Humulus japonicus (HJ) is a widely used herbal remedy in Asia with anti-oxidative, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory effects. We investigated the effect of HJ therapeutic potential in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) used a mouse model of collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and lipopolysaccharide-stimulated murine macrophage cell line (RAW 264.7). CIA rats given 300 mg / kg orally HJ starting 3 days before the second immunization.
Clinical and histopathologic findings assessed in the rat paw CIA. Levels of autoantibodies and inflammatory markers are determined in plasma and cell culture supernatant, respectively. Expression at mRNA and protein levels were analyzed by quantitative reverse transcription-PCR and western blot analysis, respectively. HJ significantly decrease arthritic score dirty and foot swelling in CIA mice. Furthermore, synovial inflammation, cartilage damage and bone erosion that is markedly reduced by HJ.
It also decreased the expression of inflammatory enzymes in both paws of rats and RAW 264.7 cells. Moreover, the expression of genes associated with all pro-inflammatory macrophages and M1 macrophages significantly decreased, whereas the expression of anti-inflammatory M2 macrophage markers was significantly increased in the claws HJ-treated mice CIA. In addition, HJ reduced plasma levels of anti-type II collagen antibody following the decreased expression of T helper type 1 (Th1) and Th2-associated cell surface markers and cytokines in the claws.
HJ also significantly inhibited the expression of IL-6 both in vitro and in vivo, followed by a reduction in STAT3 phosphorylation and expression in rat paw CIA. Finally, the expression of genes associated with decreased osteoclast on HJ-treated rat paw CIA. These findings indicate that the HJ can play a role in suppressing the development of the CIA with the overall regulatory articular inflammation. These studies should provide new insights into the use of the HJ as a natural product effective therapy for RA.
Humulus japonicus extract ameliorates collagen‑induced arthritis in mice through regulation of overall articular inflammation.
Repeat-Dose Toxicity Studies AFPL1-Conjugate Vaccine Using Nicotine in male Sprague Dawley rats.
Tobacco smoking is the cause of 20% of deaths in Canada per year. Nicotine vaccine presents a promising alternative to traditional smoking cessation products, but until now, no vaccine has been able to move through all phases of clinical trials.
We have previously demonstrated that nicotine AFPL1-conjugate vaccine does not cause systemic or immunotoxicity in this mouse model and that heterologous vaccination approach is more profitable than these homologous to stimulate mucosal and systemic antibody anti-nicotine.
The purpose of this study was to confirm the safety profile of the vaccine in the repeated-dose toxicity studies. Heterologous vaccination strategy re-used, and Sprague-Dawley rats given a dose five times greater than in our previous studies.
Description: Avidin is a basic charged glycoprotein present in the egg white and in some extent in tissues of various animals. Avidin is a homotetrameric protein that contains 4 identical subunits which bind to Biotin with high extent of affinity and specificity consisting of 128 amino acids and has a molecular mass of about 67K Daltons. ;Avidin-Biotin is a modified form of affinity purified avidin that combines the high affinity specific activity of the native egg white avidin to biotin molecule together with a very low background of the streptavidin produced by the bacteria Streptomyces avidinii.
Goat Anti-Mouse IgG, Affinity Purified (Bulk); (5-9-17: made from equitech #GAM80-511, ADI# 40319?)
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Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Mouse High affinity IgE Receptor Antibody in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.
Mouse High affinity IgE Receptor Antibody ELISA kit
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Mouse High affinity IgE Receptor Antibody in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.
Mouse High affinity IgE Receptor Antibody ELISA kit
Description: A competitive ELISA for quantitative measurement of Mouse High affinity IgE Receptor Antibody in samples from blood, plasma, serum, cell culture supernatant and other biological fluids. This is a high quality ELISA kit developped for optimal performance with samples from the particular species.
Rabbit anti Mayaro virus (MAYV) 6K Protein antibody, Affinity Pure
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Purified Anti-rabbit/ dog/ mouse/ human CD146 Antibody *P1H12*
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Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: The 429 (MVCAM.A) monoclonal antibody binds with mouse CD106, a 110 kD transmembrane protein frequently found on the surface of dendritic cells and endothelial progenitors.
Description: Anti-Flag Affinity Gel is a Protein A purIFied murine IgG2b Monoclonal antibody covalently attached to sepharose 4B wHICh could used on Flag fusion protein purIFication, IP and CO-IP.
Description: Anti-Flag Affinity Gel is a Protein A purIFied murine IgG2b Monoclonal antibody covalently attached to sepharose 4B wHICh could used on Flag fusion protein purIFication, IP and CO-IP.
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: The 16-10A1 monoclonal antibody reacts with mouse/ dog CD80, a 60 kD transmembrane glycoprotein commonly located on the surface of dendritic cells, macrophages, T cells, Tregs and B cells.
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: The H4A3 monoclonal antibody binds with human/ non-human primates/ mouse CD107a, a 45 kD transmembrane protein frequently expressed on the surface of macrophages, endothelial cells, epithelial cells and activated platelets.
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: The SK7 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD3e, a 20 kD member of the Ig superfamily often found on the surface of t cells, tregs and nkt cells.
Description: The 10.1 monoclonal antibody binds with human CD64, a 72 kD single-pass type i membrane protein typically expressed on the surface of granulocytes, monocytes and dendritic cells.
Description: The 9.3 monoclonal antibody binds with human CD28, a 44 kD transmembrane glycoprotein typically located on the surface of natural killer cells and plasma cells.
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: The 3G8 monoclonal antibody recognizes human CD16a, a 50 - 65 kD transmembrane protein typically found on the surface of macrophages, natural killer cells, dendritic cells, monocytes and neutrophils.
Description: The SN13 monoclonal antibody binds to human CD1b, a transmembrane protein commonly found on the surface of langerhans cells, dendritic cells and Tregs.
Description: The 3F3 monoclonal antibody binds with human CD72, a 39 - 43 kD transmembrane glycoprotein often located on the surface of B cells, dendritic cells, liver kupffer cells and macrophages.
Description: The C33 monoclonal antibody binds with human CD82, a 45 - 90 kD member of the 4-span transmembrane protein superfamily often located on the surface of epithelial cells, fibroblasts, endothelial cells and lymphocytes.
Description: The 3D3 monoclonal antibody binds to human CD32, a 40 kD member of the Ig superfamily often located on the surface of platelets, monocytes, B cells, granulocytes and dendritic cells.
Description: The 4G7 monoclonal antibody binds with human CD19, a 95 kD transmembrane protein commonly expressed on the surface of B cells and lymphocytes.
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: The 293C3 monoclonal antibody recognizes human CD133, a 120 kD transmembrane protein typically located on the surface of epithelials and fetal liver cells.
Description: The 104D2 monoclonal antibody reacts with human CD117, a 145 kD single-pass type i membrane protein typically found on the surface of leukemias, embryonic stem cells, mesenchymal stem cells and mast cells.
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
Description: R-Phrase for Dangerous Goods accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: R20, R21, R22; H-Phrases (GHS) for Dangerous Goods accord. to 1272/2008: H303, H313, H333; Symbol for Dangerous Compound accord. to EU 67/548 EWG: Xn
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physiological conditions, food and water consumption, body temperature, inflammation of the injection site, relative organ weights, histopathology, and blood chemistry and hematology were evaluated during the vaccination period to determine the safety of the vaccine. AFPL1 nicotine-conjugate vaccine does not induce clinically relevant changes or induces symptoms that would be associated with toxicity, making it a promising candidate for future investigations.
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