• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2018

BACKGROUD/OBJECTIVES: Neuroinflammation plays critical role in neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). We investigated the effect of three licorice varieties, Glycyrhiza uralensis, G. glabra, and Shinwongam (SW) on a mouse model of inflammation-induced memory and cognitive deficit. MATERIALS/METHODS: C57BL/6 mice were injected with lipopolysaccharide (LPS; 2.5 mg/kg, intraperitoneally) and orally administrated G. uralensis, G. glabra, and SW extract (150 mg/kg/day). SW, a new species of licorice in Korea, was combined with G. uralensis and G. glabra. Behavioral tests, including the T-maze, novel object recognition and Morris water maze, were carried out to assess learning and memory. In addition, the expressions of inflammation-related proteins in brain tissue were measured by western blotting. RESULTS: There was a significant decrease in spatial and objective recognition memory in LPS-induced cognitive impairment group, as measured by the T-maze and novel object recognition test; however, the administration of licorice ameliorated these deficits. In addition, licorice-treated groups exhibited improved learning and memory ability in the Morris water maze. Furthermore, LPS-injected mice had up-regulated pro-inflammatory proteins, such as inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2, interleukin-6, via activation of toll like receptor 4 (TLR4) and nuclear factor-kappa B ($NF{\kappa}B$) pathways in the brain. However, these were attenuated by following administration of the three licorice varieties. Interestingly, the SW-administered group showed greater inhibition of iNOS and TLR4 when compared with the other licorice varieties. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in the expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the brain of LPS-induced cognitively impaired mice that were administered licorice, with the greatest effect following SW treatment. CONCLUSIONS: The three licorice varieties ameliorated the inflammation-induced cognitive dysfunction by down-regulating inflammatory proteins and up-regulating BDNF. These results suggest that licorice, in particular SW, could be potential therapeutic agents against cognitive impairment.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.45-57
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• 2022

Objectives : Yukil-san (YIS, 六一散; Liu yi san) is composed of Talcum and Glycyrrhizae Radix, the name is said to be derived from the proportion of the two herbal components of the formula. The YIS originated from 'Formulas from the discussion illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Question'(黃帝素問宣明論方; Huang di su wen xuan ming lun fang) written by Liu Wan-Su (劉完素). YIS could clear summerheat, resolve dampness, and augment the qi. This formula may be used to treat the common cold, influenza, acute gastroenteritis, cystitis, urethritis and bacillary dysentery. But, there is insufficient of study about the effects of YIS on the anti-inflammatory activities. The present study evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of YIS on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay and nitric oxide (NO) was evaluated by measuring the nitrite content in culture medium. Pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-1β and IL-6 were quantified by ELISA kit. The expression of proteins related with nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) were assessed by western blot analysis. Results : YIS significantly inhibited the expression of iNOS increased by LPS, and thus significantly inhibited the production of NO. In addition, YIS significantly inhibited pro-inflammatory cytokines. In the regulation of inflammation, NF-κB pathway plays a crucial role. YIS inhibited the expression of p-IκBα and thus inhibited the translocation of NF-κB to the nucleus. Conclusions : These results suggest that YIS ameliorates inflammatory response in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells through the inhibition of inflammatory mediators, via suppression of the NF-κB pathway. Therefore, this study provides objective evidence for the anti-inflammatory effect of YIS including the underlying mechanisms.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제11권2호
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• pp.111-115
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• 2013

본 연구는 다양한 영지버섯 균주의 균사체 메탄올 추출물을 이용한 항염, 항산화 및 항알러지 효능을 비교 분석하기 위해 수행되었다. G. species ASI-7150 (흑영지), G. lucidum ATCC46755 (Canada), G. species ASI-7151 (흑룡), G. lucidum ATCC64251(Taiwan), G. neo-japonicum ASI-7032, 및 G. lucidum ASI-7071 (영지2호)의 균사체 추출물 항산화 효과를 분석한 결과 G. species ASI-7150 (흑영지) 의 균사체추출물에서 DPPH radical scavenging 활성이 가장 높았다. 항염활성 분석에서는 G. lucidum ATCC64251 (Taiwan)의 균사체 추출물을 처리하였때 NO 생성 저해능이 가장 좋았다. 또한 G. lucidum ATCC64251 (Taiwan)의 균사체 추출물을 처리하였을 때, ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase 생성억제율이 가장 좋았다. MTT assay를 통하여 각 영지버섯 균사체 추출물은 세포 생존율에는 영향이 없는 것으로 확인 되었다. 이러한 선행 연구결과는 추후에 국내 및 국외 품종 등 다양한 영지버섯 균사체의 약리효과 분석에 기초자료로 사용될 것이다.

