• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.249-256
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• 2013

How Th2 immunity develops in vivo remains obscure. Basophils have been considered key innate cells producing IL-4, a cytokine essential for Th2 immunity. Increasing evidence suggests that basophils are dispensable for the initiation of Th2 immunity. In this study, we revisited the role of basophils in Th2 immune responses induced by various types of adjuvants. Mice deficient in IL-3 or IL-3 receptor, in which basophil lymph node recruitment is completely abolished, fully developed wild type level Th2 CD4 T cell responses in response to parasite antigen or papain immunization. Similar finding was also observed in mice where basophils are inducibly ablated. Interestingly, IL-4-derived from non-T cells appeared to be critical for the generation of IL-4-producing CD4 T cells. Other Th2 promoting factors including IL-25 and thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) were dispensable. Therefore, our results suggest that IL-3- and basophil-independent in vivo Th2 immunity develops with the help of non-T cell-derived IL-4, offering an additional mechanism by which Th2 type immune responses arise in vivo.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.379-386
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• 2024

Basophils and mast cells are specialized effector cells in allergic reactions. Haliotis discus hannai (abalone), is valuable seafood. Abalone male viscera, which has a brownish color and has not been previously reported to show anti-allergic activities, was extracted with acetone. Six different acetone/hexane fractions (0, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 100%) were obtained using a silica column via β-hexosaminidase release inhibitory activity-guided selection in phorbol myristate acetate and a calcium ionophore, A23187 (PMACI)-induced human basophils, KU812F cells. The 40% acetone/hexane fraction (A40) exhibited the strongest inhibition of PMACI-induced-β-hexosaminidase release. This fraction dose-dependently inhibited reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and calcium mobilization without cytotoxicity. Western blot analysis revealed that A40 down-regulated PMACI-induced MAPK (ERK 1/2, p-38, and JNK) phosphorylation, and the NF-κB translocation from the cytosol to membrane. Moreover, A40 inhibited PMACI-induced interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, and IL-8 production. Anti-allergic activities of A40 were confirmed based on inhibitory effects on IL-4 and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) production in compound (com) 48/80-induced rat basophilic leukemia (RBL)-2H3 cells. A40 inhibited β-hexosaminidase release and cytokine production such as IL-4 and TNF-α produced by com 48/80-stimulated RBL-2H3 cells. Furthermore, it's fraction attenuated the IgE/DNP-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in the ears of BALB/c mice. Our results suggest that abalone contains the active fraction, A40 is a potent therapeutic and functional material to treat allergic diseases.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.528-535
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• 2003

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.350-353
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• 2019

The transcription factor, GATA-1, plays an important role in the $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$ ${\alpha}$ chain expression in mast cells and basophils. This study was conducted to investigate the downregulation of the transcription factor GATA-1 by kaempferol isolated from Nelumbo nucifera stamens in $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$-mediated allergic reactions. Kaempferol inhibited $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$-mediated histamine release. Western blotting analysis and RT-PCR showed that the protein and mRNA expression of GATA-1 was suppressed by kaempferol in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that kaempferol may inactivate basophils by downregulating the $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$ ${\alpha}$ chain expression via the inhibition of the GATA-1 expression.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.73-79
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• 1995

자동혈구분석기(Technicon $H^*2$ )에 의한 혈액검체의 측정전 mixing횟수가 검사결과에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위하여 19가지 parameter를 대상으로 초기측정치에 대한 반복측정치의 변화율을 종속변수로 하여 단순회귀분석을 실시하였다. Mixing횟수가 증가할수록 RBC, Hct, MCV는 통계적으로 유의하게 (p< .01)감소하였고, 호염기구 백분율은 유의하게(p< .05)증가하였으므로 평가된 19가지 parameter의 21%인 4가지 검사항목에서 변화가 있었다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.224-230
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• 2012

Schizandrin (SZ), was isolated from the fruit of Schizandra chinensis, has been reported to have many biological properties, including anti-inflammatory and antitumor activities. However, its anti-allergic effects are not completely elucidated. We focused on the anti-allergic effects of SZ in PMA/ionomycin (PI)-induced rat basophilic leukemia (RBL-2H3) cells and P815 mast cells. Cytokines (IL-4, IL-13), synthesized by basophils and mast cells, are implicated in pathological conditions such as asthma and allergy. The production of IL-4 and IL-13 was quantified by ELISA and the mRNA expression was detected by using RT-PCR assay. In this study, we found that SZ did not show cytotoxic effect at up to 100 ${\mu}M$ on RBL-2H3 cells and mast cells. In addition, SZ inhibited the production of IL-4 and IL-13 and also decreased the level of mRNA in PI-induced RBL-2H3 cells and mast cells in a dose-dependent manner. Thus, we suggest that SZ may have the effect on preventing allergic disorders by inhibiting IL-4 and IL-13 cytokines.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.105-114
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• 1976

