• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.107-115
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• 2014

Phellinus linteus has been used as a traditional herbal medicine in Asian countries and is known to have anti-tumor, immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic activities. However, the protective effects of P. linteus against experimental asthma have not been fully investigated. The objective of this study was to determine whether P. linteus ethanol extract (PLE) suppresses inflammatory response in an OVA-induced asthma model. As expected, the oral administration of PLE significantly inhibited eosinophilic airway inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness in OVA-challenged BALB/c mice. Supporting these data, the augmentation of Th2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13), eotaxin, and adhesion molecules in lung tissues and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid after OVA inhalation was markedly attenuated by PLE. Furthermore, PLE reduced OVA-induced activation of NF-${\kappa}B$ and p38 MAPK in lung tissues. Therefore, our results suggest the potential of P. linteus as a therapeutic agent for asthma.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.35-42
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• 2005

Objective : This study was performed to investigate the effect of oral administration of Oldenlandiae Diffusae Herba (ODH) on eosinophil, immunoglobulin-E and interleukin-4 in the experimental asthma induced by ovalbumin. Methods : Asthma was induced to Balb/c mouse by i.p. injection and aerosol immunization with ovalbumin. It was observed the change of the eosinophil number in the BALF. And, it was observed the change of the concentrations of IL-4 in BALF and splenocyte, IgE in serum by ELISA. Results : 1. The number of eosinophil in BALF was significantly decreased in ODH group copared with control group. 2. Concentration of IL-4 in serum, BALF and splenocyte was significantly decreased in ODH group compared with control group, respectively. 3. Level of IgE in serum was significantly decreased in ODH group compared with control group. Conclusion : We found that the effect of ODH extract in asthma was implicated in reductions of IL-4 released from Th2 cell, and decreases of IgE from plasma cell. These findings suggest that ODH extract can produce anti-asthmatic effect, which may playa role in allergen-induced asthma therapy.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.156-168
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• 2005

Objective : The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of Pinelliae Rhizoma (PR) extract on immune cells and cytokines in ovalbumin (OVA)-induced asthmatic mice. Methods : In vivo, C57BL/6 mice were sensitized and handicapped by OVA for 12 weeks. During this experiment, the one group was then treated with PR extract for the 8 weeks (3 times per week) and analyzed by ELISA and flow cytometer. Results : In vivo, there were significant decreases in eosinophils, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IgE in BALF (bronchoalveolar lavage fluid) compared with that of control group. However, $IFN-{\gamma}$ in BALF of GS group increased significantly, compared with that of control group. Additionally, the population of $CD3e^-/CCR3^+,\;CD69^+/CD3e^+,\;IgE^+/B220^+,\;CD11b^+/Gr-l^+$ cells in the PR group decreased, compared with that of control group. Conclusion : The results of this study support a role for PR as an effective treatment for asthma in its experimental success in significantly decreasing inflammation and asthma reactions, and in increasing $IFN-{\gamma}$, which helps prevent such reactions.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.206-209
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• 2023

Asthma is a chronic and allergic inflammation in the lung, mainly caused by house dust mites (HDM). Recent studies have reported Der p 38 and Der f 38 (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and D. farinae, respectively) as crucial allergens of HDMs. This study investigates the different allergic effects of Der p 38 and Der f 38 in an asthma-like mouse model. Lung infiltration of neutrophils was induced by intranasal administration of Der p 38 and Der f 38, with stronger infiltration being observed after exposure to Der p 38. Intranasal and intraperitoneal administration of Der p 38 induced the infiltration of neutrophils and eosinophils in the lung, which was similar to the effect subsequent to Der f 38 administration. Although the number of mast cells was increased, no significant difference was obtained between the effects of both allergens. In TLR4 knockout BALB/c mice, Der p 38 and Der f 38 had no effect on the infiltration of neutrophils, eosinophils, and mast cells. Additionally, allergenicity induced by Der p 38 and Der f 38 in the basophils of Der p38+/Der f 38+ asthmatic subjects was similar, although Der f 38 presented stronger allergenicity in basophils of Der p38+/Der f 38+ allergic patients than Der p 38. These findings contribute to understanding the role of similar allergen components derived from different species in the pathogenesis of allergic diseases.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권2호통권82호
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• pp.248-253
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• 2007

