• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제26권12호
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• pp.1029-1035
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• 2003

Osteoporosis is recognized as one of the major hormonal deficiency diseases, especially in menopausal women and the elderly. When estrogen is reduced in the body, local factors such as IL-1 $\beta$ and IL-6, which are known to be related with bone resorption, are increased and promote osteoclastogenesis, which is responsible for bone resorption. In the present study, we investigated whether glucosidic isoflavones (Isocal, PIII) extracted from Sophorae fructus affect the proliferation of osteoblasts and prevent osteoclastogenesis in vitro by attenuating upstream cytokines such as IL-1$\beta$ and IL-6 in a human osteoblastic cell line (MG-63) and in a primary osteoblastic culture from SD rat femurs. Interestingly, IL-1$\beta$ and IL-6 mRNA were significantly suppressed in osteoblast-like cells treated with 17$\beta$-estradiol (E2) and PIII when compared to positive control (SDB), and this suppression was more effective at $10^{-8}$% than at the highest concentration of $10^{-4}$%. In addition, these were confirmed in protein levels using ELISA assay. In the cell line, the cells showed that E2 was the most effective in osteoblastic proliferation over the whole range of concentration ($10^{-4}%-10^{-12}$%), even though PIII also showed the second greatest effectiveness at $10^{-8}$%. Nitric oxide (NO) was significantly (p<0.05) upregulated in PIII and E2 over the concentration range $10^{-6}% to 10^{-8}$% when compared to SDB, without showing any dose dependency. In bone marrow primary culture, we found by TRAP assay that PIII effectively suppressed osteoclastogenesis next to E2 in comparison with SDB and culture media (control). In conclusion, these results suggest that local bone-resorbing cytokines can be regulated by PIII at lower concentrations and that, therefore, PIII may preferentially induce anti-osteoporosis response by attenuating osteoclastic differentiation and by upregulating NO.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.120-130
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• 1999

This investigation studied the effect of ovariectomy on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) of rat. Forty female Sprauge-Dawley strain white rats, each weighing about 200grams were used and divided into two groups. The one group was performed ovariectomy, and the other was performed sham operation. Both group were killed at the intervals of 3 days, 1, 2, 4, and 8 weeks postoperatively, paraffin section were stained with H&E, MT and histomorphometric study of the TMJ was performed in a synchronous manner with an sham operated control group The result were as follows: 1. At 4 weeks after ovariectomy, an adhesion between the inferior surface of the articular disc and the condyle was observed in the central portion. At 8 weeks after ovariectomy, a focal thickening of the bone (osteophyte) was observed in anterior portion and there was a marked decrease in the trabecular bone in the posterior region. 2. The thickness of cartilage zone was increased at 2 weeks postopratively in the central portion, and decreased at 4 weeks postopratively in the posterior portion. The thickness of transitional zone was decreased at 1 week postoperatively in the anterior and proliferating zone was decreased postoperatively. The thickness of articular zone was decreased at 3 days postopratively in the anterior portion, and decreased at 1 week postoperatively in the central portion. From the above finding, we could conclue that estrogen deficiency in rats causes alteration of TMJ in marked early stage.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.203-214
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• 2005

Purpose : To assess the clinical efficacy of DJH on the dryness of vagina and difficulty in sexual intercourse in climacteric women. Methods : 7 climacteric women who are suffering from the dryness of vagina and sexual problems received DJH: 2 pills(4g) a time, three times a day for a total 8 weeks as maintenance therapy. We evaluated ultrasonography, BMD, blood test, urine analysis, female hormone test and questionnaire, Kupperman's index plus two questions about urogenital and sexual problems in before as well as after 8 weeks of treatment. Results : The results are as follows; 1. DJH reduced climacteric symptoms.(Kupperman's index from 61.4 to 30.2 points) 2. DJH was very effective to dryness of vagina and difficulty in sexual life caused by deficiency of estrogen. 3. The affirmative efficacy of DJH improved sexual satisfaction in consequence. Conclusion : The DJH showed positive effects on improving, not only the climacteric symptoms, but also the sexual satisfaction. It shows that DJH may represent a satisfactory therapeutic choice for those climacteric women with the urogenital tract disturbances and sexual problems.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.177-191
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• 2000

