• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.159-166
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• 2004

Objective : Mast cells are a potent source of mediators that regulate inflammatory response in allergies and asthma. The author studied the effect of Bojungikgitanggamibang(BITB) on mast cell-mediated anaphylactic reaction. Method : When BITB was given as pre-treatment at concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 1 mg/ml, the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells induced by compound 48/80 was reduced in a dose-dependent manner. Result : BITB dose-dependently inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylactic shock. BITB also inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis activated by anti-dinitrophenyl IgE. In addition, BITB inhibited phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate and A23187-induced interleukin-6 secretion from human mast cell line HMC-1 cells. Conclusion : These results indicate that BITB may be actively anti-allergic.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.282-290
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• 2019

Background: Ginsenoside Rg3 (G-Rg3) is the major bioactive ingredient of Panax ginseng and has many pharmacological effects, including antiadipogenic, antiviral, and anticancer effects. However, the effect of G-Rg3 on mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation has not been investigated. Method: The antiallergic effects of G-Rg3 on allergic inflammation were evaluated using the human and rat mast cell lines HMC-1 and RBL-2H3. Antiallergic effects of G-Rg3 were detected by measuring cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), detecting calcium influx, and using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, Western blotting, and in vivo experiments. Results: G-Rg3 decreased histamine release from activated mast cells by enhancing cAMP levels and calcium influx. Proinflammatory cytokine production was suppressed by G-Rg3 treatment via regulation of the mitogen-activated protein kinases/nuclear factor-kappa B and receptor-interacting protein kinase 2 (RIP2)/caspase-1 signaling pathway in mast cells. Moreover, G-Rg3 protected mice against the IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and compound 48/80-induced anaphylactic shock. Conclusion: G-Rg3 may serve as an alternative therapeutic agent for improving allergic inflammatory disorders.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2010

Typha orientalis' stem (TOS) is traditionally used as an herbal medicine for difficulty in urination, galactophoritis purulenta, whooping cough, and allergic dermatitis. However, its effect in experimental models remains unknown. Here, we report the effect of TOS on the phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) plus calcium ionophore A23187-induced inflammatory cytokine production and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) activation in the human mast cell line, HMC-1. TOS inhibited PMA plus A23187-induced cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-$\alpha$) and interleukin (IL)-6. Maximal inhibition rate of TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 production by TOS (1 mg/ml) was about 44.02%, and 45.20%, respectively (P < 0.05). In addition, TOS inhibited the expression of TNF-$\alpha$ and IL-6 mRNA under the same condition. Moreover, TOS partially blocked PMA plus A23187-induced ERK phosphorylation. These results suggested TOS could inhibit the cytokine production through blocking of ERK activity.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.8-22
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• 2010

