-dihydroxyphenyl)-3'-acetylamino-1',4'-benzodioxan-7'-yl)-1,4-benzodioxane (1) and 3-acetylamino-7-(3″-acetylamino-6″-(N-acetyl-2‴-aminoethyl)-1″,4″-benzodioxan-2″-yl)-2-(2'-(3″″,4″″-dihydroxyphenyl)-3'-acetylamino-1',4'-benzodioxan-7'-yl)-1,4-benzodioxane (2), by the combined analysis of 1D NMR and 2D NMR, and mass spectrometry. Pharmacological investigation on two compounds obtained in this study showed that part of them had anti-inflammatory activities.
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- Lu Yang
- School of Pharmacy, Shihezi University, Shihezi, 832002, China
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Patil SD, Patel MR, Patel SR, Surana SJ. Amaranthus spinosus Linn. inhibits mast cell-mediated anaphylactic reactions. J Immunotoxicol 2011; 9:77-84. [PMID: 22145857 DOI: 10.3109/1547691x.2011.631609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The current study characterizes the mechanism by which the Amaranthus spinosus (Amaranthaceae) decreases mast cell-mediated anaphylactic reactions. Anaphylaxis is a typical hypersensitivity Type I reaction, sharing common mechanisms with asthma in its early and late phases. Mast cells are key as effector cells in hypersensitivity Type I reactions. A. spinosus has been traditionally used in the treatment of allergic bronchitis and asthma, but its role in mast cell-mediated anaphylactic reactions has not fully been investigated. This report investigated the potential effects of the ethyl acetate fraction of A. spinosus leaves (EAFAS) against a compound 48/80 (potent secretagogue)-induced systemic anaphylactic shock paradigm in a mouse model. In addition, rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) were used in in vitro studies to investigate the effect of EAFAS on compound 48/80-induced peritoneal mast cell degranulation and histamine release. When administration by the oral route-1 h before compound 48/80 injection-EAFAS (at dose from 0.001-1 g/kg) completely inhibited the induced anaphylactic shock. EAFAS at concentrations ranging 0.25-1 mg/ml dose-dependently attenuated rates of mast cell degranulation and histamine release from RPMC that were evoked by compound 48/80. The results of the present investigation indicated that EAFAS stabilizes the mast cell lipid bilayer membrane, thereby preventing the perturbation of membrane and the release of histamine. As a result of these anti-degranulating and anti-histaminic effects, it can be suggested that EAFAS may have a potential use in the prophylaxis and management of anaphylactic reactions.
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- Savita D Patil
- Department of Pharmacology, RC Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, India.
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Mali RG, Dhake AS. A review on herbal antiasthmatics. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 11:77-90. [PMID: 22207824 PMCID: PMC3245822 DOI: 10.1007/s13596-011-0019-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/01/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In traditional systems of medicine, many plants have been documented to be useful for the treatment of various respiratory disorders including asthma. In the last two decades the use of medicinal plants and natural products has been increased dramatically all over the world. Current synthetic drugs used in pharmacotherapy of asthma are unable to act at all the stages and targets of asthma. However some herbal alternatives employed in asthma are proven to provide symptomatic relief and assist in the inhibition of disease progression also. The herbs have shown interesting results in various target specific biological activities such as bronchodilation, mast cell stabilization, anti-anaphylactic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, anti-allergic, immunomodulatory and inhibition of mediators such as leukotrienes, lipoxygenase, cyclooxygenase, platelet activating, phosphodiesterase and cytokine, in the treatment of asthma. This paper is an attempt to classify these pharmacological and clinical findings based on their possible mechanism of action reported. It also signifies the need for development of polyherbal formulations containing various herbs acting at particular sites of the pathophysiological cascade of asthma for prophylaxis as well as for the treatment of asthma.
