Abstract
In this study, we investigated the effect of Phellinus baumii (PB) on immediate-type allergic reaction and inflammatory cytokine secretion. PB inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic reactions in mice. PB inhibited compound 48/80-induced plasma histamine release. In addition, PB also inhibited the immunoglobulin (Ig) E-mediated local allergic reaction. Furthermore, PB decreased the phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187-stimulated tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-6 secretion in human mast cells. These results indicate that PB may be beneficial in the treatment of immediate-type allergic reactions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 232-236 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Natural Product Sciences |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Dec 2006 |
Keywords
- Allergic reaction
- Interleukin-6
- Mast cells
- Phellinus baumii
- Tumor necrosis factor-α