Deoxypodophyllotoxin, a Naturally Occurring Lignan, inhibits the Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis Reaction

Abstract

This study examined the effect of a podophyllotoxin derivative, deoxypodophyllotoxin (anthricin), which is a medicinal herb product isolated from Anthriscus sylvestris Hoffm. Deoxypodophyllotoxin was tested in a rat PCA (passive cutaneous anaphylaxis) assay by administering deoxypodophyllotoxin intraperitoneally (1.0 to 10 mg/kg, i. p.) and intravenously (0.25 to 1.0 mg/kg, i. v.). Deoxypodophyllotoxin dose-dependently inhibited the PCA reaction activated by anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE. The PCA inhibitory activity of deoxypodophyllotoxin was stronger than those of prednisolone and indomethacin, which were used as positive controls. These results suggest that deoxypodophyllotoxin may be beneficial in regulating the immediate-type allergic reaction.

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