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Anti-Allergic Effects of Quercetin and Quercetin Liposomes in RBL-2H3 Cells
Yanhui Zhang1, Rongfa Guan2, Haizhi Huang1
1Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biometrology and Inspection and Quarantine, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou, China.
Background:
Quercetin is a kind of flavonoid with important bioactivities, such as hypoglycemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergic properties. Although it is unstable, it is worth exploring how to better exert its anti-allergic effect.
Objective:
The current study aimed to elucidate the anti-allergic effect of quercetin liposomes on RBL-2H3 cells in vitro.
Methods:
Quercetin liposomes were prepared to improve the anti-allergic activity of quercetin through a green thin-film dispersion method. We compared the anti-allergic effects of quercetin and quercetin liposomes in RBL-2H3 cells. The anti-allergic activity of the quercetin liposomes was evaluated by the level of β-hexosaminidase, histamine, Ca2+, IL-4, IL-8, and MCP-1.
Results:
The results showed that quercetin liposomes could significantly restrain the release of β-hexosaminidase and histamine, calcium influx, and the expression of inflammatory factors, whose effect is stronger than quercetin.
Conclusion:
Collectively, our research suggests that the quercetin liposome can be used as a potential allergy antagonist.
