Effect of Brazilian propolis on scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 and histamine in mice. 2004

Yoshifumi Shinmei, and Maria Alejandra Hossen, and Kiyoshi Okihara, and Hiroyuki Sugimoto, and Hideo Yamada, and Chiaki Kamei
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology, Okayama University, Tushima-naka 1-1-1, Okayama 700-8530, Japan.

We studied the effect of Brazilian propolis on scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 and histamine in ICR mice. Propolis granular A.P.C dose-related inhibited scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 and significant inhibition were observed at 1000 mg/kg. However, histamine-induced scratching behavior was not inhibited by propolis granular A.P.C even at 1000 mg/kg. Propolis ethanol extract at 10 microg/ml or more inhibited histamine release from rat mast cells induced by compound 48/80. In addition, it blocked increased vascular permeability induced by compound 48/80. The inhibitory effect of propolis on scratching behavior induced by compound 48/80 was gradually enhanced by repeated administration, and 500 mg/kg propolis granular A.P.C, which caused no effect through single administration, significantly inhibited scratching behavior after repeated administration for 4 weeks. From these findings, it is assumed that the inhibition of scratching behavior induced by propolis occurs through a mast cell-dependent mechanism.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008407 Mast Cells Granulated cells that are found in almost all tissues, most abundantly in the skin and the gastrointestinal tract. Like the BASOPHILS, mast cells contain large amounts of HISTAMINE and HEPARIN. Unlike basophils, mast cells normally remain in the tissues and do not circulate in the blood. Mast cells, derived from the bone marrow stem cells, are regulated by the STEM CELL FACTOR. Basophils, Tissue,Basophil, Tissue,Cell, Mast,Cells, Mast,Mast Cell,Tissue Basophil,Tissue Basophils
D008813 Mice, Inbred ICR An inbred strain of mouse that is used as a general purpose research strain, for therapeutic drug testing, and for the genetic analysis of CARCINOGEN-induced COLON CANCER. Mice, Inbred ICRC,Mice, ICR,Mouse, ICR,Mouse, Inbred ICR,Mouse, Inbred ICRC,ICR Mice,ICR Mice, Inbred,ICR Mouse,ICR Mouse, Inbred,ICRC Mice, Inbred,ICRC Mouse, Inbred,Inbred ICR Mice,Inbred ICR Mouse,Inbred ICRC Mice,Inbred ICRC Mouse
D011429 Propolis A resinous substance obtained from beehives that is used traditionally as an antimicrobial. It is a heterogeneous mixture of many substances. Bee Bread,Bee Glue,Bread, Bee,Glue, Bee
D011537 Pruritus An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief. Itching,Pruritis
D001938 Brazil A country located on the eastern coast of South America, located between Colombia and Peru, that borders the Atlantic Ocean. It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, on the south by Uruguay, and on the west by Argentina. The capital is Brasilia.
D002199 Capillary Permeability The property of blood capillary ENDOTHELIUM that allows for the selective exchange of substances between the blood and surrounding tissues and through membranous barriers such as the BLOOD-AIR BARRIER; BLOOD-AQUEOUS BARRIER; BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER; BLOOD-NERVE BARRIER; BLOOD-RETINAL BARRIER; and BLOOD-TESTIS BARRIER. Small lipid-soluble molecules such as carbon dioxide and oxygen move freely by diffusion. Water and water-soluble molecules cannot pass through the endothelial walls and are dependent on microscopic pores. These pores show narrow areas (TIGHT JUNCTIONS) which may limit large molecule movement. Microvascular Permeability,Permeability, Capillary,Permeability, Microvascular,Vascular Permeability,Capillary Permeabilities,Microvascular Permeabilities,Permeabilities, Capillary,Permeabilities, Microvascular,Permeabilities, Vascular,Permeability, Vascular,Vascular Permeabilities
D003189 p-Methoxy-N-methylphenethylamine A potent mast cell degranulator. It is involved in histamine release. Agent 48-80,BW 48-80,Compound 48-80,Preparation 48-80,Agent 48 80,Agent 4880,BW 48 80,BW 4880,Compound 48 80,Compound 4880,Preparation 48 80,Preparation 4880,p Methoxy N methylphenethylamine
D004305 Dose-Response Relationship, Drug The relationship between the dose of an administered drug and the response of the organism to the drug. Dose Response Relationship, Drug,Dose-Response Relationships, Drug,Drug Dose-Response Relationship,Drug Dose-Response Relationships,Relationship, Drug Dose-Response,Relationships, Drug Dose-Response
D004347 Drug Interactions The action of a drug that may affect the activity, metabolism, or toxicity of another drug. Drug Interaction,Interaction, Drug,Interactions, Drug
D005260 Female Females

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