• 한방비만학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.139-160
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• 2004

The obesity is detrimental to the health of people living in affluent societies. Individual differences in energy metabolism are caused primarily by single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs), some of which promote the development of obesity-related type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common multifactorial genetic syndrome, which is determined by several different genes and environmental factors. In this review, five major conclusions are reached: (1)To be clinically significant, SNPs must be relevant, prevalent, modifiable, and measurable. (2)Differences in SNPs may have been caused by famine, ultraviolet light, alcohol, climate, agricultural revolution. livestock, lactase persistence, and westernized lifestyle. (3)Candidate obesity genes of calorie intake restriction are SIM 1, MC3R, MC4R, AGRP, CART, CCK, CNTFR, DRD2, Ghrelin, 5-HT receptor, NPY, PON and those of energy metabolism are LEP, LEPR, UCP1, UCP2, UCP3, B2AR, B3AR, PGC-1, Androgen receptor and those of fat mobilization are AGT, ACE, ADA, APM1, Apolipoproteins, PPAR, FABP, FOXC2, GCGR, $11-{\beta}HSDI$, LDLR, Hormonal sensitive lipase, Perilipin, $TNF-{\alpha}$, $TNF-{\beta}$ (4)Candidate obesity genes in the eastern are NPY, LEP, LEPR, UCP1, UCP2, UCP3, B2AR, B3AR, ACE, APM1, PPAR, and FABP. (5)Candidate obesity genes in type 2 diabetes mellitus are MC3R, MC4R, B2AR, B3AR, ADA, APM1, PPAR, FABP, FOXC2, PC1, PC2, ABCC8, CAPN10, CYP19, CYP7, ENPP1, GCK, GYS1, IGF, IL-6, Insulin receptor, IRS, and LPL. The discovery of SNPs will lead to a greater understanding of the pathogenesis of obesity and to better diagnostics, treatment, and eventually prevention.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.119-123
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• 2012

In the present study, the antinociceptive profiles of $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract were examined in ICR mice. $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract administered orally (200 mg/kg) showed an antinociceptive effect as measured by the tail-flick and hot-plate tests. In addition, $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract attenuated the writhing numbers in the acetic acid-induced writhing test. Furthermore, the cumulative nociceptive response time for intrathecal (i.t.) injection of substance P (0.7 ${\mu}g$) was diminished by $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract. Intraperitoneal (i.p.) pretreatment with yohimbine (${\alpha}_2$-adrenergic receptor antagonist) attenuated antinociceptive effect induced by $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract in the writhing test. However, naloxone (opioid receptor antagonist) or methysergide (5-HT serotonergic receptor antagonist) did not affect antinociception induced by $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract in the writhing test. Our results suggest that $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract shows an antinociceptive property in various pain models. Furthermore, this antinociceptive effect of $Agrimonia$ $pilosa$ $Ledeb$ extract may be mediated by ${\alpha}_2$-adrenergic receptor, but not opioidergic and serotonergic receptors.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.377-381
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• 2014

Propofol is a widely used anesthetic. Many studies have shown that propofol has direct effects on blood vessels, but the precise mechanism is not fully understood. Secondary intrapulmonary artery rings from male rats were prepared and mounted in a Multi Myograph System. The following constrictors were used to induce contractions in isolated artery rings: high $K^+$ solution (60 mmol/L); U46619 solution (100 nmol/L); 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT; $3{\mu}mol/L$); or phenylephrine (Phe; $1{\mu}mol/L$). The relaxation effects of propofol were tested on high $K^+$ or U46619 precontracted rings. Propofol also was added to induce relaxation of rings preconstricted by U46619 after pretreatment with the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor $N^G$-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME). The effects of propofol on $Ca^{2+}$ influx via the L-type $Ca^{2+}$ channels were evaluated by examining contraction-dependent responses to $CaCl_2$ in the absence or presence of propofol (10 to $300{\mu}mol/L$). High $K^+$ solution and U46619 induced remarkable contractions of the rings, whereas contractions induced by 5-HT and Phe were weak. Propofol induced dose-dependent relaxation of artery rings precontracted by the high $K^+$ solution. Propofol also induced relaxation of rings precontracted by U46619 in an endothelium-independent way. Propofol at different concentrations significantly inhibited the $Ca^{2+}$-induced contractions of pulmonary rings exposed to high $K^+$-containing and $Ca^{2+}$-free solution in a dose-dependent manner. Propofol relaxed vessels precontracted by the high $K^+$ solution and U46619 in an endothelium-independent way. The mechanism for this effect may involve inhibition of calcium influx through voltage-operated calcium channels (VOCCs) and receptor-operated calcium channels (ROCCs).

