• 제목/요약/키워드: Aging processes

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The Long Search for Pharmacologically Useful Anti-Inflammatory Flavonoids and Their Action Mechanisms: Past, Present, and Future

  • Kim, Hyun Pyo
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • 제30권2호
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    • pp.117-125
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    • 2022
  • Flavonoids are known to exert anti-inflammatory effects. Their pharmacological activities have been proved using various in vitro and in vivo models. Although their action spectrum and potencies are not adequate to alleviate acute inflammatory disorders, they have the potential to treat chronic inflammatory diseases. Recent investigations have revealed that inflammatory processes are involved in many disease processes and conditions. Some examples are skin disorders, cartilage diseases, metabolic inflammatory diseases, and aging. The effects of flavonoids on these disorders have been examined. Several possible application areas for flavonoids have been studied. Local treatment of these disorders with flavonoids is favorable to avoid systemic transformation. In this review, the findings based on the experimental results from my laboratory are summarized and the future possibility of using flavonoids clinically is discussed.

Korean RDA :Are the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) Exportable\ulcorner

  • Dwyer, Johanna T.
    • Nutritional Sciences
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    • 제6권3호
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    • pp.185-188
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    • 2003
  • The Dietary Reference Intakes which were developed by the Food and Nutrition Board, National Academy of Sciences of the United States, and Health Canada provide a good deal of information on nutritional requirements which apply to Korea. In addition, the processes of evidence based review of information on nutrient needs, dietary excess, and the assessment and planning of dietary intakes may be useful in Korea as well as North America. However, other aspects of the Dietary Reference Intakes may not be appropriate. This article discusses these issues.

Thin-Film Photosensors for OLED Flat-Panel Displays

  • Cok, Ronald S.;Nishikawa, Ryuji;Ogawa, Takashi
    • 한국정보디스플레이학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국정보디스플레이학회 2004년도 Asia Display / IMID 04
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    • pp.277-280
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    • 2004
  • Thin-film photosensors on organic light emitting diode (OLED) glass substrates using active-matrix OLED TFT manufacturing processes have been constructed and optimized, and their performance has been characterized. Suitable control circuitry and applications are proposed. The photosensors may be integrated into OLED displays for detection of ambient illumination and for detection of OLED light emission, thereby enabling output, uniformity, and aging compensation.

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Juxtacrine regulation of cellular senescence

  • Narita, Masashi
    • BMB Reports
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    • 제52권1호
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    • pp.3-4
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    • 2019
  • Cellular senescence is defined as a state of stable cell cycle exit in response to various stimuli, which include both cytotoxic stress and physiological cues. In addition to the core non-proliferative aspect, senescence is associated with diverse functionalities, which contribute to the role of senescence in a wide range of pathological and physiological processes. Such functionality is often mediated by the capability of senescent cells to communicate with their surroundings. Emerging evidence suggests that senescence is not a single entity, but a dynamic and heterogeneous collective phenotype. Understanding the diverse nature of senescence should provide insights into the complexity of tissue homeostasis and its disruption, such as in aging and tumorigenesis.

동양의학에서 생명활동과정의 시스템을 통한 항노화 헬스케어 (Anti-aging Healthcare through The System of Life Activity Process in Oriental Medicine)

  • 김명주
    • 디지털융복합연구
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    • 제19권12호
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    • pp.513-521
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    • 2021
  • 본 연구의 목적은 동양의학에서 생명 활동 체계 부분의 문헌적 분석을 통해 항노화에 대한 헬스케어 방안을 제시하는 데 있다. 이를 위해 먼저 기의 승강출입운동을 통한 자연계와 인간 생명활동과정 시스템인 신기(神機)와 기립(氣立)에 관한 이론적 배경을 살펴보았다. 자연계와 인체의 생명활동과정이 정상적으로 유지되고 발전, 변화되는 근원은 내적으로 신기의 생장화수장(生长化收藏), 외적으로 기립의 생장장로이(生長壯老已)의 생명활동과정 시스템이 동태적인 협조평형에 있다. 그래서 자연계와 인체의 생명활동과정이 정상적으로 유지되고 발전, 변화되는 근원으로 분석되었다. 이로써 기의 승강출입운동을 응용한 항노화 헬스케어의 방법인 정적인 호흡법과 동적인 복부마사지가 결합한 '호흡마사지'로 인체 생명력의 근원인 진기의 자연치유력을 솟아나게 하면 생명활동과정 시스템인 신기와 기립이 조화를 이루어 건강수명 연장에 도움이 되리라 여겨진다.

