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  • Title: 4-methoxycinnamyl p-coumarate isolated from Etlingera pavieana rhizomes inhibits inflammatory response via suppression of NF-κB, Akt and AP-1 signaling in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages.
    Author: Mankhong S, Iawsipo P, Srisook E, Srisook K.
    Journal: Phytomedicine; 2019 Feb 15; 54():89-97. PubMed ID: 30668386.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: 4-methoxycinnamyl p-coumarate (MCC) was isolated from rhizomes of Etlingera pavieana by bioactivity-guided isolation, however, the molecular mechanism underlying its anti-inflammatory activity remains inadequately understood. PURPOSE: In this study, we elucidated the suppressive effect of MCC on LPS-induced expression of inflammatory mediators and the molecular mechanisms responsible for anti-inflammatory activities in RAW 264.7 macrophages. METHODS: Cell viability of MCC-treated RAW 264.7 macrophage was measured by MTT assay. Anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by measurement of NO, PGE2, and cytokine production in LPS-stimulated cells. qRT-PCR and Western blotting analysis were used to investigate mRNA and protein levels of inflammatory responsive genes. NF-κB activation and transactivation activity were determined by immunofluorescence and reporter gene assay, respectively. RESULTS: MCC considerably suppressed both the production of NO, PGE2, IL-1β as well as TNF-α and their expression. MCC inactivated NF-κB by reducing phosphorylation of IκBα and inhibiting NF-κB p65 nuclear translocation. Also, MCC significantly inhibited NF-κB transactivation activity. However, the inhibitory effect of MCC was independent of the MAPK signaling pathway. Furthermore, MCC significantly decreased phosphorylation of Akt and c-Jun, a main component of AP-1. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of MCC could be mediated by the inhibition of LPS-induced expression of inflammatory mediators by down-regulation of the NF-κB, Akt and AP-1 signaling pathways in murine macrophages.
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