Anti-Inflammatory Activity of β-thymosin Peptide Derived from Pacific Oyster (<i>Crassostrea gigas</i>) on NO and PGE<sub>2</sub> Production by Down-Regulating NF-κB in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophage Cells

Anti-Inflammatory Activity of β-thymosin Peptide Derived from Pacific Oyster (<i>Crassostrea gigas</i>) on NO and PGE<sub>2</sub> Production by Down-Regulating NF-κB in LPS-Induced RAW264.7 Macrophage Cells

&#946;-thymosin is known for having 43 amino acids, being water-soluble, having a light molecular weight and ubiquitous polypeptide. The biological activities of &#946;-thymosin are diverse and include the promotion of wound healing, reduction of inflammation, differentiation of T cells and...

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Main Authors: Dukhyun Hwang, Min-jae Kang, Mi Jeong Jo, Yong Bae Seo, Nam Gyu Park, Gun-Do Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
β-thymosin
cytokines
NF-κB
nitric oxide
Pacific oyster (<i>Crassostrea gigas</i>)
prostaglandin E<sub>2</sub>
RAW264.7 cells
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/17/2/129

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