Oocyte quality is closely linked to DRP1 derived-mitochondrial fission and mitophagy by the NAD+ biosynthesis in a postovulatory-aging model of pigs

  • Ji-Hyun Shin;Seul-Gi Yang;Hyo-Jin Park;Deog-Bon Koo
    • 한국동물생명공학회지
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    • 제39권2호
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    • pp.67-80
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    • 2024
  • Background: Post-ovulatory aging (POA) of oocytes is related to a decrease in the quality and quantity of oocytes caused by aging. Previous studies on the characteristics of POA have investigated injury to early embryonic developmental ability, but no information is available on its effects on mitochondrial fission and mitophagy-related responses. In this study, we aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial fission and mitophagy in in vitro maturation (IVM) oocytes and a POA model based on RNA sequencing analysis. Methods: The POA model was obtained through an additional 24 h culture following the IVM of matured oocytes. NMN treatment was administered at a concentration of 25 μM during the oocyte culture process. We conducted MitoTracker staining and Western blot experiments to confirm changes in mitochondrial function between the IVM and POA groups. Additionally, comparative transcriptome analysis was performed to identify differentially expressed genes and associated changes in mitochondrial dynamics between porcine IVM and POA model oocytes. Results: In total, 32 common genes of apoptosis and 42 mitochondrial fission and function uniquely expressed genes were detected (≥ 1.5-fold change) in POA and porcine metaphase II oocytes, respectively. Functional analyses of mitochondrial fission, oxidative stress, mitophagy, autophagy, and cellular apoptosis were observed as the major changes in regulated biological processes for oocyte quality and maturation ability compared with the POA model. Additionally, we revealed that the activation of NAD+ by nicotinamide mononucleotide not only partly improved oocyte quality but also mitochondrial fission and mitophagy activation in the POA porcine model. Conclusions: In summary, our data indicate that mitochondrial fission and function play roles in controlling oxidative stress, mitophagy, and apoptosis during maturation in POA porcine oocytes. Additionally, we found that NAD+ biosynthesis is an important pathway that mediates the effects of DRP1-derived mitochondrial morphology, dynamic balance, and mitophagy in the POA model.

B16F10 흑색종 세포의 이동과 침윤에 미치는 동의보감 "유암" 처방에 근거한 한약복합처방들의 영향 (Influence of Herb-combined Remedies Based on "Yooam" Prescription of Dongeuibogam on Migration and Invasion of B16F10 Melanoma Cells)

  • 최은옥;권다혜;황보현;김민영;지선영;홍수현;박철;황혜진;최영현
    • 대한한의학방제학회지
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    • 제26권3호
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    • pp.223-236
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    • 2018
  • Objectives : We compared the inhibitory effects of herb-combined remedies, which were recorded on "Yooam" prescription of Dongeuibogam, on cell migration and invasion, two critical cellular processes that are often deregulated during metastasis, in B16F10 melanoma cells. For this purpose, water extracts of Sipyukmiryukieum (SYMRKU), Danjacheongpitang (DJCPT), Cheongganhaeultang (CGHUT) and Jipaesan (JPS) were used. Methods : Cytotoxicity was assessed by an MTT assay. Wound healing and matrigel transwell assays were used to examine on B16F10 cell migration and invasion. The levels of mRNA and protein expression of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) were analyzed by RT-PCR and Western blotting. Results : Our data showed that DJCPT showed the strongest inhibitory effect among the four prescriptions in inhibiting cell motility of B16F10 melanoma cells within the concentration range that was not cytotoxic. The inhibitory potential of colony formation was higher in DJCPT and SYMRKU compared to the other two types of prescriptions, and the inhibitory effect of invasiveness is shown in order of DJCPT, SYMRKU, CGHUT and JPS. DJCPT, and SYMRKU strongly inhibited the activity and expression of MMP-2 and MMP-9, which are important mediators in cancer invasion, compared to CGHUT and JPS, and the increased expression of TIMP-1 and TIMP-2 was also more effective in these two prescriptions. In conclusion, DJCPT is expected to exhibit the most potent blocking effect on migration and invasion among four herb-combined remedies compared in B16F10 melanoma cells. Conclusion : Overall, the results of this study will be used as an important source to validate these prescriptions in animal models and to understand the mechanism of action of herbal remedies recorded in Dongeuibogam.

