The Journal of Korean Medicine (대한한의학회지)

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The Effects of Taklisodok-eum Extract on Acute Sinusitis-induced mouse

탁리소독음(托裏消毒飮)이 급성 부비동염을 유발시킨 마우스에 미치는 영향

  • Lee, Sang-Moon (Dept. of Oriental Medical Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Hong, Seung-Ug (Dept. of Oriental Medical Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 이상문 (동국대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과학교실) ;
  • 홍승욱 (동국대학교 한의과대학 안이비인후피부과학교실)
  • Published : 2008.09.30
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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Sinusitis is a common disease in the otorhinolaryngology field. It is inflammatory change of the mucous membrane which surrounds the sinus. The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of the Taklisodok-eum (TSE) extract on the mouse model with acute sinusitis induced by S. pneumoniae. Methods: Thirty six-week-old male BALB/c mice were divided into three groups: the normal group, the group inoculated with S. pneumoniae which caused allergic rhinitis (control group), and the group treated with the TSE extract after it was treated the same as the control group (sample group). Results: $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation was suppressed, and iNOS & COX-2 production were inhibited by TSE in acute sinusitis. Apoptosis was increased by TSE in acute sinusitis. The number of eosinophils in the sample group noticeably decreased when compared to the control group. In the general morphologic change, the increase of damaged respiratory ciliated epithelia & eosinophils' infiltration was lessin the sample group. Goblet cells were maintained in the sample group. MMP-9, HSP-70 and BrdU decreased in the sample group. Apocrine secretion decreased in the sample group. Conclusion: The findings in this study show that TSE reduces acute sinusitis through its anti-inflammatory effects, such as the inhibition of $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity.

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