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.238-243
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• 2010

In the present study, the antinociceptive profiles of Viola tricolor L. (V. tricolor L.) extract were examined in ICR mice. V. tricolor L. extract administered orally (200mg/kg) showed an antinociceptive effect as measured by the tail-flick and hot-plate tests. In addition, V. tricolor L. extract attenuated the writhing numbers in the acetic acid-induced writhing test. Furthermore, the cumulative nociceptive response time for intrathecal (i.t.) injection of substance P (0.7 ${\mu}g$) was diminished by V. tricolor L. extract. Intraperitoneal (i.p.) pretreatment with yohimbine (${\alpha}_2$-adrenergic receptor antagonist) attenuated antinociceptive effect induced by V. tricolor L. extract in the writhing test. However, naloxone (opioid receptor antagonist) or methysergide (5-HT serotonergic receptor antagonist) did not affect antinociception induced by V. tricolor L. extract in the writhing test. Our results suggest that V. tricolor L. extract shows an antinociceptive property in various pain models. Furthermore, this antinociceptive effect of V. tricolor L. extract may be mediated by ${\alpha}_2$-adrenergic receptor, but not opioidergic and serotonergic receptors.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.187-192
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• 2012

In the present study, the antinociceptive profiles of hop extract were characterized in ICR mice. Hop extract administered orally (from 25 to 100 mg/kg) showed an antinociceptive effect in a dose-dependent manner as measured in the acetic acid-induced writhing test. Antinociceptive action of hop extract was maintained at least for 60 min. Moreover, cumulative response time of nociceptive behaviors induced with intraplantar formalin injection was reduced by hop extract treatment during the 2nd phases. Furthermore, the cumulative nociceptive response time for intrathecal injection of substance P ($0.7{\mu}g$) or glutamate ($20{\mu}g$) was diminished by hop extract. Intraperitoneal pretreatment with naloxone (an opioid receptor antagonist) attenuated antinociceptive effect induced by hop extract in the writhing test. However, methysergide (a 5-HT serotonergic receptor antagonist) or yohimbine (an ${\alpha}_2$-adrenergic receptor antagonist) did not affect antinociception induced by hop extract in the writhing test. Our results suggest that hop extract shows an antinociceptive property in various pain models. Furthermore, the antinociceptive effect of hop extract may be mediated by opioidergic receptors, but not serotonergic and ${\alpha}_2$-adrenergic receptors.

• 생물정신의학
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.34-45
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• 1998

