Maqui berry (Aristotelia chilensis) has been reported to have anti-glycation, anti-inflammation, lipogenesis-inhibiting activities highly related to its anti-oxidation function, but practical efficacy studies on immunological mechanisms for atopic dermatitis, have not been reported yet. This study investigated the immune regulation mechanism of Aristotelia chilensis water extract (ACWE) related to atopic-like dermatitis . Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of ACWE was assayed. Atopy

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... itory effect was evaluated using in vitro cell study and in vivo 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced mouse atopic-like dermatitis model. ACWE has good antioxidant activities, and atopic indications were improved in ACWE group in DNCB-induced atopic-like dermatitis model of BALB/c mice. In spleen cells from mice, ACWE increased interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) levels, and decreased interleukin-4 (IL-4) levels compared with the DNCB control. ACWE was efficacious for atopic dermatitis which indicates that ACWE might have potential as an agent for atopic dermatitis.