saikosaponin d/hypersensitivity

β-Conglycinin is one of the major storage proteins in soybean and has been identified as a potential diagnostic marker for severe allergic reactions to soybean. Unfortunately, there is a lack of information on the signal transduction pathways of β-conglycinin induced mast cell activation and how to

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) has been recognized as an important chemical mediator in allergic and inflammatory reactions. Evidence suggests that PAF is deeply involved in the pathogenesis of bronchial asthma, in which PAF induces profound bronchospasms, increased vascular permeability, and

Neuropathic pain is associated with an increased sensitivity to painful stimuli or abnormal sensitivity to otherwise innocuous stimuli. However, in addition to adverse effects, currently available drugs have shown limited response in patients with neuropathic pain, which provides a rationale to

BACKGROUND Radix Bupleuri has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years with functions of relieving exterior syndrome, clearing heat, regulating liver-qi, and lifting yang-qi. More natural active compounds, especially saikosaponins, have been isolated from Radix Bupleuri, which