• 제목/요약/키워드: Nc/Nga mice

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Pear pomace alleviated atopic dermatitis in NC/Nga mice and inhibited LPS-induced inflammation in RAW 264.7 macrophages

  • You, Mikyoung;Wang, Ziyun;Kim, Hwa-Jin;Lee, Young-Hyun;Kim, Hyeon-A
    • Nutrition Research and Practice
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    • 제16권5호
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    • pp.577-588
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    • 2022
  • BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Poorly regulated inflammation is believed to be the most predominant factor that can result in a wide scope of diseases including atopic dermatitis (AD). Despite many studies on the effect of pear pomace in obesity-related disorders including dysregulated gut microbiota, the protective effect of pear pomace in AD is still unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pear pomace ethanol extract (PPE) on AD by inhibiting inflammation. MATERIALS/METHODS: In the in vivo experiment, 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) was applied to NC/Nga mice to induce AD-like skin lesions. After the induction, PPE was administered daily by oral gavage for 4 weeks. The clinical severity score, serum IgE levels, spleen weight, histological changes in dorsal skin, and inflammation-related proteins were measured. In the cell study, RAW 264.7 cells were pretreated with PPE before stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Nitrite oxide (NO) production and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-𝛋B) protein expression were detected. RESULTS: Compared to the AD control (AD-C) group, IgE levels were dramatically decreased via PPE treatment. PPE significantly reduced scratching behavior, improved skin symptoms, and decreased ear thickness compared to the AD-C group. In addition, PPE inhibited the DNCB-induced expression of inducible nitrite oxide synthase (iNOS), the receptor for advanced glycation end products, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2, and NF-𝛋B. PPE inhibited the LPS-induced overproduction of NO and the enhanced expression of iNOS and cyclooxygenase-2. Moreover, the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and NF-𝛋B in RAW 264.7 cells was suppressed by PPE. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that PPE could be explored as a therapeutic agent to prevent AD.

청열탕(淸熱湯)의 생물전환을 통한 항아토피피부염 효능(效能) 연구(硏究) (Effect of Cheongyeoltang (CYT) using Bioconversion on Atopic Dermatitis)

  • 강현숙;김승형;김선빈;김수명;김동희
    • 혜화의학회지
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    • 제19권2호
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    • pp.119-137
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    • 2011
  • In order to improve efficacy of oriental medicines and to study the application of fermented oriental medicine in clinicals, the efficacy of CYT and CYTBH on atopic dermatitis were evaluated. The results and conclusions are as follows. CYT and CYTBH significantly improved the atopic dermatitis symptoms in NC/Nga mice by naked eye evaluation and significantly decreased clinical index in both groups. CYT and CYTBH both decreased the cell numbers of CD3+, CD11b+Gr-1+ cells in dorsal skin. Of the cells, CYT significantly decreased CD11b+Gr-1+ cells whereas CYTBH significantly decreased all immune cells. CYT and CYTBH both decreased the production rate of IL-4 and IFN-${\gamma}$ activated by CD3/CD28. In the case of CYTBH, significant decrease in all cases was observed. CYT and CYTBH decreased the production rate of IL-5, IL-13 and IL-17 in serum. Significant decrease of IL-5 in the case of CYT and IL-5 and IL-13 in the case of CYTBH were observed. CYT and CYTBH significantly decreased transcription of IL-5 mRNA and IL-13 mRNA in skin. Significant decrease in IgG1 and IgE immunoglobulins in serum were oberved in both groups. Significant decrease was only observed in the case of CYTBH. Both CYT and CYTBH significantly decreased the secretion of histamine. Both CYT and CYTBH suppressed erythema, hemorrhage, edema, excoriation, erosion of skin tissues of NC/Nga mice resulting in the decrease of thickness of epidermis. Significant decrease of infiltration of obese cells was also observed. The results above indicated that both CYT and CYTBH had significant efficacy in the treatment of atopic dermatitis through immune modulation. Animal studies showed that CYTBH had superior activity than that of CYT suggesting further and continuous studies on the changes in ingredients or absorption improvement by fermentation should follow.

