Figure 12From: Enhanced effects of cigarette smoke extract on inflammatory cytokine expression in IL-1β-activated human mast cells were inhibited by Baicalein via regulation of the NF-κB pathwayEffects of BAI on IκBα proteins levels in cytoplasm of IL-1β-activated and cigarette smoke extract (CSE: Mainstream, Ms, and Sidestream, Ss)-treated HMC-1 cells. HMC-1 were treated with IL-1β (10 μg/mL) and CSE (0.125 mg/mL) in the presence or absence of BAI (30 μM) for 24 hours. Cytoplasmic extracts were prepared from each sample, and levels of IκBα proteins were analysed by Western blot. Densitometric analysis of NF-κB was expressed as integrated intensity.Back to article page