천식이 유발된 Balb/c 마우스와 동일한 조건의 Il-10 KO 마우스에 천식의 원인으로 알려진 DEP와 지하철역내에서 채칩한 PM ($10mg/m^{3}$)을 inhalation chamber에 넣고 하루 4시간씩 5일간 흡입시킨 후 시료를 채취하여 기관지 상피하부의 섬유화정도와 술잔세포의 증식 정도를 살펴 천식증상의 악화에 DEP와 PM이 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 확인하였다. 본 실험의 결과 천식이 유발된 일반 Balb/c 마우스에 있어서는 DEP와 PM의 노출에 의하여 상피하부의 섬유화가 증가하였고, 술잔세포의 수도 증가함을 확인하였다. 그러나, Il-KO 마우스의 경우 상피하부의 섬유화정도와 술잔세포의 수가 거의 증가하지 않았다. 따라서, 본 결과는 IL-10에 대한 항체요법이 천식증상의 완화에 쓰일 수 있는 가능성을 암시하며, 한편 자동차 배기가스와 지하철 미세분진의 발생을 예방할 경우 천식과 관련한 세기관지의 염증을 완화시킬 수 있음을 간접적으로 증명한 것이라 할 수 있다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.185-200
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• 2005

폐유(肺兪) 세신약침(細辛藥鍼)(AMCR-HA)이 정상 mouse와 알레르기 喘息이 유발된 mouse의 면역기전(免疫機轉)에 미치는 영향(影響)을 비교검토(比較檢討)하기 위하여 C57BL/6 mouse에 알레르기 천식병태(喘息病態)를 유발(誘發)하고 천식(喘息)이 유발(誘發)된 mouse와 정상 mouse의 폐유(肺兪) (BLl3)에 세신약침(細辛藥鍼)을 시술(施術)한 후, in vitro 및 in vivo 실험을 통해 폐유(肺兪) 세신약침(細辛藥鍼)이 천식억제(喘息抑制) 및 면역조절작용(免疫調節作用)에 미치는 영향(影響)을 관찰(觀察)하여 다음과 같은 결론(結論)을 얻었다. in vitro 1. 폐내(肺內) 호립구(灝粒球), $CD3e^-/CCR3^+$, $CD69^+/CD3e^+$, $CD4^+$, $CD23^+/B220^+$ 경포(絅胞) 비율은 유의성(有意性)있게 감소(減少)하였다. in vivo 2. 폐의(肺) 질양(質量) 및 총 (總) 세포(細胞) 수 (數)는 유의성(有意性)있게 감소(減少) 하였다. 3. BALF내의(內) 총 (總) 임파구(淋巴球)와 호산구(好酸球) 수가(數) 유의성(有意性) 있게 감소(減少)하였다. 4. 조직학적(組織學的) 검사결과(檢査結果), collagen의 부착(附着)이 유의성(有意性) 있게 감소(減少)하였다. 5. BALF 및 serum 내 (內)IL-4, IL-5., IL-13, LgE 수가(數) 유의성(有意性)있게 감소(減少)하였다. 6. 폐내(肺內) $Gr-1^+/CD11b^+$, $CCR3^+$, $CD3e^+$, $CDl9^+$, $CD3e^+/CD69^+$ 세포(細胞) 수가(數) 유의성(有意性)있게 감소(減少)하였다. 7. TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 등의 mRNA 발현(發顯)이 유의성(有意性)있게 감소(減少)하였다. 8. AHCR-HR군(群)에서는 Normal군과(群) 비교하여 별다른 차이가 없었으며, OVA-Saline 군과(群) OVA-Needle-Prick군에(群)서는 OVA control군과(群) 비교하여 유의성(有意性)있는 변화를 관찰 할 수 없었다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.813-821
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• 2015

Asthma is an increasing global health problem, and novel strategies to prevent or ameliorate the condition are needed. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-asthma effects of Adenophora triphylla var. japonica extracts. We investigated the molecular mechanism underlying the effects of 80% ethanol extracts (AE) of A. triphylla on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. AE treatment inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-6 as well as nitric oxide (NO) production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. In particular, NO and pro-inflammatory cytokine production was suppressed more effectively by aerial parts (AE-A) than roots (AE-R) of A. triphylla. Quantitative RT-PCR assay showed that AE reduced mRNA levels of iNOS and COX-2. We also evaluated the anti-asthmatic effects of AE-A in an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced BALB/c mouse model. AE-A supplementation significantly reduced the amounts of airway eosinophils, IL-4 and IL-13 levels in BALF, and IgE levels in serum as compared with untreated, OVA-induced mice. These results suggest that AE-A can be considered as a therapeutic agent to potentially relieve asthma.

