• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.1568-1572
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• 2005

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH), such as benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)P), are toxic environmental contaminants known to enhance oxidative stress, production of pro-inflammatory and inflammatory cytokines. The present study was designed in order to determine whether wild ginseng (Panax ginseng C. A. Meyer) protect PAH-induced oxidative stress and inflammation. B(a)P (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.) treatment increased the distribution of immunoreactive cells for tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-\alpha$ and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 in peri-portal triad region and immunoreaction was shown in the cytoplasm of macrophage. Pre-treatment with wild ginseng significantly decreased immune responses in the rats treated with B(a)p. The rats given 50 mg/kg/day for 4 weeks before B(a)P treatment had 1.39-fold and 1.5-fold inhibition of $TNF-\alpha$ and COX-2 positive reaction, respectively. Wild ginseng extract alone had no effect on the distributional changes. The SOD activity as scavenger enzymes after wild ginseng administration dose-dependantly increased compared with butylated hydroxytoluene, a general radical scavenger. These data likely indicate that wild ginseng extract may act as inflammatory regulator in conjunction with inhibition of oxidant dependent metabolic activation in environmental contaminants-induced hepatic inflammation.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.52-56
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• 1999

This study has examined the effects of Aralia elata Seemann ethanol extract on antioxidant enzyme systems inrats along with benzo($\alpha$) pyrene(B(a)P) administration . The ethanol extract of Aralia elata Seemann (50mg/kg body wt.) was fed to rats for 4 weeks by stomach tubing. The extract administration increased antioxidant activities of glutathione sulfur transferase(GST) comparing to the control. also total superoxide dismutase(SOD) and Cu, Zn-SOD activities were stimulated. Catalase activities were increased by 50% with the extract feeding compared to the control . Combined administration of B($\alpha$)P and the extract increased GST activity in B($\alpha$) P group. Although total SOD acitivity was decreased , Cu, Zn-SOD was greately increased from 0.10unit to 0.18 unit and catalase activity also was increased compared to the group of B($\alpha$) P. GST activity in CLE group was 1.32 unit, increased by 33% comparing to the group CL of 0.99unit. Cu, Zn-SOD and catalase activities in thegroup fed high fat and ethanol extracts were increased by 25% and 39%, respectivley comparing to the group of high fat. In addition , total SOD was decreased but, Cu, Zn-SOD acitivity was increased from 0.09 unit to 0.18unit. Catalase activity was 76.05 unit in the group of B($\alpha$) P and extract comparing to 65.26 units in B($\alpha$)P group. Serum $\alpha$-tocopherol of rat was markedly increased by theextract. Administration of B9$\alpha$)P reduced $\alpha$-tocopherol levels in the serum, on the other hand, lard in the diet increased $\alpha$-tocopherol levels in the serum. The above results indicate that Aralia bud exerts antioxidant functions in vivo against B($\alpha$)P. Further research may be necessary for the identification fo the biologically active material.

• 한국독성학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국독성학회 2003년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.133-133
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• 2003

In recent years. attention has focused on the application of the alkaline single cell gel electrophoresis (SCGE or Comet) assay in environmental mutagenesis. To evaluate the suitability of the assay as a monitoring. technique, the DNA damages in liver cells and erythrocytes of carp (Cyprinus carpio) exposed to benzo[${\alpha}$]pyrene (B[${\alpha}$]P) were estimated comparatively with the in vivo Comet assay and the micronucleus test (MNT).(omitted)

• 약학회지
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• 제52권5호
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• pp.376-383
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• 2008

Chungkookjang (CKJ) is a fermented soybean product and one of favorite traditional foods in Korea. In this study, the alcoholic extract from Korean fermented soybean (CKJ) and its one of major flavonoids, genistein were evaluated for their protective effect against B(a)P induced cytotoxicity and DNA damage in HepG2 cells. CKJ extract and genistein decreased B(a)P-induced cell cytotoxicity. CKJ extract inhibited DNA single strand breaks evaluated by single cell gel electrophoresis. From RT-PCR study, it was revealed that CKJ extract decrease DNA damage induced in HepG2 cells expressing CYP1A1 and 1A2 by B(a)P. The metabolizing activities of CYP1A1 and CYP1A2, as measured by the 7-alkoxy resorufin O-deethylation (AROD) assay, showed that CKJ extract and genistein inhibited CYP1A1 and CYP1A2 activities. Genistein may contribute to these biological effects of CKJ extract at least in part. All these results indicate that CKJ extract and genistein may be useful for protection against B(a)P-induced cytotoxicity and DNA damage. Therefore, the alcoholic extract of Korean fermented soybean (CKJ) is suggested to be promising functional food which can prevent the cellular genotoxicity of dietary and lifestyle related carcinogens.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.157-161
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• 2009

