• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제33권12호
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• pp.1635-1647
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• 2023

Muscle atrophy, which is defined as a decrease in muscle mass and strength, is caused by an imbalance between the anabolism and catabolism of muscle proteins. Thus, modulating the homeostasis between muscle protein synthesis and degradation represents an efficient treatment approach for this condition. In the present study, the protective effects against muscle atrophy of ethanol extracts of Morus alba L. (MA) and Angelica keiskei Koidz. (AK) leaves and their mixtures (MIX) were evaluated in vitro and in vivo. Our results showed that MIX increased 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide-induced C2C12 myotube thinning, and enhanced soleus and gastrocnemius muscle thickness compared to each extract alone in dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy Sprague Dawley rats. In addition, although MA and AK substantially improved grip strength and histological changes for dexamethasone-induced muscle atrophy in vivo, the efficacy was superior in the MIX-treated group. Moreover, MIX further increased the expression levels of myogenic factors (MyoD and myogenin) and decreased the expression levels of E3 ubiquitin ligases (atrogin-1 and muscle-specific RING finger protein-1) in vitro and in vivo compared to the MA- and AK-alone treatment groups. Furthermore, MIX increased the levels of phosphorylated phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), protein kinase B (Akt), and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) that were reduced by dexamethasone, and downregulated the expression of forkhead box O3 (FoxO3a) induced by dexamethasone. These results suggest that MIX has a protective effect against muscle atrophy by enhancing muscle protein anabolism through the activation of the PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway and attenuating catabolism through the inhibition of FoxO3a.

• 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.

• 대한토목학회논문집
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.523-530
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• 2019

포트홀 발생 및 관련 교통사고 건수는 매년 꾸준히 증가하는 추세이며 이에 따른 인명피해, 차량파손에 따른 비용손실 등 도로 이용자의 직 간접적인 피해를 증가시키고 있다. 일반적으로 아스팔트 혼합물은 생산과정부터 시공 후 공용에 따라 지속적으로 노화가 진행된다. 포장 노화는 균열과 수분침투로 박리를 야기하고 반복적인 윤하중에 의해 포장구조를 약화시켜 포트홀을 유발하게 된다. 본 연구에서는 노화가 아스팔트 콘크리트 포장에 미치는 영향을 검토하기 위해 노화정도에 따른 부착성능 평가와 수분민감성 평가를 수행하였다. 연구결과 노화에 따라 아스팔트 바인더의 점성이 증가해 부착강도가 2~3배 이상 증가하였다. 또한 가속 노화시킨 아스팔트 혼합물의 경우 간접인장강도의 증가뿐만 아니라 TSR 값도 4.2~8.9 % 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 따라 골재에 아스팔트 바인더가 피복된 상태에서 노화가 진행될 경우 아스팔트 바인더와 골재의 부착력이 증가하여 박리 저항성이 향상되는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 2003년도 Annual Meeting of KSAP : International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences on Obesity
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• pp.110-110
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• 2003

It is well-documented that decreased antioxidant defense system by ultraviolet(UV) irradiation is the most important reason to induce the skin aging, especially photoaging. Chlorogenic acid(CA), a nonflavonoid catecholic compound, is present in the diet as part of fruits, tea, coffee and wine and has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activities. In this study, we examined the effects of CA on the UV -induced photoaging. Firstly, we investigated the protective effect of CA on antioxidant defense system in HaCaT human keratinocytes after UV irradiation treatment. UV irradiation decreased antioxidant defence enzyme activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase and GSH contents, which were restored by CA. To elucidate the effect of CA, 1% of CA and vehicle were applied to human buttock skin before and after UV irradiation (2MED). CA prevented UV -induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 mRNA expression and procollagen mRNA depression. And CA also increased CD1a(Langerhans cell) expression significantly. Our results suggest that CA has protective effects on UV -induced photoaging by increasing cellular antioxidant defense system. Therefore, CA may be a useful anti-aging agent for cosmetic purpose.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제27권5호
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• pp.65-75
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• 2012

