Cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory effects of root bark extracts of Acanthopanax henryi / 中国天然药物
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
;
(6): 121-125, 2014.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
AIM@#To investigate the cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory activity, and action mechanism of root bark extracts of Acanthopanax henryi.@*METHOD@#The hot methanol extract of the root bark of A. henryi was subjected to XAD-4 column chromatography eluting with a gradient of methanol in water. The cytotoxicity and anti-inflammatory effects of the MeOH fractions were evaluated on the inhibition on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced nitric oxide, prostaglandin E2, interleukin-1β, and interleukin-6 production in RAW 264.7 macrophages.@*RESULTS@#The 80% MeOH fraction was a better inhibitor of LPS-induced NO, PGE2, IL-1β, and IL-6 production, and expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) at the protein levels in a concentration-dependent manner.@*CONCLUSION@#The 80% MeOH fraction of A. henryi root bark has significant anti-inflammatory activity. This provides a pharmacological basis for clinical application for the treatment of inflammation.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Plant Extracts
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Dinoprostone
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Lipopolysaccharides
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Interleukin-6
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Plant Roots
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Eleutherococcus
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Plant Bark
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Therapeutic Uses
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Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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