• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.134-137
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• 2008

Atherosclerosis is characterized by a chronic inflammatory disease, and chemokines play an important role in both initiation and progression of atherosclerosis development. Leukotactin-1 (Lkn-1/CCLl5), a new member of the human CC chemokine family, is a potent chemoattractant for leukocytes. Our previous study has demonstrated that Lkn-1/CCL15 plays a role in the initiation of atherosclerosis, however, little is currently known whether Lkn-1/CCL15 is associated with the progression of atherosclerosis. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in human coronary atherosclerotic lesions playa crucial role in the progression of atherosclerosis by altering the vulnerability of plaque rupture. In the present study, we examined whether Lkn-1/CCLl5 modulates MMP-9 release, which is a prevalent form expressed by activated macrophages and foam cells. Human THP-1 monocytic cells and/or human peripheral blood monocytes (PBMC) were treated with phorbol myristate acetate to induce their differentiation into macrophages. Foam cells were prepared by the treatment of THP-1 macrophages with human oxidized LDL. The macrophages and foam cells were treated with Lkn-1/CCL15, and the levels of MMP-9 release were measured by Gelatin Zymography. Lkn-1/CCL15 significantly enhanced the levels of MMP-9 protein secretion from THP-1 monocytic cells-derived macrophages, human PBMC-derived macrophages, as well as macrophage-derived foam cell in a dose dependent manner. Our data suggest that the action of Lkn-1/CCL15 on macrophages and foam cells to release MMP-9 may contribute to plaque destabilization in the progression of atherosclerosis.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.47-53
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• 1975

The metabolism of many drugs and also of steroid hormones is mediated by enzymes located in the microsomal fraction in smooth surfaced endoplasmic reticulum of mammalian liver. The duration and intensity of action of many drugs are largely determined by the speed at which they are metabolized in the body. Repeated administration of phenobarbital results in the induction of enzymes that metabolize a number of drugs. Lee et al. reported that daily administration of phenobarbital in rats significantly increased the activities of amylase in the pancreatobiliary juice, but the concentration of cholate in the bile was significantly lower in the treated group than that in the control group. After animals were treated with $CCl_4$, histological changes were shown in the endoplasmic reticulum, decreased microsomal enzyme activity and decreased hepatic protein synthesis were apparent. The purpose of the present report was to study the interaction between a 'microsomal-stimulating' agent such as phenobarbital and a 'microsomal- depressing' agent such as $CCl_4$ on hepatic and pancreatic functions in rats. The results obtained are summarized as follows: 1. The mortality rate of $CCl_4$ treated group was 34% and was decreased this figure to 15% with phenobarbital pretreatment. 2. In animals treated with phenobarbital the volume of biliary-pancreatic secretion was markedly elevated but the volume was decreased significantly in animals treated with $CCl_4$. 3. Total bilirubin output was elevated markedly in the $CCl_4$ treated group of rats pretreated with phenobarbital. The bilirubin concentration was increased in $CCl_4$ treated group and decreased in the group treated phenobarbital alone. 4. The concentration and total output of cholate in the bile were significantly lower in the all experimental group than control group. 5. In the animals treated with phenobarbital alone and phenobarbital plus $CCl_4$, the activity of lipase in pancreatobiliary juice was elevated, while in the animals treated with $CCl_4$ alone no change was observed. 6. The activity of amylase in the pancreatobiliary juice was decreased in the $CCl_4$ treated group, but elevated markedly in phenobarbital group and also elevated in phenobarbital-$CCl_4$ group. By the above results, it is concluded, when the liver was damaged by $CCl_4$, the exocrine function of pancreas and liver was decreased simultaneously. However, in the animals pretreated with phenobarbital, the toxicity of $CCl_4$ on the liver and pancreas was reduced.