In order to investigate the effect of the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu($BL_{23}$) and Taejo($BL_{11}$) loci on the estrogen-deficiency osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy in rats, serum osteocalcin estradiol progesterone follicular stimulating hormone(FSH) calcium(Ca) and phosphorous(P) levels were monitored. The results were as follows : 1. Serum osteocalcin levels were significantly (p<0.01, p<0.05) increased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. 2. Serum estradiol levels were increased In the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group, but Taejo group did not show significant value. 3. Serum progesterone levels were significantly(p<0.01) increased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. 4. Serum FSH levels were significantly(p<0.01, p<0.05) decreased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. 5. Serum Ca levels were significantly(p<0.01) increased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu group compared with control group, but Taejo group did not show significant value. 6. Serum P levels were significantly(p<0.01, p<0.05) decreased in the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo group compared with control group. According to these results, the Cervi Pantotricuhum Cornu Herb-acupuncture treated on Shinsu and Taejo loci have favorable effect on treatment and prevention of osteoporosis induced by ovariectomy in rats.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1028-1033
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• 2005

여성의 폐경에 의한 eskogen의 감소는 심혈관계질환을 빠르게 진행시킨다고 알려져 있다. 최근 새로운 식품으로 각광받고 있는 매생이 추출물을 갱년기장애를 일으킨 횐쥐에 투여하여 혈 중 지질 수준변화와 항 혈소판 응집 능을 통해서 그 효과를 검토해 보았다. 매생이 추출물을 갱년기를 유도한 횐쥐에 투여하여 혈소판 응집 능에 미치는 영향을 검토한 결과 난소절제에 의하여 혈소판응집이 활성화되었는데, 매생이 추출물을 투여한 군에서 혈소판응집이 억제되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 난소 절제에 의해 total-cholesterol의 함량이 증가되었는데, 이는 매생이 추출물을 투여함으로써 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 혈 중 중성 지방에서는 매생이을 투여한 모든 군에서 난소를 절제하지 않는 군과 비슷한 함량으로 감소하였고, 또한 혈중 HDL-cholesterol은 매생이 추출물 모두 난소 절제한 군과 비교해서 높은 경향을 나타내어 매생이 추출물이 혈액과 관련된 심혈관계 질환에 유효한 효과를 나타낼 것으로 사료된다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.50.1-50.11
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• 2020

Osteoporosis is prevalent in elderly women and it may cause dental implant failure. In particular, estrogen deficiency in postmenopausal women leads to higher rates of osteoporosis prevalence. Immune cell-mediated effects involving the development of osteoporosis have been studied previously; however, the role of IL-10-producing regulatory B (B10) cells in osteoporosis is largely unclear. Here, we examined the role of B10 cells in osteoporosis. C57BL/6 mice were subjected to ovariectomy (OVX). Fifteen weeks after OVX surgery, the first molar of the right maxillary was extracted, and twenty-four weeks after OVX surgery, serous progression of osteoporosis was observed in the alveolar bone. Moreover, the proportion of CD19⁺CD5⁺CD1d^high regulatory B cells, B10, and CD4⁺CD25⁺FoxP3⁺ regulatory T cells from the spleen of OVX mice decreased during the progression of osteoporosis, compared to controls. In contrast to regulatory cells, IL-17-producing Th (Th17) cell levels were increased in OVX mice. Adoptive transfer of B10 cells to OVX mice led to a decrease in Th17 cell abundance and inhibited the development of osteoporosis in the alveolar bone from OVX mice. Thus, our results suggest that B10 cells may help suppress osteoporosis development.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1851-1858
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• 2010

갱년기의 여성에는 여러 폐경 증후들이 나타나는데, 특히 estrogen의 감소로 인한 혈중 지질 조성의 변화 등으로 심혈관계 질환의 발병율이 높아지게 된다. 본 연구에서는 실험동물로써 흰쥐를 이용하여 인위적으로 갱년기를 유도한 후 갈조류인 곰피 추출물의 영향을 혈중지질 농도, 혈소판 응집력 및 혈액 유동성을 통하여 그 효과를 검토하고자 하였다. 그 결과 갱년기유도로 인하여 증가된 혈청 중 중성지방 및 총콜레스테롤 함량은 곰피 추출물 투여에 의해 저하되었으며, 특히 곰피 추출물 200 mg/kg bw/day 투여는 중성지방 함량을 유의적으로 감소시키는 결과를 나타내었다. Ldl-콜레스테롤, 동맥경화지수(AI) 및 심혈관위험지수(CRF) 또한 곰피 추출물 투여에 의해 저하되었다 한편 Hdl-콜레스테롤 농도는 난소절제에 의해 감소하였으나, 곰피 추출물을 투여에 의해 증가되었다. 혈액의 유동성에 곰피 추출물의 효과를 실험한 결과 난소 절제에 의해 혈액의 점도가 증가하여 유동성이 저하되었으나, 곰피 추출물 투여로 인해 유동성이 향상됨을 알 수 있었다. 또한 난소 절제에 의해 혈소판 응집능이 증가하였으나, 곰피 추출물 투여로 인해 완화되는 효과를 볼 수 있었다. 이상의 결과로부터 갱년기에 나타날 수 있는 혈중 지질 변화에 대하여 곰피 추출물이 지질 및 혈행 개선 효과를 나타내었으며, 특히 곰피 추출물 200 mg/kg bw/day 투여는 모든 항목에서 유의성 있는 결과를 나타내어 곰피가 심혈관 관련성 질환 예방에 도움을 줄 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제15권9호
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• pp.599-605
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• 2015

