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생약의 류코트리엔 $B_4$ 수용체결합 저해작용 검색 (Screening of Leukotriene $B_4$ Receptor Antagonist Activity from the Herbal Drugs)

  • 이화진;류재하
    • 생약학회지
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    • 제31권3호
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    • pp.273-279
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    • 2000
  • Leukotriene $B_4\;(LTB_4)$ is a pro-inflammatory mediator synthesized in myeloid cells from arachidonic acid. Elevated levels of $LTB_4$ have been found in a number of inflammatory diseases and levels are related to disease activity in some of these. Because $LTB_4$ interacts with cells through specific cell surface receptors, $LTB_4$ receptor blockade is the most specific approach to reduce the pathogenic role of $LTB_4$. In order to find $LTB_4$ receptor antagonist from plants, we screened the $LTB_4$ receptor antagonistic activity of the methanol extract and solvent fractions of herbal drugs. The ability of samples to inhibit specific binding of $[^3H]-LTB_4$ to human peripheral neutrophils was used as assay to evaluate the antagonistic activity of plant materials. Among the tested methanol extracts of herbal drugs, Mori Radicis Cortex, Perillae Semen, Armeniacae Semen and Sophorae subprostratae Radix showed potent inhibitory activity above 70% at the concentration of $100\;{mu}g/ml$. The inhibitory activities of $LTB_4$ binding to human neutrophils were evaluated for several solvent fractions at three different concentrations. Especially, hexane soluble fractions of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma and Embeliae Radix, and ethyl acetate soluble fractions of Aristolochiae Fructus, Magnoliae Cortex and Zingiberis Rhizoma crudus showed moderate activity at $25\;{mu}g/ml$. These fractions were promising candidates for the study of the activity-guided chromatographic purification of active compounds. Silica gel column chromatography of hexane soluble fractions of Anemarrhenae Rhizoma and Embeliae Radix gave very active sub-fractions, AA-4 and ES-4, and their inhibition activities of $LTB_4$ binding to human neutrophil at $30\;{mu}g/ml$ were 78% and 62%, respectively. From these results we could anticipate new $LTB_4$ receptor antagonist from herbal drugs, and the block of $LTB_4$ effects may provide beneficial in neutrophil mediated diseases such as inflammation and bronchial asthma.

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Natural Iminosugar Derivatives of 1-Deoxynojirimycin Inhibit Glycosylation of Hepatitis Viral Envelope Proteins

  • Jacob, James R.;Mansfield, Keith;You, Jung-Eun;Tennant, Bud C.;Kim, Young-Ho
    • Journal of Microbiology
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    • 제45권5호
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    • pp.431-440
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    • 2007
  • A silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) extract known to contain naturally occurring iminosugars, including 1-deoxynojirimycin (1-DNJ) derived from the mulberry tree (Morus alba L.), was evaluated in surrogate HCV and HBV in vitro assays. Antiviral activity of the silkworm extract and one of its purified constituents, 1-DNJ, was demonstrated against bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) and GB virus-B (GBV-B), both members of the Flaviviridae family, and against woodchuck hepatitis virus (WHV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV), both members of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. The silkworm extract exhibited a 1,300 fold greater antiviral effect against BVDV in comparison to purified 1-DNJ. Glycoprotein processing of BVDV envelope proteins was disrupted upon treatment with the naturally derived components. The glycosylation of the WHV envelope proteins was affected largely by treatment with the silkworm extract than with purified 1-DNJ as well. The mechanism of action for this therapy may lie in the generation of defective particles that are unable to initiate the next cycle of infection as demonstrated by inhibition of GBV-B in vitro. We postulate that the five constituent iminosugars present in the silkworm extract contribute, in a synergistic manner, toward the antiviral effects observed for the inhibition of intact maturation of hepatitis viral particles and may complement conventional therapies. These results indicate that pre-clinical testing of the natural silkworm extract with regards to the efficacy of treatment against viral hepatitis infections can be evaluated in the respective animal models, in preparation for clinical trials in humans.