• 대한약리학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 1981

In this paper, the influences of adrenergic neuronal blockades of different mode: guanethidine and ${\alpha}$-methyl-para-tyrosine on the changes induced by carbon tetrachloride $(CCl_4)$ of hepatic total lipid, glycogen, and lipid peroxide contents and serum lactic dehydrogenase activity were investigated in male mice. The results obtained were summarized as follows: 1) The hepatic total lipid and lipid peroxide contents and serum lactic dehydrogenase activity were markedly increased by $CCl_4$, but hepatic glycogen content were decreased. 2) The hepatic total lipid and lipid peroxide contents and serum lactic dehydrogenase activity were not significantly changed by guanethidine(20mg/kg) or ${\alpha}$-methyl-para-tyrosine (5 mg/kg) injection. 3) The increase of hepatic total lipid induced by $CCl_4$ was inhibited by the pretreatment of guanethidine or ${\alpha}$-methyl-para-tyrosine, and the increase of hepatic lipid peroxide content induced by $CCl_4$ was slightly inhibited by them. But the decrease of hepatic glycogen content and the increase of serum lactic dehydrogenase activity induced by $CCl_4$ were not affected by them.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.410-413
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• 2006

This study was done to investigate the protective effects of Iljungbogan-Tang on acute hepatotoxicity of rats induced by $CCL_4$ and acetaminophen. The subject animals were divided into 3 groups : control group(administrated 0.5% carboxymethyl cellulose), sample group(30, 100, 300, 600mg/kg administrated), positive control group (administrated silymarine), Acute hepatotoxicity of rats were induced by $CCL_4$ and acetaminophen, and the serum transaminase(AST, ALT) were measured for enzyme activities. The inhibitory effects on the serum AST activities were noted in sample group(100, 300, 600mg/kg administrated) on hepatotoxicity of rats induced by $CCL_4$. The inhibitory effects on the serum AST, ALT activities were noted in sample group(30mg/kg administrated) on hepatotoxicity of rats induced by acetaminophen. The inhibitory effects on the serum AST activities were noted in sample group(600mg/kg single dose administrated) on hepatotoxicity of rats induced by acetaminophen. It is considered that Iljungbogan-Tang has protective effects against hepatotoxicity in rats induced by $CCL_4$ and acetaminophen. So it is required to study about the actions of mutual relation of medicines and patho-mechanism through experiment.

• 동국한의학연구소논문집
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• 제5권
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• pp.53-77
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• 1996

The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of Sayeuksan on serum reaction in $CCl^4$ treated rats. In this study the experimental rats divided four group (Control group, $CCl^4$ group, sayeuksan group, and shiho, kamcho group) Under the same condition control group were administered water, sample group were administered Sayeuksan for 8days. and then, both $CCl_4$ group and sample group were injeccted to abdomen with $CCl_4$ for 1days. The change of GOT GPT ${\gamma}$-GTP ALP LDH activity in blood serum. The obtained results are summarised as follows : 1. In the change of GOT GPT contents, as compared with control group sample group was significantly decreased. 2. In the change of ${\gamma}$-GTP contents as compared with control group, sample group was significantly decreased. 3. In the change of ALP contents, as compared with control group, sample group was significantly decreased. 4. In the change of LDH contents, as compared with contol group, sample group was significantly decreased.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.55-67
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• 2003

Objective : In order to investigate the curative effect of Jucha-whan on the protective liver of guinea pigs induced by $CCl_4$ and d-galactosamine, serum transaminase(GOT, GPT), lactic dehydrogenase(LDH), alkaline phosphatase(ALP), glutathione S-transferase(GST), superoxide dismutase(SOD) were used to measure enzyme activities and lipid peroxide level. Method : The subject animals were divided into 5 groups; a control group(untreated), a subject group(administered with 0.9% Saline solution), a sample I (500mg/kg administered), sample II group (1000mg/kg administered), positive control group(administered with 200mg/kg silymarine). Result : The inhibitory effects on the serum GOT, LDH, ALP, SOD and Lipid peroxide level activities in protective liver of mice induced by $CCl_4$ were noted both in the sample I group and sample II. The inhibitory effects on the serum GPT activities in protective liver of guinea pigs induced by $CCl_4$ were noted in sample II group, but it was not noted in the sample I. The inhibitory effects on the GST activities in protective liver of guinea pigs induced by $CCl_4$ were not noted in both sample I and sample group II. The inhibitory effects on the serum GOT, GPT activities in protective liver of guinea pigs induced by d-galactosamine were noted in both sample I and sample II, but it was not recognizable statistically. The inhibitory effects on the serum LDH activities in protective liver of guinea pigs induced by d-galactosamine were noted in sample II, but it was not noted in sample I group. Conclusion : According to the above results, it is considered that Jucha-whan has treatment effects on liver injury in guinea pigs induced by $CCl_4$ and d-galactosamine. So it is required to study about the actions of mutual relation of medicines and patho-mechanism through experiment.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.29-33
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• 2009

