• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.923-931
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• 2002

Sopungsungi-won (SP) is a known for\mula for senile constipation and diabetes mellitus, based on traditional Korean medicine. The preventive effect of SP on the development of overt diabetes in Zucker diabetic fatty (ZDF) rats was evaluated. When administered orally through a diet for 8 weeks, diabetic conditions such as hyperglycemia, polydipsia and hypertriglyceridemia were all ameliorated in SP-treated rats. In parallel with the onset and progression of hyperglycemia in the ZDF control rats; there was a marked decline in plasma insulin concentrations from 26.1 $\mu$U/ml, at age 7 weeks, to 14.8 $\mu$U/ml at age 15 weeks. In the SP-treated rats, however, the plasma insulin concentrations did not decline, and SP at a dose of 5 g/kg significantly increased the insulin levels to 31.9 $\mu$U/ml. Early normalization of plasma insulin and a retained ability to subsequently increase plasma insulin were indicative of a pancreatic $\beta$ cell protective action by the SP for\mula. In addition, expressions of an insulin-responsive gene and corresponding protein, glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4), in skeletal \muscle, were also determined in SP- and rosiglitazone-treated ZDF rats. mRNA and protein levels of GLUT4 in SP-treated rats were upregulated in a dose dependent manner. Furthermore, when ZDF rats were treated with 2 g/kg of the SP for\mula, the activity of glucose-6-phosphatase was decreased by 49%, whereas the activity of glucokinase was increased by 196%, compared to the ZDF control rats. Taken together, these data provide evidence that the SP for\mula markedly lowered the plasma glucose levels, probably through an effect not only on improvement of insulin action, but through a combined sti\mulation of glycolysis and an inhibition of gluconeogenesis in the liver, and also suggest the validity of SP's clinical use in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus following further toxicological investigation.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권8호
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• pp.1189-1196
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• 2013

Adipose tissue development and function play a critical role in the regulation of energy balance, lipid metabolism, and the pathophysiology of metabolic syndromes. Although the effect of zinc ascorbate supplementation in diabetes or glycemic control is known in humans, the underlying mechanism is not well described. Here, we investigated the effect of a zinc-chelated vitamin C (ZnC) compound on the adipogenic differentiation of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Treatment with ZnC for 8 d significantly promoted adipogenesis, which was characterized by increased glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase activity and intracellular lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells. Meanwhile, ZnC induced a pronounced up-regulation of the expression of glucose transporter type 4 (GLUT4) and the adipocyte-specific gene adipocyte protein 2 (aP2). Analysis of mRNA and protein levels further showed that ZnC increased the sequential expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma ($PPAR{\gamma}$) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein alpha (C/$EBP{\alpha}$), the key transcription factors of adipogenesis. These results indicate that ZnC could promote adipogenesis through $PPAR{\gamma}$ and C/$EBP{\alpha}$, which act synergistically for the expression of aP2 and GLUT4, leading to the generation of insulin-responsive adipocytes and can thereby be useful as a novel therapeutic agent for the management of diabetes and related metabolic disorders.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.893-900
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• 2015

