• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.183-188
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• 2016

Sirtuin family members with lysine deacetylase activity are known to play an important role in anti-aging and longevity. Cellular senescence is one of the hallmarks of aging, and downregulation of sirtuin is reported to induce premature senescence. In this study, we investigated the effects of small-molecule sirtuin inhibitors on cellular senescence. Various small molecules such as tenovin-1 and EX527 were employed for direct sirtuin activity inhibition. U251, SNB-75, and U87MG glioblastoma cells treated with sirtuin inhibitors exhibited phenotypes with nuclear enlargement. Furthermore, treatment of rat primary astrocytes with tenovin-1 also increased the size of the nucleus. The activity of senescence-associated β-galactosidase, a marker of cellular senescence, was induced by tenovin-1 and EX527 treatment in U87MG glioblastoma cells. Consistent with the senescent phenotype, treatment with tenovin-1 increased p53 expression in U87MG cells. This study demonstrated the senescence-inducing effect of sirtuin inhibitors, which are potentially useful tools for senescence research.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.434-441
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• 2010

최근 연구에서 폴리페놀을 함유한 천연물은 질병의 위험과 노화의 원인인 ROS와 RNS를 감소시키는 것과 연관이 있다고 밝혔다. 본 연구에서는 섬쑥부쟁이 추출물과 분획물의 산화와 염증에 대한 저해 효과가 있는지에 대한 연구를 조사하였다. 섬쑥부쟁이 70% 메탄올 추출물은 헥산층, 에틸아세테이트층, 부탄올층, 물층을 극성별로 분획하였다. 섬쑥부쟁이로부터 분획한 에틸아세테이트 추출물과 부탄올 추출물의 전자공여능은 $50\;{\mu}g/mL$에서 각각 58.0%, 46.4%를 나타냈다. 에틸아세테이트 추출물의 superoxide anion radical 소거능은 $50\;{\mu}g/mL$에서 64.65%를 나타냈고, 부탄올 추출물은 $50\;{\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 35.66%의 저해 효과를 나타내었다. 항염증 효과와 관련된 hyaluronidase와 lipoxygenase의 저해 활성에 대한 에틸아세테이트 분획물의 효과는 $5\;{\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 각각 24.37%, 29.5%의 저해 효과를 나타냈다. 이러한 에틸아세테이트 추출물의 항염증 효과는 nitric oxide 생성 억제에서도 유의했으며, Raw 264.7 cell 내 LPS에 의해 유도된 iNOS 단백질에서 $50\;{\mu}g/mL$의 EtOAc 추출물을 처리시 81.5%의 발현을 억제하는 효과가 확인되었다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2017

Objectives : The aim of this research was to determine the diverse effects of Lithospermi Radix Water Extract (LR) on human keratinocyte HaCaT cells, and to examine whether those effects could be applied to the human skin. Methods : We examined effect of LR on the cell viability of using the MTS assay in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. The antioxidation effect of LR was analyzed relative to the well-known antioxidant resveratrol, using an ABTS assay. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis revealed that, in HaCaT cells, LR influenced the mRNA expression of tight-junction genes associated with skin moisturization. Furthermore, a wound-healing assay demonstrated altered cell migration in LR-treated HaCaT cells. Result : The cytotoxicity was confirmed to be higher in LR at a concentration of $800{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ using the MTS assay in HaCaT cells. In comparison to $100{\mu}M$ resveratrol, $1,600{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ LR showed either a similar or superior antioxidation effect. LR treatment in HaCaT cells reduced the mRNA expression levels of claudin 3, claudin 4, claudin 6, claudin 8, and ZO-2 to less than 0.80-fold, whereas JAM-A and Tricellulin mRNA expression level increased more than 1.33-fold. In addition, HaCaT cells migration was decreased to 83.9% by LR treatment. Conclusions : LR of antioxidation activity will have an anti-aging effect on the skin by reducing oxidative stress. Further studies are required to address the implications for human skin, given LR's effects of altering mRNA expression of tight junction-related gene and decreasing cell migration of HaCaT cells.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2015

