• Journal of Life Science
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.435-443
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• 2018

AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) functions as a metabolic master through regulating and restoring cellular energy balance. In skeletal muscle, AMPK increases myofibril protein degradation through the expression of muscle-specific ubiquitin ligases. Mori Folium, the leaf of Morus alba, is a traditional medicinal herb with various pharmacological functions; however, the effects associated with muscle atrophy have not been fully identified. In this study, we confirmed the effects of AMPK activation by examining the effects of 5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide (AICAR), an activator of AMPK, on the induction of atrophy and expression of atrophy-related genes in C2C12 myotubes. We also investigated the effects of the ethanol extract of Mori Folium (EEMF) on the recovery of AICAR-induced muscle atrophy in C2C12 myotubes. It was found that exposure to AICAR resulted in the stimulation of Forkhead box O3a (FOXO3a); an up-regulation of muscle-specific ubiquitin ligases such as Muscle Atrophy F-box (MAFbx)/atrogin-1 and muscle RING finger-1 (MuRF1), and a down-regulation of muscle-specific transcription factors, such as MyoD and myogenin; with the activation of AMPK. In addition, AICAR without cytotoxicity indicated a decrease in diameter of C2C12 myotubes. However, treatment with EEMF significantly suppressed AICAR-induced muscle atrophy of C2C12 myotubes in a dose-dependent manner as confirmed by a decrease in myotube diameter, which is associated with a reversed stimulation of FOXO3a by the inhibition of AMPK activation. These results indicate that the activation of AMPK by AICAR induces muscle atrophy, and EEMF has preeminent effects on the inhibition of AICAR-induced muscle atrophy through the AMPK signaling pathway.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.26 no.10
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• pp.1207-1213
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• 2016

Schisandrae fructus (SF) and Mori folium (MF) have been used as traditional medicines for thousands of years in parts of Asia, including Korea, China, and Japan. Recent researches on SF and MF have documented a wide spectrum of therapeutic properties, including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, immunomodulatory and anti-angiogenesis effects. However, the toxicity and safety of SF and MF, and their mixture (medicinal herber mixture, MHMIX) were not confirmed. Therefore, this study was performed to evaluate the acute toxicity and safety of SF, MF and MHMIX. SF, MF and MHMIX were orally administered at a dose of 5,000 mg/kg in ICR mice. Animals were monitored for the mortality and changes in the body weight, clinical signs and gross observation during the 14 days after dosing, upon necropsy. We also measured parameters of organ weight, clinical chemistry, and hematology. No dead and no clinical signs were found during the experiment period after administration of a single oral dose of SF, MF and MHMIX. There were no adverse effects on clinical signs, body weight, or organ weight and no gross pathological findings in any treatment group. Therefore, LD50 value of SF, MF and MHMIX may be over 5,000 mg/kg and it may have no side toxic effect to ICR mice. The results on the single-dose toxicity of SF, MF and MHMIX indicate that it is not possible to reach oral dose levels related to death or dose levels with any harmful side effects.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.9-15
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• 2017

Objectives : In this study, the inhibitory activities of Korean Medicine against pancreatic lipase in vitro and biochemical analyses in vivo were measured to determine its possibility as a well-matched sauce material with chicken. Methods : The inhibitory activity on pancreatic lipase enzyme of 11 samples were evaluated in vitro and then 5 samples were selected. The activity of pancreatic lipase was investigated using orlistat as a positive control. Animals were divided into eight groups (n=7). The experimental groups except for normal group were fed 60% high-fat diet for 7 days. 5 samples were orally administered at a dose of 200 mg/kg body weight and orlistat were orally administrated at a dose of 60 mg/kg body weight for 7 days. Biochemical anaylses of 5 samples were executed based on lipid parameters analysis. Results : Korean Medicines with an $IC_{50}$ of below 1 mg/kg were Scutellariae Radix, Gardeniae Fructus, Theae Folium Coptidis Radix, and Mori Cortex Radicis. Body weight change of Mori Cortex Radicis reduced significantly, however fecal triglyceride couldn't regulate effectively. The most excellent inhibitory effect of pancreatic lipase showed in Scutellariae Radix treatment and also regulated significantly serum triglyceride and total cholesterol. Moreover, the supplementation of Coptidis Radix excreted meaningfully triglyceride to fece. Conclusions : In conclusion, Coptidis Radix may exert anti-obesity effect by directly inhibiting pancreatic lipase, which would prevent the absorption of lipid from the small intestine. Besides, Mori Cortex Radicis may led to the decrease of the body weight via the different pathway.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.33 no.3
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• pp.184-199
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• 2012

