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BACKGROUND
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by pruritic and eczematous skin lesions. In this study, AD-like disease was induced in NC/Nga mice so as to evaluate the anti-allergic effects of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extracts (VAM).
METHODS
Forty NC/Nga mice
Vernonia scorpioides (Lam.) Pers., popularly known as Enxuga, Erva-de-São Simão and Piracá, has been used in folk medicine for its anti-inflammatory, wound healing and antimicrobial properties. Two polyacetylenes, 5-octa-2,4,6-triynyl-furan-2(5H)-one (1) and 8'-hydroxy 3-4 dihydrovernoniyne (2),
BACKGROUND
Vernonia scorpioides (Asteraceae) is a native Brazilian medicinal plant that is commonly used to treat skin disorders. Considering the traditional use of Vernonia scorpioides and the lack of information about its pharmacological properties, we investigated the topical anti-inflammatory