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Huang H, Yang H, Zhang Z, Song Y, Li L, Li K, Zhang J, Qi X, Wu Y. Synergistic Therapeutic Effects and Immunoregulatory Mechanism of Maxing Shigan Decoction Combined with Sijunzi Decoction on Viral Pneumonia in Mice. THE CANADIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES & MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DES MALADIES INFECTIEUSES ET DE LA MICROBIOLOGIE MEDICALE 2024; 2024:2017992. [PMID: 39221016 PMCID: PMC11364478 DOI: 10.1155/2024/2017992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 04/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/30/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Influenza is defined in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as an epidemic febrile illness and is usually treated with herbal compound formulas under the guidance of the "Qu Xie and Fu Zheng" theories. Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (MXSGD) is a prominent remedy for clearing heat and detoxifying toxins in the clinical treatment of influenza in TCM, playing the role of "Qu Xie." Si Jun Zi Tang (SJZD) is recognized as one of the "Fu Zheng" formulas for strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach, with immunomodulatory effects. In this study, we followed the principles of "Qu Xie and Fu Zheng" to explore the effects of MXSGD combined with SJZD on viral pneumonia and its mechanism. Results showed that the couse of MXSGD and SJZD was effective in reducing the mortality rates and severity of lung pathology in lethally infected FM1 mice compared to the use of either drug alone. Moreover, further research demonstrated that the combined use suppressed TLRs and NLRP3 inflammatory signaling pathways at 4 dpi while promoting them at 7 dpi. At 10 dpi, there was a significant increase in CD11c+ and CD103+ DCs in the lungs. Together, SJZD improved the therapeutic effectiveness of MXSGD in treating influenza virus pneumonia than when used alone. MXSGD and SJZD exhibit synergistic effects in the treatment of influenza, as evidenced by the inhibition of TLR7 and NLRP3 inflammatory pathways early in the infection and facilitation of the response later. They also increase CD11c+ and CD103+ DC levels, as well as balancing Th1/Th2 cytokines.
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- Huimin Huang
- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of Infection Disease and ImmunologyGuangxi Key Laboratory of Clinical Disease Biotechnology ResearchResearch Center of Medical SciencesLiuzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi, China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of Infection Disease and ImmunologyGuangxi Key Laboratory of Clinical Disease Biotechnology ResearchResearch Center of Medical SciencesLiuzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi, China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of Infection Disease and ImmunologyGuangxi Key Laboratory of Clinical Disease Biotechnology ResearchResearch Center of Medical SciencesLiuzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi, China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of Infection Disease and ImmunologyGuangxi Key Laboratory of Clinical Disease Biotechnology ResearchResearch Center of Medical SciencesLiuzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi, China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of Infection Disease and ImmunologyGuangxi Key Laboratory of Clinical Disease Biotechnology ResearchResearch Center of Medical SciencesLiuzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi, China
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- School of Life SciencesBeijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Life SciencesBeijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- School of Life SciencesBeijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 102488, China
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- Liuzhou Key Laboratory of Infection Disease and ImmunologyGuangxi Key Laboratory of Clinical Disease Biotechnology ResearchResearch Center of Medical SciencesLiuzhou People's Hospital Affiliated to Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545006, Guangxi, China
