• Korean Journal of Weed Science
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• v.7 no.2
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• pp.144-155
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• 1987

Water extracts of polygonum hydropiper and Polygonum aviculare completely inhibited the germination of lettuce seeds. Methanol extracts from these two species also inhibited the seed germination of lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Oenothera odorata. Fifteen phenolic acids in total were identified by GLC from P. hydropiper and eighteen from P. aviculare. The most common phenolic acids identified from P. hydropiper were sinapic, salicylic+vanillic and ferulic acid presented in all the fractions. In addition, salicylic+vanillic, tannic+gallic, sinapic, ferulic and p-coumaric acid seemed to be important phenolic compounds in terms of quantity. However, salicylic+vanillic acids were the unique phenolic acids occurred in all the fractions of P. aviculare. The others such as tannic+gallic, sinapic, ferulic, p-coumaric acid, p-cresol and catechol present in large amount appeared also the important phenolic substances influencing allelopathic effects of P. aviculare. Linolenic acid and oxalic acid were the major fatty and organic acids in both plant species, presented in 2.38mg/g and 20.588mg/g in P. hydropiper, 3.70mg/g and 14.288mg/g in P. aviculare, respectively, which seem to be exhibiting allelopathic effects of these plants. Total alkaloids were presented in low amount such as 0.20% in P. hydropiper arid 0.22% in P. aviculare which may not be important elements. Pet. ether extracts were 2.42% in P. hydropiper and 1.65% in P. aviculare, which exhibit another potential for allelopathic effects that need further investigation. Various authentic phenolic compounds at different concentrations inhibited the germination of lettuce seed, indicating that the phenolic substances identified here may be directly related to biologically active substance.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.52 no.5
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• pp.441-449
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• 2020

The aim of this study was to compare the biological activities of whole-plant (WAE), bulb (BAE), and leaf (LAE) extracts of Allium macrostemon. The antioxidant activities, total polyphenol contents, and anti-adipogenic activities of WAE and LAE were superior to those of BAE, whereas the biological effects of WAE and LAE were similar. Therefore, the effect of LAE on adipogenesis was further investigated. Treatment of preadipocytes with LAE at 100 g/mL resulted in the inhibition of intracellular lipid accumulation by 49.64%. Consistent with this result, quantitative reverse transcription-PCR showed that LAE treatment decreased the gene expressions of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein beta (C/EBPβ), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ), C/EBPα and stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1). Thus, LAE attenuates the adipogenesis of preadipocytes by suppressing the expression of adipogenic and lipogenic genes. These results suggest that LAE can be potentially useful as a functional ingredient to prevent obesity in the food industry.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology
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• 1993.04a
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• pp.121-121
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• 1993

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)의 효과적인 억제제를 합성하기 위하여 ketomethylene dipeptide isoster와 2-isoxazoline dipeptide isoster를 얻는 방법을 확립하였다. 상기 등입체성 분자들은 아미노산으로부터 유도된 아미노 니트릴 옥사이드의 고리더함반응을 이용하여 효율적으로 합성하였다. 얻어진 이 화합물로부터 ACE 억제제 후보물질 (1, 2)의 합성이 연구되고 있다.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.33 no.2
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• pp.129-137
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• 2023