창이자 추출물이 아토피 피부염 유발 생쥐의 비장 세포 Th17의 세포분화 억제에 따른 아토피 피부 상태에 미치는 영향 (Studies of Xanthium strumarium Extract Suppressing Th17-cell Differentiation and Anti-dermatitic Effect in BMAC-induced Atopy Dermatitis of NC/Nga Mice)

  • 김금란;최태부
    • KSBB Journal
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    • 제24권4호
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    • pp.383-392
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    • 2009
  • 아토피피부염 (AD)은 천식, 음식 알레르기, 비염 같은 전신아토피질환을 동반하는 만성재발성 피부염증질환이다. 아토피피부염과 관련된 IL-17의 임상적 역할은 다양한 조건에서 보고되고 있으며, 또한 건선 피부 상태에 깊숙이 관여하고 있다. IL-17은 각질세포 (keratinocytes)에서 과잉으로 생산되며, 아토피피부염의 말초임파구에서도 다량 생성됨을 세포내염색을 통하여 확인된 바 있다. 본 연구에서는 창이자 추출물 (XS-E와 XS-FL)이 NC/Nga 생쥐의 $CD4^+$ T 세포에서 유도된 Th17 세포의 분화억제 및 IL-17의 생산량 감소 효과에 대한 실험을 하였다. 그 결과 XS-E와 XS-FL을 처리한 섬유아세포에서 세포독성은 나타나지 않았고, 4일간 XS-E와 XS-FL에 동시배양 한 $CD4^+$ T 세포의 IL-17 생산량을 FACS로 분석한 결과 $100\;{\mu}g$/mL XS-E 처리군의 IL-17 생산량은 32.3%로 대조군에 비하여 2배 이상의 감소를 나타내었으며, $20\;{\mu}g$/mL XS-30% AFL (acetone XS-FL) 처리군의 Th17 세포는 19.6%으로 대조군에 비하여 3.5배 억제되었다. 또한 real-time PCR을 이용하여 IL-17A와 IL-22 mRNA의 유전자 발현량을 비교 분석한 결과, IL-17A와 IL-22 mRNA의 유전자발현의 RQ값은 XS-E와 XS-30% AFL를 처리한 실험군이 대조군에 비하여 유의성 있는 감소를 나타내었다(p < 0.01, p < 0.001). ELISA로 측정한 IL-17A 생산량은 XS-E와 XS-30% AFL를 처리한 실험군이 대조군에 비하여 현저히 감소 (p < 0.05, p < 0.001)하였다. Th17 세포의 증식을 알아보기 위하여, rIL-6와 TGF-$\beta$로 분화시킨 Th17 세포를 CFSE로 표지한 후 rIL-23 처리를 하여 4일간 배양하여 증식을 유도시켰다. 대조군의 Th17 세포 분열은4일 동안 4번에 걸쳐 비슷한 세포수의 증식이 일어나는 것을 CFSE를 통하여 확인하였고, XS-30% AFL 처리군은 CFSE의 형광 분포가 점점 감소하여 Th17 세포의 증식이 억제됨을 알 수 있었다.

감맥대조탕이 DNCB로 유발된 생쥐의 아토피피부염에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Gammakdaejo-tang(GMD) on DNCB induced Atopic Dermatitis in Mice)

  • 류지연;감은영;강은정;최정화;김종한;박수연;정민영
    • 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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    • 제33권2호
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    • pp.83-99
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    • 2020
  • Objectives : Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with frequent relapses. This study was to investigate the effects of Gammakdaejo-tang(GMD) in DNCB induced atopic dermatitis mice. Methods : The study was divided into five comparion groups. 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene(DNCB) solution was applied to Nc/Nga mice to induce atopic dermatitis, followed by normal group, negative control group with distilled water, positive control group with Dexamethasione and GMD 200mg/kg or 400mg/kg. The control group was orally administered 200㎕ once daily for 4 weeks. Visual skin condition, Immunoglobulin E, Histamine, Cytokine, Immune cells, Tissue biomarkers were observed. Results : As a result of the dermatitis score evaluation, it was confirmed that the GMD-administered group improved symptoms compared to the negative control group. As a result of measuring IgE, the GMD-administered group significantly decreased compared to the negative control group. As a result of measuring Histamine, GMD group except 200mg/kg of GMD significantly decreased compared to negative control group. As a result of measuring cytokine, GMD 200mg/kg significantly reduced IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α compared to the negative control. 400mg/kg significantly reduced IL-1β, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-10, TNF-α and significantly increased IL-2, IFNγ. As a result of confirming the immune cells, all experimental groups showed no difference in basophil, GMD group significantly reduced monocyte and eosinophil compared to negative control group, and GMD 400mg/kg group significantly reduced white blood cell and neutrophil. And significantly increased lymphocytes. As a result of measuring the gene expression level, all GMD group significantly increased TGF-β1 compared with the negative control group, and filaggrin, VEGF and EGF were significantly increased in GMD 400mg/kg group. Epidermis, dermis thickness, and eosinophil infiltration were found to be decreased in all GMD groups compared with the negative control group. Conclusions : GMD is effective in atopic dermatitis by reducing imbalance of immune response of T cells (Th1 / Th2) and reducing skin tissue damage and inflammatory response.

