Preclinical assessment of β-d-mannuronic acid (M2000) as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

abstract：:Objectives: Several studies demonstrated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory role of melatonin and celecoxib. This study is designed to explore the underlying mechanism of hepatoprotective effects of melatonin and celecoxib against ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity by morphological, and biochemical approaches.Materials...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ullah U,Badshah H,Malik Z,Uddin Z,Alam M,Sarwar S,Aman A,Khan AU,Shah FA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuroinflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). Microglial cells after activated play critical roles in development of neuroinflammation, and may accelerate the progression of AD. Andrographolide (ANDRO), a potent naturally extracte...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Yang R,Liu S,Zhou J,Bu S,Zhang J

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antidepressants are reported to display anti-inflammatory effects. Nitric oxide (NO), in turn, has a key role in inflammation. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of amitriptyline co-administered with L-NAME (a NO synthase inhibitor) on certain parameters of acute inflammatory response in rat...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Vismari L,Alves GJ,Muscará MN,Palermo-Neto J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A polymerase chain reaction was devised to simultaneously detect repeated insertion sequences and the pertussis toxin promoter gene for the diagnostic identification of Bordetella pertussis, B. parapertussis, and B. bronchiseptica. The sensitivity of this method was sufficient to detect one B. pertussis organism using...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Furuya D,Yagihashi A,Endoh T,Uehara N,Fujii N,Chiba S,Watanabe N

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The protective effects of baicalin (BA), a major flavone from Scutellaria radix, on acetaminophen (AP)-induced hepatotoxicity and the possible mechanism(s) of its protective action were investigated in mice. Treatment with BA (300 mg/kg, p.o.) 0.5 h after AP administration significantly prevented an increase in plasma...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Jang SI,Kim HJ,Hwang KM,Jekal SJ,Pae HO,Choi BM,Yun YG,Kwon TO,Chung HT,Kim YC

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation is a physiological process essential for maintaining homeostatic mechanisms in human, but however, exaggerated inflammatory responses are closely related to many chronic diseases. Cadmium (Cd) is a heavy metal with high toxicity when present in food, water and air has the potential of eliciting inflammato...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Hossein-Khannazer N,Azizi G,Eslami S,Alhassan Mohammed H,Fayyaz F,Hosseinzadeh R,Usman AB,Kamali AN,Mohammadi H,Jadidi-Niaragh F,Dehghanifard E,Noorisepehr M

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Taraxasterol, a pentacyclic-triterpene, was isolated from the Chinese medicinal herb Taraxacum officinale. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of taraxasterol on murine model of endotoxic shock and the mechanism of its action. Mice were treated with 2.5, 5 and 10 mg/kg of taraxasterol prior to ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Zhang X,Xiong H,Li H,Cheng Y

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The induction of T-cell responses involves the recognition of extrinsic antigens in association with antigens of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). The present results demonstrate that the lateralized control exerted by the brain neocortex on T-cell activities extends to the expression of MHC antigens, yet di...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Renoux G,Renoux M,Bizière K

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The anti-tumour antibiotic Bleomycin, the experimental immunostimulatory tripeptide FK 565, and the immunosuppressive agent Cyclosporin A were examined for their in vitro effects on the release of the haemopoietic cytokine Granulocyte Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF) from LPS stimulated BALB/c adherent pe...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Blaney BA,Turk JL

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aberrant expression of apoptosis-related genes, including the "cell death suppressor gene" bcl-2, may play an important pathogenetic role in cancer and autoimmune diseases, In vivo upregulation of bcl-2 mRNA in synovial lining cells of patients with rheumatoid arthritis but not in patients with osteoarthritis has been...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Sfikakis PP,Dimopoulos MA,Souliotis VL,Charalambopoulos D,Mavrikakis M,Panayiotidis P

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 15 elderly individuals lyophilized Bifidobacterium bifidum (BB) and Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA) (Infloran) were administered in capsules (two capsules 4 times per day) for 28 days, while in 10 elderly controls placebo were given the same posology and for an equal period of time. The effects of this treatment on ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： De Simone C,Ciardi A,Grassi A,Lambert Gardini S,Tzantzoglou S,Trinchieri V,Moretti S,Jirillo E

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously shown that a mitogenic fraction (PH-I) separated from Pseudostellaria heterophylla (P. heterophylla) could act as a priming agent for the release of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) in mice. In the present study, PH-I was further purified by gel filtration chromatography and the resulting thr...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Wong CK,Leung KN,Fung MC,Fung KP,Choy YM

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Superoxide and its derived active oxygen species are responsible for the polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN)-mediated tumoricidal activity which is typically shown in the intraperitoneal administration of OK-432, a biological response modifier, for cancer ascites. We examined the effects of intraperitoneal administratio...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Yoshikawa T,Takano H,Yoshida N,Kondo M

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present investigation was to evaluate the efficacy of Withania somnifera on tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle enzymes and electron transport chain in azoxymethane-induced experimental colon cancer in mice. Azoxymethane at the dose of 15 mg/kg body weight was induced intraperitoneally once in a week for 28 ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Muralikrishnan G,Amanullah S,Basha MI,Dinda AK,Shakeel F

