• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2019년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.94-94
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• 2019

In this study, we elucidated the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of leaves extracts from Rodgersia podophylla (RPL) in RAW264.7 cells. RP-L significantly inhibited the production of the proinflammatory mediators such as NO, iNOS, IL-$1{\beta}$ and IL-6 in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. RPL increased HO-1 expression in RAW264.7 cells, and the inhibition of HO-1 by ZnPP reduced the inhibitory effect of RPL against LPS-induced NO production in RAW264.7 cells. Inhibition of p38, ROS and $GSK3{\beta}$ attenuated RPL-mediated HO-1 expression. Inhibition of ROS inhibited p38 phosphorylation and $GSK3{\beta}$ expression induced by RPL. In addition, inhibition of $GSK3{\beta}$ blocked RPL-mediated p38 phosphorylation. RPL induced nuclear accumulation of Nrf2, and Inhibition of p38, ROS and $GSK3{\beta}$ abolished RPL-mediated nuclear accumulation of Nrf2. Furthermore, RPL blocked LPS-induced degradation of $I{\kappa}B-{\alpha}$ and nuclear accumulation of p65. RP-L also attenuated LPS-induced phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and p38. Our results suggest that RPL exerts potential antiinflammatory activity by activating ROS/$GSK3{\beta}$/p38/Nrf2/HO-1 signaling and inhibiting NF-${\kappa}B$ and MAPK signaling in RAW264.7 cells. These findings suggest that RPL may have great potential for the development of anti-inflammatory drug.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.29-33
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 톱밥재배용 표고(Lentinula edodes) 품종에 대한 목질계 섬유소의 분해특성을 분석하였다. 국산 표고 품종 참아람, 산백향, 산조 713호, 산조 715호, 산조 718호를 대상으로 RBBR (Remazol Brilliant Blue R) 탈색능, 목질계 섬유소 분해 효소인 MnP와 laccase의 활성을 비교 분석하였다. 5개 품종의 탈색능과 효소활성은 품종별로 다른 양상을 보였다. 리그닌의 첨가에 따른 RBBR 탈색능을 조사한 결과, 참아람과 산조 713호가 각각 배양 3일과 5일째부터 우수한 분해능을 보였다. 섬유소 분해 효소인 MnP와 laccase의 활성은 산조 713호가 배양 2일째 MnP 활성이 1,213 U/mg, laccase 활성이 1,421 U/mg, 다음으로 참아람이 배양 7일째 MnP 활성이 1,921 U/mg, laccase 활성이 2,123 U/mg으로 최고 활성을 나타냈다. 이러한 결과는 표고 육종에 있어 리그닌 분해능이 우수한 균주의 선발이 가능함에 따라 교배균주의 육종 모본 활용에 효율적일 것으로 판단된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제46권8호
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• pp.410-415
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• 2013

Adhesion molecules such as ICAM-1 are important in the infiltration of leukocytes into the site of inflammation. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of curcumin on ICAM-1 expression and monocyte adhesiveness as well as its underlying action mechanism in the TNF-${\alpha}$-stimulated keratinocytes. Curcumin induced expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in the human keratinocyte cell line HaCaT. In addition, curcumin induced Nrf2 activation in dose- and time-dependent manners in the HaCaT cells. Curcumin suppressed TNF-${\alpha}$-induced ICAM-1 expression and subsequent monocyte adhesion, which were reversed by the addition of tin protoporphyrin IX (SnPP), a specific inhibitor of HO-1, or HO-1 knockdown using siRNA. Furthermore, Nrf2 knockdown using siRNA reversed the inhibitory effect of curcumin on the TNF-${\alpha}$-induced ICAM-1 expression and adhesion of monocytes to keratinocytes. These results suggest that curcumin may exert its anti-inflammatory activity by suppressing the TNF-${\alpha}$-induced ICAM-1 expression and subsequent monocyte adhesion via expression of HO-1 in the keratinocytes.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제48권1호
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• pp.15-21
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• 2010

Astrocytes are the most abundant cells in the central nervous system that play roles in maintaining the blood-brain-barrier and in neural injury, including cerebral malaria, a severe complication of Plasmodium falciparum infection. Prostaglandin (PG) $D_2$ is abundantly produced in the brain and regulates the sleep response. Moreover, $PGD_2$ is a potential factor derived from P. falciparum within erythrocytes. Heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is catalyzing enzyme in heme breakdown process to release iron, carbon monoxide, and biliverdin/bilirubin, and may influence iron supply to the P. falciparum parasites. Here, we showed that treatment of a human astrocyte cell line, CCF-STTG1, with $PGD_2$ significantly increased the expression levels of HO-1 mRNA by RT-PCR. Western blot analysis showed that $PGD_2$ treatment increased the level of HO-1 protein, in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Thus, $PGD_2$ may be involved in the pathogenesis of cerebral malaria by inducing HO-1 expression in malaria patients.