본 연구는 흑미(Oryza sativa L.) 호분층 추출물이 난소절제 흰쥐의 체내 지질 및 관련 호르몬 수준에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 수행되었다. 흰쥐를 Sham군(S), 난소절제 control군(OVX), 난소절제 이소플라본 10 mg/kg 투여군(IF), 난소절제 흑미 30 및 90mg/kg 투여군(BRE-30, BRE-90)으로 나누어 12주 동안 고지방식이(45% calories from fat)를 급여하였을 때, 체중 증가량, 체지방무게 및 비만지수는 OVX군에서 증가하였으나, 이소플라본 및 BRE 투여에 의해 유의하게 감소되었다. 혈중 중성지방은 BRE-90군이 OVX군에 비해 유의적으로 낮았고, 혈청 adiponectin 수준은 BRE군에서 OVX군에 비하여 유의하게 증가하였으며, leptin 수준은 대조군인 OVX군에 비하여 유의적으로 감소하였다. 간 중 총지질과 중성지방 및 콜레스테롤은 유의적이지는 않았으나 BRE 투여군에서 OVX군보다 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 따라서, 흑미 호분층은 난소절제 흰쥐에서 지질 대사를 조절함으로써 비만 및 여성의 폐경기 관련 질병을 예방하는 식품이 될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.449-456
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• 2004

최근 홍화씨의 세로토닌유도체, 리그난 및 플라보노이드와 같은 화합물은 에스트로겐${\cdot}$항에스트로겐 활성을 갖는 식물 유래의 diphenol 화합물인 phytoestrogen 물질로 작용할 수 있음이 밝혀지면서 이를 함유하고 있는 홍화씨추출물[safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) seed extract]의 피부주름 개선효과가 기대되고 있다. 본 연구진은 이전에 홍화씨추출물은 피부세포의 산화를 막아주는 항산화작용을 지니고 있으며, 아울러 피부의 matrix protein을 만들어내는 섬유아세포 증식을 촉진할 뿐만 아니라 피부의 구조를 이루고 있는 엘라스틴 단백질을 분해하는 elastase의 활성 저해효과를 보고한 바 있다. 이러한 연구 배경에서 본 연구에서는 홍화씨추출물의 피부주름 개선효과를 알아보기 위해 콜라겐 발현효과 및 MMP-1 발현 억제효과를 각각 측정하였다. 그 결과 홍화씨추출물의 콜라겐 발현효과는 레티놀보다 우수하였으며, 아울러 MMP-1 발현 저해효과는 올레산과 유사하게 농도 의존적으로 저해되었다. 또한 $0.1\%$ 홍화씨추출물 함유 크림은 대조군(홍화씨추출물 미함유 크림)에 비하여 피부주름 개선 효과가 크게 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 볼 때 홍화씨추출물은 주름개선용 기능성화장품 신소재로의 사용이 기대된다.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.194-206
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• 2020

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate microRNAs (miRNAs) related to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) responsiveness using miRNA microarrays and to identify their target genes to determine the molecular regulatory pathways involved in FSH signaling in KGN cells. Methods: To change the cellular responsiveness to FSH, KGN cells were treated with FSH receptor (FSHR)-specific small interfering RNA (siRNA) followed by FSH. miRNA expression profiles were determined through miRNA microarray analysis. Potential target genes of selected miRNAs were predicted using bioinformatics tools, and their regulatory function was confirmed in KGN cells. Results: We found that six miRNAs (miR-1261, miR-130a-3p, miR-329-3p, miR-185-5p, miR-144-5p and miR-4463) were differentially expressed after FSHR siRNA treatment in KGN cells. Through a bioinformatics analysis, we showed that these miRNAs were predicted to regulate a large number of genes, which we narrowed down to cytochrome P450 family 19 subfamily A member 1 (CYP19A1) and estrogen receptor alpha (ESR1) as the main targets for miR-4463. Functional analysis revealed that miR-4463 is a regulatory factor for aromatase expression and function in KGN cells. Conclusion: In this study, we identified differentially expressed miRNAs related to FSH responsiveness. In particular, upregulation of miR-4463 expression by FSHR deficiency in human granulosa cells impaired 17β-estradiol synthesis by targeting CYP19A1 and ESR1. Therefore, our data might provide novel candidates for molecular biomarkers for use in research into poor responders.