원두커피의 PAHs 분석을 위한 시료 전처리는 Soxhlet 추출법과 액/액 추출법 두 가지로 하였다. 두 방법의 간단한 모식도는 Fig. 2을 통해 나타내었다. Soxhlet 추출법을 이용하여 추출한 후 비누화시켜 SPE cartridge로 silica cartridge를 사용하여 효과적으로 정제하였으며, 액/액 추출법은 먼저 비누화를 시킨 후 n-hexane을 이용하여 추출하고 florisil cartridge로 clean up 시킨 후 각각 HPLC-FLD를 사용하여 분석하였다. 이러한 두 가지 방법으로 진행된 실험의 결과 90% 이상의 회수율을 보인 것은 액/액 추출법의 B[a]A, Chrys이었고, 80% 이상의 회수율을 보인 것은 액/액 추출법의 B[b]F, B[k]F, B[a]P, DB[a,h]A과 Soxhlet 추출법의 B[a]A, Chrys으로 나타났으며, 그 외에는 약 70% 정도의 회수율을 나타내었다. 7종의 총 PAHs 회수율은 각각 Soxhlet 추출법은 74.25%이고 액/액 추출법 77.08%로 많은 차이를 보이진 않았지만 액/액 추출법이 더 높은 회수율을 나타내었다. 두 방법 모두에서 Chrys의 회수율이 가장 높았으며, 두 가지 방법을 비교하여 실험한 결과 많은 차이를 보이지는 않았지만 Soxhlet 추출법보다 액/액 추출법이 전처리에 소비되는 시간을 줄일 수 있었으며 또한 액/액 추출법에서 표준물질의 회수율도 높게 나타났다.

• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.82-88
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• 2001

Recently, there has been significant progress in understanding the control process of the cell division cycle. To investigate the influence of toxic substances on the cell cycle, the effect of benzo(a)pyrene (BAP) and mitomycine C (MMC) on synchronized HeLa cells was analyzed during the cell cycle. To synchronize the HeLa cells, 10$^{6}$ cells were grown for 1 day and then treated with 1 mM hydroxyurea for 14 h. The arrested cells were then allowed to proceed through their cell cycle by removing the hydroxyurea and resupplying a fresh medium. The arrested cells in the G1/S transition then proceeded to the S phase after 4 h, the G2/M phase after 8h, and the G1 phase after 12 h, subsequent to the resupply of a fresh medium. In the untreated HeLa cells, the p34$^{cdc2}$ kinase activity, measured using a p34$^{cdc2}$ specific peptide, peaked after 8h (G2/M) and then declined after 12 h (G1). However, treatment with 30 $\mu$M BAP delayed the peak of the p34$^{cdc2}$ kinase activity. The amount of p34$^{cdc2}$ remained unchanged in the untreated, BAP-, and MMC-treated cells throughout the cell cycle. The cyclin B level peaked after 8 h in the untreated cells, yet peaked after 10-12 h in the BAP-treated cells. There was no significant change in the cyclin B level in the MMC-treated cells.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.323-328
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• 1993

유지를 가열할때 생성되는 B(a)P 및 기타 PAHs함량과 각 유지의 이화학적 성질변화와의 관계를 비교해 봄으로써 각 유지의 적절한 가열 온도와 시간을 알아보기 위하여 시판 대두유를 $180\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,$200\pm$5^{\circ}C$$, $300\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서 50시간 가열한 것을 시료로 취하였다. 이들 각 시료의 B(a)P 및 기타 PAHs함량은 HPLC/UV를 사용하여 측정하였고, 산패와 관련된 이화학적 성질변화를 알아보기 위하여 가열유지의 산값(Acid Value, AV)과, 공액이중 산값(Conjugated Diene Value, CDNV)을 측정하였다. 그 결과는 다음과 같았다. 1. 시료로 사용한 대두유의 B(a)P 및 PAHs함량은 Pyr 1.093, B(a)P 0.986, Ch 1.147, DMBA 1.082, B(e)P 0.664, Per 1.135, B(a)P 0.146, DBA 1.053, 3-MC 0.055 $\mu\textrm{g}$/kg 이었다. 대두유를 $180\pm$5^{\circ}C$$, 에서 10,20,30,50시간 가열했을 때 B(a)P함량은 각각 0.391, 0.692, 0.451, 0.372$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg이었으며 $200\pm$5^{\circ}C$$, 와 $300\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서 가열했을 때 B(a)P함량은 각각 10시간일때 0.844와 0.466, 20시간일때 0.512와 0.706, 30시간일때 0.479와 0.607, 50시간일때 0.367과 0.247 $\mu\textrm{g}$/kg이었다. 2. 대두유를 10,20,30,50시 간 가열했을 때 산값은 180$\pm$5$^{\circ}C200\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서는 0.26, 0.26, 0.27, 0.33이었고, 200$\pm$5$^{\circ}C$에서는 0.23, 0.21, 0.21, 0.52였으며 $300\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서는 0.47, 1.57, 3.90, 6.42였다. CDNV는 $180\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서는 0.67,0.76,0.99,1.04였으며, $200\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,$^{\circ}C$에서는 0.39, 0.49, 3.27, 3.89였고 $300\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서는 0.65, 2.I5, 3.00, 3.88이었다. 3. 대두유를 가열했을 때 B(a)P의 생성과 산패도의 변화와의 관계를 볼때 B(a)P함량은 $180^{\circ}C$에서는 20시간가열시 0.692$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg, $200\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서는 10시 간 가열시 0.844$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg, $300\pm$5^{\circ}C$$,에서는 20시간 가열시 0.706$\mu\textrm{g}$/kg으로 가장 높게 생성된 후 서서히 감소하였다. 그러나 산값과 공액이중산값은 계속 증가하는 양상을 나타냈다. 즉 B(a)P생성과 산패도 변화사이에는 일정한 관계를 나타내지는 않았다.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.245-254
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• 2010

