Effects of Supplementary Seleno-L-methionine on Atopic Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesions in Mice.

abstract：:The dopamine reuptake inhibitor bupropion and dopamine D2/3 receptor agonist pramipexole have been clinically proven to improve both depression and treatment-resistant depression. We examined its influence on the duration of immobility during the forced swim test in adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)-treated rats and ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Onoue Y,Kuwatsuka K,Miyazaki I,Asanuma M,Kitamura Y,Sendo T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ginsenosides, the unique constituents and secondary metabolites of the Panax species, have been known to be the pharmacologically active ingredients of ginseng. Recently, our research group has developed a new processed ginseng, called Sun ginseng (SG), which has an increased amount of the red ginseng unique ginsenosi...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Baek SH,Piao XL,Lee UJ,Kim HY,Park JH

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of a liquid nutritive and tonic drug (NTD) selected from a modification of the "Kai-xin-shou-yu-shen-qi-wan" prescription, on scopolamine-induced amnesia in mice were investigated using the passive avoidance and water-maze tasks. A popular NTD in Japan that contains 17 crude (natural) drug extracts togethe...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Sakata Y,Chida R,Ishige K,Edagawa Y,Tadano T,Ito Y

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we evaluated the effect of the novel acid pump antagonist 7-(4-fluorobenzyloxy)-2,3-dimethyl-1-{[(1S,2S)-2-methylcyclopropyl]methyl}-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyridazine (CS-526) on the intragastric acidity of cynomolgus monkeys. The study was performed in a crossover manner with five male animals. CS-526...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ito K,Kinoshita K,Yamamura N,Tomizawa A,Inaba F,Morikawa-Inomata Y,Tabata K,Shibakawa N

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:OK205 is a traditional Korean prescription containing water-soluble chitosan, glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulfate, and extract of herbal medicine, and has been used commercially to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Because infiltrated mast cells and their mediators may contribute to the initiation and progression of t...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Choi IY,Jung HS,Kim HR,Lee EJ,Lee EH,Shin TY,Kim HM,Hong SH

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surface topology of ligands on liposomes is an important factor in active targeting in drug delivery systems. Accurately evaluating the density of anchors and bioactive functional ligands on a liposomal surface is critical for ensuring the efficient delivery of liposomes. For evaluating surface ligand density, it ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Lee SH,Sato Y,Hyodo M,Harashima H

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Six polyphenolic acid esters were synthesized and their antioxidative properties were evaluated in three model systems [2,2'-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay, 2,2'-azobis(2-amidinopropane)dihydrochloride (AAPH)-induced lipid peroxidation system, and the dye-bleaching assay of peroxynitrit...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Hsu LY,Lin CF,Hsu WC,Hsu WL,Chang TC

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the relatively high prevalence of migraine or headache, the pathophysiological mechanisms triggering headache-associated peripheral hypersensitivities, are unknown. Since nitric oxide (NO) is well known as a causative factor in the pathogenesis of migraine or migraine-associated hypersensitivities, a mouse mod...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kim SJ,Yeo JH,Yoon SY,Kwon SG,Lee JH,Beitz AJ,Roh DH

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acori graminei Rhizoma is one of the best-known traditional herbal medicines frequently used for the treatment of cardiovascular symptoms in Asian countries. The anti-ischemic effect of Acori graminei Rhizoma on ischemia-induced isolated rat heart was investigated through analysis of changes in perfusion pressure, aor...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kang M,Kim JH,Cho C,Chung HS,Yoon YS,Lee Y,Hong M,Shin M,Bae H

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The availability and applicability of the combination of paramagnetic nitroxyl contrast agent and T(1)-weighted gradient echo (GE)-based dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurement for redox imaging are described. The time courses of T(1)-weighted GE MRI signal intensities according to first-order paramagneti...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Matsumoto K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glycosylation is a highly sophisticated post-translational modification of proteins that occurs in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and the Golgi apparatus. The vital biological functions served by protein glycosylation can be separated into two types. The first is the role of glycosylation in the extracellular environm...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Yamamoto K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibroin, the protein of silk, and hydrolyzed fibroin have recently been described to enhance insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Here, we report that a series of synthetic peptides derived from the fibroin sequence have enhancing effects on glucose transport in normal and insulin-resistant...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kim ED,Bayaraa T,Shin EJ,Hyun CK

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In brain ischemia, cell destructive necrosis occurs in the core, which in turn links to cell death expansion in the vicinity. Apoptosis, on the other hand, occurs in the surroundings of the core, called the penumbra, several days later. As cells showing apoptosis disappear by microglial phagocytosis in the brain, cell...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ueda H,Fujita R

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibitory effects of a potent nitric oxide (NO) synthase inhibitor, N(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), on 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG)-induced hyperglycemia were investigated in rats. L-NAME significantly inhibited 2-DG-induced hyperglycemia, although N(G)-nitro-D-arginine methyl ester (D-NAME) did not affe...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Sugimoto Y,Yamada J,Yoshikawa T,Horisaka K

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A rat model of early sepsis induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) combined with interleukin-2 (IL-2) was developed. The primary aim was to assess the pharmacokinetics of gentamicin and sepsis-induced pathophysiological changes. Moreover, the effects on the glomerular filtration rate and tubular function were studied in ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Studena S,Martinkova J,Slizova D,Krs O,Senkerik M,Springer D,Chládek J

