Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: EC:3.2.1.36 (hyaluronidase)
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Non-specific complications are encountered relatively often in patients with below normal granulocytic phagocytosis rates. We tested vitamin C, transfer factor, gamma-globulin, BCG, PPD, UV irradiation of the subject's blood (UVB) and hyaluronidase with the aim of stimulating granulocytic phagocytosis with rice starch in autologous serum. In our experiments, only the addition of hyaluronidase caused any increase in phagocytotic activity. The in vitro experiments with hyaluronidase yielded promising results and will be followed up since they may be relevant to practical questions.
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PMID:[Modulation of granulocyte phagocytosis]. 169 56

Nyctanthes arbor tristis Linn. (Harsingar) is widely used as a decoction in the Ayurvedic system of medicine for treatment of sciatica and arthritis, but it has not yet been screened scientifically. In the present study, the water soluble portion of the alcoholic extract of the leaves of Nyctanthes arbor tristis (NAT) was screened for the presence of anti-inflammatory activity. NAT inhibited the acute inflammatory oedema produced by different phlogistic agents, viz. carrageenin, formalin, histamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine and hyaluronidase in the hindpaw of rats. The acute inflammatory swelling in the knee joint of rats induced by turpentine oil was also significantly reduced. In subacute models, NAT was found to check granulation tissue formation significantly in the granuloma pouch and cotton pellet test. Acute and chronic phases of formaldehyde induced arthritis were significantly inhibited. NAT was also found to inhibit the inflammation produced by immunological methods, viz. Freund's adjuvant arthritis and PPD induced tuberculin reaction. Thus anti-inflammatory activity in leaves of Harsingar supports its use in various inflammatory conditions by the followers of the Ayurvedic system of medicine.
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PMID:Study of anti-inflammatory activity in the leaves of Nyctanthes arbor tristis Linn.--an Indian medicinal plant. 648 81

Interleukin-18 (IL-18) has been shown to play a key proximal role in the induction of allergic contact dermatitis. Low molecular weight hyaluronan (LMWHA), an endogenous molecule and a member of the so-called damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), has been suggested to elicit immune-stimulatory effects. The purpose of this study was to examine the role of hyaluronan (HA) degradation in IL-18 production in human keratinocytes following stimulation with the contact sensitizers 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) and PPD. IL-18 production in the human keratinocyte cell line NCTC2544 was measured by ELISA, whereas changes in HA metabolism were determined by Real-time PCR and immunofluorescence. Both contact allergens were able to enhance hyaluronidase (HYAL) 1 and 2 expression inducing HA degradation. Modulation of HA production, by HYAL or aristolochic acid pre-treatment, resulted in a significant reduction of contact allergen-induced IL-18 production. Oxidative stress appears to be the initial step in KC activation, as all the sequels of events can be blocked using antioxidants. This is the first indication that LMWHA can act as a DAMP in keratinocytes. In conclusion LMWHA fragments are important mediators in the process of contact sensitisation leading to IL-18 dependent responses.
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PMID:Hyaluronan regulates chemical allergen-induced IL-18 production in human keratinocytes. 2528 Jul 73