최근 경제가 급속히 성장하면서 세계적으로 당뇨병이 심각한 대사성 질환으로 대두되고 있으며 이에 따라 혈당조절에만 초점을 맞춘 경구용 당뇨병 치료제가 아니라 당뇨병을 근본적으로 치료할 수 있는 혈당 강하 소재를 개발하기 위한 연구가 늘어나고 있다. 본 연구에서는 선행 연구에서 항당뇨 효능이 확인된Ceriporia lacerata 균사체 배양물건조물(CL01)을 제 2형 당뇨병 동물 모델인db/db 마우스에 경구투여하여 CL01이 혈액학적 지표 및 인슐린 신호 전달기전 상의 유관 단백질과 mRNA 발현에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. CL01을 4주간 투여했을 때 혈당이 지속적으로 감소하였고, 혈청 인슐린, c-peptide 농도도 각각 음성대조군의 55.8%, 40% 수준으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 인슐린 저항성을 반영하는 지표인 HOMA-IR 수치를 계산한 결과, CL01 투여군에서 인슐린 저항성이 음성대조군 대비 약 62% 개선되었다(p<0.05). 또한 인슐린 신호 전달에 관여하는 pIR, pAkt, pAMPK, GLUT4 단백질 및 Akt2, IRS1, GLUT4 mRNA 발현이 증가하였다. 이들 결과를 통해 CL01이 당 대사 및 인슐린 신호 전달에 관여하는 유관 단백질 및 유전자 발현에 영향을 미치며 이에 따라 인슐린 저항성을 개선하여 혈당을 효과적으로 감소시키는 것을 알 수 있다. 제 2형 당뇨병 환자의 90% 이상이 인슐린 저항성으로 인한 고인슐린혈증, 당내성 장애, 고혈압, 비만 등의 대사 이상이 생길 확률이 증가하기 때문에 CL01의 섭취를 통해 GLUT4 발현을 증가시켜 인슐린 저항성을 낮추는 것이 제 2형 당뇨병의 근본적인 치료에 이용될 수 있을 것으로 사료되며 이 연구가 당뇨병 치료의 추가적인 기전 연구를 위한 기초 증거로 활용될 수 있을 것이다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.191-199
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 발효식품으로부터 항당뇨 효능을 지닌 유산균을 분리하여 뽕잎 추출물을 발효하고, 제조된 유산균 발효 뽕잎 추출물의 항당뇨 효능을 평가하였다. 갓김치에서 분리된 Lactobacillus plantarum SG-053은 α-glucosidase 저해 활성이 96.8%로 가장 우수하고, 뽕잎을 발효하여 뽕잎에 존재하는 항당뇨 지표물질인 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ)의 함량을 2.2배 증가시키며 우수한 생육 활성을 나타내어 본 연구에서 뽕잎 추출액의 발효에 사용하였다. L. plantarum SG-053으로 발효한 뽕잎 추출물은 L6 근관세포에 대한 세포독성은 없었고, IRS-1, PI3K p85α, GLUT-4 유전자 발현을 각각 1.4, 2.2, 1.4배로 증가시켰으며, 세포의 2-deoxyglucose 흡수를 1 μM의 인슐린보다 높은 수준인 40.7% 증가시켜 인슐린 신호전달 경로를 활성화시킴으로써 세포의 인슐린 저항성을 개선하는 것으로 확인되었다. 경구 당 부하 검사를 통해 유산균 발효 뽕잎 추출물이 포도당 섭취에 의해 증가한 혈당을 빠르게 감소시키고, α-glucosidase의 저해를 통해 maltose의 분해에 의한 혈당 증가를 억제하였다. 유산균 발효 뽕잎 추출물은 SD rat의 허벅지 골격근 조직의 PI3K p85α와 GLUT-4 유전자 발현을 각각 6.4, 2.1배 증가시켜 L6 근관세포에서와 유사한 결과를 나타냈으며, in vivo 근육 조직에서도 인슐린 신호전달경로의 활성화에 영향을 준다는 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구 결과로 L. plantarum SG-053이 뽕잎을 효과적으로 발효하여 DNJ의 함량을 증진시킨다는 것을 확인하였으며, L. plantarum SG-053으로 발효한 뽕잎 추출물은 우수한 항당뇨 효능을 지니는 것을 세포 및 동물실험 수준에서 확인하였다.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.240-246
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• 2014

Mutation in HNF1B, the hepatocyte nuclear factor-$1{\beta}$ (HNF-$1{\beta}$) gene, results in maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) 5, which is characterized by gradual impairment of insulin secretion. However, the functional role of HNF-$1{\beta}$ in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism is not fully understood. We identified a family with early-onset diabetes that fulfilled the criteria of MODY. Sanger sequencing revealed that a heterozygous P159L (CCT to CTT in codon 159 in the DNA-binding domain) mutation in HNF1B was segregated according to the affected status. To investigate the functional consequences of this HNF1B mutation, we generated a P159L HNF1B construct. The wild-type and mutant HNF1B constructs were transfected into COS-7 cells in the presence of the promoter sequence of human glucose transporter type 2 (GLUT2). The luciferase reporter assay revealed that P159L HNF1B had decreased transcriptional activity compared to wild-type (p < 0.05). Electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed reduced DNA binding activity of P159L HNF1B. In the MIN6 pancreatic ${\beta}$-cell line, overexpression of the P159L mutant was significantly associated with decreased mRNA levels of GLUT2 compared to wild-type (p < 0.05). However, INS expression was not different between the wild-type and mutant HNF1B constructs. These findings suggests that the impaired insulin secretion in this family with the P159L HNF1B mutation may be related to altered GLUT2 expression in ${\beta}$-cells rather than decreased insulin gene expression. In conclusion, we have identified a Korean family with an HNF1B mutation and characterized its effect on the pathogenesis of diabetes.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.637-643
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• 2013