Objectives : Cosmeceutical activities such as anti-oxidative and anti-aging effects of the Doinseunguitang and its composition, a traditional prescription, were evaluated. Methods : We performed MTT assay, melanin synthesis inhibition assay, DPPH free radical scavenging assay, SOD-like activity, xanthine oxidase inhibition assay, astringent activity assay, tyrosinase inhibition assay, elastase and collagenase inhibition assay. Results : The results were obtained as follows : DPPH free radical scavenging of water extract Doinseunguitang (DISG) and ethanol extract DISG was 60% and 50% at 1,000 ppm. Xanthine oxidase inhibition effect of ethanol extract showed more than 80% at 500 ppm. Tyrosinase inhibition and inhibition melanin synthesis activities were measured in 40% and 50% at 1,000 ppm and 100 ppm. Elastase and collagenase inhibition rate of ethanol extracts DISG 40% and 80% at 1,000 ppm. It was concluded that compositive ingredients (Persicae Seman, Glycyrrhizae Radix, Cinnamomi Ramulus, Rhei Rhizoma) influenced the most results. Conclusions : The results indicated that, ethanol extract which is superior in its anti-oxidative and anti-aging effects is useful to be applied in herbal cosmetic industry.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.526-532
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Acanthopanax sessiliflorus is a native Korean plant and used as a traditional medicine or an ingredient in many Korean foods. The free radical theory of aging suggests that cellular oxidative stress caused by free radicals is the main cause of aging. Free radicals can be removed by cellular anti-oxidants. MATERIALS/METHODS: Here, we examined the anti-oxidant activity of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus extract both in vitro and in vivo. Survival of nematode C. elegans under stress conditions was also compared between control and Acanthopanax sessiliflorus extract-treated groups. Then, anti-aging effect of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus extract was monitored in C. elegans. RESULTS: Stem extract significantly reduced oxidative DNA damage in lymphocyte, which was not observed by leaves or root extract. Survival of C. elegans under oxidative-stress conditions was significantly enhanced by Acanthopanax sessiliflorus stem extract. In addition, Acanthopanax sessiliflorus stem increased resistance to other environmental stresses, including heat shock and ultraviolet irradiation. Treatment with Acanthopanax sessiliflorus stem extract significantly extended both mean and maximum lifespan in C. elegans. However, fertility was not affected by Acanthopanax sessiliflorus stem. CONCLUSION: Different parts of Acanthopanax sessiliflorus have different bioactivities and stem extract have strong anti-oxidant activity in both rat lymphocytes and C. elegans, and conferred a longevity phenotype without reduced reproduction in C. elegans, which provides conclusive evidence to support the free radical theory of aging.

• Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.144-151
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• 2016

Background: Immunoregulatory elements have emerged as useful immunotherapeutic agents against cancer. In traditional medicine, Mori folium, the leaf of Morus alba L. (Moraceae), has been used for various medicinal purposes; however, the immunomodulatory effects have not been fully identified. We evaluated the immunoenhancing potential of water extract of Mori folium (WEMF) in murine RAW264.7 macrophages. Methods: RAW264.7 cells were treated with WEMF for 24 hours and cell viability was detected by an MTT method. Nitric oxide (NO) levels in the culture supernatants were assayed using Griess reagent. The productions of prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) and immune-related cytokines was measured using ELISA detection kits. The mRNA and protein expression levels of Inducible NO synthase, COX-2, and cytokines were assayed by reverse transcription-PCR and Western blotting, respectively. The effect of WEMF on phagocytic activity was measured using a Phagocytosis Assay Kit. Results: WEMF significantly stimulated the production of NO and $PGE_2$ as immune response parameters at noncytotoxic concentrations, which was associated with the increased expression of inducible NO synthase and COX-2. The release and expression of cytokines, such as $TNF-{\alpha}$, interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$, IL-6, and IL-10, were also significantly increased in response to treatment with WEMF. Moreover, WEMF promoted the macrophagic differentiation of RAW264.7 cells and the resulting phagocytosis activity. Conclusions: WEMF has the potential to modulate the immune function by regulating immunological parameters. Further studies are needed to identify the active compounds and to support the use of WEMF as an immune stimulant.

• 인간식물환경학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.191-199
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• 2020

