• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권11호
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• pp.1571-1575
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• 2007

본 연구는 당뇨병으로 인한 산화적 스트레스에 대한 함박잎새버섯분말의 효과를 밝히기 위하여 SD계 흰쥐를 STZ로 당뇨를 유발하여 간 및 신장 조직에서 조사하였다. 또한 당뇨흰쥐에 함박잎새버섯분말 1-2% 첨가하여 6주간 식이하였다. 산화적 스트레스의 지표물질인 LPO를 비롯하여 유발원 XOD 활성도를 측정하였다. 또한 이에 따른 간조직 손상 확인을 위해 혈청 ALT와 AST 활성도를 측정하였다. 특히 함박잎새버섯분말의 항산화적 효능을 위해 이들 지표물질들과 더불어 항산화체계의 중요 요소인 GSH 농도와 GST 활성도를 당뇨군, 당뇨-잎새버섯분말투여군 그리고 정상군에서 측정하였다. 당뇨군은 정상군과 비교하여 LPO 농도를 비롯하여 XOD 활성도가 유의하게 높았다. 특히 이러한 결과로 추정되는 간 조직 손상이 정상군보다 유의하게 높은 ALT 및 AST 활성도가 혈청에서 확인되었다. 그러나 당뇨-잎새버섯분말투여군에서는 LPO 농도, XOD 활성도를 비롯하여 조직손상의 지표인 ALT 및 AST 활성도가 당뇨군보다 유의하게 감소하였다. 항산화물질인 GSH 농도는 당뇨군 및 당뇨-잎새버섯분말투여군 비교에서 유의한 차이가 없었으나 GST 활성도는 당뇨-잎새버섯분말투여군이 당뇨군보다 유의하게 높았다. 따라서 당뇨유발성 산화적 스트레스에 대한 잎새버섯분말의 효능은 GSH 농도 변화보다 GST 활성도를 증가시키고 또한 산화적 스트레스의 유발원인 XOD 활성도 감소의 유도를 통해 이루어지는 것으로 추정된다. 결론적으로 당뇨는 산화적 스트레스를 증가시키며 조직손상을 유발한다. 그러나 함박잎새버섯분말은 항산화물질 및 효소계의 활성도를 증가시켜 당뇨유발-산화적 스트레스 감소를 유도하여 조직 손상을 감소시키는 것이 확인되었다.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.215-223
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• 2020

Sasa (S.) quelpaertensis Nakai (Korean name, Jeju-Joritdae), which has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, is a type of bamboo grass distributed widely in Jeju Island, Korea. S. quelpaertensis leaves are used for therapeutic purposes in traditional Korean medicine. This study examined the hepatoprotective effects of the S. quelpaertensis ethyl acetate fraction (SQEA) in a mouse model to mimic alcoholic liver damage. The mice were administered orally with 30% alcohol (5 g/kg) once per day with or without SQEA treatments (100 and 200 mg/kg) for 14 days consecutively. Alcohol consumption increased the serum alcohol content and histopathological changes but reduced the liver weight. Moreover, the livers of the alcohol group exhibited the accumulation of malondialdehyde and cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), and lipid droplet coating protein perilipin-2. On the other hand, SQEA dose-dependently attenuated the alcohol-induced serum ethanol content and liver histopathological changes but increased the liver weight. Moreover, SQEA attenuated the level of CYP2E1 and inhibited alcohol-induced lipogenesis in the liver via decreased perilipin-2 expression. These results suggest that SQEA can provide a potent way to reduce the liver damage caused by alcohol consumption.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.61-76
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• 2006