두시 하태독법의 IL-4 활성 조절이 D. farinae 유도 아토피유사피부염 발병 조절에 미치는 효과 (The Effect of Douchi Hataedock Treatment for Dermatophagoides Farinae-Induced Atopic Dermatitis-like Skin Lesions by Controlling IL-4 Activity)

  • 안상현;김재규;천진홍;김기봉
    • 대한한방소아과학회지
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    • 제31권1호
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    • pp.43-51
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    • 2017
  • Objectives Hataedock method is a Korean medical therapy which removes fetal toxin by orally administering herbal decoction to neonates. This study was to observe skin damage and anti-inflammatory effect via regulating IL-4 activity in NC/Nga mice which were induced atopic dermatitis (AD)-like skin lesion by Dermatophagoides (D.) farinae after applying Douchi Hataedock method. Methods NC/Nga mice with 3 weeks of gestational age were used. Each 10 mice were allocated to the control group (Ctrl), the AD-induced group (AE), and the group which induced AD after administering Douchi extract (GT). After 4 weeks from administering Douchi extract to the mice, the primary AD was induced by applying D. farinae extract 6 times per week for 3 weeks and then the secondary AD was induced by the same method after 1 week from the primary AD induction. To identify the skin damage and anti-inflammatory effect, we observed LxR, IL-4, Fc ${\varepsilon}$ receptor, substance P, and $NF-{\kappa}B$. Results The GT group showed alleviation of skin injury and decrease in capillary angiogenesis. Stratum corneum damage, epithelial cell hyperplasia, lymphocyte infiltration, and capillary distribution relatively decreased in the GT group. LxR-positive reaction in the GT group were increased by 53% than that of the AE group. IL-4 production, $Fc{\varepsilon}$ receptor activity, and substance P-positive reaction in the GT group were decreased by 82%, 42%, and 82% respectively compare to those of the AE group. $NF-{\kappa}B$-positive reaction in the GT group were decreased by 15% compare to that of the AE group. Conclusions Hataedock method with Douchi extract alleviated AD via reducing inflammatory cytokines secreted at the early stage of AD. Thus, Douchi Hataedock method has a beneficial effect for the prevention and treatment of AD.

대청룡탕(大靑龍湯)이 DNCB로 유발된 생쥐의 아토피피부염에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Daecheonglyong-tang on Atopic Dermatitis Induced by DNCB in Mice)

  • 김지은;이호찬;강은정;최정화;김종한;박수연;정민영
    • 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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    • 제32권3호
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    • pp.58-76
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    • 2019
  • Objectives : This study was designed to examine the effects of Daecheonglyong-tang(DCL) on atopic dermatitis induced by DNCB in mice Methods : The Nc/Nga mice were divided into 5 groups, and four groups excluding the normal group were applied by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene(DNCB), to cause AD and were orally administered with distilled water(negative control), dexamethasone(positive control), and DCL 200 or 400mg/kg once a day for 4 weeks respectively. The visual changes on skin, changes in skin tissue thickness and eosinophil infiltration were observed. IgE, Histamine, Cytokines, immune cells and the amount of gene expression of filaggrin, VEGF, $TGF-{\beta}1$, EGF were measured. Results : Dermatitis score showed a gross improvement on all DCL groups, similar to or better than positive control. All DCL groups showed no significant change in the basophils, while neutrophils and eosinophils decreased. In only DCL 400 mg/kg groups, white blood cells and mononuclear cells were decreased and lymphocytes were increased. In particular, neutrophils had similar or better effects than the positive control. In all DCL groups, IgE, Histamine, $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$ were decreased and IL-2 was increased. In only DCL 400 mg/kg groups, IL-10 decreased and $IFN-{\gamma}$ increased. In particular, $IL-1{\beta}$ and $IFN-{\gamma}$ showed a similar rate of increase and decrease comparing positive control in DCL 400 mg/kg. $TGF-{\beta}$1 was increased in all DCL groups, filaggrin and VEGF were increased in only DCL 400 mg/kg groups. EGF did not make any changes. Epidermis, dermis thickness and eosinophil infiltration were also decreased in all DCL groups. Conclusions : By increasing Th1 cytokine and decreasing Th2 cytokine, DCL extracts appear to be effective in controlling immune response imbalances, anti-inflammatory and skin regeneration and are likely to be available as a treatment for AD.

