• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.197-211
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• 2008

Objectives : We studied on anti-allergic effects of Arctii Fructus Herbal Acupuncture(AFHA) and Arctii Fructus Herbal Acupuncture Solution(AF). Methods : In vivo, Animals were herbal-acupunctured AFHA at both ST36 three times for 5 days. Then, we investigated compound 48/80-induced active systemic anaphylaxis(ASA) using ICR mice and anti-DNP IgE-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis(PCA) using Sprague Dawley rat. In vitro, we measured cell viability, b-hexosaminidase, IL-4 and TNF-a release from RBL-2H3 cells after treatment of AF of various concentrations. Results : In vivo, AFHA pretreatments at both ST36 inhibited compound 48/80-induced ASA. PCA was inhibited by AFHA pretreatments at both ST36. In vitro, AF treatments were not affect on cell viability and inhibited b-hexosaminidase, IL-4 and TNF-a release. Conclusions : These results suggest that AFHA and AF may be beneficial in the inhibition of allergic inflammatory response.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.25 no.1
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• pp.213-227
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• 2008

Objectives : We studied on anti-allergic effects of Semen Perillae Herbal Acupuncture(SPHA) and Semen Perillae Herbal Acupuncture Solution(SP). Methods : In vivo, Animals were herbal-acupunctured SPHA at both ST36 three times for 5 days. Then, we investigated compound 48/80-induced active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA) using ICR mice and anti-DNP IgE-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) using Sprague Dawley rat. In vitro, we measured cell viability, b-hexosaminidase release, IL-4 and TNF-a from RBL-2H3 cells after treatment of SP of various concentrations. Results : In vivo, SPHA pretreatments at both ST36 inhibited compound 48/80-induced ASA. PCA was inhibited by SPHA pretreatments at both ST36 and optional points. In vitro, SP treatments were not affect on cell viability and inhibited b-hexosaminidase release, IL-4 and TNF-a. Conclusions : These results suggest that SPHA and SP may be beneficial in the inhibition of allergic inflammatory response.

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2010.10a
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• pp.22-22
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• 2010

식생활의 변화, 공해 등의 환경변화 등으로 인하여 아토피 환자가 급격하게 증가하고 있다. 본 연구소에서는 자원식물로부터 아토피 치료제 개발을 위하여 면역세포의 탈과립화억제를 통하여 수종의 식물 자원을 탐색한 바 있다. 애기땅빈대, 여뀌, 고들빼기 등으로부터 유효성분 분리하여 산업화 단계에 있으며, 특히 본 연구에서는 한약자원인 지모로부터 분리된 성분에 대하여 보고하고자 한다. 지모는 현재 수많은 보고를 통하여 항암성분, 여성호르몬조절성분 등이 보고되고 있으며, 본 연구에서는 nyasol을 비롯하여 4개의 유도체를 분리하였다. 분리된 성분에 대한 면역세포 탈과립화억제 평가를 수행하였으며, 이들 성분이 함유되어 있는 MeOH추출물에서 systemic 및 passive anaphylaxis 억제 효과가 있음을 확인하였다. 특히, 이들 성분에 대한 유도체 합성을 진행하고 있으며, 이에 대하여 면역세포 탈과립화 억제를 통한 항아토피 및 항알러지에 대한 연구결과를 보고하고자 한다. 이들의 성분과 합성 유도체들은 항아토피에 활용될 수 있으며, 지모추출물자체로도 화장품, 식품, 의약품에 적용이 가능할 정도로 우수한 효능이 확인되었으며, 앞으로 이들 유도체에 대한 의약품 개발연구가 기대된다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• v.2 no.2
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• pp.108-113
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• 1994

Toxicity study of recombinant hepatitis B vaccine (LBD-008), a newly developed drug for acute and chronic hepatitis, was investigated in mice and guinea pigs. 1. Mice showed no production of antibodies against LBD-008 inoculated with aluminum hydroxide gel (Alum) as an adjuvant, judged by the heterologous anaphylaxis (PCA) test using rats. On the other hand, antibodies against ovalbumin (OVA) inoculated with alum were definitely detected. 2. In the studies with guinea pigs, both the inoculation of LBD-008 only and of LBD-008 with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) as an adjuvant did not produce positive reactions in any of homologous active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA). On the other hand, the inoculation of ovalbumin with complete Freund's adjuvant (CFA) produced positive reaction in both of PCA and ASA. 3. These findings suggested that LBD-008 has no antigenic potential in mice or guinea pigs.