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang on the Allergic Contact Dermatitis caused by 2,4-dinitro-chlorobezene(DNCB). Methods : Twenty eight mice were divided into four groups ; normal, control, experimental group A and B. Control and experimental groups were induced allergic contact dermatitis by DNCB. Experimental group A was orally administered the Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang and experimental group B was orally administered the prednisolone. In this study, ear thickness measurement, auricle microphotograph observation, MPO(Myeloperoxidase) activity measurement, Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR) analysis of the mRNA level of TNF-$\alpha$, IL-$1{\beta}$ were performed on these four groups. In addition, the effect of Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang on cell viability and the effect of Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang on the compound 48/80-induced histamine release from HMC and RPMC were measured. Results: 1. Both experimental group A and B had decreased ear thickness compared with control group In contact hypersensitivity assay. 2. In experimental group A, inflammatory edema was similarly observed comparing to control group. Nevertheless, inflammatory edema was obviously reduced in experimental group B. In both experimental group A and B, pathological lesion of dermatitis were alleviated. In addition, the numbers of infiltrated inflammatory cells were decreased compared with control group. 3. Compared to the normal group, there was a noticeable increase in MPO activity in control group. However, in experimental group A and B, it showed remarkable inhibition of the increase in MPO activity comparing with control group. 4. The level of expression of TNF-$\alpha$, IL-$1{\beta}$ in experimental group A and B were meaningfully lower than those in control group. 5. In MTT assay, the concentrations of Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang that were used on the test had no cytotoxicity. 6. Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang dose-dependently inhibited the compound 48/80-induced histamine release from both HMC and RPMC. Conclusions : According to above experiments, Gyejijakyakjimo-Tang was effective on allergic contact dermatitis.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.213-221
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 우리나라 전통 음식인 비빔밥의 우수성을 검증하고자 비빔밥에 들어가는 재료인 애호박, 도라지, 숙주, 속대기, 부추, 고사리의 조리 전과 후의 항염증 및 항산화 효과를 조사하였다. 인간유래 비만세포인 HMC-1 (human mast cell)에 70% ethanol로 추출한 조리 전, 후의 다양한 비빔밥 재료의 추출물을 1.0 mg/ml의 농도로 처리한 후, PMA와 A23187로 자극하여 염증반응을 유도하였다. MTT 분석에 의한 세포 생존율 결과, 모든 구에서 82% 이상의 세포 생존율을 보여 조리 전, 후의 비빔밥 재료 추출물에 의한 세포 독성은 나타나지 않았다. HMC-1 비빔밥 재료의 추출물을 0.01, 0.1, 1.0 mg/ml의 농도로 처리한 후, 자극제로 염증반응을 유도하였을 때 그 효과를 TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6, IL-8의 분비량으로 알아보았다. 전체적으로 cytokine의 분비가 감소하였는데, 특히 1.0 mg/ml 농도에서 조리 후의 부추 추출물이 TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6 분비량을 각각 90%, 93% 저해하였고, 무 추출물은 IL-8 분비량을 85% 저해하여 다양한 비빔밥 재료 중 가장 높은 저해율을 나타냈다. DPPH 분석에 의한 항산화 활성결과, 조리 전, 후의 부추 추출물에서 각각 67.50%, 73.65%로 재료 중 가장 높았으며 전반적으로, 조리함으로써 항산화 활성이 향상되었다. 결론적으로 조리 전보다 조리 후의 재료에서 세 가지의 cytokine을 유의성 있게 억제하였고, 항산화 활성 또한 높게 나타나 비빔밥의 우수성을 검증하는 기초자료로 활용이 가능하다고 사료된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.582-589
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• 2016

본 연구는 캠벨어얼리 포도가지와 새송이버섯 혼합 추출물이 활성화된 면역세포에서 항염증 및 화학항원과 생물학적 항원을 동시에 처리한 아토피 피부염 유사 모델 마우스에서 아토피 개선에 대한 상승효과를 알아보았다. 그 결과 지방질다당류로 자극된 RAW 264.7 세포에 포도가지와 새송이버섯 각각의 추출물 처리했을 때 보다 이들 추출물을 혼합하여 처리할 때 산화질소와 $PGE_2$ 생성을 효과적으로 억제하였다. 또한 지방질다당류로 자극된 RAW 264.7 세포와 PMA와 A23187로 활성화된 HMC-1 세포에서도 각각의 추출물 보다 혼합추출물을 처리했을 때 $TNF-{\alpha}$와 IL-6 생성에 대한 억제 효과가 매우 우수하였다. 더욱이 DNCB와 집먼지진드기 항원으로 유도된 아토피 피부염 유사 모델에서 포도가지와 새송이버섯 혼합 추출물 투여는 각각의 추출물 투여에 비해서 외부적 피부병변과 피부두께 및 피부조직학적 등 임상적으로 아토피 피부염에 대한 개선 효과가 매우 뛰어남을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 포도가지와 새송이버섯 혼합 추출물의 아토피 피부염 개선 효과는 혈청 내 IgE와 IL-4의 생성을 억제함으로써 각각의 추출물에 비해서 상승되는 효과가 있음을 나타내 주었다. 이러한 결과는 포도가지와 새송이버섯 각각의 추출물 투여보다는 이들의 추출물을 혼합하여 투여하는 것이 아토피 피부염을 개선시키는데 효과적임을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.53-65
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• 2003