Phellinus gilvus (PG) is a widely used mushroom for health promotion. We studied the hepatoprotective effect of the polysaccharide aqueous extract of PG (PGP) against carbon tetrachloride ($CCl_4$)-induced liver injury in rats. Sprague Dawley rats were divided into 5 groups: Normal control, $CCl_4$ control, PGP 50, 100, and 200 mg/kg + $CCl_4$. The levels of serum biochemical parameters, liver lipid peroxide and antioxidant enzymes, and histological appearances were evaluated. The $CCl_4$-induced increments of alanine aminotransferase, asparate aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase levels in serum were significantly decreased by PGP-pretreatments. The PGP dose-dependently decreased hepatic malondialdehyde formations in $CCl_4$-treatment groups. Hepatic antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione peroxidase) were elevated by PGP in $CCl_4$-treatment groups. Histopathological evaluation of liver showed that the loss of hepatocytes, fatty changes, swelling and extensive necrosis of hepatocytes in centrilobular regions of the $CCl_4$-treated rats were ameliorated by PGP pretreatment. The PGP has hepatoprotective and antioxidative effects in $CCl_4$-induced liver injury of rat.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.166-175
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• 2014

발효 청미래덩굴잎의 해독효과를 조사하기 위하여 정상식이군(NC), 기본식이를 급여한 후 $CCl_4$ 처리군(CB), 비발효 청미래덩굴잎 ethylacetate 추출 분획물을 기본 식이에 0.5% 혼합한 식이로 4주간 사육하였다. $CCl_4$를 처리한 군(NS), Aspergillus oryzae로 발효시킨 청미래덩굴잎 ethylacetate 추출 분획물을 기본 식이에 0.5% 혼합한 식이로 4주간 사육한 후, $CCl_4$를 처리한 군(FS)의 4개군(5마리/군)으로 구분하여 체중, 식이섭취량, 식이효율, ALT 및 AST 활성, GSH 및 LPO 함량, 혈청 지질 함량, XO 및 AO 활성도를 조사하였다. $CCl_4$를 처리한 군(CB, NS, FS)의 체중증가량은 NC군에 비하여 현저하게 감소하였으나, NS군과 FS군에서는 그 감소율이 낮았으며, FS군에서 더욱 낮았다. 이와 반대로 간의 중량은 $CCl_4$ 처리군들에서 높았으나, FS군에 NS군에 비하여 낮았다. ALT 및 AST 활성은 CB군이 NC군에 비하여 32.34~3.80배가 높았으며, NS군 및 FS군은 CB군에 비하여 각각 16.34~37.35% 및 34.97~45.66%가 낮았다. 혈청 중성 지질의 함량은 NC군에 비하여 CB군이 81.71%가 높았으며, NS군과 FS군은 CB군에 비하여 각각 15.61% 및 28.22%가 낮았다. Total cholesterol 함량은 CB군이 NC군에 비하여 54.07%가 높았으나, NS군 및 FS군은 CB군에 비하여 각각 10.59% 및 17.99%가 낮았으며, LDL-cholesterol의 함량도 유사한 경향이었다. 반면에, HDL-cholesterol의 함량은 CB군이 NC군에 비하여 55.08%가 낮았으나, NS군 및 FS군은 CB군에 비하여 각각 26.96% 및 72.12%가 높았다. GSH의 함량(${\mu}mole/g$ of tissue)은 CB군(4.42)이 NC군(5.09)에 비하여 13.16%가 낮았으나, NS군과 FS군은 각각 4.84 및 4.93으로 NC군과의 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았으며, NS군과 FS군 간에도 뚜렷한 차이를 보이지 않았다. 그러나 LPO의 함량(MDA nmole/g of tissue)은 CB군이 NC군에 비하여 36.71%가 높았으나, 특히 FS군에서는 NC군 수준으로 회복되었다. XO(xanthine oxidase) 활성(% against control)은 NC군이 98.45, CB군 128.97, NS군 119.70, FS군 90.65로 NS군은 CB군과, FS군은 NS군과의 유의적인 차이를 보이지 않았다. AO(aldehyde oxidase)의 활성(% against control)은 CB군이 NC군에 비하여 22.48%가 높았으나, NS군 및 FS군은 NC군에 비하여 각각 14.88% 및 7.56%가 높았으며, CB군에 비하여는 각각 8.94% 및 16.15%가 감소하였다. 이상의 결과, Aspergillus oryzae로 발효시킨 청미래덩굴잎 ethylacetate 추출물은 비발효 경우에 비하여 $CCl_4$를 처리한 mouse에서 간 조직의 손상을 회복시키는 효과가 높으며, 이는 FS군에서 XO 및 AO의 저해활성이 높은 것으로 미루어, 청미래덩굴잎에 존재하는 flavonoid 배당체가 발효에 의하여 분해되어 aglycone화함으로써 나타난 결과라 사료된다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.1485-1489
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• 2004

