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Jang S, Kim HI, Jung JW, Boo M, Sung SH, Park J, Kim S. Bee venom acupuncture and herbal medicine for hand eczema: Two case reports and an in vivo study. Explore (NY) 2024:S1550-8307(24)00057-0. [PMID: 38637265 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2024.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Eczema and contact dermatitis are relatively common, non-life-threatening disease, but can reduce the patient's quality-of-life when it becomes chronic. This study describes two cases of bee venom acupuncture (BVA) and herbal medicine (San Wu Huangqin decoction; SWH) co-treatment for hand eczema and contact dermatitis, then confirms the effect of the combination therapy in an in vivo model of eczema. CASE PRESENTATION A 56-year-old female (case 1) and a 33-year-old male (case 2) presented to the clinic with symptoms of itching and erythema (case 1), and scaliness (case 2) on both hands. Both were diagnosed with hand eczema and contact dermatitis based on examination of the erythema and scaliness. They were treated with BVA and SWH for three months. The lesions were healed and had not recurred after 1 and 3 years of follow-up. A mouse study was conducted by repeated application of 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) to induce eczema-like contact dermatitis in Balb/c mice. In a DNCB-induced eczema-like contact dermatitis model, BVA and SWH co-administration synergistically improved clinical symptoms seen in eczema. Also, they improved histological changes of the skin, suppressed immune cell infiltration, and decreased inflammatory cytokines and immunoglobulin E in the serum. CONCLUSION This study suggests BVA and SWH could be an alternative treatment for eczema and contact dermatitis.
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- Soobin Jang
- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daegu Haany University, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gyeongsan, 38054, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Wonjae Korean Medical Clinic, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Chilgok, 39895, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Medicine Policy, National Development Institute of Korean Medicine, Seoul, 04516, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, 34054, Republic of Korea.
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Kim HI, Kim DS, Jung Y, Sung NY, Kim M, Han IJ, Nho EY, Hong JH, Lee JK, Boo M, Kim HL, Baik S, Jung KO, Lee S, Kim CS, Park J. Immune-Enhancing Effect of Sargassum horneri on Cyclophosphamide-Induced Immunosuppression in BALB/c Mice and Primary Cultured Splenocytes. Molecules 2022; 27:8253. [PMID: 36500343 PMCID: PMC9738764 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27238253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Sargassum horneri (SH) is a seaweed that has several features that benefit health. In this study, we investigated the immune-enhancing effect of SH, focusing on the role of spleen-mediated immune functions. Chromatographic analysis of SH identified six types of monosaccharide contents, including mannose, rhamnose glucose, galactose xylose and fucose. SH increased cell proliferation of primary cultured naïve splenocytes treated with or without cyclophosphamide (CPA), an immunosuppression agent. SH also reversed the CPA-induced decrease in Th1 cytokines. In vivo investigation revealed that SH administration can increase the tissue weight of major immune organs, such as the spleen and thymus. A similar effect was observed in CPA-injected immunosuppressed BALB/c mice. SH treatment increased the weight of the spleen and thymus, blood immune cell count and Th1 cytokine expression. Additionally, the YAC-1-targeting activities of natural killer cells, which are important in innate immunity, were upregulated upon SH treatment. Overall, our study demonstrates the immune-enhancing effect of SH, suggesting its potential as a medicinal or therapeutic agent for pathologic conditions involving immunosuppression.
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- Hyo In Kim
- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Natural Product Research, Korea Prime Pharmacy Co., Ltd., Suwon 16229, Republic of Korea
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- Nano Bio Research Center, Jeonnam Bioindustry Foundation, Jangsung 57248, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food Regulatory Science, Korea University, Sejong 30019, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06974, 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 Oral Biochemistry, College of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju 61452, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Science in Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
- Department of Pharmacology, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Petz L, Tonai R, Redei I, Li S, Li H, Bryson Y, Regan D, Spellman S, Gragert L, Boo M, Gutman J, Armitage S, Shpall E, Lin A, Rosenthal J, Zaia J, Rossi J, Kurtzberg J, Forman S, Chow R. Cord Blood Transplantation for Long Term Management or Possible Cure of HIV Infection. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2011.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Kurtzberg J, Chell J, Boo M, Halet M, Welte K. 16. Standardization of cord blood banking procedures NMDP network. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2005.08.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kurtzberg J, Creer M, Halet M, Welte K, Boo M, Confer D, Chell J. Establishment of a National Cord Blood Banking Network through the National Marrow Donor Program. Biol Blood Marrow Transplant 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bbmt.2004.12.114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Boo M, Louiselle P. Structuring medical practice acquisitions. Healthc Financ Manage 1994; 48:22-7. [PMID: 10146104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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A successful medical practice acquisition requires both the buyer and the seller to understand the complex legal and business issues that arise throughout the negotiation of the transaction. This article surveys the key issues involved in setting the purchase price, determining how that price will be paid, deciding whether to acquire assets or stock, establishing a physician employment agreement, and addressing the concerns of nonphysician staff.
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- M Boo
- Allina Health Systems Corporation, Minneapolis, MN
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