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ArticleScientific reports2016

A herbal formula comprising Rosae Multiflorae Fructus and Lonicerae Japonicae Flos, attenuates collagen-induced arthritis and inhibits TLR4 signalling in rats.

Brian Chi Yan Cheng, Hua Yu, Hui Guo, Tao Su, Xiu-Qiong Fu, Ting Li, Hui-Hui Cao, Anfernee Kai-Wing Tse, Zheng-Zhi Wu, Hiu-Yee Kwan and 1 more

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12 citing papers in PubMed, 19 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Brian Chi Yan ChengConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Hua YuConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Hui GuoConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Tao SuConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Xiu-Qiong FuConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Ting LiConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Hui-Hui CaoConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Anfernee Kai-Wing TseConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Zheng-Zhi WuShenzhen Institute of Geriatrics, Shenzhen, PRC.
Hiu-Yee KwanConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Zhi-Ling YuConsun Chinese Medicines Research Centre for Renal Diseases, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Baptist University · HKShenzhen Zhongshan Urological Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

RL, a traditional remedy for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), comprises two edible herbs, Rosae Multiflorae Fructus and Lonicerae Japonicae Flos. We have reported that RL could inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators in immune cells. Here we investigated the effects and the mechanism of action of RL in collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) rats. RL significantly increased food intake and weight gain of CIA rats without any observable adverse effect; ameliorated joint erythema and swelling; inhibited immune cell infiltration, bone erosion and osteophyte formation in joints; reduced joint protein expression levels of TLR4, phospho-TAK1, phospho-NF-κB p65, phospho-c-Jun and phospho-IRF3; lowered levels of inflammatory factors (TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β, IL-17A and MCP-1 in sera and TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and IL-17A in joints); elevated serum IL-10 level; reinvigorated activities of antioxidant SOD, CAT and GSH-Px in the liver and serum; reduced Th17 cell proportions in splenocytes; inhibited splenocyte proliferation and activation; and lowered serum IgG level. In conclusion, RL at nontoxic doses inhibited TLR4 signaling and potently improved clinical conditions of CIA rats. These findings provide further pharmacological justifications for the traditional use of RL in RA management.

Indexed as

AnimalsArthritis, ExperimentalCell ProliferationChemokinesCollagenCytokinesFlow CytometryFruitImmunoblottingLoniceraMalePlant ExtractsRatsRats, WistarRosaSignal TransductionChemokinesCollagenCytokinesPlant ExtractsTlr4 protein, ratToll-Like Receptor 4

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PMID26860973
PMCPMC4748217
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