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In vitro immunomodulatory effects of fractions obtained from aqueous extracts of Larrea divaricata Cav (Jarilla) on mouse peritoneal macrophages.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19831499     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Larrea divaricata Cav. (Zygophyllaceae) is a plant widely used in Argentina. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We isolated different fractions of L. divaricata aqueous extract containing minor amounts of NDGA, and we analyzed these fractions on mouse macrophages. RESULTS: We showed that a fraction without NDGA was capableof activating macrophages, principally through the production of mitochondrial anion superoxide and H(2)O(2). This could be important in the defense of infections. Moreover, this fraction decreased NO level suggesting an anti-inflammatory action. CONCLUSION: These results indicate that NDGA was not the compound responsible for the immunomodulatory action exerted by the aqueous extract from L. divaricata.
Authors:
Renzo F Martino; Roberto C Davicino; Mar?a A Mattar; Yolanda A Casali; Silvia G Correa; Claudia Anesini; Blas Micalizzi
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology     Volume:  32     ISSN:  1532-2513     ISO Abbreviation:  Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-19     Completed Date:  2010-05-11     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8800150     Medline TA:  Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  125-32     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Microbiology Section, Department of Biochemistry and Biological Science, Faculty of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacy, National University of San Luis, San Luis, Argentina.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Antigens, CD14 / analysis
Apoptosis / drug effects
Chromatography, Thin Layer
Female
Immunologic Factors / pharmacology*
Larrea* / chemistry
Macrophages, Peritoneal / drug effects*,  metabolism
Male
Mice
Nitric Oxide / biosynthesis
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid / pharmacology
Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
Reactive Oxygen Species / metabolism
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antigens, CD14; 0/Immunologic Factors; 0/Plant Extracts; 0/Reactive Oxygen Species; 10102-43-9/Nitric Oxide; 500-38-9/Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

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