Noni has been used for medicinal purposes for more than 2,000 years in South Pacific Polynesia, China and India, and has been heavily ingested as an extract for its excellent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. However, a recent study found that the noni extract causes digestive disorders, kidney problems, and liver diseases, which made it necessary to use it for other purposes than as an extract. In this study, we want to evaluate the potential of noni as an anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-wrinkling agent. Methods: Noni was freeze-dried, extracted in water, and concentrated. Skin cells were treated with the noni extract for 24 hrs and then were exposed to UVB (55 mJ/cm²). After 48 hrs of incubation, pro-inflammatory cytokine, elastase, MMP-1 and type-1 procollagen levels were measured by ELISA. Results: To find out the antioxidant effect of the noni extract, the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity experiments were conducted and the noni extract showed 97.0 % and 92.0 % antioxidant efficacy at 200 ㎍/mL respectively. The noni extract (50 and 100 ㎍/mL) decreased IL-6 and TNF-α in RAW 264.7 cells induced by LPS in a concentration-dependent manner. In the RT-PCR experiment involving NO production, the noni extract (50 and 100 ㎍/mL) inhibited NO production by strongly inhibiting iNOS mRNA expression, and also inhibited the elevation of MMP-1 and elastases caused by UVB irradiation by 25.0 % and 7.0 % respectively. In addition, type-1 procollagen was elevated by 20.0 % by the noni extract treatment in HaCaT cells. Conclusion: The noni extract has photoprotective ability by reducing proinflammatory mediators, elastase and MMP-1 production, and elevation of collagen synthesis. Our findings suggest that the noni extract might be a good natural substance to protect against UVB-induced premature skin aging.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.117-124
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 천연물 화장품 원료의 유기용매 추출법과 미생물을 이용한 발효법의 장단점을 보완하기 위해, 생(生) 천연물에 미생물을 이용한 발효를 통해 과즙을 만드는 새로운 제조법으로 화장품 소재를 개발하였다. 천연물은 다양한 색상과 비타민이 풍부한 것으로 알려진 파프리카 중 두 가지 색상(빨간색, 녹색)을 선정하였고, 발효에 사용된 미생물로서 당분해 효소능이 있는 유산균(Lactobacillus plantarum)을 이용해 파프리카에 접종하여 발효하였다. 먼저 고압으로 착즙한 파프리카 생즙 2종과 유산균으로 발효한 발효즙 2종의 생리활성변화를 확인해 보았다. 총 페놀함량과 총 플라보노이드 함량 측정 실험 결과, 파프리카 생즙보다 발효즙에서 모두 함량이 높았으며 특히 빨간색 파프리카 발효즙에서 가장 높은 함량을 나타내었다. 프리라디칼 소거효과와 지질과산화 억제효과 역시 파프리카 생즙에 비해 발효즙에서 우수한 항산화 효과가 나타났으며, 그중 빨간색 파프리카 발효즙의 효과가 가장 높았다. 항산화 효과가 높은 빨간색 파프리카 발효즙을 이용해 MMP-1 발현실험을 한 결과 농도 의존적으로 MMP-1 mRNA와 MMP-1 단백질의 발현을 억제하였다. 노화에 따른 glycation(당화현상) 실험의 경우, 파프리카 발효즙에서 상대적으로 anti-glycation 효과로 최종 당화산물(advanced glycation end-products, AGEs) 생성 억제 활성이 높아 항산화효과와 밀접한 연관성을 나타내었다. 또한, 세포노화 지표물질인 senescence-associated ${\beta}$-galactosidase (SA-${\beta}$-gal) 활성을 사람 섬유아세포(HDF)를 이용하여 실험한 결과, 파프리카 발효즙을 처리하였을 때 노화에 의해 염색된 세포의 수가 감소하여 세포의 senescence를 억제하는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 결론적으로, 파프리카는 생즙보다 유산균을 이용한 발효즙이 항산화 효과와 항노화 효능이 우수했으며, 그중 빨간색 파프리카 발효즙이 가장 우수한 항산화와 항노화 효능을 가져 이를 이용한 항산화 및 항노화의 천연 신소재로 적용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2017

한의학에서 승마(Cimicifuge dahurica, C. dahurica), 황련(Coptis chinensis, C. chinensis), 황백(Phellodendri amurense, P. amurense) 추출물은 해독작용을 하며 후박(Magnol obovata, M. obovata) 추출물은 항균 효과가 있다고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 승마, 황련, 황백, 후박 추출물을 혼합하여 기능성 화장품 소재로써의 이용 가능성을 검토하였다. MTT assay를 이용한 세포 독성평가와 DPPH와 ABTS를 이용한 항산화 효과를 측정한 결과, 단일 추출물보다 추출혼합물이 더 안전함을 확인 하였으며 농도 의존적으로 항산화 활성이 증가됨을 확인하였다. 뿐만 아니라 NO 생성을 억제함으로써 우수한 항염증 효과가 있을 것으로 예상되며, 섬유아세포에서 UVB로 유도된 세포 손상을 보호하면서 type 1 pro-collagen 합성량이 증가되는 것을 관찰하였다. 또한 추출 혼합물은 melanin 합성과 tyrosinase 활성 및 melanin 합성 관련 인자 및 효소들(MITF, tyrosinase, TRP-1, TRP-2)의 발현을 효과적으로 억제하였다. 이러한 연구결과로 보아 승마, 황련, 황백, 후박 추출 혼합물은 항노화 및 미백 등 기능성 화장품 소재로써 개발 가능성이 높을 것으로 사료된다.