Effects of baicalein on inflammation / 中国药理学通报

ABSTRACT

Aim To study the anti-inflammatory effects and mechanisms of SBM isolated from Scutellariae radix by high hydrostatic pressure.Methods The effect of SBM on ConA-induced splenocyte proliferation,LPS-induced PGE2 production and protein expression of COX-2 were studied in vitro,and the therapeutic effects of SBM on carragineen-induced paw oedema and acetic acid-induced twisting reaction were also investigated.Results SBM(15.63～250) mg?L-1 significantly inhibited LPS-induced PGE2 production and COX-2 enzyme activity in peritoneal macrophages in mice.SBM(125 mg?L-1)also inhibited ConA-induced protein phosphorylation of p38 MAP kinase and LPS-induced COX-2 protein expression.SBM(10,20 mg?kg-1)inhibited carragineen-induced paw oedema and acetic acid-induced twisting reaction.Conclusion SBM can inhibit inflammatory reaction.Its mechanisms may be related to the suppression of inflammatory medium production.