• 식물분류학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2021

The chloroplast genome of Limonium tetragonum (Thunb.) Bullock, a halophytic species, was sequenced to understand genetic differences based on its geographical distribution. The cp genome of L. tetragonum was 154,689 bp long (GC ratio is 37.0%) and has four subregions: 84,572 bp of large single-copy (35.3%) and 12,813 bp of small single-copy (31.5%) regions were separated by 28,562 bp of inverted repeat (40.9%) regions. It contained 128 genes (83 protein-coding genes, eight rRNAs, and 37 tRNAs). Thirty-five single-nucleotide polymorphisms and 33 INDEL regions (88 bp in length) were identified. Maximum-likelihood and Bayesian inference phylogenetic trees showed that L. tetragonum formed a sister group with L. aureum, which is incongruent with certain previous studies, including a phylogenetic analysis.

• Mycobiology
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.133-138
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• 2020

Talaromyces halophytorum sp. nov. was isolated from the roots of halophyte Limonium tetragonum collected from Seocheon-gun, Korea in November 2015. It showed a slow growth on yeast extract sucrose agar at 25 ℃, no growth at 4 ℃ or 37 ℃ and produced smooth-walled and globose to sub-globose conidia. T. halophytorum is phylogenetically distinct from the other reported Talaromyces species of section Trachyspermi based on multi-locus sequence typing results using partial fragments of β-tubulin, calmodulin, ITS, and RNA polymerase II genes.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.38-43
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• 2016

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are crucial extracellular matrices degrading enzymes that take important roles in metastasis of cancer progression as well as other significant conditions such as oxidative stress and hepatic fibrosis. Natural products are on the rise for their potential to provide remarkable health benefits. In this context, halophytes have been of interest in the nutraceutical field with reported instances of isolation of bioactive compounds. In this study, Limonium tetragonum, an edible halophyte, was studied for its ability to inhibit MMP-2 and -9 using HT1080 fibrosarcoma cells. Results showed that L. tetragonum extract was able to inhibit the enzymatic activity and mRNA expression of MMP-2 and -9 according to gelatin zymography and RT-PCR assays, respectively, but it was not able to significantly change the MMP pathway related factors such as tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases. Also, Mitogen-activated protein kinases pathway-related protein levels and their phosphorylation were assayed. While the phosphorylated p38 levels were decreased, extracellular signal-regulated kinase and c-Jun N-terminal kinase were not affected by L. tetragonum treatment. In conclusion, it was suggested that L. tetragonum contains substances acting as MMP inhibitors on enzymatic activity rather than intracellular pathway intervention, which could be useful for further utilization of L. tetragonum as a source for anti-MMP agents.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.218-233
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• 2017

To identify the natural and novel cosmeceutical ingredients which have whitening function, we examined the effects of tyrosinase activity and melanin production on halophyte Limonium tetragonum (Thunb.) A. A. Bullock extracts. As a result, the extracts showed whitening effect with no cytotoxicity. Melanin contents of B16F10 melanoma cells were decreased in a dose-dependent manner at 50, 100, $200{\mu}g/mL$ treatment of the extracts. In tyrosinase activity inhibition test, L. tetragonum (Thunb.) A. A. Bullock extracts showed decreased tyrosinase activity as the concentration of ${\alpha}-MSH$ was increased. Furthermore, it was observed that the tyrosinase and MITF expression was significantly downregulated by adding L. tetragonum (Thunb.) A. A. Bullock extracts in ${\alpha}-MSH$, a melanogenesis inducing material, treated B16F10 melanoma cells. These results indicate that L. tetragonum (Thunb.) A. A. Bullock extract might be an effective whitening agent by inhibit melanin formation.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.185-191
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• 2011

Crude extracts of Limonium tetragonum and their solvent-partitioned fractions were evaluated for their potential to scavenge authentic $ONOO^-$, and $ONOO^-$ derived from 3-morpholinosydnonimine (SIN-1). Four flavonol glycosides (1-4) were isolated by activity-guided separation. Their chemical structures were elucidated by extensive 2 D NMR experiments and by comparison with published spectral data. These compounds were also estimated for their peroxynitrite scavenging effects. The scavenging ratios of compounds 1-4 on authentic $ONOO^-$ were 56, 37, 56, and 54%, respectively, at a concentration of 1 ${\mu}M$. On the other hand, the inbihition ratios of compounds 1-4 against $ONOO^-$ generation from SIN-1 were 59, 39, 44, and 54% at the same concentration, respectively.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.54-58
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• 2015

