• BMB Reports
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.124-129
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• 2021

In current times, obesity is a major health problem closely associated with metabolic disease such as diabetes, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease. The direct cause of obesity is known as an abnormal increase in fat cell size and the adipocyte pool. Hyperplasia, the increase in number of adipocytes, results from adipogenesis in which preadipocytes differentiate into mature adipocytes. Adipogenesis is regulated by local and systemic cues that alter transduction pathways and subsequent control of adipogenic transcription factors. Therefore, the regulation of adipogenesis is an important target for preventing obesity. Myonectin, a member of the CTRP family, is a type of myokine released by skeletal muscle cells. Although several studies have shown that myonectin is associated with lipid metabolism, the role of myonectin during adipogenesis is not known. Here, we demonstrate the role of myonectin during adipocyte differentiation of 3T3-L1 cells. We found that myonectin inhibits the adipogenesis of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes with a reduction in the expression of adipogenic transcription factors such as C/EBPα, β and PPARγ. Furthermore, we show that myonectin has an inhibitory effect on adipogenesis through the regulation of the p38 MAPK pathway and CHOP. These findings suggest that myonectin may be a novel therapeutic target for the prevention of obesity.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권7호
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• pp.1015-1021
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• 2013

창과감초(Glycyrrhiza inflata Batal)는 한약재의 조화를 돕고 해독, 항염증, 항궤양 등의 약리작용으로 한방에서 널리 이용되는 약용식물이다. 본 연구에서는 지방세포와 조골세포에서 감초의 생리활성을 확인하고자 감초에탄올추출물(GBE)을 이용하여 세포분화 촉진여부를 조사하였다. GBE의 세포독성여부를 통해 안전하다고 확인된 $1{\sim}30{\mu}g/mL$의 농도 내에서 실험이 진행되었고 지방세포 분화조건에서 다분화능 세포 C3H10T1/2과 지방전구세포 3T3-L1의 Oil Red O 염색을 통해 GBE의 지방세포분화 촉진효과를 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 지방세포의 핵심전사조절인자인 $PPAR{\gamma}$와 그의 표지유전자 aP2, AdipoQ, $C/EBP{\alpha}$의 발현량 증가를 통해 GBE의 지방세포분화 촉진효과를 재확인하였다. 이와 일관된 결과로서 조골세포 분화조건에서 다분화능 세포 C3H10T1/2과 조골전구세포 MC3T3-E1의 ALP 염색을 통해 GBE의 조골세포분화 촉진효과를 확인하였고 조골세포 표지유전자인 ALP, RUNX2, osterix, collagen의 발현량 증가를 통해 GBE의 조골세포분화 촉진효과를 재확인하였다. 이에 따라 본 연구에서는 GBE의 지방세포와 조골세포 분화효과를 매개하는 감초의 구성성분을 조사하기 위해 GA(glycyrrhizic acid)와 LA(licochalcone A)의 분화촉진 여부를 확인한 결과, GA는 영향을 주지 않으나 LA가 GBE의 세포분화효과를 매개한다고 사료된다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 제2형 당뇨와 그에 수반되는 골질환과 골다공증에 대한 치료 소재로서 GBE와 그의 생리활성을 매개할 수 있는 LA의 가능성을 보았으며 GBE에서 분리되는 다양한 화합물의 동정 및 생리활성 효과, LA와의 상승효과 등의 추후 연구가 기대된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.103-109
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• 2012