백강잠 추출물의 C57BL/6 마우스를 이용한 2주경구투여 독성시험 (Effects of a Two-Week-Oral-Toxicity Study of Bombyx batryticatus L. Extracts on C57BL/6 Mice)

  • 남현화;서윤수;문병철;이지혜;김용범;김중선
    • 대한본초학회지
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    • 제35권2호
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    • pp.47-53
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    • 2020
  • Objectives : Bombyx batryticatus L. is the dried larval form of the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) infected by Beauveria bassiania (Bals.) Vuill. It is used as a food and medicinal resource to treat asthma, headaches, epilepsy, and convulsions in traditional Korean and Chinese medicines. However, the research of the toxicity about B. batryticatus is not enough yet. Here, we investigate the effects of potential subacute toxicity following the repeated oral administration of B. batryticatus water extract to C57BL/6 mice, at various doses of 0, 50, 150, and 450 mg/kg/day during a two-week period. Methods : The following parameters were examined during the study period: body weight, gross findings, clinical signs, organ weight, hematology, serum biochemistry, histopathology, and mortality. At the end of the treatment period, all the mice were euthanized. Results : No changes were observed in the body weights, gross findings, clinical signs, organ weights, and mortality after two weeks of administration of the B. batryticatus extract. In addition, compared with the normal control group, no noticeable treatment-related changes were observed in the hematological, serum biochemical, and histopathological parameters in the treated group following treatment with doses of up to 450 mg/kg/day. Conclusion : Based on these findings, we conclude that the treatment of mice with the water extract of B. batryticatus did not cause considerable C57BL/6 toxicity, and therefore, it could be considered safe for further pharmacological studies.

유용식용 균주에 의한 발효 누에분말의 이화학적 특성과 생리활성 (Biological Activity and Biochemical Properties of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) Powder Fermented with Bacillus subtilis and Aspergillus kawachii)

  • 차재영;김용순;안희영;강민정;허수진;조영수
    • 생명과학회지
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    • 제21권1호
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    • pp.81-88
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    • 2011
  • 누에 분말을 이용하여 B. subtilis 및 A. kawachii 균주에 의한 고체 발효를 통해 얻어진 발효 누에분말의 발효시간에 따른 이화학적 특성(단백질 함량 및 단백질 분해 패턴) 및 생리활성 효과(항산화 작용, 환원력 및 혈전용해 활성)를 평가하였다. 누에 단백질 함량과 항산화 활성은 B. subtilis 및 A. kawachii 두 균주 발효 모두 12일째에 가장 높았으며, 발효시간 증가와 함께 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 발효 누에분말의 환원력은 B. subtilis 균주 발효에 의해서는 6일째에 A. kawachii 균주 발효에 의해서는 12일째 가장 높은 것으로 나타나 균주간에 차이가 있었다. 혈전 분해 활성은 B. subtilis 및 A. kawachii 두 균주 발효 모두 6일째에 가장 높았으며, 이러한 효과는 B. subtilis 발효 누에분말보다는 A. kawachii 발효 누에분말에서 더 높았다. SDS-PAGE상의 단백질 패턴 분석에서는 66-97 kDa 크기의 단백질 밴드가 B. subtilis 발효에 의해서는 발효 초기인 3일째 대부분 분해가 일어났으나, A. kawachii 발효 누에분말에서는 발효 3일째부터 차츰 분해되기 시작하여 12일째 분해가 대부분 이루어졌다. 따라서 미생물을 이용한 발효 누에에서 특정의 생리활성 작용을 기대하기 위해서는 사용하는 균종에 따라 발효 기간이 달라져야 한다는 것을 시사하였다.

