• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.66-70
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• 2009

Phytochemical investigation of the aerial parts of Conyza discoridis (L.) Desf. resulted in the isolation of the new sesquiterpene dilactone ester vernomenin-6-(2-hydroxymethyl)-acrylate (4) and two known sesquiterpene dilactones vernolepin (1) and vernomenin (3). Two known flavonols, 3-O-methylquercetin (2) and transilin (3-O-methylquercetin 7-O-${\beta}$-D-glucopyranoside) (5), were also identified. The structures were determined utilizing physical, chemical and spectral methods.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.8-10
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• 1997

A new flavonol glycoside, quercetin 3-rhamnosyl $(1{\rightarrow}3)$ galactoside [5] was isolated from the leaves of M. africana. The known compounds kaempferol 3-rutinoside [1], 3'-O-methylquercetin 3-rutinoside [2], quercetin 3-rutinoside [3], and quercetin 3-rhamnosyl $(1{\rightarrow}6)$ galactoside [4] were also isolated for the first time from this plant. Their structures were determined by chemical and spectroscopic methods.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.210-219
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• 2017

손바닥선인장으로부터 기능성식품 개발을 위하여 최적의 에탄올 추출물 탐색과 HPLC-PDA 분석방법에 의한 validation을 실시하였다. 지표성분으로 dihydrokaempferol (DHK)과 3-O-methylquercetin(3-MeQ)을 선정하여 표준화를 실시하였으며 검출법 확립을 위한 정량분석은 Luna RP-18 칼럼($4.6{\times}250mm$, $5{\mu}m$)을 이용하여 1% 인산용액과 아세토니트릴을 전개 용매로 사용하였다. 용출은 1.0 mL/min의 유속으로 기울기 용출(gradient elution) 방법을 이용하였으며, 280 nm 파장에서는 DHK를, 360 nm 파장에서는 3-MeQ를 검출한 피크 면적을 이용하여 검량곡선을 작성하여 분석하였다. 본 연구에서 확립한 분석법으로 특이성, 직선성, 정밀성, 정확성, 회수율을 검색하였다. DHK의 검량선으로부터 상관계수($R^2$) 0.9998의 우수한 직선성과 intra-day와 inter-day 분석에서 97% 이상의 회수율과 3% 미만의 RSD를 나타내 정밀성과 정확성을 입증하였다. 3-MeQ의 검량선으로부터 상관계수($R^2$) 1의 우수한 직선성과 intra-day와 inter-day 분석에서 95% 이상의 회수율과 7% 미만의 RSD를 나타내 정밀성과 정확성을 입증하였다. DHK의 검출한계는 $1.38{\mu}g/mL$, 정량한계는 $4.18{\mu}g/mL$로 나타났으며, 3-MeQ의 검출한계는 $3.49{\mu}g/mL$, 정량한계는 $10.6{\mu}g/mL$로 나타났다. 손바닥선인장 에탄올 추출물(OFSEs)은 70과 $80^{\circ}C$에서 50, 70, 80% 에탄올로 3, 4, 5, 6시간 동안 각각 추출하였으며, 지표물질의 검량곡선을 활용하여 각각의 OFSEs로부터 두 종의 지표물질 함량을 분석하였다. 본 시험법으로 분석한 지표물질의 함량은 $80^{\circ}C$에서 추출한 70% OFSE가 DHK $26.42{\pm}0.65mg/OFS100g$, 3-MeQ $3.88{\pm}0.29mg/OFS100g$의 함량을 나타내 가장 우수하게 나타났다. 다양한 OFSEs에 대하여 DPPH 자유 라디칼 소거효능과 쥐의 간 균질액을 이용한 지질과산화 저해 효능에 대한 항산화 효능은 지표물질의 함량이 가장 높은 70% OFSE에서 우수한 효능을 나타내 본 연구에서 확립한 원료 표준화를 위한 적합한 분석법임이 검증되었다. 따라서 본 연구를 통하여 HPLC-PDA를 이용한 손바닥선인장 에탄올 추출물의 DHK와 3-MeQ의 분석법은 개별인정형 건강 기능식품 기능성 원료 개발을 위한 유용한 자료로 활용될 것으로 생각한다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.307-317
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 국내 자생식물로부터 지속가능한 천연 항노화 화장품 신소재 개발을 위해 수생식물인 어리연꽃의 친환경 아쿠아포닉스 시스템 적용 가능성 및 항노화 효능을 검증하였다. 어리연꽃은 아쿠아포닉스 시스템내에서 부엽형태의 담액식 방식에서 성장 가능하고, 근경번식을 통해 증식됨이 확인되었다. 또한, 어리연꽃의 재배에 질산염, 칼륨 및 수온이 크게 영향을 미치며, 최적 조건은 각각 $80{\mu}g/mL$, $63.5{\mu}g/mL$ 및 $25^{\circ}C$로 확인되었다. 특히 주성분 2종(3,7-di-O-methylquercetin-4'-O-${\beta}$-glucoside 및 sweroside)이 약 $5{\mu}g/mL$ 이상 함께 존재 시 시너지 유효성이 있었다. 어리연꽃 추출물은 환경 유해물질 $benzo[{\alpha}]pyrene$, ammonium nitrate, formaldehyde에 의해 손상된 피부 세포의 회복에 유의미한 효과가 있으며, 염증성 조절 인자인 $PGE_2$, $TNF-{\alpha}$ 및 COX-2를 억제하고, 콜라겐 분해 효소인 MMP-1의 생성을 억제함으로써 항염 및 항노화 효과가 있음이 확인되었다. 따라서 아쿠아포닉스 기술 기반 어리연꽃 추출물의 원료 표준화는 화장품 분야에서 신규 항노화 기능성 소재로서의 활용 가능성이 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.527-538
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• 2023