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- Ravindra G. Mali
- L. B. Rao Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shri B. D. Rao College Campus, Khambhat, 388 620 India
- Department of Pharmacognosy, L. B. Rao Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Khambhat, 388 620 Gujarat India
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- S.M.B.T. College of Pharmacy, Dhamangaon, Tal: Igatpuri, Nashik, 422 403 India
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Penissi AB, Vera ME, Mariani ML, Rudolph MI, Ceñal JP, de Rosas JC, Fogal TH, Tonn CE, Favier LS, Giordano OS, Piezzi RS. Novel anti-ulcer α,β-unsaturated lactones inhibit compound 48/80-induced mast cell degranulation. Eur J Pharmacol 2009; 612:122-30. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2009.03.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2007] [Revised: 03/17/2009] [Accepted: 03/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Shin TY, Kim SH, Kim DK, Leem KH, Park JS. Phlomis umbrosa root inhibits mast cell-dependent allergic reactions and inflammatory cytokine secretion. Phytother Res 2008; 22:153-8. [PMID: 18167054 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.2164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The effect of an aqueous extract of Phlomis umbrosa Turcz. (Labiatae) root (PUAE) on mast cell-dependent allergic reactions and inflammatory cytokine secretion were investigated. PUAE (0.01-1 g/kg) inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic allergic reaction. When PUAE was employed in a systemic allergic reaction test, the plasma histamine levels were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. PUAE (0.1 and 1 g/kg) also significantly inhibited the local allergic reaction activated by anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE. PUAE (0.001-1 mg/mL) dose-dependently inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells activated by compound 48/80 or anti-DNP IgE. PUAE (0.01-1 mg/mL) inhibited the secretion of interleukin (IL)-1beta in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187-stimulated human mast cell line (HMC-1) cells. PUAE (1 mg/mL) inhibited the gene expression and production of the main inflammatory cytokine, TNF-alpha, in HMC-1 cells. These results provide evidence that PUAE may be beneficial in the treatment of allergic diseases.
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- Tae-Yong Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Jeonju, Jeonbuk 565-701, Republic of Korea.
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Youssouf MS, Kaiser P, Tahir M, Singh GD, Singh S, Sharma VK, Satti NK, Haque SE, Johri RK. Anti-anaphylactic effect of Euphorbia hirta. Fitoterapia 2007; 78:535-9. [PMID: 17643865 DOI: 10.1016/j.fitote.2007.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2006] [Accepted: 06/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The Euphorbia hirta ethanolic extract (EH A001) was found to possess a prominent anti-anaphylactic activity. A preventive effect of EH-A001 given by oral route at dose from 100 to 1000 mg/kg was observed against compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylaxis. At the same range of dose, EH-A001 inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in rat and active paw anaphylaxis in mice. A suppressive effect of EH-A001 was observed on the release of TNF-alpha and IL-6 from anti-DNP-HSA activated rat peritoneal mast cells.
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- M S Youssouf
- Division of Pharmacology and Natural Product Chemistry, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Jammu-Tawi, India.
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Jiang S, Nakano Y, Yatsuzuka R, Ono R, Kamei C. Inhibitory Effects of Moutan Cortex on Immediate Allergic Reactions. Biol Pharm Bull 2007; 30:1707-10. [PMID: 17827725 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.30.1707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The anti-allergic effect of an ethanol extract from Moutan Cortex was evaluated in some animal models. The Moutan Cortex extract (30, 100 mg/kg, i.p.) dose-dependently inhibited systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 in mice. It also inhibited dose-dependently the scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 or histamine at a dose of 100 mg/kg. An increase in the vascular permeability induced by compound 48/80 or histamine was also inhibited by the Moutan Cortex. In addition, in vitro studies, the Moutan Cortex inhibited histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells induced by compound 48/80. To investigate the active component of Moutan Cortex extract, it was suspended in water and extracted with EtOAc to yield EtOAc insoluble (A) and soluble (B) fractions. The effect of extract (B) was more potent than that of extract (A) in inhibiting histamine release. From these findings, it seems likely that the Moutan Cortex extract is effective in antagonizing certain pharmacological effects induced by compound 48/80, which is probably mediated by inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells and antagonizing the effect on histamine. The main active component of Moutan Cortex is considered to be contained in extract (B). In conclusion, Moutan Cortex may be useful for the relief of symptoms of atopic dermatitis and other allergy-related diseases.