Lactobacillus bifermentans로 발효한 율피의 항아토피 효과 (Anti-atopic Effects of Castanea crenata Inner Shell Extracts Fermented by Lactobacillus bifermentans)

  • 김배진;손우림;최미옥;조성경;정희경;이진태;김학윤;권대준
    • 한국식품영양과학회지
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    • 제42권9호
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    • pp.1378-1386
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    • 2013
  • 본 연구에서는 DNCB 도포를 통해 아토피 피부염을 유발시킨 NC/Nga mice에 율피 발효물을 각각 0.1%, 1%, 5%로 도포하고 항아토피 효능을 평가하였다. 율피 발효물의 유효성분은 HPLC 분석 결과, gallic acid와 ellagic acid가 각각 10.18 mg/g, 2.14 mg/g 함량을 나타내었다. 실험군 간의 유의적 체중 변화는 관찰되지 않았으며, 육안 평가를 통해 홍반, 가려움과 피부건조, 부종과 혈종, 짓무름 그리고 태선화와 같은 일반적인 아토피 피부염 증상의 심각도를 측정한 점수 결과에서는 DNCB 도포를 통해 아토피 피부염을 유발한 atopic dermatitis(AD)군($13.17{\pm}0.40$)과 비교 시, 아토피 피부염 유발 후 5% 율피 발효물을 도포한 fermented Castanea crenata inner shell(FCS) 5군에서 $7.50{\pm}0.43$ 으로 나타나 아토피 피부염 증상이 빠르게 개선되는 것을 확인하였다(P<0.01). 피부 측정 기기인 MPA5 580을 이용하여 피부멜라닌지수, 피부홍반지수, 피부수분지수를 측정한 결과, AD군은 각각 $296.61{\pm}8.11$, $264.33{\pm}10.15$, $3.15{\pm}0.54$를 나타내었으며 FCS 5군은 각각 $105.86{\pm}2.92$, $199.56{\pm}4.22$, $17.62{\pm}1.75$로 개선효과가 유의적으로 나타났다(P<0.05). 각 실험군 mice의 면역반응을 확인하기 위해 비장 무게(mg)를 체중(g)으로 나누어 산출한 비장 수치의 경우, 아토피 피부염 유발로 인해 AD군에서 증가된 비장 수치($5.55{\pm}0.31$)가 FCS 0.1군, FCS 1군, FCS 5군에서는 각각 $4.53{\pm}0.24$, $3.80{\pm}0.40$, $3.32{\pm}0.24$로 나타나 율피 발효물의 도포 농도에 의존적으로 감소되는 경향을 나타냈으며 특히 FCS 5군에서는 유의적으로 낮게 나타났다(P<0.05). 이는 율피 발효물이 아토피 피부염 상태에서 증가된 비장 내 T-림프구를 효과적으로 억제할 수 있음을 나타낸다. Quantitative real-time PCR을 통해 피부조직에서 IL-$1{\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$와 같은 염증 유전자의 발현 변화를 분석한 결과, 두 유전자 모두 정상군의 relative quantification값이 1일 때 AD군은 각각 1.30, 1.26으로 증가되었으며 FCS 5군에서는 1.11, 0.93으로 나타나 율피 발효물 도포에 의한 유의적인 감소(P<0.05)를 확인할 수 있었다. 아토피 피부염의 면역학적 지표인 혈청 내 IgE 함량을 분석한 결과에서는 각 실험군 간의 유의적 차이는 보이지 않았으나 AD군($1,628.71{\pm}202.59ng/mL$)과 비교 시, 율피 발효물을 도포한 FCS 0.1군, FCS 1군, FCS 5군에서 각각 $1,530.15{\pm}198.70ng/mL$, $1,462.15{\pm}83.79ng/mL$, $1,187.47{\pm}140.09ng/mL$로 나타나 율피 발효물 도포에 의해 감소되는 경향을 확인할 수 있었다. 따라서 율피 발효물은 아토피 피부염 증상 개선을 위한 기능성 천연물의 소재로 활용될 수 있을 것이라 생각된다.