We have demonstrated that 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) isolated from Bacillus subtilis MORI could enhance the levels of adiponectin and its receptors in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, which has been shown to be effective in lowering blood glucose levels and enhancing insulin sensitivity. DNJ was not toxic to differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes for up to a concentration of $5{\mu}M$. In terms of expression levels of adiponectin and its receptors (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2), DNJ in concentrations as low as $0.5{\mu}M$ elevated both mRNA and protein levels of adiponectin and transcript levels of AdipoR1 and AdipoR2. In addition, DNJ increased phosphorylation of 5' adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in a statistically significant manner. Finally, treatment with DNJ resulted in increased mRNA expression of glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4), which encodes for a glucose transporter, along with a significant increase in glucose uptake into the adipocytes based on results of a 2-deoxy-D-[$^3H$] glucose uptake assay. Our findings indicate that DNJ may greatly facilitate glucose uptake into adipose tissues by increasing the action of adiponectin via its up-regulated expression as well as its receptor genes. In addition, the glucose-lowering effects of DNJ may be achieved by an increased abundance of GLUT4 protein in the plasma membrane, as a consequence of the increased transcript levels of the GLUT4 gene and the activation of AMPK.

• Genomics & Informatics
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.53-56
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• 2009

Recent evidence has strongly suggested that the CAP/TC10 pathway is involved in the trafficking, docking, and fusion of vesicles containing the insulin-responsive glucose transporter Glut4 to the plasma membrane. However, little is known about how the genes employed in the CAP/TC10 pathway are associated with the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this study, we sequenced 4 genes of the CAP/TC10 pathway [SORBS1, CBL, CRK, and RHOQ] in 24 individuals to identify genetic variations in these loci. A total of 48 sequence variants were identified, including 23 novel variations. To investigate the possible association with type 2 diabetes mellitus, 3 single nucleotide polymorphisms from SORBS1, 3 from CBL, and 4 from RHOQ were genotyped in 1122 Korean type 2 diabetic patients and 1138 nondiabetic controls. Using logistic regression analysis, 1 significant association between SNP rs1376405 in RHOQ and type 2 diabetes mellitus [OR = 8.714 (C.I. 1.714-44.29), p = 0.009] was found in the recessive model. Our data demonstrate a positive association of the RHOQ gene in the CAP/TC10 pathway with T2DM in the Korean population.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.529-541
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• 2003

Yukmijihwang-tang has been widely used as an and-aging herbal medicine for hundred years in Asian countries. Numerous studies show that Yukmijihwangtang has anti-oxidative effect both in vivo and in vitro. It has been reported that Moutan Cortex Radicis extract (MCR) was the most effective herb in Yukmijihwang-tang on undifferentiated PC12 cells upon oxidative-stressed with hydrogen peroxide. The purpose of this study is to; 1) evaluate the recovery of neuronal damage by assessing the anti-oxidant effect of MCR on PC12 cells differentiated with nerve growth factor (NGF), 2) identify candidate genes responsible for anti-oxidative effect on differentiated PC12 cells by oligonucleotide chip microarray. PC12 cells, which were differentiated by treating with NGF, were treated without or with hydrogen peroxide in the presence or absence of various concentration of MCR. Cell survival was determined by using MTS assay. Measurement of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was determined using the H2DCFDA assay The viability of cells treated with MCR was significantly recovered from stressed PC12 cell. In addition, wide rage of concentrations of MCR shows dose-dependent inhibitory effect on ROS production in oxidative-stressed cells. Total RNAs of cells without treatment(Control group), only treated with H₂O₂ (stressed group) and treated with both H₂O₂ and of MCR (MCR group) were isolated, and cDNAs was synthesized using oligoT7(dT) primer. The fragmented cRNAs, synthesized from cDNAs, were applied to Affymetrix GeneChip Rat Neurobiology U34 Array. mRNA of Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II delta subunit(CaMKII), neuron glucose transporter (GLUT3) and myelin/oligodendrocyte glycoprotein(MOG) were downregulated in Stressed group comparing to Control group. P2X2-5 receptor (P2X2R-5), P2X2-4 receptor (P2X2R-4), c-fos, 25 kDa synaptosomal attachment protein(SNAP-25a) and GLUT3 were downregulated, whereas A2 adenosine receptor (A2AR), cathechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT), glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), EST223333, heme oxygenase (HO), VGF, UI-R-CO-ja-a-07-0-Ul.s1 and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) were upregulated in MCA group comparing to Control group. Expression of Putative potassium channel subunit protein (ACK4), P2X2A-5, P2X2A-4, Interferon-gamma inducing factor isoform alpha precursor (IL-18α), EST199031, P2XR, P2X2 purinoceptor isoform e (P2X2R-e), Precursor interleukin 18 (IL-18) were downregulated, whereas MOO, EST223333, GLUT-1, MIF, Neuronatin alpha, UI-R-C0-ja-a-07-0-Ul.s1, A2. adenosine receptor, COMT, neuron-specific enolase (NSE), HO, VGF, A rat novel protein which is expressed with nerve injury (E12625) were upregulated in MCR group comparing to Stressed group. The results suggest that decreased viability and AOS production of PC12 cell by H₂O₂ may be, at lease, mediated by impaired glucose transporter expression. It is implicated that the MCR treatment protect PC12 cell from oxidative stress via following mechanisms; improving glucose transport into the cell, enhancing expression of anti-oxidative genes and protecting from dopamine cytotoxicity by increment of COMT and MIF expression. The list of differentially expressed genes may implicate further insight on the action and mechanism behind the anti-oxidative effects of herbal extract Moutan Cortex Radicis.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.51-59
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• 2015

