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Ursolic acid inhibits FcεRI-mediated mast cell activation and allergic inflammation

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Author(s)
Hima DhakalMin-Jong KimSoyoung LeeYoung-Ae ChoiNamkyung KimTaeg Kyu KwonDongwoo KhangSang-Hyun Kim
Keimyung Author(s)
Kwon, Taeg Kyu
Department
Dept. of Immunology (면역학)
Journal Title
Int Immunopharmacol
Issued Date
2021
Volume
99
Keyword
Mast cellUrsolic acidAllergic inflammationHistamine
Abstract
Background:
Mast cells are the primary cells that play a crucial role in the allergic diseases via secretion of diverse allergic mediators. Ursolic acid (UA) is a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory triterpenoid possessing various biological properties such as immune regulation, antioxidant, and anti-fibrotic. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of UA in FcεRI-mediated mast cell activation and allergic inflammation.

Methods:
In this study, mast cells were stimulated with immunoglobulin E (IgE) and the anti-allergic effects of UA were assessed by measuring the levels of allergic mediators. In vivo effects of UA were observed by generating passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) and active systemic anaphylaxis (ASA) in mouse model.

Results:
We found that UA inhibited the degranulation of mast cell by suppressing the intracellular calcium level in a concentration-dependent manner. UA inhibited the expression and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in mast cells. Anti-allergic effects of UA were demonstrated via suppression of FcεRI-mediated signaling molecules. In addition, UA inhibited the IgE-mediated PCA and ovalbumin-induced ASA reactions in a dose-dependent manner.

Conclusions:
Based on these findings, we suggest that UA might have potential as a therapeutic candidate for the treatment of allergic inflammatory diseases via inhibition of FcεRI-mediated mast cell activation.
Keimyung Author(s)(Kor)
권택규
Publisher
School of Medicine (의과대학)
Citation
Hima Dhakal et al. (2021). Ursolic acid inhibits FcεRI-mediated mast cell activation and allergic inflammation. Int Immunopharmacol, 99, 107994. doi: 10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107994
Type
Article
ISSN
1567-5769
Source
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1567576921006305
DOI
10.1016/j.intimp.2021.107994
URI
https://kumel.medlib.dsmc.or.kr/handle/2015.oak/43948
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