Immunomodulatory Effects of Sinensetin on Macrophage and Cyclophosphamide-induced Immunosuppression in Mice

Pharmazie. 2022 May 1;77(5):147-151. doi: 10.1691/ph.2022.2321.

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the immunomodulatory effects of sinensetin (SI) on RAW 264.7 macrophages and cyclophosphamide (CY)-induced immunosuppressed mice. The results showed that SI enhanced macrophage activity and promoted the secretion of NO, IL-1β, and TNF-α in vitro. Compared with the CY-induced immunosuppressed mice, in mice treated with SI, the body weights, organ indices, and total lymphocytes increased. Furthermore, SI promoted the secretion and mRNA expression of IFN-γ, IL-2, and IL-6 and reduced the damage caused by CY to the organs of the immune system. Moreover, it increased the activities of GSH-Px, CAT, SOD, and T-AOC and decreased the level of MDA. This study suggests that SI has the potential to be used as an immunity enhancer in the functional food and healthcare industries.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cyclophosphamide / pharmacology
  • Flavonoids*
  • Immunosuppression Therapy*
  • Macrophages
  • Mice

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • sinensetin
  • Cyclophosphamide