aescin/inflammation

Objective To study the protective effect of β-aescin on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced-acute lung injury (LPS-ALI) and to explore the underlying mechanism. Methods Sixty male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into four groups including normal control group, β-aescin-treated group, LPS-ALI group,

Human vascular endothelial cells (HUVECs) were exposed to CoCl2 as an in vitro model of hypoxia. Expression of VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule), reduction of PECAM-1 (platelet endothelial cell adhesion molecule) and cytoskeletal changes without alterations in cell viability were observed.

Pain is one of the major symptoms of the osteoarthritis (OA). The objective of the study was to evaluate impact of combined therapy with diclofenac, aescin and original glucosamine sulfate on pain severity in patients with OA of different localizations in real life clinical settings in Russia and

BACKGROUND β-Aescin has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and antiedematous properties. OBJECTIVE The present study investigated the hepatoprotective effect and underlying mechanisms of β-aescin in CCl4-induced liver damage. METHODS Thirty-five Wistar rats were divided into six groups: normal control,

The plant-derived biosurfactant aescin is naturally present in many plants and is used for treatment of disorders such as varicose veins and inflammation of veins. The hemolytic activity of this saponin is attributed to its interaction with cholesterol in the red blood cell membrane. This work

BACKGROUND Pachydermoperiostosis (PDP) is a rare hereditary disorder that affects the skin and bones. PDP is characterized by periostosis, digital clubbing, and pachydermia. Previous studies demonstrated that increased prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels resulting from defective protein degradation

Although Bell's palsy is the most common acute facial paralysis, the cause of it is still unknown. This made the treatment for it remain very limited. Many methods are simply symptomatic treatment. Up to now we have known that Bell's palsy is related to viral infection and the pathomechanism of

OBJECTIVE The use of transdermal therapeutic systems has spread worldwide since they allow effective local drug delivery. In the present study, we investigated the efficacy and safety of a new betamethasone valerate medicated plaster (Betesil®) to manage facial swelling, edema, inflammation,

The saponin aescin from the horse chestnut tree is a natural surfactant well-known to self-assemble as oriented-aggregates at fluid interfaces. Using model membranes in the form of lipid vesicles and Langmuir monolayers, we study the mixing properties of aescin with the phase-segregating

BACKGROUND More than 400 agents are recognized as causes of occupational asthma, a work-related disease that can be induced by an immunologic or a nonimmunologic mechanism. OBJECTIVE To describe a 57-year-old man employed in the pharmaceutical industry who developed bronchial asthma while working

Aescin has many physiological functions that are highly relevant to spinal cord injury (SCI), including anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, anti-oedema, and enhancing vascular tone. The present study investigated the putative therapeutic value of aescin in SCI, with a focus on its neuroprotective,

BACKGROUND Aescin, the main active component found in extracts of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) seed a traditional medicinal herb, is a mixture of triterpene saponins. It has been shown to be effective in inflammatory, chronic venous and edematous treatment conditions in vitro and in vivo,