• 디지털융복합연구
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.309-316
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• 2018

본 연구는 지질다당류에 의해 유도된 대식세포주인 RAW 264.7 세포에서 자화지정 추출물이 염증 매개체 생성에 미치는 영향을 조사하고자 하였다. 자화지정 추출물이 대식세포주인 RAW 264.7 세포의 세포 생존 능력에 미치는 영향을 조사 하기 위하여 MTT assay를 실시하였다. 또한, Bio-Plex 사이토카인 분석(cytokine assay)을 통하여 NO, 인터루킨 $(IL)-1{\beta}$, 종양 괴사 인자($TNF-{\alpha}$) 및 IL-6와 같은 다양한 사이토카인(cytokine)의 농도에 의한 자화지정 추출물의 항염증 효과를 조사 하였다. 자화지정 추출물은 LPS로 유도 된 대식세포에서 NO, $IL-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$ 및 IL-6의 농도를 $25{\mu}g/mL$ 이상으로 유의하게 저해하였으며 세포 생존율에는 변화가 없었다. 이러한 결과는 자화지정 추출물이 LPS로 유도된 대식세포에서 $IL-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$ 및 IL-6와 같은 염증성 사이토카인(cytokine)의 억제와 관련된 항염증 효과를 갖는다는 것을 시사한다. 앞으로 자화지정을 이용한 염증질환에 관련된 치료제개발에 새로운 연구가 더 필요한 바이다.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2012

본 연구는 우엉추출물의 항염증효과를 측정하였다. 인간 유래 폐상피세포 A549를 이용하여 염증반응을 유발하고 유지시키는데 중요한 역할을 나타낸다고 알려진 ICAM-1의 억제적 조절 효과를 평가하였으며, 염증매개인자로 알려진 NO와 이의 생성에 영향을 미치는 iNOS의 발현조절에서도 억제효과가 있음을 확인하였다. 또한, 우엉추출물이 인간각질형성세포주의 세포증식에 효과가 있음을 나타내었다. 본 연구에서 사용되는 폐상피세포는 호흡기질환의 천식 등의 알러지 및 만성염증연구에 주로 활용되고 있으며, 각질형성세포는 아토피 피부염의 만성 염증반응에서 주요하게 확인하는 요소이다. 따라서 본 연구결과에서 나타난 우엉추출물의 항염증 효과는 다양한 염증반응에서도 특히, 알러지 및 아토피 피부염 질환을 더욱 악화시키는 만성 염증에 있어서 우엉추출물이 유용한 소재로 사용될 수 있음을 시사한다고 할 수 있다.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2019년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.113-113
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• 2019

Diallyl trisulfide (DATS) is an organic polysulfide compound found in garlic. Although certain studies have demonstrated that DATS possesses strong anti-inflammatory activity, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unresolved. In this study, we examined whether DATS exerts anti-inflammatory activity and investigated the possible mechanisms. Our results indicated that DATS significantly suppressed the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced release of nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin E2 by inhibiting inducible NO synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 expression at the transcriptional and post-transcriptional levels in RAW 264.7 macrophages. DATS also down-regulated Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) and myeloid differentiation factor 88 expression, and inhibited nuclear translocation of nuclear transcription factor-kappa B (NF-${\kappa}B$) in LPS-stimulated 264.7 macrophages. Furthermore, we found that these inhibitory effects of DATS were associated with the inhibition of chemokine receptor (CXCR4) and ligand (CXCL12) expression, and reactive oxygen species generation. Overall, the present data indicated that DATS had anti-inflammatory effects on LPS-activated macrophages, possibly via inhibiting the TLR4/NF-kB and/or chemokine signaling pathways, and DATS could be a potential drug therapy for inflammation and its associated diseases.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2017

Objective : Nelumbo nucifera, its rhizome and semen have been used as a traditional medicine which was studied on antioxidant, hepatoprotective effect, anti-obesity and the others. However, Nelumbinis Flos have not studied. We investigated protective effects on oxidative DNA damage and anti-inflammatory effects of Nelumbinis Flos. Methods : The antioxidant activity was conducted by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical, 2, 2'-Azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6 sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) radical scavenging assay and reducing power assay. Total phenolic content was analyzed. Also, phenolic compounds were detected by HPLC/UV. The inhibitory effect on oxidative DNA damage was determined using ${\Phi}X-174$ RF I plasmid DNA cleavage assay. The anti-inflammatory effect of Nelumbinis Flos was measured by the amount of nitric-oxide (NO) produced and protein levels of iNOS, and COX-2 in LPS induced RAW 264.7 cells. Results : The results of DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activity at $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of extraction were $97.02{\pm}0.88%$ and $96.42{\pm}0.25%$. Reducing power (fold of L-ascorbic acid as control) was $100.14{\pm}0.31$ at $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$. Total phenol content was $8.70{\pm}0.02mg/g$. Chlorogenic acid, catechin and epicatechin were found by HPLC. Nelumbinis Flos has inhibitory effect in dose-manner against oxidative DNA damage. In addition, it showed the anti-inflammatory effect by suppression of NO production as well as protein levels of iNOS, and COX-2. Conclusion : This study suggested that Nelumbinis Flos showed potential antioxidant and suppression activities of various factors were related in NO produced. Therefore, Nelumbinis Flos as natural plant resources that may help reduce inflammation and alleviate DNA damage.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.65-71
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• 2011

