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http://dx.doi.org/10.17208/kjopp.2014.12.28.6.636

Effects of Angelicae Dahuricae Radix on 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB)-induced contact dermatitis in mice  

Jung, Young Chul (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Yun, Chan Yong (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Ryu, Jeong Hyun (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Jo, Su Zy (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Cheon, Won Ju (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Kim, Hyungwoo (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
Cho, Su In (Division of Pharmacology, School of Korean Medicine, Pusan National University)
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Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine / v.28, no.6, 2014 , pp. 636-642 More about this Journal
Abstract
In the theory of Korean medicine, Angelicae Dahuricae Radix (ADR) can expel wind and relieve exterior syndrome, and eliminate dampness. Recently, ADR has been reported to have possibilities as anti-inflammatory agent and cosmetics. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ADR on contact dermatitis (CD). In order to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of ADR on CD, we investigated the effects of ADR on ear thickness, ear weight, skin lesion and histopathological changes in mice with CD induced by 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB). In addition, the effect on spleen weight was also measured. In our results, topical application of ADR lowered ear thickness and weight respectively. ADR treatment also improved skin lesions such as erythema and scale. In the histopathological observation, ADR-treated group showed diminished epidermal hyperplasia and immune cell infiltration in inflammed tissues compared to those of non-treated control group. In conclusion, These data suggest that ADR has anti-inflammatory action in inflammed skin tissue, resulting in improving skin lesion and histopathological abnormalities of CD.
Keywords
Angelicae Dahuricae Radix; Contact dermatitis; herbal medicine; eczema;
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