| 摘要 |
[Problem] The present invention addresses the problem of providing an inflammatory cytokine activity inhibitor which is non-invasive and satisfies requirements such as safety, convenience and economic performance, for the purpose of treating diabetes and preventing the development of diabetic complications and as a therapy method for altering the natural history of diabetes, or as an effective means for preventing the progression of diabetes. The present invention also addresses the problem of providing a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for autoinflammatory diseases for which an activity of inhibiting the activity of inflammatory cytokines is effective. [Solution] The inflammatory cytokine activity inhibitor is characterized by containing, as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from an alkaloid originated from a plant belonging to the family Menispermaceae, the genus Stephania, a derivative of the alkaloid and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the alkaloid or the derivative. |