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play an essential role in a variety of cellular physiological phenomena. The present study assessed the signaling axis that mediates the lysophosphatidic acid (LPA)-induced migration of SKOV-3 cells. Insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) stimulated SKOV-3 cell migration in a time- and dose-dependent manner. Similarly, LPA stimulated SKOV-3 cell migration and the phosphorylation of Akt in a time- and dose-dependent manner. The pharmacological inhibition of LPA receptors (LPA₁/LPA₃) significantly suppressed LPA-induced SKOV-3 cell migration. However, IGF-1-induced SKOV-3 cell migration was not affected by the inhibition of LPA1 and LPA3. Pharmacological inhibition of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) or Rho-associated kinase (ROCK) significantly suppressed LPA-induced migration, whereas the inhibition of MAPK kinase (MEK) had no effect. Inhibition of PI3K or ROCK completely suppressed LPA-induced ROS generation, and suppression of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NOX) or chelation of ROS by N-acetylcysteine (NAC) blocked LPA-induced SKOV-3 cell migration. LPA-induced ROS generation was suppressed by silencing Rictor or Akt1 but not Raptor or Akt2. Silencing Rictor or Akt1 significantly suppressed LPA-induced SKOV-3 cell migration, whereas silencing Raptor or Akt2 had no effect. Finally, the overexpression of the constitutively active form Akt1 (CA-Akt1) significantly enhanced the LPA-induced migration of SKOV-3 cells. Given these results, we suggest that LPA stimulates SKOV-3 cell migration by ROS generation, which is mediated by the mTORC2/Akt1/NOX signaling axis.

• Journal of the korean academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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• v.29 no.1
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• pp.76-83
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• 2002

The purpose of study was to determine the effectiveness of crude IgY to S. mutans in preventing the acid production and the demineralization of primary tooth enamel in vitro. The acid production by S. mutans in Todd Hewitt broth with and without 5% sucrose was inhibited by 2.5% crude IgY, and as the concentration of crude IgY increased from 2.5% to 17.5%, the pH drop of the media after incubation continued to decrease. There were high positive correlations between the concentration of crude IgY and the pH of media in the late incubation period. The inhibition rate of demineralization of primary tooth enamel by S. mutans was determined by measuring the surface microhardness after incubation in 5% sucrose Todd Hewitt broth for 12 hours. The inhibition rate was 32.28% in 2.5% IgY, 42.28% in 7.5% IgY, 64.06% in 12.5% IgY, and 92.79% in 17.5% IgY. There was high positive correlation between the concentration of crude IgY and the surface microhardness of enamel after demineralization These results suggest that it would be possible to prevent dental caries through passive immunization using crude IgY.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• v.30 no.1
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• pp.17-23
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• 1987

Soy milk prepared from soy protein concentrate was fermented with each of the following lactic acid bacteria: Lactobacillus acidophilus KFCC 12731, L. acidophilus AKU 1122, L. bulgaricus, L. casei, Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Streptococcus lactis. The effects of methionine supple mented to soy milk on the growth and acid production by each organism. were investigated. L-methionine reduced the acid production by two strains of L. acidophilus while it had no apparent. effects on the other test cultures. The inhibitory effects of L-methionine on L. acidophilus KFCC 12731 was greater than on L. acidophilus AKU 1122. The acid production by L. acidophilus KFCC 12731 was also reduced substantially by DL-methionine supplemented to soy milk while it was not affected by D-methionine. Supplementation of L-cysteine to soy milk resulted in slight reduction of acid production by L. acido philus KFCC 12731.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.20 no.2
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• pp.112-122
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• 2003

연구 배경 및 목적 : 봉독은 항염증 등의 효과를 가지고 있다고 알려져 있지만 세포 증식과 관련된 봉독의 효과에 대한 고찰을 위해 본 연구(硏究)에서는, 봉독(蜂毒) 약침(藥鍼) 자극(刺戟)이 아세트산 유발(誘發) 통각(痛覺) 과민증(過敏症)을 가진 쥐의 치상회(齒狀回)에서의 세포(細胞) 증식(增植)과 COX2 발현(發現)에 미치는 영향(影響)에 대해 알아보고자 하였다. 실험방법 : 대조군, 아세트산 처치군, 아세트산 0.1mg/kg 봉독 처치군, 아세트산 1mg/kg 봉독처치군(n=5 in each group)의 네 군으로 나누고 해당 군에 일벌 봉독(蜂毒)(Sigma Chemical Co., St. Louis, MO, USA)을 양측 족삼리 경혈(ST36)에 주입시키고 30분 후 아세트산(100% acetic acid 1% 용액의 0.5ml)을 복강내로 주입하여 복부 긴장 회수를 세었으며, BrdU 양성, COX 2 양성 세포수를 면역 화학 조직법을 수행하여 세어 보았다. 결과 : 아세트산 처치군에서는 대조군에 비해 5 bromo 2' deoxyuridine 양성 세포의 수는 감소(減少)되며, 치상회(齒狀回)에서의 COX 2의 발현(發現)은 증강(增强)되는 것으로 보여졌다. 봉독(蜂毒) 주입(注入)은 아세트산 유발(誘發) 복부(腹部) 긴장(緊張) 횟수와 치상회(齒狀回)에서의 COX2 발현(發現)을 억제(抑制)하여, 치상회(齒狀回)에서의 세포(細胞) 증식(增植)을 증가(增加)시켰다. 결론 : 이번 결과(結果)에서 보면, 치상회(齒狀回)에서의 COX 2의 발현(發現)은 세포(細胞) 증식(增植) 억제(抑制)와 관련(關聯)되며 봉독(蜂毒)은 COX 2 발현(發現) 억제(抑制)를 통해 치상회(齒狀回)에서의 새로운 세포(細胞) 형성(形成)을 증가(增加)시킨다는 것을 알 수 있다.

