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ArticleMolecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.)2025

Synergistic attenuation of complete freund's adjuvant-induced inflammation in mice using shinbaro-pelubiprofen: a novel therapeutic complex.

Hyunseong Kim, Jin Young Hong, Wan-Jin Jeon, Hyun Kim, Changhwan Yeo, Junseon Lee, Yoon Jae Lee, In-Hyuk Ha

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Article in Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Hyunseong KimJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
Jin Young HongJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
Wan-Jin JeonJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
Hyun KimJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
Changhwan YeoJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
Junseon LeeJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
Yoon Jae LeeJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea.
In-Hyuk HaJaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation, Gangnamdae-ro 540, Seoul, 135-896, Republic of Korea. hanihata@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundInflammation is a critical protective response in the body, essential for combating infections and healing injuries. However, chronic inflammation can be harmful and significantly contribute to the development and progression of chronic diseases, with macrophage-mediated responses being central to these processes. This study presents "SBR-Pel," a new therapeutic blend of Shinbaro tab (SBR), a traditional herbal formula, and pelubiprofen (Pel), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and investigated their combined anti-inflammatory effects to create a treatment that both improves efficacy and reduces side effects.

methodsTo this end, we performed both in vitro and in vivo analyses, utilizing a mouse model of inflammation. Viability and cytotoxicity assays, immunohistochemistry, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, real-time polymerase chain reaction assays, nociception assays, writhing tests, and blood biochemical analyses were performed.

resultsIn vitro, SBR-Pel synergistically reduced the production of nitric oxide and reactive oxygen species and the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines. SBR-Pel also significantly attenuated paw edema in vivo in a Complete Freund's adjuvant-induced inflammation model in adult mice. Furthermore, immunohistochemical analyses showed that treatment with SBR-Pel reduced both the infiltration of CD68

conclusionsThis combined effect highlights SBR-Pel's potential as an effective treatment for inflammatory diseases driven by heightened macrophage activity, while also minimizing side effects by reducing the Pel dosage.

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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalFreund's AdjuvantInflammationAnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCytokinesDisease Models, AnimalDrug SynergismMacrophagesMaleMiceNitric OxideReactive Oxygen SpeciesAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalCytokinesFreund's AdjuvantNitric OxideReactive Oxygen SpeciesComplete freund’s adjuvantInflammationMacrophagesPainPelubiprofenShinbaro

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PMID39838308
PMCPMC11753103

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