Activation of NF-kB and mitogen-activated protein kinases by polysaccharide isolated from Platycodon grandiflorum in RAW 64.7 macrophages

  • Yoon, Y-D (Kor Res Inst Biosci Biotech (KRIBB)) ;
  • Han, S-B (Kor Res Inst Biosci Biotech (KRIBB)) ;
  • Hong, D-H (Kor Res Inst Biosci Biotech (KRIBB)) ;
  • Kang, J-S (College of Pharmacy, Chungnam Natl. Uni.) ;
  • Kim, H-M (Kor Res Inst Biosci Biotech (KRIBB))
  • Published : 2002.11.01

Abstract

In our previous study, we reported that PG, a polysaccharide isolated from Plyatycodon grandiflorum, activated macrophages and B cells, but not T cells. Here, we investigated in more detail the mechanism of action of PG in macrophage activation.(omitted)

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