• The Hankook-Saengyark Bo
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• no.262
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• pp.6-6
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• 2005

한양재서 당뇨 합병증 억제물질 발견(한국한의학연구원과 조선의대 공동연구팀) - 감귤, 비만$\cdot$콜레스테롤 억제효과 탁월(연구소, 기능성물질 추출 상품화 계획) - 중국, 알약으로 만든 차 선보여

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.32 no.8
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• pp.589-594
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• 2022

The objective of this study was to investigate whether betulinic acid can inhibit the activities of carbohydrate-digesting enzymes and reduce postprandial hyperglycemia in mice with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. Our results revealed that betulinic acid has potent inhibitory effects on α-glucosidase and α-amylase activities. The half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC₅₀) of betulinic acid were 12.83±6.81 and 18.32±3.24 μM for α-glucosidase and α-amylase, respectively. This result indicates lower IC₅₀ values and higher inhibitory activities than those of acarbose, an oral hypoglycemic drug. The increase in postprandial blood glucose levels was significantly suppressed in the betulinic acid group than in the control group of diabetic and normal mice. Postprandial blood glucose levels were 23.22±1.1, 24.38±1.31, and 21.05±1.36 μM in the betulinic acid group compared to 24.64±1.7, 27.22±1.58, and 26.36±1.40 μM in the control group of diabetic mice at 30, 60 and 120 min, respectively. The area under the curve also significantly decreased with the administration of betulinic acid in diabetic mice, however, it did not decrease more than that after acarbose administration. Our results showed that betulinic acid may be a potent inhibitor of carbohydrate-digesting enzymes and ameliorate postprandial hyperglycemia in diabetic mice.

• Food Science and Preservation
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• v.20 no.3
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• pp.342-347
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• 2013

In recent years, polyphenol-rich herbs, fruits and processed foods, which are made of plant origin, have attracted much attention due to their potential health benefits. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is an important source of bioactive compounds and has been used to treat diseases because of its medicinal properties. This research was focused on characterizing Korea's national cultivar and a similar product from California, USA. To evaluate their bioactive compounds and pharmacological activities, their anti-oxidation and cancer inhibition properties, as well as their organic acid and free sugar contents, were investigated. The national cultivar had low total sugar and high organic acid contents, contrary to the imported product. The results showed that the peel of national cultivar had high polyphenol and ellagic acid contents compared to imported product. The free radical scavenging capacity was evaluated via 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and its positive correlation with the total polyphenol contents was found. The anti-cancer activity of methanol extracts revealed growth inhibition against the prostate cancer cell. These results signify that while pomegranate, national cultivar, is more sour than the imported product, its health benefits could be excellent. Also, the polyphenol compound content of the non-edible part (such as the peel and the seed) was higher than that of the juice. Thus, it is suggested that the byproduct of the juice extraction could be potentially used in other fields such as medicine or dietary agents.