연령에 따른 흰쥐 신사구체의 변화에 대한 전자현미경적 연구 (An Ultrastructural Study on the Renal Glomeruli of the Aging Rat)

  • 양남길;한종원;안의태;고정식;박경호
    • Applied Microscopy
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    • 제17권1호
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    • pp.47-64
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    • 1987
  • Morphological difference of the renal glomerulus at different age groups have been studied in young (three month-old), adult (twelve month-old) and old (thirty month-old) Fisher strain 344 rats. Pieces of the tissues were taken from renal corticies prefixed with 2.5% glutaraldehyde-1.5% paraformaldehyde (0.1 M Millonig's phosphate buffer, pH 7.3), following by post-fixation with 1% osmium tetroxide (0.1 M Millonig's phosphate buffer, pH 7.3) and embedded within Araldite. The ultrathin sections contrasted with uranyl acetate and lead citrate were observed under a JEM 100CX electron microscope. The mean thickness of glomerular basal lamina and Bowman's capsule were determined by measuring the thinnest portion of basal lamina, and by taking the average of 50 readings from electron micrographs at different ages. The numerical changes of the slit pores were compared based upon the numbers over the length of 10um of glomerular basal lamina. The results were as follow: 1. The thickness of glomerular basal lamina is increased during aging; 140.4 nm in young rats, 270.0 nm in adult ones, and 437.8 nm in old ones. 2. The thickness of basal lamina of parietal cells of Bowman's capsule is 187.5 nm in young rats, 914.0 nm in adult ones, and 2850.0 nm in old ones. 3. The numbers of the slit pores of basal lamina are reduced during aging, 30.3 slit pores/$10{\mu}m$ in adult ones, and 24.2 slit pores/$10{\mu}m$ in old ones. 4. Accumulation of dense intracytoplasmic filamentous material in the parietal cells of Bowman's capsule is increased in the vicinity of the basal lamina during aging. The proximal tubule-like epithelial cell in Bowman's capsule is observed at one glomerulus in a young rat. 5. The endothelial cells are edematous and form balloon-like structure protruding into capillary lumen in young and old rats. 6. Cytoplasm of the podocyte shows a variety of alteration during aging, such as swelling of mitochondria and of endoplasmic reticulum, and increase of microtubules, microfilaments, lysosomes and lamellated myelin structures, etc. Accumulation of dense intracytoplasmic material in the foot processes is increased in the vicinity of the basal lamina during aging. The podocytic membrane-like structures are seen in young and o]d rats. 7. The mesangial matrices and mesangial cells are increased during aging, and slight swelling of endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi cisternae in young and old rats.

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황색종 잎담배의 발효숙성 촉진에 관한 종합적 연구 (A Comprehensive Study on the Forced Aging of Flue-cured Tobacco-Leaves)