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- Shuishi Jiang
- Department of Medicinal Pharmacology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama 700-8530, Japan
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Dai Y, But PPH, Chu LM, Chan YP. Inhibitory effects of Selaginella tamariscina on immediate allergic reactions. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2006; 33:957-66. [PMID: 16355452 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x05003442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The anti-allergic effects of a 70% ethanol extract from Selaginella tamariscina herb (EST) were evaluated in this study. EST given at the doses of 500 and 1000 mg/kg can inhibit mouse systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 in a dose-dependent manner. It can also dose-dependently block rat homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and skin reactions caused by exogenous histamine and serotonin with a significant difference observed at the dose of 1000 mg/kg. In addition, EST can reduce histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells triggered by compound 48/80 and an antigen in vitro. When incubated with rat mast cells, the extract (200 microg/ml) can significantly elevate the intracellular cAMP levels. The finding suggests that EST inhibits mast cell-dependent, immediate allergic reactions. Its effects appear to be mediated by reducing the release of vasoactive amines such as histamine from mast cells via stabilizing the cell membrane and weakening the inflammatory action of these amines. Based on these results, Selaginella tamariscina and one of its active components flavonoids may be useful as potential remedies for allergic rhinitis and other allergy-related diseases.
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- Yue Dai
- Department of Pharmacology, China Pharmaceutical University, China.
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Dai Y, Hou LF, Chan YP, Cheng L, But PPH. Inhibition of immediate allergic reactions by ethanol extract from Plumbago zeylanica stems. Biol Pharm Bull 2005; 27:429-32. [PMID: 14993817 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.27.429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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The antiallergic properties of the 70% ethanol extract from Plumbago zeylanica stems (EPZ) were investigated in the present study. The extract (500, 1000 mg/kg, p.o.) dose-dependently inhibited systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 in mice, reduced homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis and skin reactions induced by histamine or serotonin in rats, significant differences were observed at the dose of 1000 mg/kg. In vitro, EPZ (5, 20, 50 microg/ml) concentration-dependently reduced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells caused by compound 48/80 and antigen. EPZ (50 microg/ml) markedly increased intracellular cAMP content of rat mast cells. These findings demonstrate that EPZ inhibits mast cell-dependent immediate allergic reactions, which is probably mediated by reducing the release of mediators such as histamine from mast cells via elevating intracellular cAMP level and weakening the inflammatory action of mediators.
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- Yue Dai
- Department of Pharmacology of Chinese Materia Medica, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
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Dai Y, Chan YP, Chu LM, Bu PPH. Antiallergic and anti-inflammatory properties of the ethanolic extract from Gleditsia sinensis. Biol Pharm Bull 2002; 25:1179-82. [PMID: 12230113 DOI: 10.1248/bpb.25.1179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This study was carried out to determine the effects of the 70% ethanolic extract from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis LAM. (AFGS) on experimental allergic reactions and inflammation. AFGS (200, 500, 1000 mg/kg, p.o.) dose-dependently inhibited the systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 in mice and cutaneous reactions induced by histamine or serotonin in rats. At doses of 500 and 1000 mg/kg, AFGS showed a clear inhibition on homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in rats. In vitro, AFGS significantly reduced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells triggered by compound 48/80 at concentrations of 20 and 50 micro/ml. Moreover, AFGS (500, 1000 mg/kg, p.o.) showed a significant inhibition on the hind paw edema in rats and ear swelling in mice caused by carrageenin and croton oil, respectively. It also clearly inhibited the vascular permeability induced by acetic acid in mice at a dose of 1000 mg/kg. These findings demonstrate that the ethanolic extract from the anomalous fruits of Gleditsia sinensis possesses antiallergic and anti-inflammatory activities, which may be mediated by reducing the release of mediators such as histamine from mast cells and weakening the inflammatory action of these mediators.
