Inhibition of the expression and activity of cyclooxygenase-2 by chicory extract |
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Authors: | Cavin C Delannoy M Malnoe A Debefve E Touché A Courtois D Schilter B |
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Institution: | Quality and Safety Department, Nestlé Research Center, P.O. Box 44, Vers-chez-les-Blanc, CH-1000 Lausanne 26, Switzerland. Christophe.Cavin@rdls.nestle.com |
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Abstract: | Chicory is a major source of fructans with reported prebiotic-bifidogenic properties. In the present study, the potential anti-inflammatory activities of chicory were investigated. Ethyl acetate chicory root extract produced a marked inhibition of prostaglandin E(2) (PGE(2)) production in human colon carcinoma HT29 cells treated with the pro-inflammatory agent TNF-alpha. Two independent mechanisms of action were identified: (1) a drastic inhibition of the induction by TNF-alpha of cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) protein expression and (2) a direct inhibition of COX enzyme activities with a significantly higher selectivity for COX-2 activity. The inhibition of TNF-alpha-dependent induction of COX-2 expression was mediated by an inhibition of NF-kappaB activation. A major sesquiterpene lactone of chicory root, the guaianolide 8-deoxylactucin, was identified as the key inhibitor of COX-2 protein expression present in chicory extract. Altogether, the data presented strongly support chicory root as a promising source of functional food ingredient, combining prebiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. |
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Keywords: | Inflammation Chicory Sesquiterpene lactones Cyclooxygenases Prostaglandin Colorectal cancer Functional food |
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