• 생명과학회지
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• 제23권11호
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• pp.1381-1387
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• 2013

국내에서 식품으로 사용되고 있는 국화과 식물인 곤달비(Ligularia stenocephala) 잎과 뿌리의 생물활성을 과학적으로 검증하기 위하여 각 추출물에 대하여 항산화 활성 및 세포독성을 in vitro에서, 간보호 효과, 알코올 해독작용 및 기억증진 효능 등을 in vivo에서 평가하였으며 잎의 독특한 향기성분을 GC-MS로 분석하였다. 지질과산화 억제효과는 잎(20.4% 억제율)이 뿌리 보다 좋았으며, 유해 라디칼의 일종인 superoxide anion은 뿌리에서 생성 억제효과가 더 좋았고, DPPH 소거활성은 잎과 뿌리 모두 77~79%로 매우 뛰어났다. 사염화탄소로 유발된 급성 간독성 개선효과를 AST와 ALT 효소활성도를 지표로 확인한 결과, 잎의 ALT 억제활성이 대조군에 비해 약 78% 정도 감소하였으며 알코올을 투여한 mouse의 혈중 알코올 농도는 잎추출물 투여시 약 60% 가량 유의성 있게 감소되어 효과를 인정할 수 있었다. 세포독성은 뿌리에서 비교적 강하게 나타났는데, 흑색종의 경우, $IC_{50}=40.14mg/ml$이었으며, 잎의 세포독성은 비교적 약하였다. 기억증진 효과를 동물모델을 이용한 수동회피시험법으로 평가한 결과, 잎과 뿌리 모두 scopolamine에 의해 유도된 기억력 감소를 80% 이상 향상시킨 것으로 조사되었다. 곤달비 잎의 n-헥산 추출물을 GC-MS로 분석한 결과, 독특한 향기는 주로 terpene 화합물에서 유래되는 것으로 추정되었다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.106-110
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• 2004

The antioxidant activities of Acanthopanax senticosus stems were evaluated in $CCl_4$-intoxicated rats. The n-butanol fraction from the water extract of the stems, when pretreated orally at 200 mg/kg/day for 7 consecutive days in rats, was demonstrated to exhibit significant increases in antioxidant enzyme activities such as hepatic cytosolic superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase by 30.31, 19.82 and 155%, respectively. The n-butanol fraction whereas showed a significant inhibition of serum GPT activity (65.79% inhibition) elevated with hepatic damage induced by $CCl_4$-intoxication. Eleutheroside B, a lignan component, isolated from the n-butanol fraction was found to cause a moderate free radical scavenging effection DPPH, its scavenging potency as indicated in $IC_{50}$ value, being 58.5$\mu$ M. These results suggested that the stems of A. senticosus possess not only antioxidant but also hepatoprotective activities.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.16-27
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• 2019

Generative and vegetative parts of the cactuses have had a long-lasting position in folk medicine and their effects could partly be confirmed in scientific experiments. Nowadays, the cactus, fruits, and cladodes are the focus of many studies because of their desirable properties. Therefore, the summarized reports of valuable properties of medicinal plants may be a good way to familiarize researches with a new source of drugs with lower side effects and higher efficacy. Opuntia dillenii, a well-known member of the Cactaceae family, is used as a medicinal plant in various countries and grows in the desert, semi-desert, tropical and sub-tropical areas. It shows diverse pharmacological activities such as: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, neuroprotective, hepatoprotective, hypotensive etc. OD fruit also possesses valuable constitutes for instance: betalains, ascorbic acid, total phenol, protein as well as essential elements which suggest the significant potential of this plant as a complementary therapy against several pathological conditions. This review describes experimental evidence about pharmacological and therapeutic potential of OD in order to give the basis of its application in the prevention and treatment of some chronic diseases. More studies on OD can help better understanding of its pharmacological mechanism of action to explain its traditional uses and to identify its potential new therapeutic applications.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.41-48
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• 2019

Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective activity of the bark extract (Ethanol: Water) in the ratio of (3:1) of Rhizophora mucronata (BERM) by intoxicating the $HepG_2$ cell lines with different toxicants viz, $CCL_4$, Ethanol and Paracetamol with different concentrations of the extract were used. The $HepG_2$ cell lines were subjected to MTT Assay for studying the cytotoxicity. Methods: $HepG_2$ cells were plated using 96 well plate in 10% bovine serum, exposed to different toxicants viz, 2% $CCl_4$, 60% Ethanol and 14 mM Paracetamol respectively. The various test concentrations (18.85, 37.5, 75, 150 and $300{\mu}g/ml$) of bark extract of Rhizophora mucronata was added and incubated for 24 hours. Medium was removed after incubation period and 0.5 mg/ml MTT(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) was added and again incubated for 4 hours at 37oC. Then MTT was removed the crystals was dissolved in DMSO and absorbance was measured at 570 nm. Results: The result showed that dose dependent increase in percentage of viability at the doses of 18.85, 37.5, 75, 150, $300{\mu}g/ml$. Te results for the $CCl_4$ intoxicated, at $300{\mu}g/ml$ of the concentration of the extract, the % of viable cells was found out to be 99.6%, for Ethanol intoxicated, 97.67%, and Paracetamol induced, 75.37%, IC50 was $21.53{\mu}g/ml$, $12.61{\mu}g/ml$ and $21.42{\mu}g/ml$ respectively. Conclusion: Thus, we conclude that, the extract possesses defensive effect against different toxicants and can be used as an alternate drug for hepatotoxicity.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2019년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.122-122
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• 2019

Protaetia brevitarsis (PB) extracts has been traditionally used as medicinal stuff to treat blood stasis, occlusion of menstruation, tetanus and liver cancer in Asian countries (Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, India and Myanmar). Especially, Donguibogam, which is traditional korean medicinal book, described the PB extracts as traditional medicine to treat hepatic diseases and vascular disorders. The PB extracts has been considered as highly nutritional food. The major constituents of PB extracts are rich in protein, healthy fats, iron, calcium. Recent studies announced that PB extracts has hepatoprotective effect and anti-microbacterial effect. However, the effect of PB on ulcerative colitis has not been uncovered yet. The aim of this study was to examine the anti-inflammatory effect of PB extracts in dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mice model. Cytotoxicity of PB was determined by MTT assay and the antiinflammatory effect of PB extract was investigated by measuring nitric oxide (NO) production. PB extracts did not show any cytotoxicity. AIso, PB extracts supressed NO production in LPS-stimulated mice peritoneal macrophages. To determine whether PB could be an effective treatment on ulcerative colitis, DSS was administered in BALB/c mice for 10 days. PB extract significantly improved the clinical signs of DSS-induced UC, including body weight loss, colon length shortening, and disease activity index increase, with histological markers of colon injury. These findings indicated the possibility of PB as a therapeutic agent on ulcerative colitis.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.389-395
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• 2019

본 연구는 인체에 유익한 효과가 있고 부작용 없이 장기간 안전하게 사용할 수 있으며 간보호 및 간기능 개선에 탁월한 효과가 있는지 양배추출물의 간보호 효과에 대하여 알아보았다. 약물(APAP)에 의해 유도된 간손상 동물모델에서 수행된 실험에서, 양배추 추출물은 간손상 마커인 AST 및 ALT를 효과적으로 감소시킴으로써 간 보호 및 간 기능 개선 효과를 나타냄을 알 수 있었다. 양배추 추출물은 간질환의 예방 또는 치료용 약학적 추출물로서 유효하다는 것이다. 특히, 양배추 추출물은 간손상에 수반되는 급성 염증 반응에 관여하는 염증 매개체 iNOS 및 COX-2 및 전염증성 사이토카인 $IL-1{\beta}$의 발현을 감소시킴으로써 간염 염증을 치료하는데 효과적이었다. 그 결과, $100{\sim}150^{\circ}C$에서 열처리 한 배추 추출물은 생배추 추출물에 비해 간기능 개선 효과 또는 항염증 효과가 우수 하였다.

