Tussilagone inhibits MRGPRX2-mediated mast cell degranulation and suppresses pseudo-allergic reactions. (PubMed, Toxicol Appl Pharmacol)
Mechanistically, Tus inhibited tolimidone-induced Lyn kinase activation and suppressed SP-and Tween 80-induced β-hexosaminidase release, exhibiting an inhibitory profile comparable to that of the Lyn/Btk antagonist bosutinib. Additionally, Tus attenuated the phosphorylation levels of MRGPRX2 downstream signal molecules, including Btk, PLCγ1, PKC, p38 MAPK, IκB-α and NF-κB (p65). In conclusion, Tus attenuates SP-and Tween 80-induced mast cell activation and pseudo-allergic reactions by targeting the Lyn/Btk/PLCγ1 and p38/NF-κB pathways, highlighting its therapeutic potential for pseudo-allergy.