Bamboo salt suppresses skin inflammation in mice with 2, 4-dinitrofluorobenzene-induced atopic dermatitis.

Bamboo salt (BS) is a traditional Korean food, and has been reported to have anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-metastatic effects. However, the anti-atopic dermatitis (AD) activity of BS has not been described yet. In the present study, we examined the preventive effect of BS on AD.

The new therapeutic herbal drug HM0601 and its bioactive compound rutin exert potent antiproliferative activities in mast cells.

HM0601 consists of Allium hookeri and Lycium chinense fruit and contains a lot of rutin. Here, we ascertained whether HM0601 and its major compound rutin reduce proliferation of human mast cell line, HMC-1, under thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) stimulation. Therapeutic rutin or HM0601 treatment considerably reduced proliferation of mast cells without exposing activated HMC-1 cells to any cytotoxicity.

Ameliorative effect of atractylenolide III in the mast cell proliferation induced by TSLP.

Atractylenolide III (ATL-III) is an active compound of Atractylodes lancea, which has been widely used for the treatment of cancer. Cancer is closely connected with inflammation, and many anti-inflammatory agents are also used to treat cancer. We investigated the influence of ATL-III on thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP)-induced inflammatory reactions.

Cordycepin diminishes thymic stromal lymphopoietin-induced interleukin-13 production.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is known to aggravate by thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) and TSLP is also known to up-regulate mast cell proliferation via production of interleukin (IL)-13. Thus, we investigated whether cordycepin could regulate mast cell proliferation induced by TSLP in human mast cell line, HMC-1 cell. Cordycepin significantly diminished the production and mRNA of IL-13 through the down-regulation of phosphorylated-signal transducer and activation of transcription 6 in the TSLP-stimulated HMC-1 cells.

Inhibitory effects of atractylone on mast cell-mediated allergic reactions.

This study investigated a salutary effect of atractylone (Atr) which is an active constituent of Pyeongwee-San (KMP6) on mast cell-mediated allergic reactions. Our previous report indicated that KMP6 regulated allergic reactions. Thus, this study sought to determine the potential of Atr in vitro models, compound 48/80-stimulated rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMCs), phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) plus A23187-stimulated human mast cell line (HMC-1) cells, and stem cell factor (SCF)-stimulated RPMCs as well as in vivo models, IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA), compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylaxis, and compound 48/80-induced ear swelling.

Efficacy of proline in the treatment of menopause.

The amino acids in the placenta have multiple functions; however, the therapeutic effects of proline remain poorly for relief postmenopausal symptoms. The aim of present study was to evaluate the effects of proline in the treatment of menopause using in vitro and in vivo models. We assessed the therapeutic effects and regulatory mechanisms of proline by using MCF-7 estrogen-dependent cells, MG63 osteoblast cells, and ovariectomized mice model.

Cordycepin Suppresses Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin Expression via Blocking Caspase-1 and Receptor-Interacting Protein 2 Signaling Pathways in Mast Cells.

Cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine) is one of the active components isolated from Cordyceps militaris, and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and anti-cancer effects. Mast cell-derived thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) plays an important role in the pathogenesis of allergic inflammatory reactions. Here, we investigated the regulatory effect and mechanisms of cordycepin on the expression of TSLP in the human mast cell line, HMC-1 cells, and in the human keratinocyte cell line, HaCaT cells.

Inhibition of MDM2 expression by rosmarinic acid in TSLP-stimulated mast cell.

Rosmarinic acid (RA) has an anti-inflammatory property while thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) has an important role in mast cell-mediated inflammatory responses. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the regulatory effect of RA in TSLP-stimulated human mast cell line, HMC-1 cells, and short ragweed pollen-induced allergic conjunctivitis mouse model. As a result, we found that RA significantly decreased the TSLP-induced mast cell proliferation and murine double minute (MDM) 2 expression.

Protective effect of porcine placenta in a menopausal ovariectomized mouse.

Menopause is a significant physiological phase that occurs as women's ovaries stop producing ovum and the production of estrogen declines. Human placenta and some amino acids are known to improve menopausal symptoms. In this study, we investigated that porcine placenta extract (PPE) and arginine (Arg), a main amino acid of PPE, would have estrogenic activities in ovariectomized (OVX) mice as a menopause mouse model, human breast cancer cell line (MCF-7) cells, and human osteoblast cell line (MG-63) cells.

Anti-inflammatory effects of isoacteoside from Abeliophyllum distichum.

Isoacteoside, a dihydroxypheynylethyl glycoside, is a major bioactive component of Abeliophyllum distichum (White Forsythia) which is a deciduous shrub native to the south and central areas of Korea. The present study is designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory activities and underlying mechanisms of isoacteoside in human mast cell line, HMC-1 cells. We isolated isoacteoside from A.

Acteoside attenuates TSLP-induced mast cell proliferation via down-regulating MDM2.

Acteoside (verbascoside) is extensively distributed in Abeliophyllum distichum and has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) has a pivotal function in the pathogeneses of inflammatory diseases through increasing the mast cell proliferation via the activation of murine double minute 2 (MDM2). Here, we investigate whether acteoside attenuates the MDM2 expression in a TSLP-stimulated human mast cell line (HMC-1 cells).

Antidepressant effect of Stillen.

Stillen has been used to treat patients with gastric mucosal ulcers and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It is well-known that neuro-inflammatory reactions are related to depression. Here we evaluated the antidepressant-like effect of Stillen on mice subjected to the forced swimming test (FST).