Compound D from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. attenuatedtype 2 inflammatory cytokine-induced tight junction disruptionin airway epithelial cells
Barrier disruption in the airway mucosae has been implicated in allergic type 2 inflammatory diseases such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. has long been used in traditional medicine to treat allergic diseases. The active compound, namely compound D, has proven anti-inflammatory benefits. However, the effect of compound D on allergic inflammation remains unclear.