Early effects triggered by Larrea divaricata Cav. on murine macrophages at apoptotic concentrations

Autor: Yolanda Casali, Carina Porporatto, Aida Mattar, Silvia G. Correa, Blas Micalizzi, Roberto Davicino
Rok vydání: 2007
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Zdroj: Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology. 29(3-4)
ISSN: 0892-3973
Popis: Decoction and infusion of Larrea divaricata were tested at apoptotic concentrations (1 and 4 mg/ml) on peritoneal murine macrophages. Consistent changes were observed after incubation with 4 mg/ml decoction. Phagocytosis of zymosan, lysosomal enzyme activity, nitric oxide production, TNF-alpha release, and expression of CD14, TLR4, and CR3 increased significantly. Decoction at 1 and 4 mg/ml increased the binding of LPS-FITC. Apoptosis triggered by L. divaricata decoction is consequence of cell activation. The effects are independent of nordihydroguaiaretic acid. This "activation and death" could be the mechanism of L. divaricata to exert the antituberculosis effect known in folk medicine.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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