Ma Huang Tang ameliorates asthma though modulation of Th1/Th2 cytokines and inhibition of Th17 cells in ovalbumin-sensitized mice / 中国天然药物
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
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(6): 361-366, 2014.
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ABSTRACT
AIM@#Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra decoction, MHT) is a famous classical formula from Shang Han Lun by Zhang Zhongjing in the Han Dynasty. The anti-asthmatic effects of MHT and the possible mechanisms were tested.@*METHOD@#An asthma model was established by ovalbumin (OVA)-induction in mice. A total of forty-eight mice were randomly assigned to six experimental groups control, model, dexamethasone (2 mg·kg(-1)) and MHT (5, 10, and 20 mg·kg(-1)). Airway resistance (Raw) was measured by the forced oscillation technique, histological studies were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining, Th1/Th2 and Th17 cytokines were evaluated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and Th17 cells were evaluated by flow cytometry (FCM).@*RESULTS@#This study demonstrated that MHT inhibited OVA-induced increases in Raw and eosinophil count; interleukin (IL)-4 and IL-17 levels were recovered in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, increased IFN-γ level in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Histological studies demonstrated that MHT substantially inhibited OVA-induced eosinophilia in lung tissue. Flow cytometry studies demonstrated that MHT substantially inhibited Th17 cells.@*CONCLUSION@#These findings suggest that MHT may effectively ameliorate the progression of asthma, and could be further investigated for potential use as a therapy for patients with allergic asthma.
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Asunto principal:
Asma
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Medicamentos Herbarios Chinos
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Regulación hacia Abajo
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Ovalbúmina
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Resistencia de las Vías Respiratorias
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Citocinas
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Células Th2
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Células TH1
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Antiasmáticos
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Quimioterapia
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Animales
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines (English Ed.)
Año:
2014
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