• 약학회지
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.319-323
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• 2011

Curcumin, of which a critical characteristic is the capacity of crossing the blood-brain barrier, has been reported to induce the expression of neuroprotective heme oxygenase (HO)-1. The aim of this study is to compare HO-1-inducing capacity and neuroprotective activity of curcumin, its demethoxy (demethoxycurcumin, DMC; bis-demethoxycurcumin, BDMC) and hydrogenated derivatives (tetrahydrocurcumin, THC) in mouse hippocampal HT22 cells. Curcumin attenuated glutamate-induced cell death through HO-1 expression. DMC lacking a methoxy group on one of the aromatic rings possessed slightly lower activity in HO-1 expression and neuroprotection than curcumin. Similarly, BDMC, which lacks two methoxy groups on both of the aromatic rings, showed less activity than curcumin. These findings suggest that the presence of methoxy groups on the aromatic ring is required to enhance neuroprotective HO-1 expression. The reduction of the diarylheptadienone chain of curcumin by hydrogen, as in THC, was accompanied by a complete loss of ability to induce HO-1 expression and neuroprotection, suggesting that the conjugated double bonds of the central seven-carbon chain of curcumin may be essential for its ability to induce neuroprotective HO-1 expression. Our findings may provide useful information for further development of neuroprotective HO-1 inducers.

• BMB Reports
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.57-62
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• 2016

Up-regulation of adhesion molecules plays an important role in the infiltration of leukocytes into the skin during the development of various inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis. In this study, we investigated the modulatory effects of 2,3-dimethoxy-2′-hydroxychalcone (DMHC) on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-induced intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) expression and monocyte adhesiveness, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying its action in the HaCaT human keratinocyte cell line. Pre-treating HaCaT cells with DMHC significantly suppressed TNF-α-induced ICAM-1 expression and subsequent monocyte adhesiveness. DMHC inhibited TNF-α-induced activation of NF-ᴋB. In addition, DMHC induced HO-1 expression as well as NRF2 activation. Furthermore, HO-1 knockdown using siRNA reversed the inhibitory effect of DMHC on TNF-α-induced ICAM-1 expression and adhesion of monocytes to keratinocytes. These results suggest that DMHC may inhibit TNF-α-induced ICAM-1 expression and adhesion of monocytes to keratinocytes by suppressing the signaling cascades leading to NF-ᴋB activation and inducing HO-1 expression in keratinocytes. [BMB Reports 2016; 49(1): 57-62]

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.52-73
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• 2022

Objectives: The anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities of LCVC (Lonicerae Flos, Citri Pericarpium and Violae Herba Complex) have not been fully elucidated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanisms underlying these effects in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. Methods: The evaluation of the anti-oxidative activity of LCVC was completed via DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging capacity, FRAP assay, measurement of polyphenol and flavonoid, assessment of ROS and NO levels in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. The anti-inflammatory activity was defined by measuring the production of biomarkers (PGE2, IL-1B, IL-6 and TNF-𝛼), proteins (ERK, JNK, P38, Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1 and NQO1) and expressions of genes (iNOS, COX-2, IL-1𝛽, IL-6, TNF-𝛼, Nrf2, Keap1, HO-1 and NQO1) in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Results: LCVC have polyphenol and flavonoid contents. The results of DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging capacity and FRAP assay showed that the anti-oxidative activity was increased. Production of ROS, NO, IL-6, TNF-𝛼, mRNA expressions of IL-1𝛽, IL-6, TNF-𝛼, Keap1, iNOS and COX-2 were decreased, and NQO1, Nrf2, and HO-1 were increased. In protein expression, JNK and Keap1 were decreased, NQO1, Nrf2 and HO-1 were increased, and no relationships were observed with the ERK and P38 by LCVC. Conclusions: These results suggest that LCVC may offer protective effects against LPS-induced inflammatory and oxidative responses through attenuating Nrf2/HO-1 pathway and MAPKs pathway. Therefore, we propose that LCVC has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities that have therapeutic potential in the treatment of inflammatory and oxidative disorders caused by the over-activation of macrophages.

