Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester

Background. Hot water extract of Sasa albomarginata (Kumazasa) leaves is commercially available and used as a dietary supplement or skincare cream. The extract possesses anti-inflammatory activity on the mouse atopic dermatitis model. To elucidate the mechanism of in vivo activity, we have studied t...

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Main Authors: Shiori Kojima, Masatoshi Hakamata, Toshimichi Asanuma, Rie Suzuki, Jun-ichi Tsuruda, Takeshi Nonoyama, Yinzhi Lin, Hitomi Fukatsu, Naoki Koide, Kazuo Umezawa
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Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8454865
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author Shiori Kojima
Masatoshi Hakamata
Toshimichi Asanuma
Rie Suzuki
Jun-ichi Tsuruda
Takeshi Nonoyama
Yinzhi Lin
Hitomi Fukatsu
Naoki Koide
Kazuo Umezawa
author_facet Shiori Kojima
Masatoshi Hakamata
Toshimichi Asanuma
Rie Suzuki
Jun-ichi Tsuruda
Takeshi Nonoyama
Yinzhi Lin
Hitomi Fukatsu
Naoki Koide
Kazuo Umezawa
author_sort Shiori Kojima
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description Background. Hot water extract of Sasa albomarginata (Kumazasa) leaves is commercially available and used as a dietary supplement or skincare cream. The extract possesses anti-inflammatory activity on the mouse atopic dermatitis model. To elucidate the mechanism of in vivo activity, we have studied the cellular anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the extract and its constituents. Methods. Secretion of mouse and human IL-6 was measured by ELISA. ROS production was measured by a fluorescent reagent. Ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC)/MS was used for the ingredient analysis. Results. The Sasa albomarginata extract inhibited inflammatory mediators such as LPS-induced NO, IL-6, and ROS production in mouse monocyte leukemia RAW264.7 cells. It also inhibited iNOS, IL-6, and IL-1β expressions. Moreover, it inhibited LPS-induced IL-6 expression and production in human monocyte leukemia THP-1 cells differentiated into macrophages. The HPLC analysis of the extract revealed the existence of coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and coumaric acid methyl ester. Coumaric acid methyl ester but not coumaric acid or ferulic acid inhibited LPS-induced NO, IL-6, and ROS production in RAW264.7 cells and IL-6 production in differentiated THP-1 cells. Conclusion. The hot water extract of Sasa albomarginata leaves and one of its constituents possess cellular anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.
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spelling doaj-art-5e66df23d66c4e64a285813c4145d85f2025-02-03T01:22:43ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2022-01-01202210.1155/2022/8454865Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl EsterShiori Kojima0Masatoshi Hakamata1Toshimichi Asanuma2Rie Suzuki3Jun-ichi Tsuruda4Takeshi Nonoyama5Yinzhi Lin6Hitomi Fukatsu7Naoki Koide8Kazuo Umezawa9Fukuyu Medical InstituteDepartment of Molecular Target MedicineFood Science and Technology SectionFukuyu HospitalFukuyu HospitalFukuyu HospitalDepartment of Molecular Target MedicineFukuyu Medical InstituteDepartment of Microbiology and ImmunologyDepartment of Molecular Target MedicineBackground. Hot water extract of Sasa albomarginata (Kumazasa) leaves is commercially available and used as a dietary supplement or skincare cream. The extract possesses anti-inflammatory activity on the mouse atopic dermatitis model. To elucidate the mechanism of in vivo activity, we have studied the cellular anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of the extract and its constituents. Methods. Secretion of mouse and human IL-6 was measured by ELISA. ROS production was measured by a fluorescent reagent. Ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC)/MS was used for the ingredient analysis. Results. The Sasa albomarginata extract inhibited inflammatory mediators such as LPS-induced NO, IL-6, and ROS production in mouse monocyte leukemia RAW264.7 cells. It also inhibited iNOS, IL-6, and IL-1β expressions. Moreover, it inhibited LPS-induced IL-6 expression and production in human monocyte leukemia THP-1 cells differentiated into macrophages. The HPLC analysis of the extract revealed the existence of coumaric acid, ferulic acid, and coumaric acid methyl ester. Coumaric acid methyl ester but not coumaric acid or ferulic acid inhibited LPS-induced NO, IL-6, and ROS production in RAW264.7 cells and IL-6 production in differentiated THP-1 cells. Conclusion. The hot water extract of Sasa albomarginata leaves and one of its constituents possess cellular anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8454865
spellingShingle Shiori Kojima
Masatoshi Hakamata
Toshimichi Asanuma
Rie Suzuki
Jun-ichi Tsuruda
Takeshi Nonoyama
Yinzhi Lin
Hitomi Fukatsu
Naoki Koide
Kazuo Umezawa
Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester
The Scientific World Journal
title Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester
title_full Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester
title_fullStr Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester
title_full_unstemmed Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester
title_short Cellular Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Bamboo Sasa albomarginata Leaf Extract and Its Constituent Coumaric Acid Methyl Ester
title_sort cellular anti inflammatory and antioxidant activities of bamboo sasa albomarginata leaf extract and its constituent coumaric acid methyl ester
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/8454865
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