The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant effects of O. robusta stem extract (ORE) and to determine the total polyphenol and flavonoid contents. Free radical scavenging properties were evaluated using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), ABTS (2,2'-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)), and ·OH (hydroxyl radical) scavenging assays. Total polyphenol and flavonoid contents were measured using Folin-Ciocalteu reagent and aluminum chloride colorimetric methods, respectively. Active compounds of ORE were determined using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results of the study showed that ORE exhibited DPPH, ABTS, and ·OH radical scavenging activities in a dose-dependent manner. Especially, 1,000 ㎍/mL of ORE showed the strongest radical scavenging properties against DPPH, ABTS, and ·OH. ORE contained total polyphenol content of 57.4 mg GAE/g and total flavonoid content of 5.4 mg QE/g, which may contribute to their antioxidant effects. As a result of HPLC, the contents of active compounds in ORE, dihydrokaempferol (0.65 ㎍/mL), and 3-O-methylquercetin (1.10 ㎍/mL) were confirmed. In conclusion, ORE may be useful as a functional material with antioxidant properties.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2011

The activation of microglia induces the overproduction of inflammatory mediators that are responsible for the neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. The large amounts of prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) produced by inducible cyclooxygenase (COX-2) is one of the main inflammatory mediators that can contribute to neurodegeneration. The inhibition of COX-2 thus may provide therapeutic strategy for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. From the activity-guided purification of EtOAc soluble fraction of Siegesbeckia glabrescens, four compounds were isolated as inhibitors of $PGE_2$ production in LPS-activated microglia. Their structures were determined as 3, 4'-dimethylquercetin (1), 3, 7-dimethylquercetin (2), 3-methylquercetin (3) and 3, 7, 4'-trimethylquercetin (4) by the mass and NMR spectral data analysis. The compounds 1-4 showed dose-dependent inhibition of $PGE_2$ production in LPS-activated microglia with their $IC_{50}$ values of 7.1, 4.9, 4.4, $12.4\;{\mu}M$ respectively. They reduced the expression of protein and mRNA of COX-2 through the inhibition of I-${\kappa}B{\alpha}$ degradation and NF-$\kappa}B$ activity that were correlated with the inactivation of p38 and ERK. Therefore the active compounds from Siegesbeckia glabrescens may have therapeutic effects on neuro-inflammatory diseases through the inhibition of overproduction of $PGE_2$ and suppression of COX-2 overexpression.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2015