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- Yue Dai
- Department of Biology and Institute of Chinese Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
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Shin TY, Kim SH, Lee ES, Eom DO, Kim HM. Action of Rubus coreanus extract on systemic and local anaphylaxis. Phytother Res 2002; 16:508-13. [PMID: 12237805 DOI: 10.1002/ptr.925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The effect was investigated of the aqueous extract of Rubus coreanus Miq. (Rosaceae) fruits (RCAE) on systemic and local anaphylaxis. RCAE (0.01-1 g/kg) dose-dependently inhibited systemic anaphylaxis induced by compound 48/80 in mice. RCAE (1 g/kg) also significantly inhibited local anaphylaxis activated by anti-DNP IgE. Pretreatment with RCAE at the same concentration before systemic anaphylaxis reduced the plasma histamine levels in a dose-dependent manner. RCAE (0.001-1 mg/mL) dose-dependently inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) activated by compound 48/80 or anti-DNP IgE. The level of cAMP in RPMC, when RCAE was added, significantly increased, compared with that of the normal control. Moreover, RCAE (0.01-1 mg/mL) had a significant inhibitory effect on anti-DNP IgE-induced tumour necrosis factor-alpha production from RPMC. These results indicate that RCAE may possess antianaphylactic action.
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- Tae-Yong Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Chonju, Chonbuk, 565-701, Republic of Korea.
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Shin TY, Won JH, Kim HM, Kim SH. Effect of Alpinia oxyphylla fruit extract on compound 48/80-induced anaphylactic reactions. THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2002; 29:293-302. [PMID: 11527071 DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x01000319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The effect of the aqueous extract of Alpinia oxyphylla Miq. (Zingiberaceae) fruits (AOFE) on anaphylactic reaction was investigated. AOFE completely inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylactic shock at dose of 1.0 g/kg. When AOFE was pretreated at concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 1.0 g/kg, the plasma histamine levels induced by compound 48/80 were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. AOFE also inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) by compound 48/80. The level of cAMP in RPMC, when AOFE was added, transiently and significantly increased about 4-fold compared with that of basal cells. These results indicate that AOFE may be beneficial in the treatment of non-specific anaphylactic reactions.
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- T Y Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Chonju, Chonbuk, South Korea
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Shin TY, Kim YK, Kim HM. Inhibition of immediate-type allergic reactions by Prunella vulgaris in a murine model. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2001; 23:423-35. [PMID: 11694032 DOI: 10.1081/iph-100107341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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We studied the effect of aqueous extract of Prunella vulgaris (Labiatae) (PVAE) on immediate-type allergic reactions. PVAE (0.005 to 1 g/kg) dose-dependently inhibited systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/ 80 in rats. When PVAE was given as pretreatment, at concentrations ranging from 0.005 to 1 g/kg, the serum histamine levels induced by compound 48/ 80 were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. PVAE (0.001 to 1 g/kg) inhibited the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis activated by anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE antibody dose dependently. PVAE also inhibited the histamine release induced by compound 48/80 or anti-DNP IgE from the rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC). The level of cyclic AMP in RPMC, when PVAE was added, significantly increased, compared with that of normal control. Moreover, PVAE (0.01 and 0.1 mg/ml) had a significant inhibitory effect on anti-DNP IgE-mediated tumor necrosis factor-alpha production from RPMC. These results indicate that PVAE inhibits immediate-type allergic reactions in rats.
