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  • inhibitory effects of steroidal timosaponins isolated from the rhizomes of anemarrhena asphodeloides against passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and pruritus
    Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, 2010
    Co-Authors: Bomi Lee, Hien Trung Trinh, Kangsik Jung, Sangjun Han, Donghyun Kim
    Abstract:

    To investigate the Antiallergic effect of the rhizome of Anemarrhena asphodeloides (AA, family Liliaceae), which was found to inhibit the mouse passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction induced by the antigen-immunoglobulin E (IgE) complex in preliminary experiments, main steroidal saponins, timosaponins AIII, BIII, and D, were isolated and their inhibitory effects against PCA reaction and scratching behaviors investigated in mice. Oral administration of three main steroidal sapogenins blocked the PCA reaction and scratching behaviors, timosaponin AIII was the most potent. However, intraperitoneal administration of timosaponin AIII showed weak inhibition. To understand its metabolism and Antiallergic mechanism, timosaponin AIII was anaerobically incubated with human intestinal microflora to afford a main metabolite, sarsasapogenin. Intraperitoneal administration of sarsasapogenin inhibited allergic reaction more potently than timosaponin AIII. In addition, sarsasapogenin more potently inhibited degranu...

  • Antiallergic and antipsoriatic effects of korean red ginseng
    Journal of Ginseng Research, 2005
    Co-Authors: Eunah Bae, Myung Joo Han, Yongwook Shin, Donghyun Kim
    Abstract:

    Antiallergic and antipsoriatic effects of Korean Red Ginseng (KRG, steamed root of Panax ginseng CA Meyer, Family Araliaceae) were measured. Orally administered KRG water extract potently inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA). KRG water extract also showed the potent inhibition in oxazolone-induced mouse dermatitis, and suppressed mouse ear swelling by 39% at 16 days at a dose of 0.1 %. KRG water extract reduced the levels of mRNA of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, IL-1β, TNF-α and IFN-γ increased in oxazolone-applied mouse ears, however, did not inhibit that of IL-4. KRG water extract also inhibited iNOS and COX-2 mRNA expression level of RAW264.7 cell induced by lipopolysaccharide. Based on these findings, we suggest that KRG can improve atopic and contact dermatitis by the regulation of IL-1β and TNF-α produced by macrophage cells and interferon-γ produced by Th1 cells.

  • Antiallergic activity of hesperidin is activated by intestinal microflora.
    Pharmacology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Neung-kee Lee, Seung-hoon Choi, Sung-hwan Park, Eun-kyung Park, Donghyun Kim
    Abstract:

    When hesperidin isolated from pericarpium of Citrus unshiu (family Rutaceae) was incubated with human intestinal microflora, its main metabolite was hesperetin, which was a main metabolite in urine of orally hesperidin-administered rats. The Antiallergic activity of hesperidin and its metabolite hesperetin were investigated. Hesperidin did not inhibit the histamine release from RBL-2H3 cells induced by IgE. However, its metabolite hesperetin potently inhibited the histamine release from RBL-2H3 cells induced by IgE and the PCA reaction. The inhibitory activity of hesperetin was found to be comparable with azelastine, a commercially available Antiallergic drug, and to potently inhibit prostaglandin E2 production in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Hesperetin weakly inhibits cyclooxygenase 2 enzyme activities. These results suggest that hesperidin may be a prodrug, which is metabolized to hesperetin by intestinal bacteria.

  • ginsenoside rh1 possesses Antiallergic and anti inflammatory activities
    International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 2004
    Co-Authors: Eun-kyung Park, Minkyung Choo, Myung Joo Han, Donghyun Kim
    Abstract:

    Background: Ginseng (the root of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer, Araliaceae) has been reported to possess various biological activities, including anti-inflammatory and

  • Antiallergic activity of ginsenoside rh2
    Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 2003
    Co-Authors: Eun-kyung Park, Minkyung Choo, Myung Joo Han, Eunjin Kim, Donghyun Kim
    Abstract:

    The Antiallergic activities of ginsenosides, which were isolated from acid-treated ginseng (Panax ginseng, Araliaceae), and their metabolites by human intestinal bacteria were measured. Ginsenoside Rh2, which is a main metabolite, had the most potent inhibitory activity on β-hexosaminidase release from RBL-2H3 cells and in the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction. The inhibitory activity of ginsenoside Rh2 was more potent than that of disodium cromoglycate, a commercial Antiallergic drug. This compound showed membrane stabilizing action upon differential scanning calorimetry and inhibited nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW cells. However, this ginsenoside Rh2 did not inhibit the activation of hyaluronidase and did not scavenge active oxygen. These results suggest that ginsenoside Rh2 can exhibit Antiallergic activity originating from cell membrane-stabilizing activity and antiinflammatory activity by the inhibition of NO and PGE2 production.

Giorgio Ciprandi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • rupatadine improves nasal symptoms airflow and inflammation in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis a pilot study
    Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents, 2010
    Co-Authors: Giorgio Ciprandi, I Cirillo
    Abstract:

    Nasal obstruction is the main symptom in patients with allergic rhinitis and may be measured by rhinomanometry. Rupatadine is a new antihistamine with potential Antiallergic activities. The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate nasal symptoms, nasal airflow and nasal mediators in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis, before and after treatment with rupatadine. Twenty patients with persistent allergic rhinitis were evaluated, 15 males and 5 females (mean age 35 +/- 9.1 years), all of whom received rupatadine (10 mg/daily) for 3 weeks. Nasal and ocular symptoms (measured by VAS), rhinomanometry, and nasal mediators (ECP and tryptase) were assessed in all subjects before and after treatment. Rupatadine treatment induced significant symptom relief (both nasal and ocular, respectively p=0.005 and p=0.0004), including obstruction (p=0.0015) and significant increase of nasal airflow (p=0.0025). Moreover, there was a significant difference of nasal mediators. In conclusion, this pilot study demonstrates the effectiveness of rupatadine treatment in: i) improving nasal and ocular symptoms, ii) increasing nasal airflow, iii) exerting Antiallergic activity in patients with persistent allergic rhinitis. These positive results could explain the effectiveness of rupatadine in the treatment of persistent allergic rhinitis, as reported in a previous study Further controlled studies need to be conducted to confirm these preliminary findings.

  • Lodoxamide Treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis
    International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 1994
    Co-Authors: P. M. Cerqueti, Maria Angela Tosca, S. Buscaglia, Valdo Ricca, Giorgio Ciprandi
    Abstract:

    Lodoxamide is an Antiallergic compound. The present study evaluated the efficacy on clinical and cytological parameters and safety of topical lodoxamide compared to placebo in the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. The trial, designed as double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled and parallel group treatment, was carried out in 30 patients, suffering from seasonal allergic conjunctivitis due to grass pollen, during the pollen season. Patients received lodoxamide tromethamine 0.1% eye drops or placebo eye drops, one drop in each eye t.i.d. for 4 weeks. The clinical and cytological evidence was investigated by clinicians on admission and after 4 weeks’ treatment. At the end of the trial, only the lodoxamide-treated group showed a significant clinical improvement, associated with a reduction of inflammatory cells. No serious side effects were observed. The results show the clinical efficacy of lodoxamide in the treatment of pollen-induced allergic conjunctivitis. In addition, lodoxamide exerts its Antiallergic activity by reducing inflammatory infiltrate (mainly eosinophils).

Sheng-chu Kuo - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Synthesis of 2-Alkoxy 1,4-Naphthoquinone Derivatives as Antiplatelet, Antiinflammatory, and Antiallergic Agents
    Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin, 2002
    Co-Authors: Jin-cherng Lien, Jihpyang Wang, Li-jiau Huang, Che-ming Teng, Sheng-chu Kuo
    Abstract:

    In our continuing search for novel antiplatelet, Antiallergic, and antiinflammatory agents, 2-alkoxy derivatives of 1,4-naphthoquinone were prepared. Some of these compounds showed significant antiplatelet, Antiallergic, and antiinflammatory activities. Among them, 2-propoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone and 2-butoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone exhibited potent inhibitory effect on neutrophil superoxide anion formation. These two compounds are worthy of further exploration.

