Protection of C3H/HE J mice from development of Candida albicans infection by oral administration of Juzen-taiho-to and its component, Ginseng radix: possible roles of macrophages in the host defense mechanisms.

abstract：:To evaluate the safety of two probiotic bacterial strains, Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (LcS) and Bifidobacterium breve strain Yakult (BbY), these probiotics were orally administered to Lewis rats with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), the experimental model of human multiple sclerosis. We examine...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Kobayashi T,Kato I,Nanno M,Shida K,Shibuya K,Matsuoka Y,Onoue M

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Neutrophils are the primary effector cells in the pathogenesis of transfusion-related acute lung injury or multiple organ failure after blood transfusion. OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the effect of fresh (1 day preparation) and aged (42 day preparation) PRBC-derived plasma on neutrophil morphology, migrat...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Yu C,Xu L,Chen LF,Guan YJ,Kim M,Biffl WL,Chin YE

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mercuric sulfide (HgS) is a major component of cinnabar, which has been used as a sedative drug in China for more than 2000 years. Because its toxicological effects are still unclear, we attempted to verify the toxic effects of HgS, focused on liver and immune organs such as the spleen and thymus. Male ICR mice were a...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Son HY,Lee S,Park SB,Kim MS,Choi EJ,Singh TS,Bae Y,Kwack SJ,Kang TS,Shin HI,Baek MC,Kim SH

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Context: Tamoxifen (TAM) ameliorates D-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide (Gal/LPS)-induced acute liver failure (ALF) through its antioxidative effect; thus, this study was designed to determine whether the effectiveness of TAM is related to nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) reactivation. Materials and methods: Experimental mic...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Liu L,Zhao Y,Lin Y,Zhang R,Luo S,Ye P,Luo M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim pf the present study was to characterize the time course of the synthesis of mRNA encoding interleukin-2 (IL-2) by peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) isolated from nickel-allergic women and subsequently exposed to nickel sulphate in vitro. The level of this mRNA (determined by employing real-time polym...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Falsafi-Amin H,Holst M,Lundeberg L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:β-d-Mannuronic acid (M2000) has shown its therapeutic effects with the greatest tolerability and efficacy in various experimental models such as experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), adjuvant induced arthritis (AIA), nephrotic syndrome, and acute glomerulonephritis. Despite pharmacological effects of...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Fattahi MJ,Abdollahi M,Agha Mohammadi A,Rastkari N,Khorasani R,Ahmadi H,Tofighi Zavareh F,Sedaghat R,Tabrizian N,Mirshafiey A

更新日期：2015-01-01 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

abstract：:Naloxone at concentrations 10(-6) M to 10(-10) M modulated endogenous NK-activity in 11 of 14 samples of human peripheral blood lymphocytes after 18-hour incubation. The dose response usually showed two peaks, which varied with the donor. Enhancement was obtained in 6, suppression in 4, and both effects (depending on ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Martin-Kleiner I,Gabrilovac J

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various cells are associated with the integrated stress response (ISR) that leads to translation arrest via phosphorylation of the alpha subunit of eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2. Pathogenic insults or nutritional imbalance in the mucosal tissues including the intestinal, airway, and genitourinary epitheli...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Park SH,Moon Y

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of aqueous extract of Stachys riederi var. japonica Miq. (Labiatae) (SRAE) on the mast cell-mediated allergic and inflammatory reactions were investigated. SRAE inhibited systemic allergic reaction induced by compound 48/80. SRAE dose-dependently inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) activated by an...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Shin TY

更新日期：2004-01-01 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：:Enhanced glucose utilization was observed in continuous cultures of macrophages in medium containing 4mM Quadrol, [N,N,N',N',Tetrakis(2-hydroxypropyl)ethylenediamine]. This enhancement was both time and concentration dependent. Radiolabeled 4mM Quadrol, after incubation with macrophages for 60 minutes, was shown to be...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Bhide MV,Smith DJ

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lymphocytes predominantly express delayed rectifier K(+)-channels (Kv1.3) in their plasma membranes, and the channels play crucial roles in the lymphocyte activation and proliferation. Since nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), the most commonly used analgesic and antipyretic drugs, exert immunomodulatory ef...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Kazama I,Maruyama Y,Murata Y