단가아민 신경전달물질과 신경펩타이드의 가장 큰 차이점은 합성과정에 있다. 시냅스에서의 활동과 비활성화 과정에서도 양자의 차이는 뚜렷하다. 단가아민 신경전달물질의 작용은 매우 단시간 내에 일어나며, 대개는 재흡수기전을 통해 활동이 정지되고, 일부가 효소반응에 의해 비활성물질로 대사된다. 또한 이들은 단가아민 신경전달물질들과 마찬가지로 presynaptic peptidergic receptor를 갖는다는 사실이 알려져 있으며, 신경펩타이드 분비를 조절하는 자가수용체도 갖고 있다. 신경펩타이드의 시냅스전 세포로의 재흡수기전에 대해서는 아직 밝혀져 있지 않다. 신경펩타이드들도 시냅스 후막의 수용체로 확산되어 이차전령, 삼차전령을 통해 생물학적 반응을 일으킨다는 것은 단가아민 신경전달 물질과 동일하다. 본래 신경세포는 자극에 의해 glycoproteins, enzymes, inorganic ions, metal ions, phospholipids, purines, amines, peptides 등의 물질들을 함께 분비한다. 이들 중에는 신경전달물질의 기준에 부합되는 것도 있으나, 대다수는 기능이 없다. 때로는 수 종류의 신경전달물질들과 신경신경펩타이드들이 한가지 신경전달물질의 분비에 관여하기도 한다. 저자들은 현재 임상연구에서 괄목할 만한 진전을 보이고 있는 두가지 신경펩타이드들에 대해 그 신경생물학적 측면과 임상적 측면을 고찰하였다. 알코올의 신경생리에 있어 가장 흥미있는 것은 아마 강화기전일 것이다. 내인성 opioid계 물질들이 알코올의 강화효과와 관계가 있다는 근거들은 많다. Naltrexone은 수용체 차단을 통해 이러한 강화기전을 차단함으로서 음주욕을 감소시키는 것으로 해석된다. Opioid reinforcement는 변연계의 도파민 활성화를 통해 이루어진다. 이는 알코올의 강화에 도파민이 관여한다는 사실과도 관계된다. 이를 도파민-알코올 강화 가설이라 한다. 기타 세로토닌도 알코올의 강화를 중재하는 신경전달물질로 생각되고 있다. 선택적 세로토닌 재흡수 차단제를 장기간 사용하거나, $5-HT_3$ 수용체 길항제를 사용하면 음주욕이 감소된다고 알려져 있다. 신경전달물질계간에는 중요한 상호작용이 있다. 알코올이 측중격핵에서 도파민의 분비를 촉진시키는 기전에도 여러 신경전달계의 상호작용이 관여된다. 이의 기전에 생리적 수준에서 관여되는 대표적인 물질로는 (1) opiates, (2) serotonin, (3) amino acids, (4) 기타 neuropeptide들을 들 수 있다. Opiate 수용체 길항제들은 측중격핵에서 도파민 분비를 차단하고, $5-HT_3$ 수용체 효현제는 이를 자극한다. 이들을 총체적으로 종합하면, 도파민, 세로토닌, opiate 수용체들을 조절하면 알콜리즘을 치료할 수 있다는 것이다. CCK는 흥분성 신경전달물질로 밝혀지고 있으며, 진통 및 morphine에 대한 내성형성, 포만, 기억 등의 정신병리에 일부 관여하나, 역시 최근 가장 주목을 받는 것은 CCK계가 불안의 병리에 관여한다는 소견이다. 이 분야의 연구에 기폭제가 된 것은 CCK-4가 공황발작을 유발한다는 임상 연구결과로부터 비롯된다. 이에 의한 불안반응은 자연유발된 공황발작과 거의 같으며, 정상인과 공황장애 환자를 구별하는 민감도를 갖고 있다. 이 CCK-4에 의해 유발된 공황발작은 $CCK_B$ 길항제들에 의해 차단된다. 즉 공황불안의 기전에 $CCK_B$ 수용체가 관여할 가능성이 있다. 따라서 공황발작이 $CCK_B$ 수용체의 민감도 결함으로 추정될 수 있다. 또한 이 반응은 imipramine과 benzodiazepine계 약물들에 의해 차단됨이 알려져 있다. 이 공황 불안의 형성 기전에 다른 신경전달계와의 상호작용이 있다. 본고에서는 특히 benzodiazepine계와의 상호작용 및 5-HT계와의 상호작용을 거론하였다. 향후 CCK 길항제들이 항불안제로 개발될 전망이다. 이들은 내성형성, 금단증상, 진정작용 등의 문제가 없으므로 새로운 항불안제로 기대된다.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.421-426
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• 1997

[$^{18}F$]FMBS는 도파민 $D_2$ 수용체 방사성추적자로서 유망한 성질을 지니고 있다. [$^{18}F$]FMBS는 비교적 높은 특이결합/비특이결합 비를 제공하며, 그 체내결합은 도파민 $D_2$ 수용체에 대하여 높은 특이성과 선택성을 보인다. 도파빈 $D_2$ 수용체 측정을 위한 보다 적합한 PET 방사성추적자를 얻기 위해서는 [$^{18}F$]FMBS의 낮은 뇌섭취와 느린 역학을 개선할 수 있는 화학적 구조의 변형이 시도되어야 하며, [$^{18}F$]FMBS는 이러한 시도의 골격이 될 수 있을 것으로 믿는다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.175-180
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• 2013

Resveratrol is a phytoalexin found in grapes, red wine, and berries. Resveratrol has been known to have many beneficial health effects, such as anti-cancer, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and life-prolonging effects. However, relatively little is known about the effects of resveratrol on the regulation of ligand-gated ion channels. We have previously reported that resveratrol regulates subsets of homomeric ligand-gated ion channels such as those of 5-$HT_{3A}$ receptors. The ${\gamma}$-aminobutyric $acid_C$($GABA_C$) receptor is mainly expressed in retinal bipolar cells and plays an important role in visual processing. In the present study, we examined the effects of resveratrol on the channel activity of homomeric $GABA_C$ receptor expressed in Xenopus oocytes injected with cRNA encoding human $GABA_C$ ${\rho}$ subunits. Our data show that the application of GABA elicits an inward peak current ($I_{GABA}$) in oocytes that express the $GABA_C$ receptor. Resveratrol treatment had no effect on oocytes injected with $H_2O$ or with $GABA_C$ receptor cRNA. Co-treatment with resveratrol and GABA inhibited $I_{GABA}$ in oocytes with $GABA_C$ receptors. The inhibition of $I_{GABA}$ by resveratrol was in a reversible and concentration-dependent manner. The $IC_{50}$ of resveratrol was $28.9{\pm}2.8{\mu}M$ in oocytes expressing $GABA_C$ receptor. The inhibition of $I_{GABA}$ by resveratrol was in voltage-independent and non-competitive manner. These results indicate that resveratrol might regulate $GABA_C$ receptor expression and that this regulation might be one of the pharmacological actions of resveratrol on the nervous system.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.15-21
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• 1984