Panax ginseng is the one of best famous phytochemical plant in the world and it's various positive effects such as antioxidant, regulation of immunity are very well known. In this study, we investigated primary the cell viability and morphological change and secondary an antioxidative effect and liver function improvement of extract from Ginseng folium and stem in CCl4 intoxicated rats. The NCTC cell line were used for cell viability and sirius red staining before the animal experiment. The female Sprague-Dawley rats (90-100g) were divided into 3 groups (Normal, AC: CCl₄ treated group, GFS: CCl₄+ extract of Ginseng folium and stem treated group) and acute liver damage was developed by one time administration of CCl₄ mixture (0.5㎖/rat). The liver tissue and sera were collected and used for quantitative measurement of enzyme activity (AST, ALT, ALP, BUN), MDA and Hyp. As a result, cell viability in GFS treated group (in concentration of 3.33-33.33㎎ GFS/200㎕ medium) was 180.9-241.0% significantly and dose dependently higher than in control group. And potential state of cell growth and differentiation and no criteria of cytoplasm lysis and nucleus breaking were observed in control and GFS group. The parameters of liver function (AST and ALP) in sera of GFS group showed significantly 93% and 67.6% lower than AC group (p<0.005-0.05). And the level of ALT and BUN showed fast similar in AC group and GFS group. The concentration of MDA in liver was decreased 576.5% significantly in GFS group when compared with AC group (p<0.005). The content of Hyp in GFS group is merely lower than in AC group. In conclusion, the water extract of Ginseng folium and stem such as Ginseng radix may be possessed the antioxidative effect and improvement of liver function in CCl₄ intoxicated rats.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.1104-1108
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• 2006

다시마(Laminaria japonica)는 우리나라 해역에서 생산되는 대표적인 갈조류로 칼슘, 칼륨, 요오드, 아연 등 신체의 생리대사에 관여하는 주요 무기질이 풍부하게 함유되어 있으며, uronic acid로 구성된 alginic acid, 황산기를 함유하는 fucoidan 및 laminaran과 같은 식이섬유도 함유되어 있다. 다시마로부터 추출된 푸코이단의 항 간독성 효과를 확인하고자 흰쥐의 복강 내에 다시마 푸코이단 추출물을 14일간 투여하고 15일째 되는 날에 $CCl_4$를 투여한 후에 혈액 및 간 조직에서의 효소 활성의 변동을 통해 간독성에 대한 효과를 관찰하였다. GOT의 경우 정상군에 비해 대조군에서 $CCl_4$의 간 장애 유발로 인해 효소 level이 약 3.8배 증가하였고 시료군인 LFC군과 대조군을 비교하였을 때 40% 감소하여 다시마 푸코이단 추출물의 효과를 확인할 수 있었다 역시 GPT level에 있어서도 $CCl_4$를 투여한 대조군이 정상군에 대해 약 11.5배정도 증가하여 간 장애 유발이 확인되었고 LFC군이 대조군에 비해 64%로 감소하는 것으로 나타나 다시마 푸코이단 추출물의 효소 level 감소 효과를 확인할 수 있었다. 간 조직에서의 SOD 활성정도는 대조군에서 정상군에 비해서 약 1.79배 정도로 낮게 나타났고 LFC군은 대조군에 비해 114%의 상승효과를 보였다. 또한 CAT의 활성도는 대조군에서 정상군에 비해 약 1.59배 감소를 보였으며 LFC군은 대조군보다 36.1% 높게 나타났다. GPx활성도의 경우 대조군은 정상군에 비해 약 2.5배의 감소율을 보였으며 LFC군은 대조군에 비해서 55.9%의 증가율을 보였다. 이러한 결과는 다시마 푸코이단 추출물이 간독성에서 효소 조절 효능을 가지므로 기능성 식품소재로 활용될 수 있음을 보여 주었다.