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Wang Y, Liu R, Zhao P, Zhang Q, Huang Y, Wang L, Lv C, Che N, Tan W, Zhang M. Blockade of adiponectin receptor 1 signaling inhibits synovial inflammation and alleviates joint damage in collagen-induced arthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2021; 41:255-264. [PMID: 34387761 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-05846-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 06/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Adiponectin (AD) highly expressed in synovial tissue correlates closely with progressive bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, it remains unknown whether AD receptor mediates the pathogenesis of RA. This study aimed to investigate the effects of adiponectin receptor 1 (AdipoR1) signaling on synovial inflammation and joint damage in collagen-induced arthritis. METHODS AD and AdipoR1 expression in synovial tissue of RA and osteoarthritis (OA) patients were tested by PCR and western blotting. The frequency of AdipoR1 on RA synovial fibroblasts (RASFs) was examined by flow cytometry after stimulation with AD, IL-6, or TNF-α. AdipoR1 was knocked down in human RASF cell line (MH7A) and CIA mice joints using lentiviral particles carrying the AdipoR1 short hairpin RNA (shAdipoR1). Both the proliferation and apoptosis of MH7A and the secretion of inflammatory factors from MH7A were examined in vitro. The therapeutic effect of local AdipoR1 inhibition on CIA mice was assessed in vivo. RESULTS Both the expression of AD and AdipoR1 were significantly higher in RA synovial tissue. AdipoR1 on RASFs was upregulated by AD. Silencing AdipoR1 remarkably reduced lipopolysaccharides-induced proliferation and promoted the apoptosis of MH7A. Moreover, AdipoR1 knockdown inhibited the release of inflammatory factors in vitro. In CIA mice, local AdipoR1 inhibition effectively decreased joint inflammation and alleviated bone destruction via suppressing RANKL and RANKL/OPG ratio in vivo. CONCLUSIONS AdipoR1 signaling participates in the process of synovial inflammation and joint damage in CIA. Local blockade of AdipoR1 might be a new target for the clinical treatment of RA. Key points • Local AdipoR1 inhibition decreased joint inflammation and alleviated bone destruction in CIA.
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- Yani Wang
- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 300 Guangzhou Road, Nanjing, 210029, China.
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Kang EJ, Kim HJ, Choi JH, Noh JR, Kim JH, Lee IB, Choi YK, Choi DH, An J, Oh WK, Kim YH, Lee CH. Humulus japonicus extract ameliorates collagen‑induced arthritis in mice through regulation of overall articular inflammation. Int J Mol Med 2020; 45:417-428. [PMID: 31894253 PMCID: PMC6984789 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2019.4417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Humulus japonicus (HJ) is a widely used herbal medicine in Asia with anti-oxidative, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory effects. We investigated the potential therapeutic effects of HJ in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using a mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and a lipopolysaccharide-stimulated murine macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7). The CIA mice were administered 300 mg/kg HJ orally starting 3 days prior to second immunization. The clinical and histopathological findings were assessed in the paw of CIA mice. The levels of autoantibodies and inflammatory markers were determined in the plasma and cell culture supernatant, respectively. The expression at mRNA and protein levels was analyzed by reverse transcription quantitative-PCR and western blot analysis, respectively. HJ significantly decreased the gross arthritic scores and paw swelling in CIA mice. Furthermore, synovial inflammation, cartilage destruction, and bone erosion were markedly reduced by HJ. It also decreased the expression of inflammatory enzymes in both the paw of mice and RAW 264.7 cells. Moreover, the expression of genes related to all macrophages and pro-inflammatory M1 macrophage were significantly decreased, whereas the expression of anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage marker was markedly increased in the paw of HJ-treated CIA mice. In addition, HJ suppressed the levels of plasma anti-type II collagen antibody following the decreased expression of T helper type 1 (Th1) and Th2 cell-associated surface markers and cytokines in the paw. HJ also significantly inhibited the expression of IL-6 both in vitro and in vivo, followed by reduced STAT3 phosphorylation and expression in the paw of CIA mice. Finally, the expression of osteoclast-related genes was decreased in the paw of HJ-treated CIA mice. These findings suggest that HJ can play a role in suppressing the development of CIA by overall regulation of articular inflammation. This study should provide new insights into the use of HJ as a therapeutically effective natural product against RA.