등골나물(Eupatorium japonicum)은 식용으로 이용되어온 식물이지만 생리활성에 대한 연구가 없었다. 따라서 본 연구진은 등골나물 에탄올추출물이 쥐 대식세포인 Raw264.7 세포에 LPS로 유도된 염증 반응에 미치는 영향에 대하여 연구를 수행하였다. 등골나물 꽃 부분에 70% 에탄올을 가하여 얻은 등골나물 에탄올추출물(EJE)을 Raw264.7 세포에 LPS와 함께 0, 1, 2.5, 5, 10 mg/L로 처리하여 세포를 배양하였다. LPS에 의해 생성된 NO 및 $PGE_2$ 분비는 EJE를 처리함에 따라 감소하였고 이 결과는 EJE의 독성에 의한 것이 아님이 증명되었다. Raw264.7 세포에 LPS에 의해 생성된 iNOS, COX-2의 단백질과 mRNA의 발현이 EJE의 농도 의존적으로 억제되었으며, 염증 반응시 생성되는 IL-6, IL-${\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$의 mRNA 발현도 등골나물 추출물에 의해 현저히 억제되었다. 더욱이 EJE의 분획물 중 EA와 MC 분획물이 독성이 적으면서 효과적으로 NO의 생성을 억제하는 것으로 나타났다. NO 생성 억제효과가 뛰어난 이들 분획물 내의 생리활성 물질에 대한 연구가 추가적으로 수행되어야 한다고 사료된다. 등골나물 꽃을 추출물로 항염증효과를 연구한 논문이 없고 다른 식용 가능한 천연재료들의 항염증효과와 비교하여(data not shown) EJE 분획물의 항염증효과가 낮은 농도에서 탁월한 점을 미루어 볼 때, 등골나물 추출물은 상당히 낮은 농도에서 뛰어난 항염증 물질을 가진 단일물질을 포함할 가능성이 높다고 사료된다. 따라서 위의 결과는 등골나물 추출물이 독성과 부작용이 적은 염증 치료제로 활용될 수 있는 가능성이 높음을 제시한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제30권10호
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• pp.1458-1466
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• 2020

Oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), classified as condensed tannins, have significant antioxidation, anti-inflammation and anti-cancer effects. This study was performed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of OPCs and the mechanism underlying these effects in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated bovine mammary epithelial cells (MAC-T). Real-time PCR and ELISA assays indicated that OPC treatment at 1, 3 and 5 ㎍/ml significantly reduced the mRNA and protein, respectively, of oxidant indicators cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) (p < 0.05) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) (p < 0.01) as well as inflammation cytokines interleukin (IL)-6 (p < 0.01), IL-1β (p < 0.01) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) (p < 0.05) in LPS-induced MAC-T cells. Moreover, OPCs downregulated LPS-induced phosphorylation of p65 and inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) (IκB) in the NF-κB signaling pathway (p < 0.01), and they inhibited p65 translocation from the cytoplasm to the nucleus as revealed by immunofluorescence test and western blot. Additionally, OPCs decreased phosphorylation of p38, extracellular signal regulated kinase and c-jun NH₂-terminal kinase in the MAPK signaling pathway (p < 0.01). In conclusion, the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of OPCs involve NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, thus inhibiting expression of pro-inflammatory factors and oxidation indicators. These findings provide novel experimental evidence for the further practical application of OPCs in prevention and treatment of bovine mastitis.

• 생약학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.279-285
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• 2012

The Mume Fructus (MF) has been used for relieves cough, arrests arrest chronic diarrhea, treat fluid depletion, and treat ascariasis in Korea. In this study, a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method was established for simultaneous determination of six main components of MF. Additionally, we were investigated the anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects of MF extract on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW264.7 cells and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$/interferon (IFN)-${\gamma}$-treated HaCaT cells. The analytical column for separation was used a Gemini $C_{18}$ column maintained at $40^{\circ}C$. The mobile phase consisted of 1.0% (v/v) acetic acid in water (A) and 1.0% (v/v) acetic acid in acetonitrile (B). The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and the detector was a photodiode array (PDA) set at 280 nm and 320 nm. We evaluated the inhibitory effect of MF extract on the production of inflammatory markers, nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells and thymus- and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC/CCL17) in TNF-${\alpha}$/IFN-${\gamma}$-treated HaCaT cells, respectively. We confirmed the genes expression related with TARC, macrophage-derived chemokine (MDC/CCL22) and regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES/CCL5) in HaCaT keratinocyte cells by MF extract. The contents of the five compounds in MF were 0.22-1.01 mg/g. Also, the MF extract show inhibition of about 78% and 75% on NO and $PGE_2$ production at the concentration 1000 mg/mL in RAW264.7 cells. MF extract suppressed the hTARC level and genes expression such as TARC, MDC, and RANTES on TNF-${\alpha}$/IFN-${\gamma}$-treated HaCaT cells.