Objective : Solar ultraviolet (UV) light can cause photoaging of human skin. Many researchers have focused on effective prevention to mitigate the aging process. This study was aimed to investigate anti-wrinkle effects of pomegranate concentration solution (PCS) using photoaged hairless mouse model. Method : To clarify the protective effect of PCS against UVB-induced photo-damage, water capacity was measured with transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in SKH-1 hairless mice. In addition, image of skin replicas was analyzed. Results : Our results showed that the PCS treatment protects skin against UVB-induced photoaging, based on the parameters including moisture capacity and TEWL. According to visual assessment of skin replica, application of 1 ml/kg PCS inhibited UV-induced wrinkle formation in mice skin as compared to the vehicle-applied control mice. Conclusion : Taken together, these results indicated that PCS could improve skin wrinkle formation induced by UVB irradiation in SHK-1 hairless mice. PCS could be applied as an anti-wrinkle agent.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제35권9호
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• pp.2787-2790
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• 2014

Quercetin is a major dietary flavonoid found in onions, apples, tea, and red wine, and potentially has beneficial effects on disease prevention. We carried out this study to investigate the effect of quercetin on UVB-induced matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) expression in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells and to further understand the mechanisms of its action. The anti-inflammatory activity of quercetin was investigated and quercetin significantly suppressed the NO production in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 mouse macrophages. Post treatment of quercetin decreased UV irradiation-induced phosphorylation of JNK, p38 MAPK, and ERK by 91%, 21%, and 17%, respectively. MMP-1 is mainly responsible for the degradation of dermal collagen during the aging process of human skin and quercetin suppressed the UVB-induced MMP-1 by 94%. Binding studies revealed that quercetin binds to p38 with high binding affinity ($1.85{\times}10^6M^{-1}$). The binding model showed that the 4'-hydroxy groups of the B-ring of quercetin participated in hydrogen bonding interactions with the side chains of Lys53, Glu71, and Asp168 and the 5-hydroxy group of the A-ring formed a hydrogen bond with the backbone amide of Met109. The major finding of this study shows that quercetin inhibits phosphorylation of JNK, p38 MAPK, and ERK pathway leading to the prevention of MMP-1 expression in human keratinocyte HaCaT cells. Therefore, our findings suggested the potentials of quercetin as a skin anti-photoaging agent.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.197-205
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• 2006

Objectives: Anti-oxidants are known to prevent neuronal diseases with pathological and physiological changes such as the brain atrophy and cognitive impairment. This study was designed to investigate the protective effects of Korean ginseng on the oxidative stress induced pathologic changes, and develop new animal model for the brain atrophy. Korean ginseng has anti-oxidant, anti-aging, and protective effects on the brain ischemia. Methods : The intracerebroventricular (ICV) hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) injection into mice was conducted to generate oxidative stress. Results : The ICV $H_2O_2$ (1 M, $5\;{\mu}l$ injection did not induce either convulsion or death in the acute phase. At the end of second week, cognitive impairment and pathologic change of the brain were observed. The massive brain atrophy was found in the $H_2O_2-injected$ mice, especially in the hippocampus and thalamus. Treatment with Korean ginseng showed a protective effect against the brain atrophy. The $H_2O_2$ injected mice revealed cognitive impairment in the passive avoidance test, and Korean ginseng alleviated cognitive impairment. Conclusion : The results indicate that Korean ginseng has a protective effect on the oxidative stress-induced neuronal damages.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2013

Chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone)은 프로폴리스, 꿀 같은 음식과 다양한 식물에 존재하는 천연 플라보노이드이다. Chrysin은 항산화, 항노화, 항염, 항암 효과 등 다양한 생물학적 효과를 가진다고 알려져 있다. 이 연구에서, 우리는 사람의 각질형성세포에서 chrysin이 VDR을 통한 transcriptional activity에 미치는 영향을 dual-luciferase assay을 통하여 살펴보았다. Chrysin은 농도 의존적으로 VDR을 통한 transcriptional activity를 증가시켰다. Quantitative real time PCR을 통해 chrysin이 사람의 각질형성세포에서 VDR mRNA의 발현을 증가시킴을 확인하였다. 또한, chrysin이 각질형성세포의 분화 마커인 keratin 10, involucrin 그리고 filaggrin의 mRNA 발현을 증가시킴을 확인하였다. 이러한 연구 결과는 chrysin이 VDR을 통한 transcriptional activity를 조절하여 각질형성세포의 분화를 촉진시킬 수 있다는 것을 시사한다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.218-224
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• 2014