본 연구는 밀사에 의한 환경스트레스가 닭의 품종에 따라 스트레스 및 대사 연관 유전자들의 발현에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 알아보고자 실시하였다. 공시계는 한국재래닭과 백색레그혼으로 두 품종 모두 40주령 때 대조구($540cm^2$/수) 및 고밀도구($311cm^2$/수)로 분리하고, 50주령까지 10주간 사육하였다. 사양시험 종료 후, 각 개체의 간으로부터 total RNA를 추출하고, 스트레스, 소포체(ER) 스트레스 및 대사 연관유전자들의 발현을 real-time PCR을 이용하여 분석하였다. 한국재래계는 분석된 모든 스트레스 표지 유전자들의 발현이 밀사구와 대조구 사이에 유의적인 변화를 보이지 않았다. 그러나 백색레그혼의 경우, HSP70과 $HSP90{\alpha}$ 유전자의 발현이 유의적으로 높게 나타났다(P<0.05). 분석된 ATF6, GRP78, SREBP2 등의 발현은 품종 간 차이를 볼 수 없었지만, XBP1의 경우 백색레그혼이 한국재래계에 비하여 높은 발현을 보였다(P<0.05). 분석된 유전자들 중 FABP4, FATP1, ACSL1 등의 경우, 한국재래계에 비하여 백색레그혼에서 높은 유전자 발현을 보였다(P<0.05). GLUT의 발현은 품종 간에는 영향을 받지 않지만, 밀사에 의한 영향을 받고 있음을 보여주었다. 고밀도사양 체계는 닭의 품종과 관계없이 스트레스 요인이 될 수 있으며, 닭의 품종이나 개량의 정도에 따라 스트레스 반응에 대한 유전적 차이가 있음을 시사하고, 또한 밀사와 같은 환경적 스트레스는 간의 지방 및 포도당 대사에 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 보여주었다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.325-330
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 선행 연구에서 항당뇨 효능이 확인된 Ceriporia lacerata 균사체 배양물 건조물(CL01)을 3T3-L1 세포에 인슐린과 병용 혹은 단독 처리하여 CL01이 세포 단계에서 인슐린 신호 전달에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 분화된 3T3-L1 세포에서 포도당 흡수 정도를 측정한 결과, 인슐린과 CL01을 병용 처리한 군에서 농도 의존적으로 유의적으로 포도당 흡수 정도가 증가하였고, 인슐린 부재 상태에서 CL01을 처리하였을 때는 포도당 흡수 작용이 거의 일어나지 않았음을 확인하였다. 또한 분화된 세포에서 인슐린 신호 전달 관련 단백질 및 mRNA 발현을 측정한 결과, IRβ, Akt, PI3K, AMPK 단백질의 인산화가 진행되었고, GLUT4 mRNA 발현이 증가하였음을 알 수 있었다. 이들 결과를 통해 CL01이 당 대사 및 인슐린 신호 전달에 관여하는 유관 단백질 및 유전자 발현에 영향을 미치며 이에 따라 세포 내로 포도당 흡수를 증가시키는 것을 확인하였다.