• 농업생명과학연구
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.139-150
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• 2016

말뼈추출물은 다양한 골질환의 예방과 치료에 탁월한 효능이 있다고 이전에 보고되었다. 하지만 말뼈추출물의 다른 약리학적 효능에 대해서는 아직 자세히 밝혀지지 않고있다. 본 연구에서는 말뼈추출물이 중요한 항산화 인자인 hemeoxygenase-1(HO-1)의 발현을 상승시킬 수 있는지, 만약 발현이 증가한다면 HO-1의 상향 조절이 대식세포에서 항염증 효과를 매개할 수 있는지에 관하여 조사하였다. 이를 위해서 nitric oxide(NO) 농도측정, 세포 생존능 측정, DPPH 라디칼 소거능 검사를 시행하였다. 또한 염증성 사이토카인 유전자 발현과 단백질 발현을 측정하기 위해 real time PCR과 Western blotting을 시행하였다. 말뼈추출물은 lipopolysaccharide(LPS, 0.1㎍/ml)로 자극한 대식세포주인 RAW264.7 세포에서 어떠한 세포독성 없이 NO의 생성을 유의성 있게 억제하였으며 inducible nitric oxide(iNOS)와 cyclooxygenase 2(COX-2)의 발현을 억제하였다. 뿐만 아니라 말뼈 추출물은 염증성 사이토카인인 tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-α와 interleukin(IL)-1β의 발현을 억제하였으며 ERK, JNK 및 p-38 MAPK의 단백질 인산화를 억제하였다. 그리고 말뼈추출물은 HO-1과 NF-E2-related factor-2(Nrf-2) 의 발현을 증가시켰고 이것은 말뼈추출물이 가지고 있는 항 염증효과를 매개할 수 있는 것으로 보인다. 즉, 말뼈추출물이 HO-1의 발현을 상향 조절한 반면 ERK1/2의 신호전달 경로에 손상을 주는 것으로 확인되었으며 이러한 말뼈추출물의 효과가 최종적으로 세포손상과 세포의 과산화 자극으로부터 세포를 보호 할 수 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.190-195
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• 2010

Glutamate-induced oxidative injury contributes to neuronal degeneration in many central nervous system (CNS) diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and ischemia. Inducible heme oxygenase (HO)-1 acts against oxidants that are thought to play a role in the pathogenesis of these diseases. NNMBS098, a composition comprising the water insoluble of the 70% EtOH extract of Zingiberis Rhizoma, showed the potent neuroprotective effects on glutamateinduced neurotoxicity by induced the expression of heme oxygenase (HO)-1 and increased HO activity in the mouse hippocampal HT22 cells. Furthermore, NNMBS098 caused the nuclear accumulation of nuclear factor E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) in mouse hippocampal HT22 cells. In addition, we found that treatment with c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) inhibitor (SP600125) reduced NNMBS098-induced HO-1 expression and NNMBS098 also increased JNK phosphorylation. Therefore, these results suggest that NNMBS098 increases cellular resistance to glutamate-induced oxidative injury in mouse hippocampal HT22 cells, presumably through JNK pathway-Nrf2-dependent HO-1 expression.

• 한국초지조사료학회지
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 2015

본 시험은 이탈리안 라이그라스 극조생종 품종을 육성하기 위하여 2006년부터 2014년까지 국립축산과학원 초지사료과에서 수행되었다. 이탈리안 라이그라스 신품종 그린팜 3호는 2배체 작물로 엽색은 녹색이며, 월동 전 초형은 반직립형, 봄의 초형은 직립형이다. 그린팜 3호는 4월 27일경에 출수하는 극조생종 품종이 또한, 그린팜 3호는 그린팜 보다 지엽폭이 0.5 mm가 좁고, 지엽 길이는 4.4 cm 길고, 출수기의 초장은 88 cm로 그린팜 보다 3 cm 정도 길다. 줄기 두께는 그린팜 보다 0.1 mm 굵고 이삭 길이는 그린팜 보다 4 cm 길다. 그린팜 3호의 건물수량은 8,976 kg/ha로서 그린팜과 대등하였다. 상대적 사료가치는 그린팜이 103.2인데 비해 그린팜 3호는 112.3으로 월등히 높고 in vitro 소화율이 70%, 가소화양분총량(TDN)이 64.1%로서 그린팜 보다 각각 2.9, 2.0% 높았고, 산성세제불용섬유 (ADF)와 중성세제불용섬유 (NDF)는 각각 31.47 및 53.3%로서 그린팜 보다 각각 2.5% 및 3% 낮았다.