METHOD FOR TREATING DEGENERATIVE ARTHRITIS USING BAEKJEOLYUSINTANG(ORIENTAL MEDICINE) AND AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT THEREOF

摘要

PURPOSE: A method for suppressing MMP-3 activation using Baekjeolyusintang and an active ingredient thereof is provided to predict and diagnose degenerative arthritis.;CONSTITUTION: A method for suppressing MMP-3 activation comprises a step of applying Baekjeolyusintang or berberine which is an active ingredient thereof to inflammation-promoted chondrocytes. The Baekjeolyusintang is an extraction of a mixture containing Cervi Cornus Colla, Scutellaria baicalensis, Atractylodes japonica Koidz. ex Kitam, and Sophora flavescens Aiton or a powder thereof.;COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012