Studies on Boil-off Loss Ratio in the Cocoon Shells of Multivoltine${\times}$Bivoltine Hybrids of Silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

  • Rao, D.Raghavendra;Singh, Ravindra;Premalatha, V.;Sudha, V.N.;Kariappa, B.K.;Dandin, S.B.
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • 제8권1호
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    • pp.101-106
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    • 2004
  • The process of removal of gummy proteinous material sericin from silk is commonly called as degumming loss or boil-off loss ratio. In the present study, the boil-off loss ratio in the cocoon shells of twelve multivoltine${\times}$bivoltine hybrids and their parents were analysed. Inheritance pattern of boil-off loss ratio was analysed in crosses involving high and low boil-off loss parents, F$_1$s, F$_2$s and back-crosses by parent off spring regression analysis. Heterosis and heterobeltiosis was also analysed for this character, Highly significant (P>0.01) variations were observed in eight out of ten multivoltine and two out of five bivoltine parents indicating the presence of genetic variation in the expression of boil-off loss ratio. Among F$_1$ hybrids, ten hybrids expressed significant (P>0.01) variations when compared with control hybrid PM${\times}$NB$_4$D$_2$. Significant negative heterosis was expressed in three multi ${\times}$ bi hybrids viz., BL67${\times}$CSR$_{101}$, 96A${\times}$CSR$_{19}$ and 96C${\times}$CSR$_{19}$, which is desirable for this character, whereas expression of heterobeltiosis was significant only with one hybrid, 96C${\times}$CSR$_{18}$ in desired direction. Studies on inheritance pattern showed that the character is heritable and contribution percentage of female and male in the ratio of 50.9: 49.1 and it appears that both the parents are influencing in the expression of boil-on loss ratio in silkworm. Based on the overall performance and evaluation by multiple trait evaluation index and also considering the expression of the boil-off loss ratio three hybrids vix., BL67 ${\times}$ CSR$_{101}$, 96A${\times}$CSR$_{19}$ and 96C${\times}$CSR$_{18}$ were found superior and recommended for commercial exploitation.n.ion.n.

실크 단백질의 식이 소재로서의 응용 (Application for Dietary Resources by Silk Protein)

  • 여주홍;이광길;권해용;한상미;박경호;김성수;신봉섭
    • 한국잠사곤충학회지
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    • 제48권1호
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    • pp.6-10
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    • 2006
  • 변비를 인위적으로 유도한 동물에 분자량을 다르게 한 실크 피브로인 및 세리신 단백질을 섭식시켜 식이소재로서의 활용가능성을 검토한 본 연구에서는 다음과 같은 결과를 얻을 수 있었다. 1. 소화기 기능향상과 대장 관련 질환에 유효한 실크 피브로인 및 세리신 단백질의 평균분자량(Mw) 범위는 중성 염처리 피브로인의 경우 Mw 65,000 내외, 고압 정제 세리신은 Mw 108,000 내외였다. 2. 동물 소화력 탐색 실험에 있어서 저분자보다는 고분자량의 실크 단백질을 섭취한 동을 소화산물(변)에 수분 함량이 많이 함유되고 있었으며, 특히 고압 정제 세리신 섭취군의 경우는 원활한 소화산물의 배출이 유도됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 3. 실크 단백질을 함유한 식이소재를 동물 섭식에 27일간 섭식 시킨 결과, 세리신 섭취 군의 경우가 변비 유도를 시킨 정상군에 비하여 확실한 유의차를 나타내어 대장 관련 식이소재 혹은 관련 식품 소재로 적용할 수 있는 가능성이 확인되었다.

상지에 배양한 상황버섯 균사체로부터 분리된 다당류의 면역증강 효과 (Immune-Enhancing Effects of Polysaccharides Isolated from Phellinus linteus Mycelium on Mori ramulus)