Purpose : This study examined the non-toxic and the anti-oxidative effect of Dioscoreae Rhizoma on PC12 cells. Sanyak(Dioscoreae Rhizoma; chinese yam, shan yao) is well-known for its curing power for kidney, lung, spleen. Tonifies and augments the spleen and stomach. Tonifies the lung gi and augments the kidney yin. Tonifies the kidneys and also stabilizes and binds. it also binds the essence and treats spermatorrhea, frequent urination, and vaginal discharge. We are therefore interested in whether Dioscoreae Rhizoma is capable of causing abnormal apoptosis processes, and whether this condition can be rectified through Dioscoreae Rhizoma herb treatment. Methods : We used aqueous extract to treat PC12 cells with different concentrations treated with a water or a MeOH extract of Dioscoreae Rhizoma (0, x10, x20, x40, x80). The MTT (3, (4, 5-dimethyl-thiazol) 2, 5-diphenyl-tetraxolium bromide) reduction assay was employed to quantify the differences in cell activity and viability. The Bax expression level was monitored using western-blotting techniques. The patterns of the changes in expression were scanned and analyzed. Results : Bax and GSK-3${\beta}$ promotes cell death and down-regulated during the development of the PC12 cells. This is indicated that Dioscoreae Rhizoma is capable of inducing apoptosis in PC12 cells. The induced cell death and significantly inhibited by Dioscoreae Rhizoma, which can be explained by the increase in the inhibition of Bax and GSK-3${\beta}$ expression. It was also shown that Dioscoreae Rhizoma inhibits the release of $H_2O_2$ and prevents lipid peroxidation. Furthermore, the accumulation of wild type Bax protein significantly downregulated in a dose-dependent manner upon treatment with Dioscoreae Rhizoma. Conclusion : In conclusion, Dioscoreae Rhizoma can induce apoptosis via a Bax-dependent pathway or GSK-3${\beta}$ dependent pathway in PC12 cells into anti-oxidant and protective effect.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제24권9호
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• pp.946-951
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• 2014

멜라닌은 superoxide, hydroxyl radical, singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide와 같은 활성산소를 생성하는 자외선으로부터 피부를 보호하는 핵심적인 역할을 한다. 그러나 지질, 단백질, DNA 산화를 야기시키는 활성산소는 주근깨와 기미의 원인으로 알려진 melanin 과잉생산을 유도한다. 한약재중에서 본 연구에 사용된 유백피는 주요 성분으로 flavonoids를 함유하는 것으로 보고되었다. 본 연구의 목적은 B16F1에서의 유백피 에탄올 추출물의 미백효과 및 항산화 효과를 조사한 것이다. UMEE는 $3.12{\mu}g/ml$ 이하의 농도에서 세포독성을 보여주지 않았다. 항산화 실험에서 UMEE는 높은 환원력과 DPPH 소거효과를 보여주었다. 더욱이 UMEE는 지질과산화 억제효과가 있는 것으로 관찰되었다. UMEE는 in vitro에서 tyrosinase활성에 대한 억제효과는 없었다. 그러나 UMEE는 melanogenesis에서 중요한 효소인 tyrosinase 및 tyrosinase related protein-2 (TRP-2)의 발현을 감소시키는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과들은 UMEE가 항산화 활성뿐 만 아니라 tyrosinase 및 TRP-2의 발현억제를 통한 미백효과를 나타내어, 피부에 미백효과를 줄 수 있는 기능적인 잠재성을 가지고 있다는 것을 암시한다.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.98-103
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• 2023

