• 대한본초학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.59-63
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• 2011

Objectives : Elastic fibers are found in the skin, lungs, arteries, veins and other structures. The defects of elastic matrix aggravate hypertension which is associated with alteration in the great arteries, arteries, and arterioles. The elastase inhibitors were undergoing in clinical studies about emphysema and pulmonary hypertension. This study was designed to investigate the effect of Astragali Radix extracts (AR) on elastase activity and anti-oxidative effects. Methods : The elastase inhibitory activity and DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and NO free radical scavenging activities of AR were measured. Results : The elastase activity was significantly inhibited by AR. The significant DPPH and NO free radical scavenging activities were observed in AR as well. Conclusion : AR showed the anti-elastase effects and anti-oxidative activities in vitro. These results suggest that AR may be a possible drug for the treatment of pulmonary emphysema and pulmonary hypertension.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.15-22
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• 2011

엘라스타제는 폐의 탄성 섬유를 파괴하여 폐기종과 폐고혈압을 유발하는 역할을 한다. 이에 본 연구는 택사(澤瀉) 약침액(藥鍼液)의 엘라스타제 억제효능과 항산화효능을 측정하여 폐기종과 폐고혈압 치료의 가능성을 확인하고자 실시 하였다. 방법 : 택사(澤瀉) 약침액(藥鍼液)의 엘라스타제에 대한 억제효능과 di(phenyl)-(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl) iminoazanium (DPPH) 및 nitric oxide (NO) 자유기 소거능을 측정하였다. 결과 : 택사(澤瀉) 약침액(藥鍼液)은 엘라스타제 활성을 통계적으로 유의하게 억제하였고, DPPH 및 NO 자유기 소거능이 있음이 통계적으로 유의하게 확인되었다. 결론 : 본 연구를 통해 택사(澤瀉) 약침액(藥鍼液)의 엘라스타제 억제효능과 항산화 효능이 확인되었다. 본 연구 결과를 근거로 시험관내 실험이외의 추가적인 연구를 통해 폐기종과 폐고혈압 치료제로서 택사(澤瀉) 약침액(藥鍼液)의 활용을 고려해 볼 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.39-43
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• 2006

Levels of quercetin in different parts of onion were investigated using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC/MS) suitable for use with functional food material. Two main peaks were observed on HPLC chromatograms from the extracts of the skin, and the outer, middle, and core parts of onion. Using LC/MS, peak 1 was tentatively identified as quercetin monoglucoside at m/z 466.4, and peak 2 as quercetin with [M]+ at m/z 303.3. The levels of quercetin in the skin, and the outer, middle and core parts of the plant were 16.83,2.67,0.95, and 0.35 mg/g, respectively. In the study of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, skin, the nonedible part, contained the highest amount of quercetin, compared to the other edible parts, and showed the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity. Levels of quercetin and DPPH radical scavenging activity increased from core to skin. All parts of onion exhibited the strongest antibacterial activity only against Staphylococcus aureus and Vibro parahaemolyticus. Antibacterial activities of onion exhibited that S. aureus was more sensitive than V. parahaemolyticus. Among the four onion extracts, the middle part showed the strongest inhibitory activity against S. aureus but all onion extracts showed similar antibacterial activities against V. parahaemolyticus.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.373-377
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• 2000

밤나무(Castanea crenat)의 지상부를 대상으로 DPPH free radical 소거법을 이용하여 2종의 항산화 활성물질을 분리하였다. 분리된 활성물질은 NMR과 mass 분석에 의하여 quercitrin, isoquercitrin으로 밝혀졌다. 두 화합물의 DPPH free radical 소거법에 의한 항산화 활성 $(RC_{50}\;:\;12{\mu}g)$은 BHA $(14\;{\mu}g)$와 ${\alpha}-tocopherol\;(12{\mu}g)$과 비슷하였다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.61-69
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• 2011

Objectives : Elastic fibers are found in the skin, lungs, arteries, veins and other structures. Elastases destroy the elastic fibers and cause the emphysema and pulmonary hypertension. Oxidative stress is needed for these pathologic changes. Accordingly, present study was designed to investigate the effect of Yukmigeehwang-hwan extracts (YHE) on elastase activity and anti-oxidative effects of YHE. Methods : The inhibitory effects on elastase and DPPH and NO free radical scavenging activities of YHE were measured. Results : The elastase activity was significantly inhibited by YHE. YHE significantly scavenged DPPH and NO free radicals as well. Conclusion : YHE showed the elastase-inhibiting effects and anti-oxidative activities in vitro. These results suggest that YHE may have potential roles in the treatment of pulmonary emphysema and pulmonary hypertension.

• 생약학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.180-184
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• 2010

The antioxidant activity of Desmodium oldhami (Leguminosae) was determined by measuring the radical scavenging effect on DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl). The methanolic extract of D. oldhami showed the strong antioxidant activity. Five compounds, kaempferol-3-O-rhamnopyranoside (afzeline) (1), quercetin-3-O-[$\alpha$-L-rhamnopyranosyl($1{\rightarrow}6$)-$\beta$-Dglucopyranoside] (rutin) (2), kaempferol-3-O-glucopyranoside (astragalin) (3), genistein-7-O-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (genistin) (4), kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside (5) were isolated from the active ethyl acetate soluble fraction of D. oldhami through repeated silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography. Among them, compound 2 showed the most significant antioxidative effect on DPPH free radical scavenging test. Compounds 1-5 are reported for the first time from this plant.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.482-484
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• 2006