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the stimulatory effects of Maillard reaction, a non-enzymatic browning reaction on the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and phagocytic activity induced by whey protein concentrate (WPC). Glycated WPC (G-WPC) was prepared by a reaction between WPC and the lactose it contai...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Chun SH,Lee HA,Lee KB,Kim SH,Park KY,Lee KW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:LAT1 (L-type amino acid transporter 1), one of the L-type amino acid transporters, transports the branched and aromatic amino acids. LAT1 requires the heavy chain of 4F2 antigen (4F2hc) for the functional expression as an amino acid transporter. The expression of this transporter is up-regulated in tumor cells and rap...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Asano S,Kameyama M,Oura A,Morisato A,Sakai H,Tabuchi Y,Chairoungdua A,Endou H,Kanai Y

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The promoting effect of d-limonene and l-menthol on the percutaneous absorption of nonionized and ionized diclofenac (DF) was investigated employing a pretreatment method. After the pretreatment of hairless rat skin with an ethanol buffer solution containing terpenes, the permeation study was performed in vitro. The p...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Obata Y,Takayama K,Maitani Y,Machida Y,Nagai T

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Baculovirus vectors (BVs) enable safe and efficient gene delivery to mammalian cells and are useful in a wide range of applications, including gene therapy and in vivo analysis of gene functions. We previously developed BVs expressing malaria sporozoite surface proteins for targeting liver cells or hepatocytes. Howeve...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kawai Y,Kawabata C,Sakaguchi M,Tamura T

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The predictability of serum vancomycin (VCM) concentrations by means of the Bayesian method was evaluated to establish whether the method can be used to select safe and effective VCM treatment regimens for individual patients. Serum VCM concentrations at the trough and 2 h after the end of infusion (peak) were measure...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Teramachi H,Hatakeyama H,Matsushita R,Imai Y,Miyamoto K,Tsuji A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transdermal nicotine patch (TNP) contains approximately 16.6 and 24.9 mg of nicotine per 20 and 30 cm2 (TNP-20 and TNP-30). The aims of the study are to investigate linearity of nicotine pharmacokinetics after single application of different strengths of TNP and to directly compare plasma nicotine concentrations with ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Sobue S,Sekiguchi K,Kikkawa H,Akasaki M,Irie S

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of different combinations of ciprofloxacin (CIP) and norfloxacin (NOR) against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were studied using checkerboard, fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) and time-kill analysis methods. Results obtained by the checkerboard method showed that the more effectives co...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Vitorino GP,Becerra MC,Barrera GD,Caira MR,Mazzieri MR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of caffeine and theophylline on the development of dental caries in rats. Six Wistar dams (spf), mutans streptococci free, were obtained, each with six male pups. The dams were infected by Streptococcus sobrinus 6715 and divided into three groups which received d...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ruenis AP,Rosalen PL,Volpato MC,Groppo FC

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prostacyclin I1 (PGI1) analogue, SM-10906 and its methyl ester, SM-10902, have been compared with the PGI2 analogue, iloprost, with respect to binding to the PGI2 receptor, stimulation of adenylate cyclase activity and inhibition of thrombin-induced Ca2+ mobilization in mastocytoma P-815 cells. SM-10906 displaced ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Oka M,Negishi M,Yamamoto T,Satoh K,Hirohashi T,Ichikawa A

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regulating γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) uptake transport on the plasma membranes is required for its efficient clearance from the brain interstitial fluid. The purpose of this study was to clarify the assembly of taurine transporter (TauT/Slc6a6) and PSD-95/Disc-large/Zo-1 (PDZ) domain of Na+-H+ exchanger regulatory fac...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Tachikawa M,Yokoyama R,Akanuma SI,Hosoya KI

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Phenolic compounds, in general, exhibit antioxidant and antibacterial activities. We studied antimicrobial activity of the phenolic antioxidants, propofol (2,6-diisopropylphenol), tocopherol, eugenol, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), and several of their dimer compounds. Dipropofol (dimer of 2,6-diisopropylphenol) show...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ogata M,Tutumimoto Sato K,Kunikane T,Oka K,Seki M,Urano S,Hiramatsu K,Endo T

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study revealed that high molecular polyvinyl sulfate (PVP) or sulfonate (PVS), and low molecular alkyldisulfonates (NaO3S(CH2)nSO3Na, n = 2--5: EDS, TDS, BDS and PDS) can alleviate acute toxicity of the herbicide, paraquat dichloride (PQ) in mice. Their activity as antidotes and the mode of the action varied depen...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Tsuchiya T,Yoshida T,Imaeda A,Kiho T,Ukai S

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:3',4'-Diisovalerylkhellactone diester (PJ-1) is a coumarin derivative purified from the medicinal herb Peucedanum japonicum Thunb. We examined its in vitro effects on various aspects of platelet reactivity. PJ-1 inhibited the aggregation and ATP release of rabbit platelets induced by PAF (platelet-activating factor) a...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Hsiao G,Ko FN,Jong TT,Teng CM

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposomes have been artificially made into membranous vesicles composed essentially of naturally occurring phospholipids and have been found to serve as a carrier of drugs and an immunological adjuvant. After being intravenously injected, they are quickly removed from the blood circulation and trapped by Kupffer cells...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Aramaki Y

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the role of asarinin on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and its treatment mechanism on dendritic cells (DCs) and T cells. Before the onset of arthritis, asarinin were given orally to CIA mouse. Macroscopic scoring and micrometer caliper measurement were used to assess arthritis. The occurrence of cartilage d...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Dai Q,Wang M,Li Y,Li J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00