  • 박혜미;홍주헌
    • 한국식품영양과학회지
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    • 제46권1호
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    • pp.26-33
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    • 2017
  • 본 연구에서는 상지에 배양한 상황버섯 균사체 유래 다당류의 기능성 식품 소재로의 활용 가능성을 확인하기 위해 조다당류의 분리 및 정제를 통해 분획을 얻었으며, 다양한 면역증강 효과를 확인하였다. 건조된 조다당류를 DEAE-sepharose CL-6B를 이용하여 크로마토그래피한 후 340 nm에서의 흡광도, 단백질, 당 및 uronic acid 함량을 분석한 결과, 증류수로 용출되는 비흡착 분획(PF-1, 분획번호 3~15)과 흡착된 후 NaCl 용액에 의해 용출되는 분획(PF-2, 분획번호 24~33)을 얻었다. 분획물 PF-1 및 PF-2의 유용성분 함량으로 총당 함량은 각각 75.51%, 52.38%, 총단백질 함량은 1.63%, 8.41%, uronic acid 함량은 17.53%, 15.04% 및 ${\beta}-glucan$ 함량은 28.33%, 25.04%로 나타났다. PF-1 및 PF-2에 대해 대식세포주에 처리하여 세포생존율을 확인한 결과 $100{\mu}g/mL$ 농도까지 유의적으로 세포사멸이 나타나지 않아 세포독성이 없음을 확인할 수 있었다. Nitric oxide 생성량은 PF-1 $100{\mu}g/mL$에서는 nitric oxide 생성량이 $23.11{\mu}M$로 나타나 양성대조군으로 사용된 LPS 100 ng/mL 처리군($30.30{\mu}M$)의 약 76%의 효과가 있는 것으로 확인되었으며, cytokine 생성량($TNF-{\alpha}$ 및 IL-6) 또한 무처리군에 비하여 높은 생성량을 나타내었다. Polymerase chain reaction을 통한 면역 관련 유전자 발현분석 결과, iNOS, COX-2, $TNF-{\alpha}$, IL-6에서 PF-1 분획에서 높은 발현량을 나타내어 면역 증강을 목적으로 한 기능성 식품 개발에 활용 가능하다고 판단된다.

Studies on Manifestation of Hybrid Vigour in $F_1$ and Three-Way Crosses of Multivoltine $\times$ Bivoltine Silkworm, Bombyx mori L.

  • Rao, D.Raghavendra;Banerjee, Sharmista;Kariappa, B.K.;Singh, Ravindra;Premalatha, V.;Dandin, S.B.
    • International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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    • 제7권2호
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    • pp.209-219
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    • 2003
  • An experiment was initiated to evaluate hybrid vigour in twelve F$_1$ hybrids and seven three-way crosses of multivoltine ${\times}$ bivoltine silkworm between newly evolved multivoltine breed BL67 with productive bivoltine CSR breeds and hybrids. Analysis of variances computed for different characters among F$_1$hybrids and three-way crosses showed highly significant differences among them indicating presence of both additive and non-additive gene actions for the expression of these characters. Among twelve F$_1$ hybrids, two F$_1$ hybrids viz., BL67${\times}$CSR$_4$and BL67${\times}$CSR$_{5}$ have expressed significant heterosis for nine characters and two hybrids viz., BL67${\times}$NB$_4$D$_2$and PM${\times}$NB$_4$D$_2$ for eight characters whereas out of nine three-way crosses, three hybrids viz., BL67${\times}$ (CSR$_3$${\times}$CSR$_{6}$), BL67${\times}$(CSR$_{16}$${\times}$CRS$_{17}$) and BL67${\times}$(CSR$_{18}$ ${\times}$CSR$_{19}$) expressed significant heterosis for eight characters. In the present study, it is observed that the cocoons of two hybrids viz., BL67${\times}$CSR$_4$and BL67${\times}$CSR$_{19}$ were found to be uniform as these hybrids showed lowest CV% (5.35 and 5.38) among twelve F$_1$ hybrids and seven three way crosses between multivoltine ${\times}$ bivoltine hybrids. Four F$_1$ hybrids viz., BL67${\times}$CSR$_4$, BL67${\times}$CSR$_{5}$, BL67${\times}$ (CSR$_3$${\times}$CSR$_{6}$), BL67${\times}$(CSR$_{16}$${\times}$CRS$_{17}$) and BL67${\times}$(CSR$_{18}$ ${\times}$CSR$_{19}$) showed superiority in expressing hybrid vigour and are considered as best heterotic hybrids for commercial exploitation.ion.ation.ion.ation.ion.