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Title: The effect of quercetin-3-O-β-D-glucuronopyranoside on indomethacin-induced gastric damage in rats via induction of mucus secretion and down-regulation of ICAM-1 expression. Author: Yan XM, Joo MJ, Lim JC, Whang WK, Sim SS, Im C, Kim HR, Lee SY, Kim IK, Sohn UD. Journal: Arch Pharm Res; 2011 Sep; 34(9):1527-34. PubMed ID: 21975815. Abstract: The mechanism of the protective effect of quercetin-3-O-β-D-glucuronopyranoside (QGC) from the leaves of Rumex aqauticus on indomethacin (IND, a representative NSAID)-induced gastric damage in rats was investigated. Pre-treatment with QGC significantly attenuated IND-induced gastric mucosal injury. An increase in myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity and expression of intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1 protein and mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukin-1β, as well as a decrease in gastric mucus secretion were detected in the gastric mucosa of IND-treated rats. QGC reversed the side effect of IND on MPO activity and mucus production. Furthermore, QGC pre-treatment notably decreased ICAM-1 protein and mRNA expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines, suggesting that QGC protection from IND-induced damage is associated with increased gastric mucus secretion, inhibition of free radical production by activated neutrophils via ICAM-1, and pro-inflammatory cytokine downregulation.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]