Objectives: It was investigated the cytoprotective efficacies of isorhamnetin, a flavonoid originally derived from Hippophae rhamnoides L., against oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in C2C12 myoblasts. Methods: The effects of isorhamnetin on cell growth, apoptosis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation were evaluated by trypan blue dye exclusion assay, 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole staining and flow cytometry. The levels of apoptosis-regulatory and nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) signaling pathway-related proteins, and caspase activities (caspase-3 and -9) were determined by Western blot analysis and colorimetric assay, respectively. Results: Our results revealed that treatment with isorhamnetin prior to hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) exposure significantly increased the C2C12 cell viability and, indicating that the exposure of C2C12 cells to isorhamnetin conferred a protective effect against oxidative stress. Isorhamnetin also effectively attenuated $H_2O_2$-induced apoptosis and ROS generation, which was associated with the restoration of the upregulation of Bax and downregulation of Bcl-2 induced by $H_2O_2$. In addition, $H_2O_2$ enhanced the activation of caspase-9 and -3, and degradation of poly (ADP-ribose)-polymerase, a typical substrate protein of activated caspase-3; however, these events were almost totally reversed by pretreatment with isorhamnetin. Moreover, isorhamnetin increased the levels of heme oxygenase-1, a potent antioxidant enzyme, associated with the induction of Nrf2. Conclusions: Our data indicated that isorhamnetin may potentially serve as an agent for the treatment and prevention of muscle disorders caused by oxidative stress.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제54권4호
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• pp.335-341
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• 2021

Purpose: Muscle mitochondria play a key role in regulating fatty acid and glucose metabolism. Dysfunction of muscle mitochondria is associated with metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Isorhamnetin (ISOR), also known as 3-O-methylquercetin, a quercetin metabolite, is a naturally occurring flavonoid in many plants. This study evaluated the effects of ISOR on the regulation of the mitochondrial function of C2C12 muscle cells. Methods: C2C12 muscle cells were differentiated for 5 days, and then treated in various concentrations of ISOR. Cytotoxicity was determined by assessing cell viability using the water-soluble tetrazolium salt-8 assay principle at different concentrations of ISOR and time points. Levels of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) content and gene expression were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. The citrate synthase (CS) activity was quantified by the enzymatic method. Results: ISOR at a concentration of 10 µM did not show any cytotoxic effects. ISOR increased the mtDNA copy number in a time- or dose-dependent manner. The messenger RNA levels of genes involved in mitochondrial function, such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ coactivator-1α, and uncoupling protein 3 were significantly stimulated by the ISOR treatment. The CS activity was also significantly increased in a time- or dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: These results suggest that ISOR enhances the regulation of mitochondrial function, which was at least partially mediated via the stimulation of the mtDNA replication, mitochondrial gene expression, and CS activity in C2C12 muscle cells. Therefore, ISOR may be useful as a potential food ingredient to prevent metabolic diseases-associated muscle mitochondrial dysfunction.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.357-366
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• 2015

Isorhamnetin (3-methylquercetin) is a flavonoid derived from the fruits of certain medicinal plants. This study investigated the photoprotective properties of isorhamnetin against cell damage and apoptosis resulting from excessive ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in human HaCaT keratinocytes. Isorhamnetin eliminated UVB-induced intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and attenuated the oxidative modification of DNA, lipids, and proteins in response to UVB radiation. Moreover, isorhamnetin repressed UVB-facilitated programmed cell death in the keratinocytes, as evidenced by a reduction in apoptotic body formation, and nuclear fragmentation. Additionally, isorhamnetin suppressed the ability of UVB light to trigger mitochondrial dysfunction. Taken together, these results indicate that isorhamnetin has the potential to protect human keratinocytes against UVB-induced cell damage and death.