• The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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• v.32 no.3
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• pp.48-57
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• 2019

Objectives : This study examined the inhibitory effects of Wisaengtang(WST) on inflammatory mediators($NF-{\kappa}B$, COX-2, iNOS, IL-6) in cellular inflammatory responses induced by lipopolysaccharide(LPS). Methods : To investigate the cytotoxicity of WST, MTT assay was used. The inhibitory effects of inflammatory mediators were confirmed by real-time PCR and DPPH scavenging activity was measured to confirm the antioxidative effect. Results : When the $NF-{\kappa}B$ mRNA expression was inhibited, the levels of COX-2, iNOS, and IL-6 mRNA in the inflammatory response decreased significantly. iNOS is involved in the production of nitric oxide (NO), and it is confirmed that WST inhibits the expression of iNOS mRNA and thus the production of NO. Conclusions : These results suggest that WST can be a therapeutic substance for oxidation and inflammation through elimination of DPPH free radical and inhibition of $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity.