reduction of nadh oxidase, no synthase, tnfα, and il-1β mrna expression levels on lipopolysacharide-stimulated murine macrophages by zataria multiflora

Reduction of NADH oxidase, NO synthase, TNFα, and IL-1β mRNA expression levels on lipopolysacharide-stimulated murine macrophages by Zataria Multiflora

Zataria multiflora (ZM) is a thyme-like aromatic plant in the Lamiaceae family that grows in central and southern Iran. ZM is extensively used as a flavor ingredient in a wide variety of foods and is used as part of popular traditional folk remedies. In the present study, ZM essential oil (ZMO) was obtained from ZM leaves via hydro-distillation and then analyzed by GC-MS (gas chromatography-mas...

اثر اسانس آویشن شیرازی بر تولید یون سوپراکسید و نیتریک اکسید و بیان ژن‌های NADH اکسیداز و نیتریک اکسید سنتاز در سلول‌های ماکروفاژ

Objective: In this study, inhibitory effect of Zataria multiflora essential oil on superoxide and nitric oxide production and NADH oxidase (NOX) and nitric oxide synthase (NOS) expression was examined. Materials and Methods: Zataria essential oil was obtained by hydro-distillation and chemical composition was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Superoxide and ni...

A novel carboline derivative inhibits nitric oxide formation in macrophages independent of effects on TNFα and IL-1β expression

Oral Administration of Zataria multiflora Extract Decreases IL-17 Expression in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Background: Rhinitis, which occurs most commonly as allergic rhinitis and affects 20% of the world’s population, is a major health care burden causing significant morbidity. Considering the high prevalence of allergic rhinitis and anti-inflammatory effects of thyme, a favorite condiment, we performed a randomized clinical trial to determine whether thyme can relieve allergic rhinitis symp...

Catabolic cytokine expression in degenerate and herniated human intervertebral discs: IL-1β and TNFα expression profile

Low back pain is a common and debilitating disorder. Current evidence implicates intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration and herniation as major causes, although the pathogenesis is poorly understood. While several cytokines have been implicated in the process of IVD degeneration and herniation, investigations have predominately focused on Interleukin 1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TN...

The Effect of MS14 on Production of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines by Macrophages

Objective(s) Using herbal medicines as a complementary treatment method is increasing in wide variety of diseases. MS14-an herbal-marine preparation-is reported to have anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities; however, the mechanism underlying its therapeutic effect is not known. Macrophages play an important role in host defense mechanisms and carry out their role by producing vario...