본 연구는 기존 단독배양 위주로 이루어져온 세포배양 연구의 방법학적 한계의 극복과 대안을 제시하고자 지방과 근육세포주의 단독 및 공동배양에서 배양기법에 따른 지방 및 근육세포의 분화에 미치는 영향을 비교 조사하고자 실시하였다. 3T3-L1 (지방세포) 및 L6 (근육세포) 세포주는 성장배지인 10% FBS/DMEM (1% Pen-Strep solution 및 0.1% Fungizone 첨가) 하에서 48h 동안 단독배양 후 5% FBS/DMEM에서 배양하였다. 분화를 위한 단독 및 공동배양에서는 지방 및 근육세포 모두 분화유도물질 없이 2% FBS/DMEM으로 배양하였고, 공동배양에서는 $0.4{\mu}m$ insert membrane을 사용하여 6 well plate 하단에 L6 cell을, 상단에는 3T3-L1 cell을 공생시켰다. 지방 및 근육세포 분화정도 측정은 세포별 형태학적 측정과 glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GPDH) 및 creatine kinase (CK) 분석을 통해 조사되었다. 형태학적으로 볼때 3T3-L1 세포주는 공동배양보다 단독배양 시 분화가 더욱 잘 일어났고 L6 세포주의 경우 역으로 같았다. 세포물질 분석에서는 분화배지 처리일(day 0)과 비교해 단독 및 공동배양 모두 지방세포 내 GPDH의 활성도가 유의적으로(P<0.05) 증가했음을 확인할 수 있었고 단독배양이 공동배양보다 유의적으로(P<0.05) 높은 수준의 GPDH 활성도를 보였다. L6 역시 마찬가지로 분화배지 처리일에 비하여 단독 및 공동배양 모두 CK 활성도가 유의적으로(P<0.05) 높았고, CK 활성도가 공동배양에서 유의적으로(P<0.05) 높게 나타남을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과는 기존 연구에서 이용된 단독 배양을 통한 세포 분화 결과 등은 생체와 비교 시 방법학적 한계로 인해 실제 생체 내에서는 그 분화정도가 매우 다를 것으로 생각되며, 이것은 앞으로 정확한 세포배양 결과 확보를 위해서는 단독배양보다는 공동배양기법을 사용해야 함을 의미한다. 향후 다양한 조건과 분화조절 물질들의 첨가를 통한 추가적인 공동배양실험이나 지방분화관련 분자생물학적 물질분석 등 다양한 실험 수행 시 보다 현실적이고 대량의 기초자료 확보가 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.288-295
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• 2014

Bojungchiseub-tang (BJCST) has been used in symptoms and signs of edema, dampness-phlegm, kidney failure, and so on. BJCST is also expected to have strong anti-obesity activities. However, little is known about the mechanisms of its inhibitory effects on adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis. In the present study, we examined the effects and mechanism of BJCST on transcription factors and adipogenic genes of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes to understand its inhibitory effects on adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis. Our results showed that BJCST significantly inhibited differentiation and adipogenesis of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes in a dose-dependent manner. To elucidate the mechanism of the effects of BJCST on lowering lipid content in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, we examined whether BJCST modulate the expressions of transcription factors to induce adipogenesis and adipogenic genes related to regulate accumulation of lipids. As a result, the expression of steroid regulatory element-binding protein (SREBP)1, cytidine-cytidine-adenosine-adenosine-thymidine (CCAAT)/enhancer binding proteins ${\alpha}$ ($C/EBP{\alpha}$), $C/EBP{\beta}$, $C/EBP{\delta}$, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ${\gamma}$ ($PPAR{\gamma}$) genes, which induce the adipose differentiation, liver X receptor $(LXR){\alpha}$ and fatty acid synthase (FAS) genes, which induce lipogenesis and adipose-specific aP2, Adipsin, lipoprotein lipase (LPL), CD36, TGF-${\beta}$, leptin and adiponectin genes, which compose fat formation were decreased. BJCST also reduced the expression of acyl CoA oxidase (ACO) and uncoupling protein (UCP) genes related to lipid oxidation. In conclusion, BJCST could regulate transcript factor related to induction of adipose differentiation and inhibited the accumulation of lipids and expression of adipogenic genes.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.168-178
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• 2014

