Anti-inflammatory effect of kamebakaurin in in vivo animal models
Anti-inflammatory effect of kamebakaurin in in vivo animal models
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DOI:
10.1055/s-2004-827152
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发表时间:
2004-06-01
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2.7
通讯作者:
Lee, JJ
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作者:
Lee, JH;Choi, JK;Lee, JJ
We have identified kamebakaurin as an inhibitor of NF-kappaB and elucidated its molecular mechanism as a specific inhibitor in the DNA-binding activity of the p50 subunit of NF-kappaB. Here, we describe its anti-inflammatory activity in in vitro and in vivo models. Kamebakaurin dose-dependently inhibited not only the expression of inflammatory NF-kappaB target genes such as iNOS, COX-2, and TNF-alpha, but also the production of PGE(2) and TNF-alpha in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Moreover, in an air pouch model of inflammation, it suppressed the recruitment of neutrophils, production of TNF-alpha as well as PGE2 in the pouch exudates induced by carrageenan. In addition, kamebakaurin dose-dependently suppressed the inflammation in an adjuvant arthritis model. Oral administration of 20 mg/kg kamebakaurin resulted in the 75% decrease of paw volume. Taken together, kamebakaurin, a specific inhibitor of DNA-binding activity of the p50 subunit, is a valuable candidate for the intervention in NF-kappaB-dependent pathological conditions such as inflammation.