• Anatomy and Cell Biology
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.538-551
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• 2023

Exposure to environmental pollutants such as carbon tetrachloride (CCL₄) causes liver damage. This study aimed to compare the ameliorative activity of the dates flesh extract (DFE) and selenium-nanoparticles (SeNPs) on CCL₄-induced hepatotoxicity and if DFE could be a useful alternative supplement. Twenty-four male albino rats were enrolled and randomly divided into four equal groups (6 rats in each group): control group received only basal diet with no medications. Group II received CCL₄ in a dose of 0.5 mg/kg intraperitoneal injection twice weekly for four weeks. Group III rats were pretreated with SeNPs in a dose of 2.5 mg/kg once a day orally three times/wk for four weeks alone then combined with the previously described dose of CCL₄ for another four weeks. Group IV rats were pretreated with DFE in a dose of 8 ml of the aqueous extract/kg/d orally for four weeks alone then combined with the previously described dose of CCL₄ for another four weeks. The liver damage was assessed by estimation of plasma concentration of albumin and enzymes activities of alanine aminotransferase and tissue genes expression. Liver oxidation levels were assessed by measuring the tissue concentration of the malondialdehyde, superoxide dismutase, and the total glutathione. Additionally, inflammatory mediators tumour necrosis factor--α and interleukin-6 were estimated. Detecting the liver's cellular structural damage was done by histopathological and immunohistochemical examination. This study suggests that CCL₄-induced liver damage in rats can be protected by administration whether the costly SeNPs or the economical DFE.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.838-845
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• 2024

Excessive alcohol consumption can have serious negative consequences on health, including addiction, liver damage, and other long-term effects. The causes of hangovers include dehydration, alcohol and alcohol metabolite toxicity, and nutrient deficiency due to absorption disorders. Additionally, alcohol consumption can slow reaction times, making it more difficult to rapidly respond to situations that require quick thinking. Exposure to a large amount of ethanol can also negatively affect a person's righting reflex and balance. In this study, we evaluated the potential of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) to alleviate alcohol-induced effects and behavioral responses. Two LAB strains isolated from kimchi, Levilactobacillus brevis WiKim0168 and Leuconostoc mesenteroides WiKim0172, were selected for their ethanol tolerance and potential to alleviate hangover symptoms. Enzyme activity assays for alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) were then conducted to evaluate the role of these bacteria in alcohol metabolism. Through in vitro and in vivo studies, these strains were assessed for their ability to reduce blood alcohol concentrations and protect against alcohol-induced liver damage. The results indicated that these LAB strains possess significant ethanol tolerance and elevate ADH and ALDH activities. LAB administration remarkably reduced blood alcohol levels in rats after excessive alcohol consumption. Moreover, the LAB strains showed hepatoprotective effects and enhanced behavioral outcomes, highlighting their potential as probiotics for counteracting the adverse effects of alcohol consumption. These findings support the development of functional foods incorporating LAB strains that can mediate behavioral improvements following alcohol intake.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2005년도 춘계 학술발표대회
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• pp.52-60
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• 2005

