Stimulating activity of Acanthopanax gracilistylus anti-tumor component on monocytes / 中国免疫学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:Study the effect of Acanthopanax gracilistylus extract(Age) on monocyte,and reveal the anti trmor mechanism.Methods:The content of TNF ?,IL 12 were examined by using biological method and ELISA,respectively.The expression of monocytic cytokine mRNA are investigated by RT PCR.The effect of Age on the phagocytosis of monocytes is studied using TdR incorporation method.Results:After cultured with Age,the production of cytokines by monocytes such as TNF ?,IL 12 are markedly increased with good dose dependent manner.After monocytes cultured with LPS in the presence or absence of Age,Age markedly enhances LPS induced TNF ? production.Treatment with Age,the production of cytokines and the expression of their mRNA are increased simultaneously.The results in vivo also show:Age can enhance the productions and the expressions of TNF ? and IL 12.Conclusion:The anti tumor active component of Age has obvious stimulative activity on monocytes, increasing the production of cytokines, enhancing the phagocytosis.These results product the scientific evidence for the study of anti tumor mechanism and clinical ultilization.