Effect of Persimmon Leaf Extract on Phthalic Anhydride-induced Allergic Response in Mice

• Published in: Preventive nutrition and food science Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 14 - 21
• Main Authors: Mok, Ji-Ye, Jeon, In-Hwa, Cho, Jung-Keun, Park, Ji-Min, Kim, Hyeon-Soo, Kang, Hyun-Ju, Kim, Hyung-Soon, Jang, Seon-Il
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2012
• Subjects: IgE; contact dermatitis; persimmon leaf extract; phthalic anhydride; chemokines

The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-allergy activities of persimmon leaf extract (PLE) on a phthalic anhydride (PA)-induced allergic mouse model. A human leukemic mast cell line (HMC-1) was used to examine the inhibitory activity of PLE on the histamine release by human leukemic ma...