Research Article

Hoveniae Semen Seu Fructus Ethanol Extract Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Activity via MAPK, AP-1, and STAT Signaling Pathways in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 and Mouse Peritoneal Macrophages

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Effects of hoveniae semen seu fructus ethanol (HSFE) extract on (a, b) nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 and (c) degradation of IκBα. Cells were seeded with on a 6-well culture plate and preincubated for 18 h. Then, cells were pretreated with HSFE for 1 h and stimulated with LPS for another (a, b) 1 h or (c) 30 min. At least three independent tests were repeated to ensure reproducibility. β-Actin and TBP served as the controls for cytosolic and nuclear proteins, respectively. Data in the histograms show protein expression levels relative to those of β-actin, TBP, or IκBα. The results shown are representative of three separate experiments. Con: control.