Objectives : Zizyphus jujuba fruits(ZJF), a traditional Korean medicine has various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and neuro-protective effects. However, it is still unclear whether ZJF has any biological effect on anti-aging. In this study, we examined the effect of ZJF on lifespan and thermal stress in C. elegans. Methods and Results : ZJF water extracts were fermented for 7 days(F7-ZJF) and 14 days(F14-ZJF) by Laetiporus sulphureus to increase secondary metabolites such as aglycone of flavonoids and terpenoids. In the lifespan assay, ZJF water extracts and fermented ZJF were treated on the agar medium plate with age synchronized egg stage of C. elegans. Treatment of F7-ZJF-$200{\mu}g/mL$ with OP-50 E. coli and F14-ZJF-$200{\mu}g/mL$ with OP-50 E. coli significantly increased life span of C. elegans(N2) at thermal stress condition of $25^{\circ}C$. Moreover mRNA levels of lifespan associated HSP 16.1, HSP 70, and HSF-1 were increased at thermal stress condition of $25^{\circ}C$. However, in the equilibration temperature of $20^{\circ}C$ after stress condition of $35^{\circ}C$ for 2 hr, F-14-ZJF-$200{\mu}g/mL$ treatment decreased the levels of heat shock protein in hsp16.2/GFP C. elegans. Conclusions : Our study indicates that prolong role of fermented-ZJF in C. elegans is mediated by control HSPs production.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2021

피부 염증은 흉터, 노화 뿐만 아니라 아토피와 같은 질환으로 발전할 수 있어 이를 조절하는 것이 매우 중요하다. 본 연구에서는 최근 인체에서 염증을 조절하는 것으로 알려진 specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)의 in vitro 합성과 화장품 적용 가능성을 확인하였다. 대두의 lipoxygenase를 이용하여 mono 또는 di-hydroxy docosahexaenoic acid가 혼합된 시료 S-SPMs를 제작하였고 효능 평가에 이용하였다. 먼저, UVB로 염증을 유도한 세포에서 TNF-α와 IL-6의 발현이 S-SPMs에 의해 감소하고, 미세먼지에 의해 유도된 nitric oxide (NO)의 생성 역시 감소하는 것을 확인하여 S-SPMs의 항염 효능을 확인하였다. 또한, S-SPMs을 처리한 조건에서 malondialdehyde (MDA) 생성이 감소하여 지질 과산화 억제능이 있음을 확인하였고 S-SPMs에 의한 matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1)의 발현 감소, procollagen type I의 함량 증가를 통해 collagen 분해를 억제하고 반대로 합성은 촉진함을 확인하였다. 끝으로 filaggrin과 loricrin의 발현이 S-SPMs에 의해 증가한 것을 확인하여 피부 장벽 강화 효능을 확인하였다. 위 결과를 토대로 S-SPMs은 피부의 염증 억제와 함께 손상회복, 주름개선 및 장벽 강화를 위한 소재로 활용 가능함을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.524-533
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• 2023

Background: Obesity is a risk factor for aging and many diseases, and the disorder of lipid metabolism makes it prominent. This study aims to investigate the effect of ginsenoside Rg1 on aging, lipid metabolism and stress resistance Methods: Rg1 was administered to Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) cultured in NGM or GNGM. The lifespan, locomotory activity, lipid accumulation, cold and heat stress resistance and related mRNA expression of the worms were examined. Gene knockout mutants were used to clarify the effect on lipid metabolism of Rg1. GFP-binding mutants were used to observe the changes in protein expression Results: We reported that Rg1 reduced lipid accumulation and improved stress resistance in C. elegans. Rg1 significantly reduced the expression of fatty acid synthesis-related genes and lipid metabolism-related genes in C. elegans. However, Rg1 did not affect the fat storage in fat-5/fat-6 double mutant or nhr-49 mutant. Combined with network pharmacology, we clarified the possible pathways and targets of Rg1 in lipid metabolism. In addition, Rg1-treated C. elegans showed a higher expression of anti-oxidative genes and heat shock proteins, which might contribute to stress resistance Conclusion: Rg1 reduced fat accumulation by regulating lipid metabolism via nhr-49 and enhanced stress resistance by its antioxidant effect in C. elegans.