Sphaeranthus africanus is commonly used as a traditional remedy for sore throats and pain treatment in Vietnam. The aerial parts have been studied for its anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties. However, the antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of the plant has not been explored. In this work, hydrophilic extracts of the plant's aerial parts were prepared in order to investigate its antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties. Also, the cytotoxicity of the root was evaluated and compared to that of the aerial parts. All of the extracts inhibited lipid peroxidation with IC₅₀ values ranging from 2.05 to 3.56 ㎍/mL, indicating substantial antioxidant activity. At an IC₅₀ value of 4.80 ㎍/mL, the 50% ethanol extract exhibited the most potent inhibition of α-glucosidase. The cytotoxic activity of root extracts is 2 to 5-fold less than that of the aerial parts. Nevertheless, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate extracts of the root demonstrated a selective effect on leukemia cells, with no harm towards the normal HEK-293 cell line. This work provides a scientific support for the antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of the plant. Hence, it may find a promising material for the development of novel antioxidant and antidiabetic agents. More research can be conducted on the phytochemistry and anticancer activities of the plant's root.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.729-734
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 길경을 추출, 농축, 정제하여 crude platycodin을 얻은 후, 식품 미생물을 이용하여 길경의 배당체인 platycodin의 당 사슬 부분을 일부 가수분해하여 전환할 수 있는 방법을 모색하였다. 그리고 platycodin의 전환 전과 전환 후의 세포주를 이용한 세포 독성, 항산화 활성 및 항산화 효소 활성에 대해 비교하여 보았다. Chinese Hamster lung fibroblast인 V79-4 세포 독성실험 결과, 전환 전에 비교하여 전환 후에 더 나은 세포 생존률을 보였다. 후에 진행된 DPPH 자유기 소거능을 측정실험과 lipid peroxidation 억제능을 알아보기 위하여 malondialdehyde(MDA) 양을 측정한 결과 전환 후에서 더 높은 항산화 활성이 나타나는 결과를 보였다. 따라서, 식품이나 생약 소재 배당체의 구조를 식품 미생물을 통해 안전하게 전환시키면 그에 따라 독성, 활성 등이 변화해 새로운 성질을 가진 유도체를 만들어 낼 수 있고, 이러한 전환체는 상대적으로 높은 생리활성을 가지는 것을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 이상의 결과를 종합하여 보면, 식품이나 생약 소재 배당체의 구조를 식품 미생물을 통해 안전하게 비당체로 전환시키면 그에 따라 독성, 활성 등이 변화해 새로운 성질을 가진 유도체를 만들어 낼 수 있다. 본 연구에서 살펴본 platycodin의 전환 전과 전환 후의 항산화 생리활성은 대부분이 전환 후의 platycodin 활성이 높게 나타났으며, 이는 전환체가 새로운 식품 소재로서의 가능성을 시사한다고 판단된다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.329-335
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• 2005

노화와 연관하여 설련의 항산화 효과, in vitro MMP 활성 저해능, 자외선 조사에 의해 유도된 MMP-1 발현에 대한 영향을 사람섬유아세포를 이용하여 확인하였다. 설련의 항산화 효과를 알아보기 위하여 DPPH radical과 superoxide anion radical 소거효과를 측정하였다. 그 결과 DPPH radical 소거능의 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $3.89{\mu}g/mL$이고, xanthine/xanthine oxidase에 의한 superoxide anion radical 제거능의 $IC_{50}$ 값은 $67.29{\mu}g/mL$이었다. 설련 $1000{\mu}g/mL$에서 93.27%의 지질과산화 저해효과를 나타내었다. MMP-1의 효소활성 저해 효과는 농도 의존적으로 활성을 억제하였으며, $IC_{50}$ 값은 $97.18{\mu}g/mL$이다. 또한 자외선 조사에 의해 사람 섬유아세포에서 발현되는 MMP-1에 대해 단백질의 양적인 변화는 42.86% 감소되었으며, 설련에 의해 농도 의존적으로 MMP-1 mRNA의 발현량도 감소되었다. 이러한 실험결과를 통하여 설련은 항산화 효과뿐만 아니라 자외선 조사에 의해 유도되는 MMP-1 단백질 발현과 mRNA 유전자 수준에서의 조절이 가능함을 확인하였다. 결론적으로 설련은 항산화와 자외선으로부터 생성되는 MMP-1의 발현을 저해함으로써 노화와 따른 피부를 보호하는 항노화 소재로서의 응용가능성을 확인하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.633-646
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• 2024