Objectives: There is a steady increase in the prevalence of obesity worldwide and obesity is often accompanied by inflammation. Although much emphasis has been placed on the adipose tissue inflammation in obesity, a study with herbal medicine is few. This study aimed to investigate the antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effect of a complex herbal medicine (CHM) composed of Cornus officinalis, Dioscorea rhizoma, Aurantii fructus, and Mori Foliumon on obese type 2 diabetes mice. Methods: Type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesity were induced by Surwit's high fat, high sucrose diet for 8 weeks. Mice were divided into ND (normal diet, n=10), HFD (high fat and high sucrose diet, n=10), CHM (high fat and high sucrose diet with complex herbal medicine, n=10) and Met (high fat and high sucrose diet with metformin, n=10) groups. The body weight, fructosamine and OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) were measured. After 8 weeks the blood samples of all mice were taken from the heart, and lipid profiles were measured. Epididymal fat pad, histological size of the adipocyte tissue and liver weights were measured. Inflammatory markers such as leptin and adipocyte tissue macrophage were measured to evaluate the effect of CHM on adipocyte tissue inflammation. Results: Compared with the HFD group, there was an improvement in OGTT and epididymal fat decreased in the CHM group. White adipocyte size and adipocyte tissue macrophage decreased in CHM group. Conclusions: These results suggest that CHM has antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory effects in high fat, high sucrose diet induced obese mice.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.117-125
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• 1998

Mulberry leaves(Mori folium) and silkworm(Bombyx mori) are potnet inhibiters of intestinal $\alpha$-glycosidase, and inhibit the digestion of starch and sucrose in the small intestine. They are able to prevent postprandial hyperglycemia and decrease blood insulin levels. In this study , a high-carbohydrate diet(CHO ; 67.5%, protein ; 20.8%, fat : 11.7%) was received by the control group. In contrast, the experimental groups received a high-carbohydrate diet with extracts of mulberry leaves and silkwork(50mg.100g diet), and acarbose(6.7mg/100g diet). after a 10 week study period , the experimental groups had lower blood glucose and triglyceride levels. The experimental groups tended to have lwer Hb Alc levels. Also, blood insulin levels were lower than the control groups in accordance with blood glucose levels. The activities of intestinal $\alpha$-glucosidase in the middle and distal parts of small intestine were induced by the extracts of mulberry leaves and silkworm in the experimental groups. However, the activities of liver lysosomal glucosidase and the contents of glycogen in the liver were not affected by the mulberry leave and silkworm extracts nor by acarbose. Mulberry leaves and silkworm were able to prevent sudden postprandial peaks in blood glucose as a result of $\alpha$-glycosidase, inhibition, there by decreasing unnecessary insulin secretion.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.26 no.1
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• pp.91-98
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• 2009

목적 : 상지, 상백피, 상엽은 모두 뽕나무에서 유래한 것으로 한의학에서 수천 년 동안 사용되어왔다. 최근 이들의 미백효능이 발견되면서 더욱 주목을 받고 있다. 피부의 멜라닌 색소 침착은 자선에 대한 정상적인 방어기전이다. 그러나 비정상적인 색소침착은 심각한 미용적 문제를 가져온다. 최근 약침이 피부 미백에 이용되고 있다. 또한 발효와 열처리는 미백화장료 가공의 최신 경향이다. 이 연구에서는 상지, 상백피, 상엽 약침액이 발효와 열처리 후에 피부 미백에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 한다. 방법 : 상지, 상백피, 상엽을 각각 4개의 그룹으로 나누었다. (1) 비발효, 비열처리, (2) 비발효, 열처리, (3) 발효, 비열처리, (4) 발효, 열처리한 그룹들에 타이로시나제 활성 및 도파 산화 활성, 그리고 멜라닌 함량을 측정하여 비교하였다. 결과 : 타이로시나제 활성 및 도파 산화 활성, 그리고 멜라닌 함량에 있어서, 발효, 열처리가 대체로 효과가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 멜라닌 함량에 있어서 발효, 열처리한 군이 대조군에 비해 유의성 있는 감소를 보였다. 결론 : 주근깨, 흑색종, 간반(肝斑) 등 비정상적인 색소 침착 질환을 치료하기 위한 상지, 상백피, 상엽 약침액 제조에 있어, 발효 및 열처리 방식을 적용하면 보다 나은 미백효능을 발휘할 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.21 no.4
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• pp.43-49
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• 2006