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- Eun-Jung Kang
- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Bioactive Natural Material Bank, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Bioactive Natural Material Bank, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Nho JH, Lee HJ, Jung HK, Jang JH, Lee KH, Kim AH, Sung TK, Cho HW. Effect of Saururus chinensis leaves extract on type II collagen-induced arthritis mouse model. Altern Ther Health Med 2019; 19:2. [PMID: 30606189 PMCID: PMC6318964 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-018-2418-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Background Saururus chinensis leaves have been used as traditional medicine in Korea for pain, intoxication, edema, and furuncle. According to previous reports, these leaves exert renoprotective, neuroprotective, and antioxidant effects by attenuating inflammatory responses. However, the beneficial effect of Saururus chinensis leaves on arthritis has not been elucidated. Thus, we evaluated the water extract of Saururus chinensis leaves (SHW) using type II collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice models. Methods Quantitative analysis of major components from SHW was performed by HPLC. Arthritis was induced by injection of type II collagen. Each group was orally administered SHW (100 mg/kg and 500 mg/kg). Methotrexate (MTX) was used as a positive control. Serum levels of interleukin-6, TNF-alpha, and type II collagen IgG in the animal models were measured using ELISA. Histological features were observed by H&E staining. Results Quantitative analysis of SHW showed the contents as 56.4 ± 0.52 mg/g of miquelianin, 7.75 ± 0.08 mg/g of quercetin 3-O-(2”-O-β -glucopyranosyl)-α-rhamnopyranoside, and 3.17 ± 0.02 mg/g of quercitrin. Treatment with 500 mg/kg SHW decreased the serum level of Interleukin-6 (IL-6), TNF-alpha, and collagen IgG in the CIA model. Moreover, SHW treatment diminished the swelling of hind limbs and monocyte infiltration in blood vessels in CIA animal models. The results indicate that SHW could decrease CIA-induced arthritis in vivo. Conclusions The results indicate that SHW could be used to improving arthritis by reducing inflammatory factors (IL-6 and TNF-alpha). However, further experiments are required to determine how SHW influences signal transduction in animal models. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-018-2418-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Kim HJ, Choi JH, Hwang JH, Kim KS, Noh JR, Choi DH, Moon SJ, Kim HY, Kim SW, Choi S, Eum SM, Bach TT, Rho J, Lee JY, Park JG, Oh SR, Lee CH, Oh WK, Kim YH. 3,5-Di-C-β-D-glucopyranosyl phloroacetophenone, a major component of Melicope ptelefolia, suppresses fibroblast activation and alleviates arthritis in a mouse model: Potential therapeutics for rheumatoid arthritis. Int J Mol Med 2018; 42:2763-2775. [PMID: 30226571 PMCID: PMC6192774 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2018.3849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2018] [Accepted: 08/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Melicope ptelefolia has been traditionally used to treat rheumatism and fever. The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effect of 3,5-di-C-β-d-glucopyranosyl phloroacetophenone (βGP), a main component of M. ptelefolia, on rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) was established in mice using the RAW 264.7 murine macrophage cell line and mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs). The clinical scores of arthritis, swelling, histopathological findings, and micro-computed tomography in CIA mouse paws were assessed. The levels of anti-type II collagen antibody and cytokines were determined in the plasma and cell culture supernatant, respectively. Protein and gene expression levels were analyzed by western blot and reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction analyses. βGP significantly decreased the gross arthritic scores of CIA mice and joint swelling, and decreased articular inflammation, cartilage degradation and bone erosion. However, βGP did not exert any effect on anti-type II collagen immunoglobulin G plasma levels or inflammatory cytokine expression in macrophages. βGP significantly suppressed the expression of interleukin-6 and leukemia inhibitory factor and decreased the phosphorylation of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3, and expression of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand in tumor necrosis factor-α-stimulated MEFs and in CIA mouse paws. Osteoclast-related gene expression was significantly reduced in CIA mouse paws. Taken together, βGP suppressed the development of RA by regulating the activation of synovial fibroblasts.
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- Hyun Jong Kim
- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Osong Medical Innovation Foundation, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk‑do 28160, Republic of Korea
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Natural Medicine Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Bioactive Natural Material Bank, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Bioactive Natural Material Bank, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- University of Science and Technology, Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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- Korea Bioactive Natural Material Bank, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory Animal Resource Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea
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Chow LN, Choi KY(G, Piyadasa H, Bossert M, Uzonna J, Klonisch T, Mookherjee N. Human cathelicidin LL-37-derived peptide IG-19 confers protection in a murine model of collagen-induced arthritis. Mol Immunol 2014; 57:86-92. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2013.08.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2013] [Revised: 08/07/2013] [Accepted: 08/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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