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Cladophora glomerata extract (CGE), rich in polyphenols, was reported to exhibit antidiabetic and renoprotective effects by modulating the functions of protein kinases-mediated organic anion transporter 1 (Oat1) and 3 (Oat3) in rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Nevertheless, the antioxidant effects of CGE on such renoprotection have not been investigated. This study examined the mechanisms involved in the antioxidant effects of CGE on renal organic anion transport function in an in vivo study. MATERIALS/METHODS: Diabetes was induced in the rats through a high-fat diet combined with a single dose of 40 mg/kg body weight (BW) streptozotocin. Subsequently, normal-diet rats were supplemented with a vehicle or 1,000 mg/kg BW of CGE, while T2DM rats were supplemented with a vehicle, CGE, or 200 mg/kg BW of vitamin C for 12 weeks. The study evaluated the general characteristics of T2DM and renal oxidative stress markers. The renal organic transport function was assessed by measuring the para-aminohippurate (PAH) uptake using renal cortical slices and renal inflammatory cytokine expression in the normal diet (ND) and ND + CGE treated groups. RESULTS: CGE supplementation significantly reduced hyperglycemia, hypertriglyceridemia, insulin resistance, and renal lipid peroxidation in T2DM rats. This was accompanied by the normalization of high expressions of renal glutathione peroxidase and nuclear factor kappa B by CGE and vitamin C. The renal anti-inflammation of CGE was evidenced by the reduction of tumor necrosis factor-1α and interleukin-1β. CGE directly blunted sodium nitroprusside-induced renal oxidative/nitrosative stresses and mediated the PAH uptake in the normally treated CGE in rats was particularly noteworthy. These data also correlated with reduced nitric oxide production, highlighting the potential of CGE as a therapeutic agent for managing T2DM-related renal complications. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that CGE has antidiabetic effects and directly prevents diabetic nephropathy through oxidative/nitrosative stress pathways.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.181-188
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• 2012

The object of this study was to observe the gatro protective effects of BJS-mix001, a mixed herbal formula consisted of 4 herbal drugs Pinelliae Rhizoma : Coptidis Rhizoma : Massa Medicata Fermentata : Ostreae Testa = 1 : 1 : 1 : 1 (g/g) mixtures, which were main component of oriental medicine for treating various digestive diseases, in indomethacin induced gastric damages in rats. Three different dosages of BJS-mix001 (200, 100 and 50 mg/kg) were once orally administered 30 min before indomethacin treatment. Six hrs after indomethacin treatment, changes on the gross lesion scores, fundic histopathology, MPO activity and anti oxidant activities were observed. The results were compared with omeprazole, antioxidant and proton pump inhibitor 10 mg/kg and DA-9601, a standardized extract of the herb Artemisia asiatica 100 mg/kg treated group, respectively. As results of all three different dosages of BJS-mix001 in the indomethacin induced gastric damaged rats, significant decreased gastric damages were detected as compared with the indomethacin treated control rats. BJS-mix001 also strengthened the antioxidative defense systems - decreased the level of lipid peroxidation and catalase activity but increased the level of superoxide dismutase and glutathione contents. BJS-mix001 showed similar gastro protective effects as compared with equal dosage of DA-9601, and BJS-mix001 50 mg/kg showed slighter effects as compared with omeprazole 10 mg/kg, in the present study. The results obtained in this study suggest that BJS-mix001 showed favorable effects in the indomethacin induced gastric damages mediated by strengthening of the antioxidative defense systems.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권9호
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• pp.4393-4402
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• 2012

Colon cancer is the third most common malignant neoplasm in the world and it remains an important cause of death, especially in western countries. The toxic environmental pollutant, 1, 2-dimethylhydrazine (DMH), is also a colon-specific carcinogen. Tannic acid (TA) is reported to be effective against various types of chemically induced toxicity and also carcinogenesis. In the present study, we evaluated the chemopreventive efficacy of TA against DMH induced colon toxicity in a rat model. Efficacy of TA against the colon toxicity was evaluated in terms of biochemical estimation of antioxidant enzyme activities, lipid peroxidation, histopathological changes and expression of early molecular markers of inflammation and tumor promotion. DMH treatment induced oxidative stress enzymes (p<0.001) and an early inflammatory and tumor promotion response in the colons of Wistar rats. TA treatment prevented deteriorative effects induced by DMH through a protective mechanism that involved reduction of oxidative stress as well as COX-2, i-NOS, PCNA protein expression levels and TNF-${\alpha}$ (p<0.001) release. It could be concluded from our results that TA markedly protects against chemically induced colon toxicity and acts plausibly by virtue of its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative activities.