사백산추출물의 아토피피부염 유발 백서에서의 피부장벽 손상 회복 효과 (Effect of Sabaek-san Extract on Skin Damage Recovery in Atopic Dermatitis-induced Mice)

  • 안상현;김기봉
    • 대한한방소아과학회지
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    • 제37권4호
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    • pp.25-33
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    • 2023
  • Objective This study aimed to confirm the effect of Sabaek-san extract on the recovery of skin damage in atopic dermatitis-induced mice. Methods In this study, we used 4-week-old NC/Nga mice that were assigned to four groups: control (Ctrl), lipid barrier elimination (LBEG), dexamethasone (Dx) administration after lipid barrier elimination (DxAG), and Sabaek-san extract administration after lipid barrier elimination (SBAG). Ten rats were assigned to each treatment group. After drug administration for 3 days following lipid barrier elimination, ceramide kinase, caspase 14, sodium hydrogen antiporter (NHE), cathelicidin, claudin, and Toll-like receptor (TLR2) were observed to confirm restoration of skin moisturizer production, antimicrobial barriers, and tight junctions in the skin barrier. Results Ceramide kinase and caspase 14 positive reactions were significantly higher in the SBAG group than in the LBEG or DxAG groups. NHE and cathelicidin showed a higher positive reaction in the SBAG group than in the LBEG and DxAG groups. Claudins and TLR2 showed a higher positive reaction in the SBAG group than in the LBEG or DxAG groups. Conclusion It was confirmed that Sabaek-san extract may have the potential to restore damaged skin barrier in atopic dermatitis.

갈근황금황련탕추출물의 아토피피부염 유발 백서에서의 피부 보습, 항균, 밀착연접 회복 (Effect of Galgeunhwanggeumhwangryeon-tang Extract on Skin Moisturizing, Antibacterial, and Tight Juntion Recovery in Atopic Dermatitis-induced Mice)

  • 안상현;정아람;김기봉
    • 대한한방소아과학회지
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    • 제38권1호
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    • pp.1-9
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    • 2024
  • Objective The purpose of this study was to confirm the effects of Galgeunhwanggeumhwangryeon-tang (PSCG) extract on skin moisturizing, antibacterial, and tight junction recovery in atopic dermatitis-induced mice. Methods In this study, we used 4-week-old NC/Nga mice divided into four groups: control (Ctrl), lipid barrier elimination (LBE), dexamethasone (Dx) after lipid barrier elimination (DEX), and PSCG after lipid barrier elimination (PSC). Ten rats were assigned to each treatment group. Three days after drug administration following lipid barrier elimination, ceramide kinase, caspase 14, sodium hydrogen antiporter (NHE), cathelicidin, claudin, and toll-like receptor (TLR)-2 were observed to confirm the restoration of skin moisturizer production, antimicrobial barriers, and tight junctions in the skin barrier. Results Ceramide kinase and caspase 14 positive reaction were significantly higher in PSC than in LBE and DEX. Both NHE and cathelicidin showed higher positive reactions in PSC than in LBE and DEX. Claudin, and TLR-2 showed higher levels of positive staining in the PSC group than in the LBE and DEX groups. Conclusion It was confirmed that the PSCG extract can have the potential to restore the damaged skin barrier in atopic dermatitis.

한방 복합물이 피부 염증 및 아토피 피부염에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Herbal Medicine Complex on Skin Inflammation and Atopic Dermatitis)

  • 최지희;주인환;박종민;김동희
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제36권5호
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    • pp.187-192
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    • 2022
  • The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of herbal medicine complex (HMC) containing Camellia sinensis L., Duchoesna chrysantha, Houttuynia cordata Thunberg, Poncirus trifoliata Rafinesque on skin inflammation and atopic dermatitis. First, we examined the anti-inflammatory effect of HMC in TNF-α induced human keratinocytes (HaCaT cell). Real-time PCR and western blotting were performed to evaluate the expression of inflammatory cytokines (e.g., iNOS, COX-2, IL-6, IL-8) mRNA and protein. Four-weeks old male NC/Nga mice were treated with 1% 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) solution and used as an atopic dermatitis mice model. And, HMC (200 mg/kg or 400 mg/kg) was administered directly into the stomach of mice for 4 weeks, and blood or serum analysis, tissue staining were performed after oral gavage. As a result HMC inhibited the mRNA expression of iNOS, COX-2, IL-6, and IL-8, which had been increased by TNF-α in HaCaT cells. In addition, the protein expression was also significantly suppressed in the same way as the mRNA expression results. The in vivo experiment results showed that, HMC administration reduced thickening of the epidermis and infiltration of eosinophil into the skin stratum basale compared to DNCB treatment. In addition, HMC administration significantly reduced the inflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, and IL-13) production and immunocyte (white blood cell, lymphocyte, neutrophil, and eosinophil) count compared to DNCB treatment. Moreover, the serum IgE and histamine level was decreased by HMC administration. These results suggest that HMC can be used as effective herbal medicine extract for skin inflammation and atopic dermatitis. And this study may contribute to the development of the herbal medicine-based drug for the treatment of skin inflammation and atopic dermatitis.