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ArticleFrontiers in nutrition2025

Therapeutic effects of a combination of

Hye Jin Lee, Ki Cheon Kim, Woo Jin Lee, Hyo Jung Nam, Su Jin Ryu, Seon Hyeok Kim, Won Jun Kim, Jae Won Yoon, Tae-Hee Lee, Pan-Young Jeong

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Article in Frontiers in nutrition, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Hye Jin LeeDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Ki Cheon KimLife Science Research Institute, Novarex Co., Ltd., Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea.
Woo Jin LeeLife Science Research Institute, Novarex Co., Ltd., Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea.
Hyo Jung NamDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Su Jin RyuDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Seon Hyeok KimDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Won Jun KimDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Jae Won YoonDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Tae-Hee LeeDepartment of Efficacy Evaluation, Centralbio Co., Ltd., Incheon, Republic of Korea.
Pan-Young JeongLife Science Research Institute, Novarex Co., Ltd., Cheongju, Chungbuk, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Allergic asthma involves chronic inflammation, airway remodeling, and hyperresponsiveness. Inhaled corticosteroids combined with long-acting β2 agonists are effective; however, some patients experience side effects, highlighting the need for safer natural alternatives suitable for long-term use. Methods: The therapeutic efficacy of the Q/SC extract was evaluated in an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced allergic airway inflammation model. After euthanasia, we assessed cell counts, cytokine expression in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), blood immunoglobulin (Ig) E levels, inflammatory cell infiltration, mucus production in the lung tissue, and the expression of protein and cytokine. Results: A high-concentration Q/SC extract significantly reduced total cell and eosinophil counts, cytokine expression in BALF, and serum IgE levels. Furthermore, it reduced the expression of type 2 cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13) and inducible nitric oxide synthase in lung tissue. The extract also attenuated inflammatory cell infiltration and mucus production while inhibiting the STAT6 signaling pathway. Conclusion: A high concentration of Q/SC extract effectively alleviates allergic airway inflammation by reducing eosinophilic inflammation, type 2 cytokine secretion, and mucus hyperproduction. This suggests that it could be a potential remedy for managing allergic airway inflammation.

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allergic asthmaChinese quinceinflammatory responsemucus productionovalbuminSaururus chinensisSTAT6type 2 immune response

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PMCPMC12286951

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