• 한국콘텐츠학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국콘텐츠학회 2006년도 춘계 종합학술대회 논문집
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• pp.156-159
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• 2006

만성적인 천식환자의 자가관리는 매우 중요하고, 따라서 그러한 질병은 환자를 응급한 상황으로 이끌 수 있다. 본 연구는 질병의 갑작스런 악화를 방지하기 위한 약물과 증상관리를 위한 PDA 기반 천식 관리시스템의 설계와 구현을 기술한다. 본 시스템의 소프트웨어 프로그램은 모바일 프로그램 개발을 위한 임베디드 비주얼 C++ 툴로 개발하였고, 오브젝트 스토아(Object Store)는 데이터 관리를 위해서 사용되었다. 사용자에게 친숙한 그래픽 유저 인터페이스 환경을 제공함으로서 환자 자신들의 매일의 상태와 약물의 사용량 등을 쉽게 입력할 수 있도록 구성하여 성공적인 자가관리를 할 수 있게 되었다. 입력화면 구성은 키보드 입력을 최소화하기위해 마우스로 항목을 선택하기 쉽도록 구성하였다. 본 시스템의 구현한 결과, 실시간 데이터 수집과 처리가 가능하였고, 천식환자들의 지속적인 증상, 약물, 위험관리를 효과적으로 수행할 수 있게 되었다.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.145-159
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• 2005

Objective : Juglandis Semen has a function that to invigorate the lung and kidney. And It is commonly used as a supporting agent in the treatment of coughing and bronchitis. This study was performed to investigate the effect of oral administration of Juglandis Semen Extract (JSE) against the experimental asthma induced by ovalbumin. Methods : Asthma was induced to Balb/c mouse by i.p. injection and aerosol immunization with ovalbumin. It was observed the change of the cell number in the BAL fluid. Concentrations of IL-4, IL-5 in splenoc yte were assessed by ELISA, IgG and IgE from serum were calculated by same method. Results : 1. Number of macrophage in BAL fluid was significantly decreased in JSE group compared with control group, but not eosinophil and lymphocyte. 2. Levels of IgG and IgE in serum were significantly decreased in JSE group compared with control group, respectively. 3. Concentration of IL-4 in culture supernatant of splenocyte was significantly decreased in JSE group compared with control group, but there was no significant in IL-5. Conclusion : We found that the effect of JSE extract in asthma was implicated in reduction of IL4released from Th2 cell, and decreases of IgG and IgE from plasma cell. These findings suggest that JSE can produce anti-asthmatic effect, which may play a role in allergen-induced asthma therapy.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.1243-1250
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• 2005

This study was performed to investigate the effect of oral administration of deer horn against the asthma. Deer horn improves body metabolism and strengthens overall health, especially in elderly persons and young children. Additionally, it stimulates sexual function in females and can stimulate wound healing. Asthma was induced to Balblc mouse by i.p. injection and aerosol immunization with ovalbumin. It was observed the change of the eosinophil number in the BALF. Concentrations of IL-4, IL-5 in BALF and splenocyte were assessed by ELISA, IgG and IgE from serum were calculated by same method. The number of eosinophil in BALF was not significantly changed in deer horn group compared with control group. Concentration of IL-4 in BALF was significantly decreased in deer horn group compared with control group. Levels of IL-5 from BALF and splenocyte were significantly decreased in deer horn group compared with control group, respectively. Concentrations of IgE and IgG in serum were significantly decreased in deer horn group compared with control group, separately. We found that the effect of deer horn extract in asthma was implicated in reductions of IL-4, IL-5 released from Th2 cell, and decreases of IgG, IgE from plasma cell. These findings suggest that deer horn extract can produce anti-asthmatic effect, which may play a role in allergen-induced asthma therapy.