Animal Research: |
Molecules. 2013 May 22;18(5):6113-27. | The ameliorative effect of sophoricoside on mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation in vivo and in vitro.[Pubmed: 23698058] | Sophoricoside exhibits numerous pharmacological effects, including anti- inflammatory and anti-cancer actions, yet the exact mechanism that accounts for the anti-allergic effects of Sophoricoside is not completely understood.
The aim of the present study was to elucidate whether and how Sophoricoside modulates the mast cell-mediated allergic inflammation in vitro and in vivo.
METHODS AND RESULTS:
We investigated the pharmacological effects of Sophoricoside on both compound 48/80 or histamine-induced scratching behaviors and 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced atopic dermatitis in mice. Additionally, to find a possible explanation for the anti-inflammatory effects of Sophoricoside, we evaluated the effects of Sophoricoside on the production of histamine and inflammatory cytokines and activation of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and caspase-1 in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187 (PMACI)-stimulated human mast cells (HMC-1). The finding of this study demonstrated that Sophoricoside reduced compound 48/80 or histamine-induced scratching behaviors and DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis in mice. Additionally, Sophoricoside inhibited the production of inflammatory cytokines as well as the activation of NF-κB and caspase-1 in stimulated HMC-1.
CONCLUSIONS:
Collectively, the findings of this study provide us with novel insights into the pharmacological actions of Sophoricoside as a potential molecule for use in the treatment of allergic inflammation diseases. | Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Xue Bao. 2003 May;1(1):44-6. | Effect of Sophoricoside on histomorphology of bone in ovariectomized rats.[Pubmed: 15339615] | To evaluate the potential preventive effect of Sophoricoside on bone loss in ovariectomized rats.
METHODS AND RESULTS:
Female SD rats (n=50, 6 months old) were either sham-operated (SHAM group, n=10) or ovariectomized (n=40). Three days after operation, ovariectomized rats were randomly assigned to groups as follows: 10 received Sophoricoside 4 mg.kg(-1).d(-1) (SL group), 10 received Sophoricoside 8 mg.kg(-1).d(-1) (SM group), 10 received Sophoricoside 16 mg.kg(-1).d(-1) (SH group) and 10 were untreated (OVX group). After Sophoricoside were given orally for one month, the histomorphometric parameters in the secondary spongiosa of proximal tibia and lumbar vertebrae were examined.
Compared with OVX group, SM and SH two kinds of treatment caused 15.28% and 22.81% increment in percent trabecular area (BV/TV, %) in the secondary spongiosa of proximal tibia, 14.23% and 21.2% increment in lumbar vertebrae. Accordingly in these two groups, there was a significant decrease in trabecular separation (FLAW, microm), but increment in trabecular width (Tb. Th, microm) and conjunction points (JOINT). But in SL group, the preventive effect was not observed.
CONCLUSIONS:
Sophoricoside can be efficient in preventing ovariectomy-induced bone loss in rats. |
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