  • three new flavonoids and Antiallergic anti inflammatory constituents from the heartwood of dalbergia odorifera
    Planta Medica, 1998
    Co-Authors: Shiuh-chuan Chan, Yuan-shiun Chang, Jihpyang Wang, Shengchih Chen, Sheng-chu Kuo
    Abstract:

    Abstract Three new flavonoids, (3R)-4'-methoxy-2',3,7-trihydroxyisoflavanone (11), 7-methoxy-3,3',4',6-tetrahydroxyflavone (18), and 2',7-dihydroxy-4',5'-dimethoxyisoflavone (22), were isolated from the heartwood of Dalbergia odorifera T. Chen. (Leguminosae), together with twenty-two known compounds, (S)-4-methoxydalbergione (1), cearoin (2), medicarpin (3), formononetin (4), sativanone (5), 3-hydroxy-9-methoxy-coumestan (6), meliotocarpan A (7), isoliquiritigenin (8), stevein (9), liquiritigenin (10), 3',4',7-trihydroxyflavanone (12), butein (13), 3'-hydroxymelanettin (14), koparin (15), bowdichione (16), fisetin (17), melanettin (19), sulfuretin (20), 3'-hydroxydaidzein (21), 3'-O-methylviolanone (23), xenognosin B (24), and dalbergin (25). These flavonoids were evaluated in Antiallergic and anti-inflammatory tests. The results showed that (S)-4-methoxydalbergione (1) and cearoin (2) exhibited Antiallergic activity while (S)-4-methoxydalbergione (1), cearoin (2), butein (13), koparin (15), bowdichione (16), 3'-O-methylviolanone (23), and xenognosin B (24) showed significant anti-inflammatory activity.

  • synthesis and antiplatelet antiinflammatory and Antiallergic activities of 2 3 disubstituted 1 4 naphthoquinones
    ChemInform, 1996
    Co-Authors: Jin-cherng Lien, Jihpyang Wang, Li-jiau Huang, Che-ming Teng, Kuohsiung Lee, Sheng-chu Kuo
    Abstract:

    Modification of 2-acetamido-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, which has potent antiplatelet, Antiallergic and antiinflammatory activities, led to a series of 2,3-disubstituted 1,4-naphthoquinones. Some of these compounds showed significant antiplatelet, Antiallergic and antiinflammatory activities. Among them, 2-methoxy-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone (15) and 2-ethoxy-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone (17) exhibited potent inhibitory effects on neutrophil and mast cell degranulation. 2-Methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (20) and 2-ethoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone (21) exhibited potent inhibitory effect on neutrophil superoxide formation. These four compounds were thus selected for further evaluation.

Makio Kobayashi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Immunological functions of soy sauce: hypoallergenicity and Antiallergic activity of soy sauce
    Journal of bioscience and bioengineering, 2005
    Co-Authors: Makio Kobayashi
    Abstract:

    Soy sauce is a traditional fermented seasoning of East Asian countries and is available throughout the world. In Japanese soy sauce (shoyu), soybeans and wheat are the two main raw materials, used in almost the same quantity. Proteins of the raw materials are completely degraded into peptides and amino acids by microbial proteolytic enzymes after fermentation, and no allergens of the raw materials are present in soy sauce. In contrast, polysaccharides originating from the cell wall of soybeans are resistant to enzymatic hydrolyses. These polysaccharides are present in soy sauce even after fermentation and termed shoyu polysaccharides (SPS). Soy sauce generally contains about 1% (w/v) SPS and SPS exhibit potent Antiallergic activities in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, an oral supplementation of SPS is an effective intervention for patients with allergic rhinitis in two double-blind placebo-controlled clinical studies. In conclusion, soy sauce would be a potentially promising seasoning for the treatment of allergic diseases through food because of its hypoallergenicity and Antiallergic activity.

Masayuki Yoshikawa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.