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Inhibitory effects of Xanthii fructus extract on mast cell-mediated allergic reaction in murine model

  • Seung Heon Hong
  • , Hyun Ja Jeong
  • , Hyung Min Kim

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Abstract

The effect of aqueous extract of Xanthii fructus (XF) on mast cell-mediated allergic reaction has been investigated. XF inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylaxis in mouse. This dose-dependently inhibited histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) by compound 48/80. Additionally, XF inhibited local immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylatic reaction. When XF (0.1mg/ml) was added, the secretion of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) from anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE antibody-stimulated mast cells was inhibited by 56%. Our studies provide evidence that XF may be beneficial in the treatment of various types allergic diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)229-234
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Ethnopharmacology
Volume88
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2003

Bibliographical note

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The present study showed that XF pretreatment profoundly affected compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylactic reaction. XF also inhibited the histamine release from RPMC. These results may suggest that XF has anti-anaphylactic reaction. This suggestion is supported by the study of IgE-dependent cutaneous reaction. By addition of XF, the secretion of TNF-α in anti-DNP IgE antibody-stimulated mast cells was also inhibited. TNF-α inhibition rate showed bell shape, as the XF concentration varies.

Keywords

  • PCA
  • RPMC
  • Systemic anaphylaxis
  • Tumor necrosis factor-α
  • Xanthii fructus

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