larix decidua/消炎（藥

The influence of larch (Larix decidua L.) sawdust extracts on arachidonate metabolism has been evaluated in vitro. Extracts of different polarities were tested for their ability to inhibit prostaglandin formation by COX-1 and COX-2 and LTB(4) formation by 5-LOX. The lipophilic n-heptane extract

LaPSvS1, a highly sulfated branched (1-->3)-beta-galactan was prepared from the arabino-galactan from Larix decidua Miller by partial hydrolysis and subsequent sulfation with SO(3)-pyridine in DMF. The molecular weight was analyzed by GPC and the sulfate content was determined by ion chromatography.

Neutrophils play an essential role in host defense and inflammation. Plants have long been used to improve the immune function, but for most of them specific investigations on animal health are lacking. In the present study, water and hydroethanolic extracts from 11 plant wastes have been screened