The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of genistein administration on the modulation of the estrogen receptor, inhibition of inflammation and angiogenesis in the murine model of peritoneal endometriosis. A total of thirty-six mice (Mus musculus) were divided into six groups (n = 6), including the control group, endometriosis group, endometriosis group treated with various doses of genistein (0.78; 1.04; 1.3 mg/day), and endometriosis group treated with leuprolide acetate (0.00975 mg/day every 5 days for 15 days). Analysis of estrogen receptor-α, estrogen receptor-β, TNF-α, IL-6, VEGF, and HIF-1α were performed immunohistochemically. Expression of estrogen receptor-α, estrogen receptor-β, TNF-α, IL-6, VEGF and HIF-1α increased significantly compared with the control group (p < 0.05). All doses of genistein decreased the expression of estrogen receptor-α, increased estrogen receptor-β, lowered VEGF and HIF-1α significantly compared with endometriosis group (p > 0.05). Genistein also decreased the expression of TNF-α and IL-6 (1.04 and 1.3 mg/day) compared with the endometriosis group, reaching level comparable to that of the control group (p > 0.05). It was concluded that genistein is able to modulate estrogen receptor-α and estrogen receptor-β and inhibit the development of inflammation and angiogenesis in the murine model of peritoneal endometriosis. Thus, genistein can be a candidate in the treatment of endometriosis.

Introduction: Th17 and Treg cells have important roles in the development and progression of the allergic diseases, such as asthma. Several studies reported that Nigella sativa could improve chronic airway inflammation, and inhibit airway remodeling by regulating the immune system. To examine the effect of Nigella sativa supplementation on Th17/ Treg cells, and asthma control test score in asthmatic children.

Background Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by involvement of a variety of inflammatory cells. Asthma is associated with imbalances between Th1/Th2 cells and their characteristic cytokine profiles. Nigella sativa is a plant that possesses immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties.

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ABSTRAKPeran Th17 dalam patogenesis asma dan imunoterapi menjadi konsep dan paradigma terbaru. Imunoterapi merupakan salah satu manajemen di dalam asma dan memerlukan waktu yang lama sehingga sering mengakibatkan kegagalan terapi. Terapi adjuvant antara lain probiotik dan Nigella sativa diduga dapat meningkatkan efektifitas imunoterapi. Penelitian dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi efek pemberian imunoterapi, probiotik dan/atau Nigella sativa terhadap jumlah sel Th17, neutrofil dan skoring asma pada anak asma selama imunoterapi fase rumatan. Penelitian dilakukan pada 31 anak yang dikelompokkan secara acak yaitu imunoterapi plus plasebo atau imunoterapi plus Nigella sativa atau imunoterapi plus probiotik atau imunoterapi plus Nigella sativa plus probiotik selama 56 minggu. Pengukuran jumlah sel Th17 dan neutrofil dilakukan menggunakan flowcytometry setelah perlakuan. Asthma Control Test dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi gejala klinis. Data dianalisis menggunakan uji komparasi Anova One Way dan uji korelasi Pearson. Hasil menunjukkan tidak didapatkan perbedaan yang bermakna jumlah sel Th17 dan neutrophil antara kelompok perlakuan (p-value 0,199 dan 0,326). Asthma control test secara bermakna didapatkan perbedaan antara perlakuan imunoterapi plus probiotik dibandingkan imunoterapi saja. Skoring asma pada kelompok perlakuan imunoterapi plus probiotik adalah yang tertinggi (22,6). Jumlah sel Th17, neutrofil dan ACT menunjukkan hubungan yang lemah dan tidak bermakna secara statistik (r=-0,2) (p= 0,156). Jumlah sel Th17 dan neutrofil tidak didapatkan perbedaan yang bermakna. Skoring asma pada kelompok imunoterapi plus probiotik adalah yang tertinggi. Dapat disimpulkan tidak terdapat hubungan antara Th17, neutrofil dan skoring asma.Kata Kunci: Imunoterapi, neutrofil, Nigella sativa, probiotik, sel Th17, skoring asma (p-value 0,199 and 0,326 ABSTRACT The role of Th17 cells in the pathogenesis of asthma and immunotherapy is being the latest concept and paradigm. Immunotherapy in asthma management requires long periods of time and often causes failure of therapy. Administration of adjuvans such as probiotics or Nigella sativa has been considered to improve its efficacy. This study was conducted