뱀장어 간세포 배양을 이용하여 cytochrome P4501A (CYP1A) 유전자 발현에 대한 중금속들의 영향에 대해 조사하였다. 첫째, CYP1A mRNA 발현에 대한 benzo[$\alpha$]pyrene (B[a]P)의 농도별 조사에서, B[$\alpha$]P $10^{-8}\sim10^{-5}$ M의 농도로 배양액에 첨가하여 배양한 후 세포를 수거하여 RT-PCR 방법으로 CYP1A mRNA 발현량을 조사하였다. CYP1A mRNA 발현은 B[$\alpha$농도 의존적으로 유도되었으며, $10^{-7}$ M 농도부터 통계적으로 유의차를 나타냈다 (p<0.05). 둘째로 뱀장어 간세포에 B[a]P ($10^{-5}$ M)와 카드뮴 ($10^{-6}$, $10^{-5}$ M)을 각각 또는 함께 첨가하여 CYP1A mRNA 발현을 조사하였다. 카드뮴을 첨가한 그룹은 vehicle에 비해 CYP1A 발현의 억제가 관찰되었으며, 고농도($10^{-5}$M)의 카드뮴에서 더 많이 억제되었다. 또한 B[$\alpha$]P와 카드뮴을 함께 처리한 그룹에서도 CYP1A 유전자 발현은 B[$\alpha$]P 단독 처리에 비해 현저한 억제가 관찰되었다. 셋째로, in vivo에서 B[a]P를 주사한 뱀장어의 배양 간세포를 이용하여 CYP1A 유전자 발현에 대한 중금속들의 영향을 조사하였는데, 뱀장어에 10mg/kg의 B[$\alpha$]P를 주사한 후, 48시간 후에 간을 채취하여 간세포 배양을 하였다. 카드뮴, 구리, 납 및 아연 ($10^{-6}$, $10^{-5}$ M) 등을 각각 배양액에 첨가하여 2일간 배양한 후 CYP1A mRNA 발현량을 조사하였다. 이미 B[$\alpha$]P 처리에 의해 CYP1A 발현이 유도된 대조구 (vehicle)에 비해 중금속들이 첨가된 모든 그룹에서 CYP1A 유전자 발현 억제가 관찰되었다. 본 연구는 여러 어종에서 CYP1A 유전자 발현에 대한 중금속들의 영향 및 중금속 독성을 연구하는데 매우 중요한 기초 자료로 활용되어질 것이다.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.187-195
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• 2014

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are ubiquitous in the air, are present as volatile and particulate pollutants that result from incomplete combustion. Most PAHs have toxic, mutagenic, and/or carcinogenic properties. Among PAHs, benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P) and dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) are suspected endocrine disruptors. The testis is an important target for PAHs, yet effects on steroidogenesis in Leydig cells are yet to be ascertained. Particularly, disruption of testosterone production by these chemicals can result in serious defects in male reproduction. Exposure to B[a]P reduced serum and intratesticular fluid testosterone levels in rats. Of note, the testosterone level reductions were accompanied by decreased steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) and $3{\beta}$-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase isomerase ($3{\beta}$-HSD) expression in Leydig cells. B[a]P exposure can decrease epididymal sperm quality, possibly by disturbing the testosterone level. StAR may be a key steroidogenic protein that is targeted by B[a]P or other PAHs.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.394-404
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• 2003

Certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) have been reported to induce cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1 and 1A2. In the present study, the effects of six well-known PAHs, such as benzo[a]pyrene, benz[a]anthracene, dibenz[a,h]anthracene, chrysene, benzo[k]fluorancene and benzo[b]fluorancene, on the activities of hepatic and pulmonary CYP enzymes were investigated in male ICR mice. When mice were treated intraperitoneally with 3, 10 and 30 mg/kg of individual PAHs for 3 consecutive days, the activities of ethoxyresorufin- and methoxyresorufin-Ο-dealkylases were significantly and differentially induced in both liver and lung. Moreover, other CYP isozyme-associated monooxygenase activities were also induced significantly in liver and lung with characteristic induction profiles. Our present results suggest that individual PAHs might have inductive effects on CYP isozymes, and that the characteristic inductive effects of individual PAHs on certain CYP isozymes would be developed as a marker for determining exposure to certain PAHs.