• 한국한의학연구원논문집
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• 제13권2호통권20호
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• pp.157-164
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• 2007

An imbalance in bone remodeling that is caused by increased bone resorption over bone formation leads to most adult skeletal diseases including osteoporosis. Since the development of anti-resorptive agents from natural substances has recently gained more interest in the treatment of osteoporosis, we evaluated the effects of 222 natural compounds on receptor activator of $NF-{\kappa}B$ ligand (RANKL)-induced of tartrate-resistance acid phosphatase (TRAP) activity in RAW264.7 murine macrophage cell, and found that berberine chloride is one of compounds inhibiting RANKL-induced TRAP activity. Berberine chloride significantly inhibited the RANKL-induced TRAP activity and the formation of multinucleated osteoclasts in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, berberine chloride prevented the RANKL-induced mRNA expression of TRAP, matrix metalloproteinase 9 and c-Src, which have been known to be highly expressed in the process of osteoclastogenesis. Interestingly, berberine chloride prevented the RANKL-induced activation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) which is one of mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinases. In conclusion, berberine chloride could inhibit the osteoclastogenesis via preventing the activation of ERK/MAP kinase signaling pathway.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.135-142
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• 2007

Formononetin is an isoflavonoid phytoestrogen found in certain foodstuffs such as soy and red clover. In this study, we examined the action of formononetin with the carcinogen activation pathway mediated through the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) in MCF-7 breast carcinoma cells. Treating the cells with formononetin alone caused the accumulation of CYP1A1 mRNA as well as elevation in CYP1A1-specific 7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) activity in a dose dependent manner. However, a concomitant treatment with 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) and formononetin markedly reduced both the DMBA-inducible EROD activity and CYP1A1 mRNA level. Under the same conditions, formononetin inhibited the DMBA-induced AhR transactivation, as shown by reporter gene analysis using a xenobiotic responsive element (XRE). Additionally, formononetin inhibited both DMBA-inducible nuclear localization of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) and metabolic activation of DMBA, as measured by the formation of the DMBA-DNA adducts. Furthermore, formononetin competed with the prototypical AhR ligand, 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), for binding to the AhR in an isolated rat cytosol. These results suggest that formononetin might be considered as a natural ligand to bind on AhR and consequently produces a potent protective effect against DMBA-induced genotoxicity. Therefore, that's the potential to act as a chemopreventive agent that is related to its effect on AhR pathway as antagonist/agonist.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.73-79
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• 2018

All drugs have both favorable therapeutic and untoward adverse effects. Conventional opioid analgesics possess both analgesia and adverse reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, and respiratory depression. The opioid ligand binds to ${\mu}$ opioid receptor and non-selectively activates two intracellular signaling pathways: the G protein pathway induce analgesia, while the ${\beta}$-arrestin pathway is responsible for the opioid-related adverse reactions. An ideal opioid should activate the G protein pathway while deactivating the ${\beta}$-arrestin pathway. Oliceridine (TRV130) has a novel characteristic mechanism on the action of the ${\mu}$ receptor G protein pathway selective (${\mu}$-GPS) modulation. Even though adverse reactions (ADRs) are significantly attenuated, while the analgesic effect is augmented, the some residual ADRs persist. Consequently, a G protein biased ${\mu}$ opioid ligand, oliceridine, improves the therapeutic index owing to increased analgesia with decreased adverse events. This review article provides a brief history, mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and ADRs of oliceridine.