  • 배효원
    • Applied Biological Chemistry
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    • 제13권1호
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    • pp.1-27
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    • 1970
  • 황색종 잎담배의 인공발효숙성은 효모처리에 의한 인공발효, 단순한 인공숙성, 2년 저장숙성 및 미처리구로 나누어 미생물학, 물리학, 화학, 생화학적으로 그 변화과정을 종합적으로 연구하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 한국산 잎담배 Y.S.A의 발호숙성을 촉진시키는 최적 조건으로서는 및 담배를 온도 $40^{\circ}C$평형함수율 18%, 관계습도 74%에 놓아두는 것이 잎담배의 모든 품질적 특성에 가장 양호한 결과를 주는 것임을 알게되었다. 2. 잎담배를 $40^{\circ}C$의 숙성온도 및 74%의 상대습도에서 효모를 첨가하여 약 20일 내외에서 숙성을 촉진시켜 숙성시키면 잎담배의 여러가지 물리적 및 화학적 특성이 1년 및 2년 저장숙성시킨 것과 비슷하게 됨을 알게 되었음으로 그 실용적 효과를 입증할 수 있었다. 3. 온도 $40^{\circ}C$와 평형함수율 18%의 숙성조건하에서 잎담배에 효모를 첨가하여 또는 단순히 조기숙성시켰을 때 잎담배는 그 숙성에 필요한 물리화학적 특성은 약 20일만에 얻을 수 있다는 것을 알게되었다. 4, 본 실험에서 잎담배의 발효숙성기간중 미생물의 동태는 효모와 세균은 15일까지 증가하였다가 감소하였고 곰팡이류는 끝까지 계속 증가하였다. 5, 효모구 및 속성구 잎담배의 이화학성은 발효숙성이 $15{\sim}20$일 진행함에 따라 pH는 저하하였고 팽승성과 연소성이 양호하여 졌고 자극순도, 명도주재파장등 색택에 관련되는 물리성이 2년저장 잎담배와 비등하여졌다. 또 총환원성물질, 전당, 전환원당, 알카로이드량은 감소하였고 유기산, ether 추출물은 증가, 전질소 및 단백질량, 조섬유, 회분등은 별 변화가 없었다. 6. 효모 및 속성구의 잎담배는 발효숙성이 15-30일 진행되는 동안 그 개개의 화학성분이 다음과 같이 변화하였다. 즉, 시일이 경과함에 따라 당 류-sucrose, rhamnose, glucose 색소류-chlorophyll, carotenes, xanthophyll, violaxanthine polyphenols-rutin, chlorogenic 및 caffeic acid 유기산-iso?tutylic, crotonic, capronic, galacturonic,tartaric, succinic, citric acid 알카로이드-nicotine,nornicotine등 화합물은 감소하였다. 한편 시일이 경과함에 따라 당 류-fructose, maltose, raffnose 아미노산-proline, cystine, 유 기 산-formic, acetic, propionic, malic, oxalic,malonic, α-ketoglutaric, fumaric, glutaric acid 등 화합물은 증가하였다. 7. 잎담배 발효숙성중 생화학적 특성의 변화는 다음과 같았다. 즉, 30일간의 발효숙성기간중 산소흡수량은 점차 감소하였으며, ${\alpha}-amylase$ ${\beta}-amylase$}활성도는 점차 약하여 졌으나 catalase, invertase는 그 활성도가 일단 숙성중기에 높아졌다가 낮아졌다.

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Participation of COX-1 and COX-2 in the contractile effect of phenylephrine in prepubescent and old rats

  • Guevara-Balcazar, Gustavo;Ramirez-Sanchez, Israel;Mera-Jimenez, Elvia;Rubio-Gayosso, Ivan;Aguilar-Najera, Maria Eugenia;Castillo-Hernandez, Maria C.
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제21권4호
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    • pp.407-413
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    • 2017
  • Vascular reactivity can be influenced by the vascular region, animal age, and pathologies present. Prostaglandins (produced by COX-1 and COX-2) play an important role in the contractile response to phenylephrine in the abdominal aorta of young rats. Although these COXs are found in many tissues, their distribution and role in vascular reactivity are not clear. At a vascular level, they take part in the homeostasis functions involved in many physiological and pathologic processes (e.g., arterial pressure and inflammatory processes). The aim of this study was to analyze changes in the contractile response to phenylephrine of thoracic/abdominal aorta and the coronary artery during aging in rats. Three groups of rats were formed and sacrificed at three distinct ages: prepubescent, young and old adult. The results suggest that there is a higher participation of prostanoids in the contractile effect of phenylephrine in pre-pubescent rats, and a lower participation of the same in old rats. Contrarily, there seems to be a higher participation of prostanoids in the contractile response of the coronary artery of older than pre-pubescent rats. Considering that the changes in the expression of COX-2 were similar for the three age groups and the two tissues tested, and that expression of COX-1 is apparently greater in older rats, COX-1 and COX-2 may lose functionality in relation to their corresponding receptors during aging in rats.