Objectives : Mahuang-Chuanwu(Mahwang-Cheonoh) Pharmacopuncture(MCP) has been used to treat obesity in Clinical Korean Medicine. MCP solution(MCPS) is also expected to have strong anti-obesity activities. However, little is known about the mechanisms of its inhibitory effects on adipocyte differentiation and lipogenesis. Methods : In the present study, we examined the effects of MCPS on differentiation and lipogenesis of 3T3-L1 adipocytes. To elucidate the mechanism of the effects of MCPS on lowering lipid content in 3T3-L1 adipocytes, we examined whether MCPS modulates the expressions of transcription factors to induce lipogenesis and adipogenic genes related to regulate the accumulation of lipids. Results : Our results showed that MCPS significantly inhibited differentiation and lipogenesis of 3T3-L1 adipocytes in a dose-dependent manner. MCPS suppressed the mRNA expressions of cytidine-cytidine-adenosine-adenosine-thymidine(CCAAT)/enhancer binding proteins ${\alpha}$($C/EBP{\alpha}$), C/EBP ${\beta}$, $C/EBP{\delta}$, and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ${\gamma}$($PPAR{\gamma}$) genes related to the induction of adipose differentiation. MCPS inhibited the mRNA expressions of adipose-specific aP2, adipsin, lipoprotein lipase(LPL), CD36, TGF-${\beta}$, and leptin genes related to the fat formation. MCPS downregulated the mRNA expressions of liver X receptor(LXR) ${\alpha}$ and fatty acid synthase(FAS) genes related to the induction of lipogenesis. In addition, MCPS reduced the production of adipocyte-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Conclusions : MCPS could regulate the accumulation of lipids and expression of adipogenic genes via inhibition of transcript factors related to induction of adipose differentiation.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.281-289
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• 2011

돼지 중간엽 줄기세포를 Dimethyl sulfoxide(DMSO), Ethylene glycol(EG), 그리고 DMSO/EG을 이용하여 세포동결을 유도한 후 적절한 동결보호제를 알아보았다. 2개월 이내 돼지 골수에서 중간엽 줄기세포를 분리하여 colony 형성 및 alkaline phosphatase(AP) 활성을 확인하고, 지방 세포로의 분화 유도에 의한 줄기세포의 능력을 확인하였다. 이들 중간엽 줄기세포의 완만 동결을 위해, DMEM에 각각 10% DMSO, 1.5M EG, 5% DMSO/0.75M EG의 동결보호제를 섞은 후 cryovial에 넣고, cryo-containe를 이용하여 $25^{\circ}C$에서 $-80^{\circ}C$까지 $-1^{\circ}C$/min 속도로 동결하였다. 일주일간 저장 후 세포의 생존률은 미동결 세포는 동결 세포군보다 유의적으로 높음을 확인할 수 있었으나, 동결 처리군 간에는 차이가 없었다. 줄기세포 유지 유전자인 Sox-2와 Nanog 발현은 동결 후 배양 시간에 따라 발현량이 증가하는 경향을 보였으나, 동결처리군 간에는 유의적인 차이가 없었다. 세포사 관련 유전자인 Bax의 발현은 모든 군에서 비슷하였다. 또한 지방, 연골 및 뼈세포 분화와 관련된 유전자의 발현은 동결 전 세포와 동결 후 세포군에서 비슷한 경향을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 돼지중간엽 줄기세포 동결함에 있어서 10% DMSO, 1.5MEG, 5% DMSO/0.75M EG 모두 적절한 동결보호제로 이용할 수 있음을 시사한다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.1189-1196
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• 2013

Adipose tissue development and function play a critical role in the regulation of energy balance, lipid metabolism, and the pathophysiology of metabolic syndromes. Although the effect of zinc ascorbate supplementation in diabetes or glycemic control is known in humans, the underlying mechanism is not well described. Here, we investigated the effect of a zinc-chelated vitamin C (ZnC) compound on the adipogenic differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Treatment with ZnC for 8 d significantly promoted adipogenesis, which was characterized by increased glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase activity and intracellular lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells. Meanwhile, ZnC induced a pronounced up-regulation of the expression of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) and the adipocyte-specific gene adipocyte protein 2 (aP2). Analysis of mRNA and protein levels further showed that ZnC increased the sequential expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma ($PPAR{\gamma}$) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (C/$EBP{\alpha}$), the key transcription factors of adipogenesis. These results indicate that ZnC could promote adipogenesis through $PPAR{\gamma}$ and C/$EBP{\alpha}$, which act synergistically for the expression of aP2 and GLUT4, leading to the generation of insulin-responsive adipocytes and can thereby be useful as a novel therapeutic agent for the management of diabetes and related metabolic disorders.