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to determine the original source of Gwackhyang(藿香) newly. Methods : Compare the growing district, figure and etc. of Gwackhyang included in the books on herbal medicine with those of present. Results : 1. The growing district of Gwackhyang is south of China or southern place than China. 2. In the picture of the leaf of Gwackhyang, its end is round and it is similar to Mori folium or the leaf of Solanum melongena. 3. We can propagate it by planting a piece of stem. 4. At the Dynasty of the Sejong king, japan sent it 18 times for diplomacy present, and according to Sejongsillockzirizi(世宗實錄地理志), it was planted for the test one time. 5. Baechohyang, another name of Gwackhyang, is rhizome and root of Anisochilus carnosus according to Bonchogangmok(本草綱目). Conclusion : Provide a basis for these results, Gwackhyang in the books on herbal medicine means Pogostemon cablin. It is a mistake to use Agastache rugosa in GwackhyangJeonggisan(震香正氣散) etc. in Korea.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Applied Pharmacology
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• 1995.04a
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• pp.111-111
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• 1995

1. 혈압 및 맥박 실험 Acetylcholine과 상엽 수층분획을 단독으로 정맥에 투여한 경우 각각에서 농도 의존적으로 일시적인 혈압 강하 효과가 나타났고 빈맥 현상이 관찰되었다. Nitric Oxide 합성효소 억제제인 N$^{G}$ -Nitro-L-Arginine Methyl Ester(10 mg/kg I. v)를 전처리한 경우 위 두 약물에 의한 혈압강하효과는 공히 증가되어졌다. 또한 두 약물에 의한 혈압강하 효과는 Atropine Sulfate(1 mg/kg i.v) 전처리로 완전히 차단되었다. Cholinesterase 억제제인 Physostigmine (0.05 mg/kg i.v) 전처리는 상엽의 혈압강하 효과에 아무런 영향을 나타내지 못하였다. 2. 장관 실험 Acetylcholine과 상엽 수층분획을 organ bath에 첨가한 경우 각각에서 농도 의존적으로 장관 수축력을 증가시켰다. 혈압반응에서와 같이 장관실험에서도 두 약물에 의한 장관 수축력의 증가는 Atropine Sulfate(1$\times$$10^{-5}$ M)의 존재하에서는 완전히 차단되어졌다. 이상의 결과로부터 상엽 수층분획은 Acetylcholine과 유사한 작용을 지닌 물질을 함유하는 것으로 사료된다.

• Proceedings of the PSK Conference
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• 2002.10a
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• pp.264.1-264.1
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• 2002

We studied to compare hypoglycemic effect of GRA and MF in multiple low dose streptozotocin(STZ)-induced diabetic rats. 25 mg/kg of STZ in 100 mM citrate buffer(pH 4.5) was injected intraperitoneally for 5 consecutive days. SD rats were randomly divided into diabetic control and treatment groups. Treatment groups were administered with either 500mg/kg of GRA. 500mg/kg of MF. 250mg/kg of GRA＋250mg/kg of MF(GM 250)or 500mg/kg of GRA＋500mg/kg of MF(GM 500) for 3 weeks. (omitted)

• The Korea Journal of Herbology
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• v.37 no.3
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• pp.29-39
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• 2022

Objective : This study is aimed to evaluate the protective effects of Rehmanniae Radix, Mori Folium, and Liriopie Tuber mixture (RML) on lung injury of Particulate matter less than 10 um in diameter and diesel exhaust particles (PM10D) mice model. Methods : To investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of RML, PM10D was diluted in aluminum hydroxide (Alum) in 7-week-old male mice and induced by Intra-Nazal-Tracheal (INT) injection method. Animal experiments were divided into 5 groups. Nor (normal mice), CTL (PM10D-induced mice with the administration of distilled water), DEXA (PM10D-induced mice with the administration of 3 mg/kg Dexamethasone), RML 100 (PM10D-induced mice treated with RML 100 mg/kg weight), and RML 200 (PM10D-induced mice treated with RML 200 mg/kg body weight). After 11 days administration, mice were sacrificed and inflammation-related immune cells in broncho-alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) were analyzed. Inflammation-related biomarkers were also analyzed in blood and lungs. Lung tissue was observed through histological examination. Results : In the PM10D induced model, the PML showed decreases in CXCL-1 and IL-17A in BALF. Expression of inflammatory cytokines and cough-related mRNA genes was significantly decreased in serum and lung tissue. The mixture treatment of RML significantly improved the immune related cells in the serum. In addition, histological observations showed a tendency to decrease the severity of lung injury. Conclusions : Overall, these results confirmed the respiratory protective effect of the RML mixture in a model of lung injury induced by air pollution (PM10+DEP), suggesting that it is a potential treatment for respiratory damage.