Effects of Medium Molecular Weight Heparinyl Phenylalanine on Type I Hypersensitivity.

Background/aim: We investigated the inhibitory action of medium molecular weight heparinyl phenylalanine (MHF) on type I hypersensitivity in comparison with medium molecular weight heparinyl arginine (MHR).
Materials and Methods: MHF and MHR were synthesized from heparin (HE) to decrease the side-effect of HE based on its anticoagulant action and used in this study.
Results: MHF demonstrated a significant inhibitory action on 48-h homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in rats. Although MHF did not affect the death of mice injected with a lethal dose of histamine, it significantly prolonged the survival time of mice administered a lethal dose of compound 48/80. On the other hand, MHR did not inhibit type I hypersensitivity.
Conclusion: The inhibitory action of MHF on the type I allergic reaction was due to a reduction or delay in histamine release from mast cells. MHF may be a potent anti-allergic agent.
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