• Korean Journal of Veterinary Research
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• v.43 no.2
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• pp.255-261
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• 2003

The antigenicity of nonspecific immunostimulator BARODON$^{(R)}$, a newly developed drug, was investigated by tests for passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) and active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA) in mice and guinea pigs. In ASA test using guinea pigs, there were no significant clinical symptoms in all individuals of low(0.3%) and high(3%) dose of both groups treated with only BARODON$^{(R)}$ and cotreated with BARODON$^{(R)}$ and adjuvant group. In PCA test, blue spots of Evan's were observed from $2^6$ to $2^{10}$ in homologous group and from $2^2{\sim}2^5$ dilution rate in heterologous group of BSA treated positive control group. However, intradermal sensitization with antiserum obtained from low (0.3%) and high (3%) dose of BARODON$^{(R)}$ only treatment group and treated-with-adjuvant group, followed by intravenous injection of respective antigen and Evan's blue mixture (1:1) showed no blue spot observed. In conclusion, BARODON$^{(R)}$, as showed in ASA and PCA test, did not cause anaphylatic shock when treated 3 and 10 times higher than clinically intended dose, nor induce IgE, so that might not have antigenic properties in mice and guinea pigs.

• 대한한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 2007.11a
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• pp.189-190
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• 2007

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.40 no.5
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• pp.568-573
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• 2008

The allergenicity of treated chicken egg whites (EW) was evaluated by a passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) test, immunoblot analysis, and a mouse model of food anaphylaxis. The results of the PCA test revealed that treatment with 0.3% NaOH (w/v) decreased the antigenicity of native EW to 1/4. In addition, treatment with heat ($121^{\circ}C$, 30 min) or 1% NaOH (w/v) decreased the antigenicity to 1/8 and combined treatment with 1% NaOH (w/v) and heat ($70^{\circ}C$, 15 min) decreased the antigenicity to 1/32 of that of the native EW. Immunoblot analysis revealed that the density of EW protein bands decreased in response to heat treatment, and were almost not detectable following the combined treatment. Finally, the murine model of EW anaphylaxis revealed that the mean score of systemic anaphylactic symptoms in EW challenged mice was 1.85, while the mean score in mice challenged with EW that that had been subjected to the combined treatment was only 0.20. The results of this study indicate that the most effective method of reducing EW allergenicity is combined treatment with 1% NaOH (w/v) and heat ($70^{\circ}C$, 15 min).

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• v.4 no.4
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• pp.334-338
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• 1996

Antigenicity of DA-3285, human recombinant erythropoietin which was produced from mammalian cells, was examined in guinea pigs and mice. In active systemic anaphylactic test, mild anaphylactic signs were observed in guinea pigs sensitized subcutaneously with DA-3285 or DA-3285 incorporated with complete Freund's adjuvant(CFA) when challenged with high dose(1000 IU/Kg) of DA-3285. Other groups showed negative responses. In mouse-rat passive cutaneous anaphylaxis test, 20% sera of mice immunized with DA-3285 or DA-3285 mixed with aluminum hydroxide(alum) showed mild positive responses. In the case of indirect haemagglutination reaction(IHA) test, when sheep red blood cells coated with DA-3285 was incubated with mouse serum, all the serum samples were showed negative responses. These results suggest that DA-3285 has a very weak antigenic potential and probably would not induce systemic allergic reactions in clinical uses.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.497-499
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• 2010

Cutaneous injuries stung by jellyfish are not uncommon in human exposed to marine environments. Most of the cases occur to scuba divers, fishermen, and travelers swimming at the beach. The symptoms vary from mild dermatosis to fatal systemic reaction. Some group of jellyfish like Atlantic Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis) provokes acute severe skin injuries with systemic symptoms of nausea, bradycardia, and rarely anaphylaxis. But it is unusual case that allergic dermatitis caused by Scyphistoma which is polyp stage of jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) happened to zoo keepers working at indoor dolphin pool. This case report is about dermatosis with symptoms such as painful, irritant, itching, and erupted skin lesions on the neck and face of zoo keepers working at dolphinarium in Seoul zoo, Korea.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.23 no.5
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• pp.167-175
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• 2006

Objectives : We studied the effects of Radix Asteris herbal acupuncture solution (RAHAS) on the type I hypersensitivity. Methods : In vivo, we measured compound 48/80 induced active systemic anaphylactic shock, anti-DNP IgE induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) and acetic acid induced microvascular permeability using ICR mice. In vitro, we showed effects on cytotoxicity and ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase release from RBL-2H3 cells. Results : In vivo, RAHAS pretreatments at $BL_{13}$ and optional points inhibited active systemic anaphylactic shock induced by compound 48/80 and microvascular permeability increased by acetic acid. PCA was only inhibited by RAHAS pretreatments at $BL_{13}$. In vitro, RAHAS treatments inhibited ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase release. Conclusion : These results suggest that RAHAS may be beneficial in the prevention of type I hypersensitive inflammatory response.