Although the effect of Bee Venom has been reported, its mechanism has not been fully elucidated. Nitric Oxide(NO) is one of the free radicals and mediates in inflammation diseases. Chemokines contribute to the pathogenesis of several disorders such as allergic rhinitis and rheumatoid arthritis and so on. The objective of this study was to investigate the scavenging effect of Bee Venom on NO and on expression of chemokine genes. There was no significant NO scavenging effect in Crude Bee Venom, Apamin, Melittin, and MCD-peptide. The expression of chemokines was examined by RT-PCR using the human mast cell line(HMC-1), which is known to secrete and express chemokines. In order to investigate the protective effect of Bee Venom, HMC-1 cells were incubated with pretreatment of Bee Venom for 24 hrs and stimulated with 1 uM calcium ionophore A23178 for 2 hrs. RT-PCR analyses of chemokine genes showed that expressions of RANTES and MCP-1 were increased compared to the calcium ionophore-only treated group. But IL-8 and MCP-3 did not express increasing effect compared to control group. This study may provide important basic data on the possibility of the clinical treatment of Bee Venom in inflammation diseases.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.139-149
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• 2009

1. Objectives The roots of Sophora flavescens Aiton (SFA) are widely used as a herbal remedy for allergic inflammation. In this study, we invested the effect of SFA on passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and histamin releas and we demonstrated that SFA suppressed the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), interleukin- 6 (IL-6), and interleukin -8 (IL-8), through inhibition of the $NF{\kappa}B$, JNK and p38 pathway in the human mast cell line, HMC-1. 2. Methods To accomplish this, we invested passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and histamin release at an animal experiment. In addition, we investigated the effect of SFA on the production of inflammation-related cytokines in HMC-1 cells that were co-treated with PMA and A23187, which can induce production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. 3. Results and Conclusions SFA induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and histamin releas and supressed the expression of TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6, and IL-8. In addition, the protein levels of TNF-${\alpha}$ were also decreased by SFA treatment. Furthermore, SFA inhibited the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor $NF{\kappa}B$ through inhibition of the phosphorylation and degradation of $I{\kappa}B-{\alpha}$, which is an inhibitor of $NF{\kappa}B$. Moreover, SFA also inhibited induction of MAPKs (JNK, p38) and $NF{\kappa}B$ promoter-mediated luciferase activity. Taken together, these results suggest that SFA could be used as a treatment for mast cell-derived allergic inflammatory diseases.

• 생약학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.286-290
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• 2013

This study was carried out to the determine the effects of the water extract of Viticis Fructus (Verbenaceae, WEVF) on experimental allergic reactions and inflammation. WEVF was anally administered to mice for high and fast absorption. WEVF inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylaxis and immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated local allergic reaction. Histamine releasing from mast cells was reduced by WEVF, which was mediated by modulation of intracellular calcium. In addition, WEVF decreased the gene expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187 (PMACI)-stimulated HMC-1 cells. These findings demonstrate that the WEVF 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.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.33-52
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• 2002

The effects of Arctii fructus extract on allegenic inflammation were investigated using in vivo and in vitro test models. Firstly, the cytotoxicity of Arctii fructus extract was validated using MTT assay. As a result, Arctii fructus extract showed no cytotoxic potential, while SDS, a positive control, revealed strong cytotoxic effect. In LLNA assay, Arctii fructus extract showed no skin allergenicity. Next, the anti-allergic actions of Arctii fructus extract were evaluated using rodent experimental models. The oral, intraperitoneal and intradermal administration of Arctii fructus extract significantly inhibited the compound 48／80-induced vascular permeability documented by Evans blue extravasation. In addition, Arctii fructus extract showed potent inhibitory effect on passive cutaneous anaphylaxis activated by anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE when orally administered. In an in vitro study, Arctii fructus extract revealed to possess inhibitory potential on the compound 48／80-induced histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells. Moreover, Arctii fructus extract inhibited the IL-4 and TNF-${\alpha}$ mRNA induction by PMA and A23187 in human leukemia mast cells, HMC-1. Finally, it revealed that Arctii fructus extract significantly suppressed histamin-provoked antigenic inflammation reactions in human prick test. Taken together, these results suggest that anti-allergic action of Arctii fructus extract may be due to the inhibition of histamine release and cytokine gene expression in the mast cells.