• International Journal of Oral Biology
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.67-73
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• 2007

Periodontitis is a chronic infectious disease that leads to periodontal destruction, and is one of the major causes of tooth loss in humans. The osteoclast differentiation factor (ODF), which is also known as the receptor activator of the NF-kB ligand (RANKL), is a surface-associated ligand on bone marrow stromal cells and osteoblasts. RANKL activates its cognate receptor, RANK, on osteoclast progenitor cells, which leads to the differentiation of mononucleated precursor cells. Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a decoy receptor that is released from stromal cells and osteoblasts to inhibit the interaction between RANKL and RANK. Although the precise mechanism of bone loss in periodontitis is unknown, the differentiation and activation of osteoclasts by OPG-ODF-RANK signaling might play the role in periodontal bone destruction. The relationship between the concentration of sex hormones and the expression of ODF and OPG was examined by treating human gingival fibroblasts and periodontal ligament cells with the normal serum concentration of estrogen or progesterone during menstruation or at menopause. The ODF/OPG relative ratio was elevated at the concentration observed during ovulation in human gingival fibroblasts and at the concentration observed between ovulation and menstruation in periodontal ligament cells treated with estrogen. However, the ratio was <1 at all concentrations in both cells treated with progesterone. In the case of menopause simulated by estrogen depletion, the ratio was <1 in human gingival fibroblasts but >1 in periodontal ligament cells.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.149-158
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• 1995

각종 CD와 여러 종류의 화합물, pH indicator, biostain, 아미노산, 천연배당체, 그리고 fatty acid 간의 inclusion complex 형성능을 비교하였다. Fatty acid가 각종 CD에 대한 포접형성능과 선택성 이 높아 CD 분리용 ligand로 적합함을 알았다. Fatty acid의 포접능과 선택성은 탄소쇄의 길이와 밀접한 상관관계를 나타내어 capric acid는 ${\alpha}$- CD와 palmitic acid는 ${\beta}$-CD와 높은 선택성을 보였다. Complex형성에 미치는 반융조건인 흔합 농도비, pH, ionic strength, 그리고 온도의 영향을 검토하였다. 적정 혼합 농도비는 CD가 50mM 그리고 lig and 인 fatty acid가 50mM 일 때 였으며 , 온도가 중 요한 형성조건으로 작용하였다. 포접되지 않은 CD 와 fatty acid가 포접 된 CD의 분자구조를 X-ray diffraction과 IR spectrum을 사용하여 비교 검토하였으며, DSC로 inclusion complex 형성반응의 en­t thalpy의 변화값(${\gamma}H$)을 측정하여 발열반응임을 확인하였다.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2007

The persistent and ubiquitous environmental contaminant, tributyltin chloride (TBT), induces not only imposex in gastropods but also the differentiation of adipocytes in vitro and increases adipose mass in vivo in vertebrates. TBT is a nanomolar affinity ligand for retinoid X receptor (RXR) in the rock shell(Thais clavigera) and for both the RXR and the peroxisome proliferator activated receptor $\gamma(PPAR\gamma)$ in the amphibian (Xenopus laevis), mouse, and human. The molecular mechanisms underlying induction of imposex by TBT have not been clarified, though several hypotheses are proposed. TBT promotes adipogenesis in the murine 3T3-L1 cell model and perturbs key regulators of adipogenesis and lipogenic pathways in vivo primarily through activation of RXR and $PPAR\gamma$. Moreover, in utero exposure to TBT leads to strikingly elevated lipid accumulation in adipose depots, liver, and testis of neonate mice and results in increased adipose mass in adults. In X. laevis, ectopic adipocytes form in and around gonadal tissues following organotin, RXR or $PPAR\gamma$ ligand exposure. TBT represents the first example of an environmental endocrine disrupter that promotes adverse effects from gastropods to mammals.

• 공업화학
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.21-27
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• 2009

1％, 2％, 5％ 및 20％의 가교도를 가진 스타이렌(제4류 위험물) 디비닐벤젠 공중합체에 1-aza-15-crown-5 거대고리 리간드를 치환반응으로 결합시켜 수지를 합성하였으며, 이들 수지의 특성은 염소 함량, 원소 분석, 열 중량 분석, 비표면적(BET), 그리고 적외선 분광법으로 확인하였다. 수지 흡착제에 대한 금속 이온의 흡착에 미치는 pH, 시간, 수지의 가교도 그리고 용매의 유전상수에 따른 영향들을 조사한 결과 금속 이온들은 pH 3 이상에서 큰 흡착율을 보였으며, 금속 이온들의 흡착 평형은 2 h 정도였다. 한편, 에탄올 용매에서 수지에 대한 흡착 선택성은 우라늄($UO_2^{2+}$) > 망간 ($Mn^{2+}$) > 프라세듐($Pr^{3+}$) 이온이었고, 금속 이온의 흡착력은 1％, 2％, 5％ 및 20％의 가교도 순이며, 용매의 유전상수 크기에 반비례하였다.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.235-242
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• 1992