The study was conducted for an attempt to improve the diluting fluid for total leukocyte count, and to prepare a multipurpose diluting fluid for concurrent direct counts of total leukocytes, eosinophils and the other leukocytes. Through the experiment, two better fluids for total leukocyte count of blood of human, bovine, swine, canine and rabbit were selected, and which conserved cell morphology of leukocytes better than $T{\ddot{u}}rk$-solution. Each formula of two fluids were given as under R I and R II. Formula of multipurpose diluting fluid selected in the experiment was given as under III. With this fluid, direct counts of total leukocytes, eosinophils and probably basophils of blood of human, bovine and swine were practicable concurrently in the same counting chamber of a hemocytometer. In this fluid, eosinophils were stained red in the part of eosinophilic granules and blue in other part of cell, and basophils were stained dark blue like as a lump of black granules, staining three other leukocytes faint blue. Eosinophils of canine blood were not so enough red those in other animal and human and eosinophils of rabbit blood were not distinguishable from pseudoeosinophils in this fluid.

• 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.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.354-365
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• 2024

Panax species include Panax ginseng Meyer, Panax quinquefolium L., Panax notoginseng, Panax japonicum, Panax trifolium, and Panax pseudoginseng, which contain bioactive components (BCs) such as ginsenosides and polysaccharides. Recently, growing evidence has revealed the pharmacological effects of Panax species and their BCs on allergic airway diseases (AADs), including allergic asthma (AA) and allergic rhinitis (AR). AADs are characterized by damaged epithelium, sustained acquired immune responses with enforced Th2 responses, allergenspecific IgE production, and enhanced production of histamine and leukotrienes by activated mast cells and basophils. In this review, we summarize how Panax species and their BCs modulate acquired immune responses involving interactions between dendritic cells and T cells, reduce the pro-inflammatory responses of epithelial cells, and reduce allergenic responses from basophils and mast cells in vitro. In addition, we highlight the current understanding of the alleviative effects of Panax species and their BCs against AA and AR in vivo. Moreover, we discuss the unmet needs of research and considerations for the treatment of patients to provide basic scientific knowledge for the treatment of AADs using Panax species and their BCs.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.189-197
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• 2022

천식은 호흡곤란, 기침, 가슴통증과 같은 증상을 가지는 만성질환으로써 세포내 염증으로 인한 조직 리모델링을 특징으로 한다. 이러한 천식은 잘 조절되지 않을 시 치료제의 부작용을 경험할 수 있으며 일상 기능 및 삶의 질 저하로까지 이어질 수 있다. 천식은 여러 면역세포들에 의한 염증반응이 주원인으로 대식세포와 호염구 또한 천식에 악영향을 미칠 수 있다. 대식세포는 여러 염증성 사이토카인을 분비하여 염증을 유발할 뿐만 아니라 산화질소를 통한 DNA 손상과 점액 생성을 유도하여 천식을 악화시킬 수 있다. 호염구는 호산구 침윤을 증가시킬 수 있으며 히스타민 및 IgE에 대한 높은 친화력을 가진 FcεRIα 수용체로 인해 천식을 악화시킬 수 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 28여 가지의 천연물의 각 분획에서 추출한 추출물을 가지고 이러한 세포들의 반응을 억제할 수 있는지 실험하였다. 마우스 대식세포인 Raw 264.7 세포에서 LPS에 의한 산화질소 생성 억제력 및 레트 호염구세포인 RBL-2H3 세포에서 IgE 감작에 의한 β-hexosaminidase 생성 억제력을 평가하였다. 4가지 천연물 추출물이 산화질소를 유의적으로 감소시켰으며 19가지 천연물 추출물이 β-hexosaminidase 생성을 유의적으로 감소시켰다. 이 중 두 실험 모두 유의적인 결과를 보였던 천연물 추출물은 질경이(Plantago asiatica), 병풀(Centella asiatica), 들깨(Perilla frutescens var. japonica) 이렇게 3가지이었다. 본 연구는 여러 천연물 추출물이 천식에 관여하는 대식세포 및 호염구 활성 억제에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 천식뿐 아니라 대식세포 및 호염구가 관여하는 타 질환에도 적용할 수 있는 천연물 추출물에 대한 기초 연구를 제공한다.