Martino RF, Davicino RC, Mattar MA, Casali YA, Correa SG, Anesini C, Micalizzi B. In vitro immunomodulatory effects of fractions obtained from aqueous extracts of Larrea divaricata Cav (Jarilla) on mouse peritoneal macrophages.
Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2010;
32:125-32. [PMID:
19831499 DOI:
10.3109/08923970903201748]
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Abstract
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.
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