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atractylenolide I (ATL-I) is a bioactive component of Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae. Although increasing evidence shows that ATL-I has an anti-inflammatory effect, the anti-inflammatory molecular mechanism of ATL-I is still unknown. In this study, we investigated the effect of ATL-I on cell viability by 3-(4, 5-D...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Ji G,Chen R,Zheng J

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：: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：:Arecoline, a major alkaloid of arecanut was screened to explore its modulatory influence on cell-mediated immune response in a murine model system. The in vivo and in vitro effects were evaluated at subtoxic concentrations of arecoline. Delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH) reactions to sheep red blood cells (SRBC) were...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Selvan RS,Selvakumaran M,Rao AR

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tacrolimus causes post-transplant diabetes mellitus, however the pathogenetic mechanisms remain controversial. In this study we probed into the mechanisms of tacrolimus-induced diabetes mellitus in rats. METHODS:Glucose levels were determined on whole blood samples using a glucose oxidase method. Levels of ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Li QY,Li F,Sun JH,Chi YY,Yin HS,Liu SQ,Mei YH

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the effect of Z-100, a polysaccharide-rich extract from Mycobacterium tuberculosis strain Aoyama B, on the protection of immunocompromised mice against infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Mice were given cyclophosphamide and then treated with varying doses of Z-100 for 5 days or left untreated. One ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Kawamura I,Mitsuyama M,Nomoto K

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously found that NK cell activity is present in rat lung lavage and inhibited by lidocaine. The purpose of this report is to characterize further the inhibition by lidocaine on NK activity. Peripheral blood lymphocytes from normal human volunteers were assayed in a four-hour 51chromium release assay in th...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Renzi PM,Ginns LC

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To probe into the effects of different doses of FK506 on endocrine function of pancreatic islets in Wistar rats. METHODS:Wistar rats were randomly divide into control group A (0mg/kg/d) and experimental group B (1mg/kg/d), C (3mg/kg/d), D (10mg/kg/d) treated with FK506. In an intraperitoneal glucose...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Li F,Li Q

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic administration of oxytetracycline (OXT) (incorporated at a level of 0.05 g per kg of feed for 50 days) to pigeons, significantly decreased total leukocyte and lymphocyte counts, increased heterophil:lymphocyte ratio and lysosomal enzyme activity, and decreased reticuloendothelial system function compared with ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Al-Ankari AS

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：: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：: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：:The effect that MnCl2 has on murine splenic natural killer (NK) cell activity was investigated in infant (10 days old), pre-weanling (18 days old) and weanling (24 days old) C57BL/6J mice. A single intraperitoneal injection of 10, 20 or 40 micrograms MnCl2/g body weight caused a significant enhancement in NK activity,...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Smialowicz RJ,Riddle MM,Rogers RR,Luebke RW,Burleson GR

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) is a ubiquitously expressed ATP-dependent molecular chaperone across all species that helps to the correct the folding of many proteins related to important signaling pathways. Tumor cells expressing Hsp90 have more ATP-binding affinity than normal cells. Many correlative inhibitors have ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Huyan T,Li Q,Dong DD,Yang H,Zhang J,Huang QS,Yin DC,Shang P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To probe into the mechanism of immunosuppression of FTY720, the authors study the cell cycle arrest effects of large-dose FTY720 on lymphocytes in mouse skin transplantation models and the expression of cell cycle-related factors in cell cycle regulation system in mouse skin allograft models using flow cytometry, Immu...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Li QY,Chi YY,Liu SQ

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accumulating evidence has suggested that hydrogen sulfide (H(2)S) is endogenously generated in many types of mammalian cells. Since H(2)S plays an important role in cardiovascular, central nervous and gastrointestinal systems, it is currently considered to be the third gaseous mediator. Recently, more and more attenti...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Zhang H,Bhatia M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously obtained and elucidated the precise structure of a highly branched 1,3-β-D-glucan (with 6-monoglucopyranosyl side chains), Aureobasidium pullulans-fermented β-D-glucan (AP-FBG), from the fungus A. pullulans. However, the mechanism(s) of the effects of AP-FBG on in vitro mouse primary cells have not ...

journal_title：Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology

authors： Tada R,Yoshikawa M,Kuge T,Tanioka A,Ishibashi K,Adachi Y,Tsubaki K,Ohno N

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00