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- T Y Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Chonju, Chonbuk, South Korea
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Shin TY, Kim DK, Chae BS, Lee EJ. Antiallergic action of Magnolia officinalis on immediate hypersensitivity reaction. Arch Pharm Res 2001; 24:249-55. [PMID: 11440086 DOI: 10.1007/bf02978266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We studied the effect of aqueous extract of Magnolia officinalis bark (Magnoliaceae) (MOAE) on the immediate hypersensitivity reaction. MOAE (0.01 to 1 g/kg) dose-dependently inhibited compound 48/80 induced systemic anaphylaxis in rats. MOAE (0.1 and 1 g/kg) also significantly inhibited local immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylactic reaction. When MOAE was pretreated at concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 1 g/kg, the levels of plasma histamine were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. MOAE (0.001 to 1 mg/ml) dose-dependently inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) activated by compound 48/80 or anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE. The level of cyclic AMP (cAMP) in RPMC, when MOAE was added, significantly increased compared with that of the normal control. Moreover, MOAE (0.01 to 1 mg/ml) had a significant inhibitory effect on anti-DNP IgE-induced tumor necrosis factor-alpha production from RPMC. These results indicate that MOAE inhibits immediate hypersensitivity reaction in vivo and in vitro.
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- T Y Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Chonju, Chonbuk, Korea.
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Shin TY, Kim DK. Inhibitory effect of mast cell-dependent anaphylaxis by Gleditsia sinensis. Arch Pharm Res 2000; 23:401-6. [PMID: 10976591 DOI: 10.1007/bf02975455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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We investigated the effect of aqueous extract of Gleditsia sinensis thorns (Leguminosae) (GSAE) on the mast cell-dependent anaphylaxis. GSAE (0.005 to 1 g/kg) dose-dependently inhibited systemic anaphylaxis induced by compound 48/80 in rats. GSAE (0.1 and 1 g/kg) also significantly inhibited local anaphylaxis activated by anti-DNP IgE. When GSAE was pretreated at the same concentrations with systemic anaphylaxis, the plasma histamine levels were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. GSAE (0.001 to 1 mg/ml) dose-dependently inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) activated by compound 48/80 or anti-DNP IgE. The level of cyclic AMP in RPMC, When CSAE (1 mg/ml) was added, transiently and significantly increased about fourfold compared with that of basal cells. Moreover, GSAE (0.01 and 0.1 mg/ml) had a significant inhibitory effect on anti-DNP IgE-induced tumor necrosis factor-alpha production from RPMC. These results suggest a possible use of GSAE in managing mast cell-dependent anaphylaxis.
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- T Y Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Chonju, Chonbuk, Korea.
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Shin TY, Kim SH, Kim SH, Kim YK, Park HJ, Chae BS, Jung HJ, Kim HM. Inhibitory effect of mast cell-mediated immediate-type allergic reactions in rats by Perilla frutescens. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2000; 22:489-500. [PMID: 10946827 DOI: 10.3109/08923970009026007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
We investigated the effect of aqueous extract of Perilla frutescens (Labiatae) (PFAE) on the mast cell-mediated immediate-type allergic reactions. PFAE (0.05 to 1 g/kg) dose-dependently inhibited systemic allergic reaction induced by compound 48/80 in rats. PFAE (0.1 and 1 g/kg) also significantly inhibited local allergic reaction activated by anti-DNP IgE. When PFAE was pretreated at the same concentrations with systemic allergic reaction test, the plasma histamine levels were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. PFAE (10(-3) to 1 mg/ml) dose-dependently inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) activated by compound 48/80 or anti-DNP IgE. The level of cyclic AMP in RPMC, When PFAE (1 mg/ml) was added, transiently and significantly increased about 4-fold compared with that of basal cells. Moreover, PFAE (0.001 and 0.01 mg/ml) had a significant inhibitory effect on anti-DNP IgE-induced tumor necrosis factor-alpha production. These results indicate that PFAE inhibits mast cell-mediated immediate-type allergic reactions in vivo and in vitro.
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Affiliation(s)
- T Y Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Woosuk University, Chonju, Chonbuk, South Korea
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