The antioxidant activity of Bacillus polyfermenticus SCD was studied by partially purified culture extracts using various methods: ammonium sulfate precipitation, adsorption to Diaion HP-20 columns using polar solvents, and extraction using non-polar solvents. The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picyrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity of these partially purified fractions was then investigated. The precipitate isolated using 75%-saturated ammonium sulfate was shown to contain about 77.2% DPPH radical scavenging activity. Using the Diaion HP-20 resin adsorption method, the fraction obtained using 60% ethanol and 60% methanol possessed 76.7 and 89.5% DPPH radical scavenging activity, respectively. Fractions obtained by extracting with the non-polar solvents 80 mg/mL chloroform, 80 mg/mL n-hexane, 80 mg/mL ethyl acetate, and 80 mg/mL butanol contained 68.4, 75.0, 70.7, and 87.5% DPPH radical scavenging activity, respectively. Further study is needed to characterize the antioxidant substance(s) released by B. polyfermenticus SCD cultures.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.235-246
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• 2024

We studied antioxidant activities of Vaccinium oldhamii Miq. from 11 regions in South Korea and blueberries, domestically produced and imported. Correlation analysis between V. oldhamii habitats, environmental factors, and antioxidant properties was conducted. DPPH RC50 values ranged from 220.44 to 902.38㎍/mL, ABTS from 524.29 to 1230.97 ㎍/mL, and FRAP from 1783.71 to 2235.78 ㎛ Fe (II)/g. V. oldhamii from Gumi showed highest DPPH activity, Taean and Haenam for ABTS, and Gimcheon for FRAP. V. oldhamii exhibited superior antioxidant activities compared to blueberries. Meteorological conditions correlated positively with ABTS and DPPH activities, negatively with wind speed and humidity affecting DPPH and phenolic, flavonoid, and anthocyanin contents. Based on these findings, it is suggested that V. oldhamii fruits collected from Gimcheon and Gumi regions can be effectively utilized as natural antioxidants derived from plant materials.

• 한국지역사회생활과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2005

현재 알츠하이머 질환의 주요한 치료제는 아세틸콜린 분해 저해제(acetylcholinesterase inhibitors)이나, tacrine의 경우 간독성 때문에 지금은 거의 사용되지 않고 있다. 이외에 알츠하이머 질환의 잠재적 치료로서 항산화제와 항아밀로이드 요법이 대두되어 치매의 예방 및 치료를 위한 무독성의 약물 개발을 위해서 많은 연구가 수행되고 있으나 아직까지 치매의 발병 기전이나 뚜렷한 효능을 가진 치료제에 대한 보고가 없는 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 새로운 자원에서 알츠하이머 질환의 치료제로서의 가능성을 탐색하고자 전초 추출물 35종과 부위별 추출물 36종의 식물 추출물 71종에서 DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 PEP 활성 저해율을 측정하였다. 항산화 활성을 살펴 본 결과, 식물 전초에서는 땃딸기(Fragaria yezoensis)에서 $90.4\%$의 라디칼 제거 효과를 보였고, 은행나무(Gingko biloba), 치자나무(Gardenia jasminoides for. grandiflora), 산철쭉(Rhododendron yedoensa var. poukhanense)등의 줄기, 털진달래(Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum), 치자나무(Gardenia jasminoides for. grandiflora)와 물개암나무(Corylus sieboldiana var. mandshurice)의 잎 부위에서 $88\%$ 이상의 높은 라디칼 제거 효과를, 산수유(Cornus officinalis) 열매 부위 추출물에서는 약 $95\%$ DPPH 라디칼 제거 효과를, 은행나무(Gi템 biloba), 우산고로쇠(Acerokamotoaum)등의 뿌리 부위에서 $85\%$ 이상의 DPPH 라디칼 제거 효과를 보였다. PEP활성의 저해율을 측정하여 비교한 결과, 식물 전초의 경우 딸기(Fragaria ananassa), 땃딸기(Fragaria yezoensis), 고추나물(Hyperircum erectum)에서 높은 저해율을 줄기 부위의 경우 다래(Actinidia arguta), 산철쭉 (Rhododendron yedoensa var. poukhanense)의 줄기 부위, 산철쭉(Rhododendron yedoensa var. poukhanense)과 생열귀나무(Rosa davurica), 삼나무(Cryptomeria japonica), 털진달래(Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum)의 및 부위에서 90$\%$ 이상의 높은 PEP 활성 저해율을, 산수유(Cornus officinalis)의 열매 추출물이 95.3$\%$의 저해율을, 우산고로쇠(Acer okamotoanum) 뿌리 추출물이 $83.3\%$의 저해율을 나타냈다. 식물 추출물 71종에서 땃딸기(Fragaria yezoensis) 전초, 산수유(Cornus officinalis) 열매 부위의 경우 DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 PEP 활성 저해율에서 모두 $90\%$ 이상의 활성을 보이는 등 DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 PEP 활성 저해율 사이에 유의수준 0.000에서 양의 상관관계가 있었다. 따라서 PEP 활성 저해 메커니즘에 대한 항산화 작용의 영향을 더욱 더 조사할 필요가 있을 것으로 판단되며, 산수유와 땃딸기와 같은 식물 자원은 항산화활성과 PEP 활성 저해능이 모두 높으므로 알츠하이머 질환의 치료 및 예방 물질로서의 개발 가능성이 큰 것으로 보인다.

• 약학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.354-357
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• 2000

Two ellagitannins, pedunculagin and 2,3-(S)-Hexahydroxydiphenoyl (HHDP)-D -glucose and three condensed tannins, (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin and procyanidin B-4 which were isolated from Rubus coreanum were evaluated for their antioxidative effects with 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and lipid peroxidation generation system mediated by addition of $H_2O$$_2$to rat liver homogenate (TBARS). The ellagitannins, 2,3-(S)-HHDP-D-glucose and pedunculagin, showed more potent antioxidative activities by DPPH and TBARS than condensed tannins.