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a number of studies have focused on the secondary effects of rifampicin. In the present study, we assessed whether rifampicin influences the rapamycin-induced autophagy of RAW 264.7 cells. Here, we demonstrate that the rapamycin-induced autophagy is dependent on protein phosphatase (PP) 2A activity and rifam...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Park IH,Yeum CE,Chae GT,Lee SB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several abnormalities of the immune system have been reported in association with clinical and experimental iron overload. To dissect further such abnormalities, changes in lymphocyte subsets were evaluated in iron-loaded male Sprague-Dawley rats. The iron-loading protocol consisted of a total dose of irondextran (1.5...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Cardier JE,Romano E,Soyano A

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Disodium cromoglycate (DSCG) has been shown to inhibit the release of mediators from mast cells. In the present study, the effect of DSCG on active anaphylactic reaction was studied in mice. DSCG dose-dependently inhibited the active systemic anaphylactic reaction and serum immunoglobulin (Ig)E production induced by i...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Seo SB,Park SJ,Park ST,Cho CC,Park BH,Lee SJ,Kim HM,Kajiuchi T,Shin TY

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abstract Alpinetin, a flavonoid compound extracted from the seeds of Alpinia katsumadai Hayata, has been known to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and other important therapeutic activities. In the current study, we investigated alpinetin for its immunosuppressive effect on activation and cytokines secretion o...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Guan S,Fang B,Song B,Xiong Y,Lu J

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experiments were performed to analyze the possible effect of the immunomodulating agent Pidotimod (3-L-pyroglutamyl-L-thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid) on mouse Natural Killer (NK) cell activity and glucocorticoid hormone(GCH)-induced thymocyte apoptosis. The results indicate that in vivo treatment with Pidotimod (200 m...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Migliorati G,D'Adamio L,Coppi G,Nicoletti I,Riccardi C

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the role of CD4(+) T cells in neurotrophin production following toluene exposure, male C3H mice were exposed to filtered air (control) or 9 ppm of toluene in a nose-only exposure chamber for 30 min on 3 consecutive days followed by weekly sessions for 4 weeks. All the mice were immunized with ovalbumin ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Fujimaki H,Win-Shwe TT,Yamamoto S,Nakajima D,Goto S

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) has been traditionally used for the treatment of allergy, autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disorders. The present study aims to investigate the suppressive effects of parsley essential oil on mouse splenocytes and macrophages cells. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Parsley essential...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Yousofi A,Daneshmandi S,Soleimani N,Bagheri K,Karimi MH

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The modulatory effect of FK 506 and cyclosporin A (CsA) on the expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in macrophages and mechanisms of their action were analysed. Isolated rat peritoneal macrophages were cultured for 12 or 24 h with or without lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (5 microg/ml) and in the absence or ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Strestíková P,Otová B,Filipec M,Masek K,Farghali H

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel diseases are characterized by disabilities in gastrointestinal system and defects in mucosal immune system. Statins are 3-hydroxy-3-methyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitor and are used to treat hypercholesterolemia in patients with coronary artery and atherosclerotic diseases. Recent studies ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Aktunc E,Kayhan B,Arasli M,Gun BD,Barut F

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: Apigenin is a natural flavonoid compound extracted from Matricaria chamomilla. We evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of apigenin in this study using the Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated BV2 microglia.Methods: BV2 cells were treated with apigenin for 1 h and then treated with LPS. The inflammatory cy...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Chen P,Huo X,Liu W,Li K,Sun Z,Tian J

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both pregnancy and cyclosporin A (CsA) are known to inhibit T-cell mediated immune response and to activate phagocytes against microbial infections as a compensatory mechanism. Pregnant women, either with organ transplantation or suffering from autoimmune diseases, are commonly managed with CsA therapy. This investiga...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Khan HA

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Identifying the regulatory T cells (Tregs) and Th17 cells led to breaking the dichotomy of Th1/Th2 cells axis in immune responses involved in several autoimmune diseases. It is now well known that Tregs and Th17 cells are main orchestra leaders in pathogenesis symphony of autoimmunity. While Tregs are protective cells...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Jadidi-Niaragh F,Mirshafiey A

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Formyl peptides are oligopeptides released by Gram-negative bacteria. So far, specific formyl peptide receptors (FPRs) have been described in mammals only. FPRs are seven-transmembrane G-coupled molecules and make up a relatively homogeneous group, although exhibiting different levels of affinity for the ligands. We e...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Panaro MA,Acquafredda A,Sisto M,Lisi S,Calvello R,Mitolo CI,Cianciulli A,Mitolo V

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Pyocyanin is a typical Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence factor, a common Gram-negative rod responsible for a wide range of severe nosocomial infections. There is evidence indicating that pyocyanin has multiple biological activities, but little is known about anti-inflammatory properties. Objective: This study...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Marreiro de Sales-Neto J,Lima ÉA,Cavalcante-Silva LHA,Vasconcelos U,Rodrigues-Mascarenhas S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Host-parasite interactions and their outcome constitute a critical and challenging step in disease establishment in cutaneous leishmaniasis. In the present in vitro study we investigated the possible modulating effects of both sensory and autonomic neuropeptides that normally exist in human and mouse skin, on the upta...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ahmed AA,Wahbi AH,Nordlin K

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neurological impairment caused by compression of the median nerve throughout the carpal tunnel, which consequently induces ischemia and mechanical disruption, dysfunctional axonal transport, and epidural blood flow. Most common symptoms include numbness, rather than pain, with a typic...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Foti C,Romita P,Vestita M

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00