| 摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of evaluating anti-inflammatory agents that are effective for inflammation caused by cutaneous stimuli.SOLUTION: A method of evaluating an anti-inflammatory agent effective for inflammation caused by cutaneous stimuli involves; applying a stimulant to epidermal cells, the stimulant being known to cause the epidermal cells to increase production of an inflammatory substance; measuring the inflammatory substance whose production has been stimulated by the stimulant in contact with the epidermal cells; and applying, to the epidermal cells, a lemongrass extract known to have an anti-inflammatory effect, to confirm suppression of production of the inflammatory substance.SELECTED DRAWING: None |