Clonidine으로 고혈압을 치료시 부작용으로 진정작용이 심하게 나타나며 이는 Clonidine이 중추 ${\alpha}_2$-수용체를 흥분시켜서 일으킨 결과임이 보고되었다. 본 실험에서는 부화 $1{\sim}2$일이 된 병아리에 ${\alpha}_2$-수용체 효현제들을 주사하여 정좌반사가 소실될 때까지의 시간 및 수련시간을 관찰하였으며, 그리고 guanabenz 유도 수면에 대한 ${\alpha}_1$- 및 ${\alpha}_2$-수용체 길항제 및 opiate수용체 길항제가 어떻게 관여하는 지를 검토하고 다음과 같이 요약하였다. 1) ${\alpha}_2$-수용체 효현제중 guanabenz, clonidine, guanfacine 및 B-HT 933은 용량에 의존해서 정좌반사소실까지의 잠복시간을 감소시켰다. 그러나 B-HT 920 및 oxymetazoline은 잠복시간을 경미하게 연장시켰다. 2) ${\alpha}_2$-수용체 효현제들은 용량에 비례해서 수면시간을 증가시켰고 이들의 강도는 guanabenz>clonidine>oxymetazoline${\geq}$B-HT 933${\geq}$B-HT 920> guanfacine의 순위이었다. 3) ${\alpha}_2$-수용체 길항제들은 양에 비례해서 guanabenz 유도 수면시간을 감소시켰으며 이들의 강도는 yohimbine>rauwolscine>piperoxan${\geq}$RX 781094의 순위 이었다. 4) Ethanol 및 hexobarbital유도 수면은 yohimbine에 의해 봉쇄되지 아니하였다. 5) Guanabenz유도 수면시간에 대해서 ${\alpha}_1$-수용체 효현제인 methoxamine 및 Phenylephrine은 영향이 없었으나, ${\alpha}_1$-수용체 결항제인 Prazosin은 증가시켰다. 그러나 corynanthine은 반대로 수면시간을 현저히 감소시켰다. 이상의 결과로 보아 중추 ${\alpha}_2$-수용체의 흥분으로 병아리의 수면이 야기되고, 중추 ${\alpha}_1$-수용체의 역할에 대하여는 명백하지 않으나 ${\alpha}_2$-수용체 효현제 및 길항제의 성질을 규명하는 동물모델로서 부화 I${\sim}$2일의 병아리가 크게 유용할 것으로 시사되는 바이다.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제5권3호
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• pp.201-208
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• 2005

Earlier we have reported the antidiabetic activity of fresh juice of rhizomes of Zingiber officinale (Z. officinale) and its correlation with 5-HT receptor antagonism. Since 6-gingerol the marker compound of Z. officinale is reported to posses 5-HT anatgonistic activity, the present investigation, was undertaken to find out the concentration of 6-gingerol present in methanolic extract of Z. officinale and its different fractions (petroleum ether, toluene and chloroform). We also evaluated these fractions for antidiabetic activity in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced neonatal type 2 diabetic rats. Fasting glucose and insulin levels in non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) rats were found to be significantly (P < 0.05) higher than control rats and these were significantly decreased by treatment with methanolic extract of Z. officinale and its fractions. The results of oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) showed that methanolic extract and its fractions significantly (P < 0.05) decreased both STZ-induced increase in $AUC_{glucose}$ and $AUC_{insulin}$ values in NIDDM groups. Treatment with petroleum ether fraction produced a greater reduction in elevated glucose and $AUC_{glucose}$ levels as compared to treatment with other fractions. Treatment with methanolic extract of Z. officinale and its fractions also produced significant reduction in the elevated lipid, serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) and serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) levels in NIDDM rats. The effect of petroleum ether fraction on elevated lipid, SGOT and SGPT levels was significantly greater as compared to treatment with other fractions. The concentration of 6-gingerol was found to be maximum in petroleum ether fraction (11.430%) and minimum in chloroform fraction (0.973%). The methanolic extract and toluene fraction was found to contain 3.080% and 2.191 %, 6-gingerol respectively. In conclusion, our data suggest that methonolic extract and its fractions possess significant antidiabetic activity in NIDDM rats. The extent of activity appears to be dependent on the concentration of 6-gingerol present in the extract or its fractions.