본 연구의 목적은 양파추출물의 간보호 및 항산화 효과를 조사하기 위함이다. 간 손상을 유발시키는 t-BHP (1.5mM) 존재하에 간세포를 0, 0.01, 0.05, 0.1 및 0.3 mg/ml의 다양한 농도의 양파추출물로 1시간 동안 일차배양하였다. 간세포 독성과 생존율은 배양액의 GOT와 LDH 활성 및 MTT 값으로 결정하였고, 지질과산화는 TBARS 농도로 측정하였다. 항산화에 미치는 효과는 catalase, GSH-Px, GSH-Rd 활성 및 DNA strand breaking assay로 결정하였다. t-BHP는 GOT와 LDH 활성 및 TBARS 농도를 증가시켰으며 MTT값은 감소시켰다. 0.05 mg/ml 이상 농도의 양파추출물 첨가는 1.5 mM 농도의 t-BHP에 의해 증가된 GOT 및 LDH 활성을 감소시켰으며 0.01 mg/ml 이상 농도의 양파추출물은 t-BHP에 의해 감소된 MTT 값을 증가시켰다. 또한 0.01 mg/ml 이상 농도의 양파추출물 첨가는 t-BHP에 의해 증가된 TBARS 농도를 감소시켜 양파추출물이 t-BHP에 의해 유발된 간손상과 지질과산화를 억제시켰다. 1시간 동안 1.5 mM 농도의 t-BHP 처리는 간세포의 catalase, GSH-Px 및 GSH-Rd 활성을 현저히 감소시켰다. 그러나 0.01 mg/ml 이상 농도의 양파추출물 첨가는 t-BHP에 의해 감소된 catalase, GSH-Px 및 GSH-Rd 활성을 증가시켰으며 특히 catalase 활성은 t-BHP 무첨가군 수준까지 증가시켰다. 또한 hydroxyl radical을 생성하는 Fenton 시약의 존재하에 plasmid DNA를 양파추출물과 함께 배양하였을 때양파추출물은 농도 의존적으로 hydroxyl radical에 의해 유도된 single-strand 절단을 억제하였다. 이상과 같이 간세포 일차배양에서 양파추출물은 t-BHP에 의해 유발된 간독성, 간세포 생존율 감소, 지질과산화를 농도 의존적으로 억제시켰고 또한 t-BHP에 의해 억제된 GSH-Px, GSH-Rd 및 catalase의 활성을 증가시켰다. 이와 같이 양파추출물의 간보호 및 항산화 효과는 항산화 효소, 특히 catalase의 활성 증가와 hydroxyl radical에 의해 유도된 산화억제 및 이에 따른 지질과산화 억제에 기인하는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.659-670
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• 2017

산화스트레스와 염증은 간 손상의 진행과정에 중요한 인자로 작용한다. 굴가수분해물의 항산화 및 항염증 활성은 지질대사, 혈압 및 혈당, 면역기능의 조절과 같은 다양한 기능에 관여한다. 그러나 급성 간 손상 모델에서 굴가수분해물의 효과를 확인한 연구 결과는 아직 확인된 바 없다. 본 연구는 LPS/D-GalN에 의해 유도된 급성 간 손상 생쥐 모델에서 굴가수분해물의 효과를 확인하기 위해 수행되었다. 실험군은 대조군(생리식염수), LPS/D-GalN 간 손상군, LPS/D-GalN과 굴가수분해물(100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg)의 병합투여군 및 LPS/D-GalN과 silymarin(25 mg/kg) 병합투여군으로 나누었다. 급성 간 손상 모델은 $1{\mu}g/kg$의 LPS와 400 mg/kg의 D-GalN으로 유도되었다. 먼저 시료의 항산화 및 항염증 활성을 분석한 결과 굴가수분해물은 농도 의존적으로 높은 DPPH 및 ABTS 라디칼 소거 활성을 보였으며, 인간 정상 간세포주(Chang)에서 과산화수소에 의한 세포 내 활성산소의 생성을 유의적으로 감소시켰다. 또한, 굴가수분해물은 농도 의존적으로 높은 COX-2 및 5-LOX 억제능을 보였으며, LPS에 의해 활성화된 생쥐 대식세포주 RAW264.7에서 발현되는 $TNF-{\alpha}$, IL-6 및 $IL-1{\beta}$의 염증성 사이토카인의 mRNA 발현률을 감소시켰다. 굴가수분해물 투여는 LPS/D-GalN에 의한 혈청 ALT 및 AST 증가를 유의적으로 감소시켰으며, 간 조직의 출혈 및 간세포의 자멸사를 감소시켰다. 또한, 간 균질의 $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$ 및 IL-6 함량을 감소시켰으며, 감소한 catalase의 활성을 유의적으로 증가시켰다. 이상의 결과로부터 굴가수분해물은 간 보호 효과를 가지는 것으로 판단되며, 급성 간 손상의 예방 및 치료에 도움이 될 수 있는 시료로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.