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Anti-Inflammatory and Antipruritic Effects of Luteolin from Perilla (P. frutescens L.) Leaves

Perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) leaves have shown therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of inflammatory disorders, allergies, bronchial asthma, and systemic damage due to free radicals. In the present study we analyzed the active constituents in perilla leaves using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and isolated luteolin, a polyphenolic flavonoid. We investigated the anti-inflammatory and antipruritic properties of luteolin. Luteolin inhibited the secretion of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-1β (IL-1 β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) from human mast cells (HMC-1) stimulated with phorbol myristate acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187 in a dose-dependent manner. Luteolin also significantly reduced the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells stimulated by compound 48/80, a potent histamine liberator. Furthermore, the administration of luteolin markedly inhibited the scratching behavior and vascular permeability induced by pruritogens, such as compound 48/80 or serotonin, in ICR mice. These results suggested that luteolin has potential as a therapeutic agent against inflammation and itch-related skin diseases.

Effect of Electrospun Non-Woven Mats of Dibutyryl Chitin/Poly(Lactic Acid) Blends on Wound Healing in Hairless Mice

The aim of this study was to examine the proliferative ability of dibutyryl chitin (DBC) on scratch wounds in HaCaT keratinocytes and to evaluate the effect of nanoporous non-woven mat (DBCNFM) on skin wound healing in hairless mice using the advantages of DBCNFM, such as high porosity and high surface area to volume. The cell spreading activity of DBC was verified through a cell spreading assay in scratched human HaCaT keratinocytes. Scratch wound experiments showed that DBC notably accelerates the spreading rate of HaCaT keratinocytes in a dose dependent manner. The molecular aspects of the healing process were also investigated by hematoxylin & eosin staining of the healed skin, displaying the degrees of reepithelialization and immunostaining on extracellular matrix synthesis and remodeling of the skin. Topical application of DBCNFM significantly reduced skin wound rank scores and increased the skin remodeling of the wounded hairless mice in a dose dependent way. Furthermore, DBCNFM notably increased the expression of the type 1 collagen and filaggrin. These results demonstrate that DBC efficiently accelerates the proliferation of HaCaT keratinocytes and DBCNFM notably increases extracellular matrix synthesis on remodeling of the skin, and these materials are a good candidate for further evaluation as an effective wound healing agent.

Inhibitory effect of dibutyryl chitin ester on nitric oxide and prostaglandin E2 production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells

Inflammation is a highly complex process that protects against foreign challenge or tissue injury. The ester derivative dibutyryl chitin (DBC) reportedly accelerates wound healing and exerts an anti-inflammatory effect. However, little is known regarding the inhibitory effect of DBC in anti-inflammation. In this study, we investigated the effect of DBC on the inducible nitric oxide synthetase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenage-2 (COX-2) pathways and pro-inflammatory cytokine production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Our results demonstrate that DBC (MW 3,772) significantly inhibits overproduction of NO and PGE2 as well as pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β, in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Inhibition of NO and PGE2 overproduction in LPSstimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages by DBC was mediated through the down-regulation of iNOS and COX-2 expression. These results demonstrate that DBC efficiently inhibits inflammation and has potential as an effective anti-inflammatory and wound healing agent.

Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Effects of Ethanol Extracts from Perilla frutescens

Department of Food and Nutrition, Kunsan National UniversityAbstract We investigated the effects of an ethanol extract from Perilla frutescens sprouts (PFSE) as an antioxidant, andits effects on edema and inflammation in RAW 264.7 cells and HMC-1 cells. The antioxidant activities (DPPH and ABTSradical scavenging) of PFSE were similar to those of butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and (±)-6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchromane-2-carboxylic acid (Trolox). We also investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of PFSE onlipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells and HMC-1 cells stimulated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate(PMA) with the calcium ionophore A23187. TNF-α and IL-1β production, which had been increased by treatment withLPS or PMA plus A23187, were significantly inhibited by PFSE in a dose-dependent manner. Furthermore, PFSEsignificantly reduced the xylene-induced ear edema and the carrageenan-induced paw edema of ICR mice in a dose-dependent manner. The effects of PFSE (200 mg/kg) in reducing ear and paw edema were similar to those of aspirin (50mg/kg). These results suggest that PFSE can be potentially used as a medicine for treating oxidative stress, an edematousand inflammatory disease.Keywords: Perilla frutescens sprouts, ethanol extract, antioxidant, edema, anti-inflammation

Effects of Antioxidant and Blood Flow Improvement of Grape Leaf Extract and Resveratrol from Vitis romaneti

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of 80% ethanol grape leaf extract (VGLE) and resveratrol (VGLR) from Vitis romaneti on antioxidant of red blood cells (RBC) of rat and efficacy of blood flow improvement in a rat model of topical ferric chloride ()-induced carotid artery damage. RBC oxidative hemolysis and plasma lipid peroxidation induced by the aqueous peroxyl radical generator 2,2`-azobis(2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride were significantly suppressed by VGLE or VGLR in a dose-dependent manner. The treatment seriously damaged the carotid artery: the walls of the artery and blood flow. However, VGLE or VGLR administration has ameliorated the blood flow and suppressed thrombus in blood vessels. These results suggest that VGLE or VGLR ameliorates the oxidative stress of RBC and thrombosis against blood vessel damage.

Effect of Persimmon Leaf Extract on Phthalic Anhydride-induced Allergic Response in Mice.

The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-allergy activities of persimmon leaf extract (PLE) on a phthalic anhydride (PA)-induced allergic mouse model. A human leukemic mast cell line (HMC-1) was used to examine the inhibitory activity of PLE on the histamine release by human leukemic mast cells. PLE inhibited histamine release from HMC-1 cells in response to cross-linkage of high-affinity IgE receptor-α (FcεRIα). Additionally, a PA-induced allergic mouse model was used to investigate the effects of PLE in vivo. Mice were orally administrated with or without PLE of single dose (250 mg/kg/day) for 31 days. Oral intake of PLE significantly inhibited passive cutaneous reactions. Oral administration of PLE to PA-induced allergic mice also led to a striking suppression of the development of contact dermatitis, ear swelling and lymph node weight. In addition, PA-specific IL-4 production of draining lymph node cells was markedly diminished by PLE oral administration, but not IFN-γ. Furthermore, PLE treatment suppressed PA-induced thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (CCL17) and cutaneous T cell-attracting chemokine (CCL27) expressions in ear tissues. Based on these results, we suggest that PLE may have therapeutic potential as an effective material for management of irritant contact dermatitis or related inflammatory diseases.

Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Water-soluble Extracts from Different Parts of Kojongsi Persimmon (Diospyros kaki L.)

본 연구는 고종시 감나무 부위별 수용성 추출물의 항산화 및 항염증에 대한 효과를 조사하였다. 감꼭지와 감잎은 DPPH, ABTS 및 NO 등 라디칼을 효과적으로 제거하는 활성뿐만 아니라 환원력도 우수한 항산화 활성을 보였다. 또한 LPS에 의해 활성화된 설치류 유래 대식세포주인 RAW 264.7 세포에서 NO 생성억제는 감꼭지 ...

Protective effect of astragalin and quercetin on ultraviolet (UV)-irradiated damage in HaCaT cells and Balb/c mice

Co-treatment of astragalin and quercetin (AGQC) significantly suppressed the ultraviolet (UV)-induced keratinocyte damage. Administration of AGQC in UV-irradiated mice reduced the histological skin alterations and the levels of chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand 1 (CXCL1) and CXCL2. These results suggest that AGQC has a potential use as a compound for protection against UV-irradiated skin damage.