부식산과 흘브산이 Paraquat의 약해에 미치는 영향은 호밀의 생물검정을 통해 고사일수, 생중량 및 성장률에 관한 약해지표를 설정하고 Model을 도입하여 평가했다. 호밀의 생육상황에 대한 유기리간드 자체의 영향은 거의 없었으나, Paraquat의 독성은 매우 높았다. Paraquat의 약해가 강하게 나타나기 시작하는 농도는 $0.4{\sim}0.6{\mu}M$ 이었으며, 약해한계농도 (Phytotoxic Critical concentration)는 약 11${\mu}M$ 로 추정되었다. 유기리간드의 처리는 Paraquat의 약해에 의해 초래되는 고사일수를 약 40%까지 지연 시켰으며, Paraquat 단독처리구보다 생중량 및 성장률을 유의성있게 향상시켜, Paraquat의 호밀에 대한 약해를 줄여 주었다.

• 공업화학
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.165-171
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• 2009

1%, 2%, 8% 및 16%의 가교도를 가진 스타이렌(제4류 위험물 중 제2석유류) 디비닐벤젠 공중합체에 1-aza-15-crown-5 거대고리 리간드를 치환반응으로 결합시켜 수지를 합성하였으며, 이들 수지의 특성을 염소 함량, 원소 분석, 열 중량 분석, 비표면적(BET), 그리고 적외선 분광법으로 확인하였다. 수지 흡착제에 대한 금속 이온의 흡착에 미치는 pH, 시간, 수지의 가교도 그리고 용매의 유전상수에 따른 영향들을 조사한 결과 금속 이온들은 pH 3 이상에서 큰 흡착율을 보였으며, 금속 이온들의 흡착 평형은 2 h 정도였다. 한편, 에탄올 용매에서 수지에 대한 흡착 선택성은 우라늄$(UO_2^{2+})$ > 납$(Pb^{2+})$ > 크롬$(Cr^{3+})$ 이온이었고, 금속 이온의 흡착력은 1%, 2%, 8% 및 16%의 가교도 순이며, 용매의 유전상수 크기에 반비례하였다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.291-297
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• 2015

An oral environment is constantly exposed to environmental factors and microorganisms. The periodontal ligament (PDL) fibroblasts within this environment are subject to bacterial infection and allergic reaction. However, how these condition affect PDL fibroblasts has yet to be elucidated. PDL fibroblasts were isolated from healthy donors. We examined using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and measuring the intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ concentration ($[Ca^{2+}]_i$). This study investigated the receptors activated by exogenous bacterial pathogens (Lipopolysaccharide and peptidoglycan) and allergens (German cockroach extract and house dust mite) as well as these pathogenic mediators-induced effects on the intracellular $Ca^{2+}$ signaling in human PDL fibroblasts. Moreover, we evaluated the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, and IL-8) and bone remodeling mediators (receptor activator of NF-${\kappa}B$ ligand and osteoprotegerin) and intracellular $Ca^{2+}$-involved effect. Bacterial pathogens and allergic mediators induced increased expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and these results are dependent on intracellular $Ca^{2+}$. However, bacterial pathogens and allergic mediators did not lead to increased expression of bone remodeling mediators, except lipopolysaccharide-induced effect on receptor activator of NF-${\kappa}B$ ligand expression. These experiments provide evidence that a pathogens and allergens-induced increase in $[Ca^{2+}]_i$ affects the inflammatory response in human PDL fibroblasts.