• 한국조리학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2014

씀바귀 80% 에탄올 추출물의 추출 수율은 12.6%를 나타내었으며, 추출물에 함유된 총 페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량은 각각 $4.01{\pm}0.63$ GAE mg/g 와 $0.05{\pm}0.01$ RE mg/g을 나타내었다. 3가지의 항산화 측정 모델(DPPH, ABTS, reducing power)을 통하여 씀바귀 추출물의 항산화 활성을 측정한 결과 씀바귀 추출물은 동일 농도에서 양성대조군으로 사용된 ascorbic acid보다는 낮은 항산화 활성을 가진 것으로 생각된다. 씀바귀 에탄올 추출물의 50, 100, 200 및 $400{\mu}g/mL$ 농도범위에서 세포독성을 측정한 결과, 대조군과 유의적인 차이가 없었으므로(p<0.05) 씀바귀 에탄올 추출물을 50, 100, 200 및 $400{\mu}g/mL$ 농도로 하여 항비만 활성을 평가한 결과 씀바귀 추출물을 처리한 지방세포는 모든 농도 범위에서 대조군과 비교하여 Oil red O 시약에 의하여 염색된 지방구는 유의적으로 적은 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 이상의 결과로부터, 씀바귀 추출물은 항산화 활성 및 지방세포 분화억제 효능을 갖으며, 천연물 유래 항산화제로써 활용가능성이 높은 것으로 기대된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제23권11호
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• pp.1519-1526
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• 2010

Serum lipid (SL) is a commercially available cholesterol-rich, proteinaceous compound extracted from bovine serum. Here we investigated the adipogenic transdifferentiation potential of SL on bovine myogenic satellite cells. Exposure of satellite cells to SL could generate lipid droplets on day 2, and further exposure to SL increased cytoplasmic lipid accumulation giving adipocyte morphology. The expression analysis of PPAR gamma and GPDH adipocyte markers along with Oil-red-O staining results confirmed the transdifferentiation potential of SL. When cells were treated at different concentrations (5, 10, 20, $40{\mu}l$/ml) of SL, the results indicated that even levels as low as $5{\mu}l$ SL /ml could induce transdifferentiation, and maximum induction was obtained at $20{\mu}l$ SL/ml. After treatment with SL at different concentrations the expression levels of PPAR gamma varied significantly (p<0.05), whereas the expression of other adipogenic transcription factors showed no difference, indicating that SL acts through PPAR gamma. The combined effect of SL and troglitazone proved to be the best combination for induction of transdifferentiation compared to the individual effect of SL or troglitazone. Thus, overall results clearly show that SL induces transdifferentiation of bovine myogenic satellite cells to adipocytes.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2023년도 임시총회 및 춘계학술대회
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• pp.51-51
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• 2023

The world-wide rate of obesity is increasing continuously, representing a serious medical threat since it is associated with a variety of diseases including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and numerous cancers. Sophora japonicais used as a traditional herb for medicinal purposes in eastern Asia. However, the anti-obesity effects of S. japonicafruit have not been explored. The aim of this study is to investigate the inhibition of adipocyte differentiation and adipogenesis by an ethanol extract of S. japonicafruit (EESF) in 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes. Our results demonstrate that EESF suppressed the terminal differentiation of 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes in a dose-dependent manner, as confirmed by a decrease in lipid droplet number and lipid content through Oil Red O staining. EESF significantly reduced the accumulation of cellular triglyceride, which was associated with a significant inhibition of the levels of pro-adipogenic transcription factors, including PPARγ, C/EBPα and C/EBPβ. In addition, EESF potentially down regulated the expression levels of adipocyte-specific proteins, including aP2 and leptin. In particular, EESF treatment effectively enhanced the activation of the AMPK signaling pathway; however, the co-treatment with compound C, an inhibitor of AMPK, significantly restored the EESF-induced inhibition of pro-adipogenic transcription factors and adipocyte-specific genes. These results indicate that EESF may exert an anti-obesity effect by controlling the AMPK signaling pathway, suggesting that the fruit extract of S. japonica may be a potential anti-obesity agent.