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Anti-asthmatic effects of onions. Alk(en)ylsulfinothioic acid alk(en)yl-esters inhibit histamine release, leukotriene and thromboxane biosynthesis in vitro and counteract paf and allergen-induced bronchial obstruction in vivo

  • W. Dorsch
  • , H. Wagner
  • , Th Bayer
  • , B. Fessler
  • , G. Hein
  • , J. Ring
  • , P. Scheftner
  • , W. Sieber
  • , Th Strasser
  • , E. Weiß
  • University of Munich

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Abstract

Five alk(en)ylsulfinothioic acid alk(en)yl-esters isolated from onions and four synthetic thiosulfinates inhibited 5-lipoxygenase of porcine leucocytes, histamine release and leukotriene B4 and C4 biosynthesis of human polymorphonuclear leucocytes, thromboxane B2 biosynthesis by human platelets and allergen- and PAF-induced bronchial obstruction of guinea-pigs. The anti-asthmatic and anti-inflammatory effects of onions depend in part on the thiosulfinate moiety: {A figure is presented}.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4479-4486
Number of pages8
JournalBiochemical Pharmacology
Volume37
Issue number23
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1988
Externally publishedYes

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