Angelicae Gigantis Radix regulates mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation in vivo and in vitro
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- Journal Article
- Citation:
- Food and Chemical Toxicology, 2012, 50 (9), pp. 2987 - 2995
- Issue Date:
- 2012-09-01
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Angelicae Gigantis (AG) Radix, commonly used medicinal food, has been reported as a promising candidate for inflammatory diseases. However, the anti-allergic effects of AG and its molecular mechanisms have yet to be clarified. The present study investigated the anti-allergy effects of ethanol extracts of AG on mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation in vivo and in vitro. The finding of this study demonstrated that AG reduced anti-dinitrophenyl IgE antibody-induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis, compound 48/80-induced histamine release, 2,4-dinitrofluoro benzene-induced contact hypersensitivity. In addition, AG inhibited the production of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and TNF-α, as well as the activation of Jun N-terminal kinase and nuclear factor-κB in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187-stimulated human mast cells. In conclusion, our results provide a novel insight into the pharmacological actions of AG as a potential candidate for use in allergic inflammatory diseases. © 2012 Elsevier Ltd.
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