The protective effect of EtOAc fraction of Limonium tetragonum extract (EALT) against alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity was assessed following acute ethanol intoxication in Spraque-Dawley rats. EALT (200 mg/kg p.o.) was administrated once before alcohol intake (8 g/kg, p.o.). Blood ethanol concentration, and the activities of alcohol metabolic enzymes, alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) in the liver were measured. Also, the formation of malondialdehyde (MDA) and the activities of antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), catalase were determined after acute alcohol exposure. Pretreatment of rats received ethanol with EALT significantly decreased blood ethanol concentration and elevated the activities of ADH and ALDH in liver. The increased MDA level was decreased, and the reduced activities of SOD, GSH-px and catalase were markedly preserved by the treatment with EALT. This study suggests that EALT prevent hepatic injury induced by acute alcohol which is likely related to its modulation on the alcohol metabolism and antioxidant enzymes activities.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2022

Halophytes are plants that live in harsh environments in coastal regions and are known for their diverse chemical compositions. Limonium tetragonum, a halophyte endemic to Korean shores, is known for its bioactive compounds and is utilized in folk medicine. In this study L. tetragonum extract (LHE) was used to determine and evaluate its anti-osteoporotic properties. Pre-adipocyte and pre-osteoblasts were induced to differentiate along with LHE treatment, and their differentiation was evaluated using differentiation markers. LHE treatment decreased lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes during adipogenesis. Results indicated that the LHE treatment also decreased the levels of key adipogenic transcription factors: PPARγ, SREBP1c, and C/EBPα. Enhancing osteoblastogenesis by LHE treatment was confirmed in osteoblastogenesis-induced MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts. Cells treated with LHE resulted in increased calcification and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity compared with osteoblasts without LHE treatment. Pro-osteogenic and anti-adipogenic effects were also confirmed in D1 murine mesenchymal stromal cells which are capable of differentiation into both adipocytes and osteoblasts. LHE hindered adipogenesis and enhanced osteoblastogenesis in D1 MSCs in a similar fashion. In conclusion, L. tetragonum is believed to possess the potential to be utilized as a nutraceutical ingredient against osteoporotic conditions.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.177-182
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 염생식물의 한 종류인 갯질경을 이용하여 생리활성물질에 의한 항발암성물질의 생성 및 생체방어물질로서의 유용성을 검토하기 위하여 갯질경의 추출물 및 용매별 분획물에서 AGS와 HT-29 인체암세포에 대한 증식억제효과를 검토하였다. 갯질경의 용매 추출물은 시료 처리 농도 증가에 따라 인체 위암 및 결장암세포의 생존율을 농도 의존적으로 감소시키는 경향을 보였다. 시료의 처리농도 $200\;{\mu}g/ml$에서 methanol과 methylene chloride 추출물은 인체 위암세포에 대하여 각각 66%와 71%의 암세포 증식억제율을, 인체 결장암세포에 대하여서는 각각 60%와 84%의 암세포 증식억제율을 보였다. 이러한 암세포 증식억제효과는 methanol 추출물보다는 methylene chloride 추출물에서 높게 나타났으며, AGS 인체 위암세포에서 보다도 HT-29 인체 결장암세포에서 다소 높은 효과를 나타내었다. 갯질경의 조추출물이 인체 암세포에 대하여 높은 증식억제효과를 나타내었으므로, 이들 추출물의 용매분획물을 이용하여 인체 암세포의 성장에 미치는 영향을 살펴 보았다. 그 결과 85%aq. MeOH 분획층에서 가장 높은 암세포 증식 억제효과를 보였으나, $H_2O$ 분획층에서는 50%이하의 낮은 억제율로 거의 효과를 보이지 않았다. AGS 인체 위암세포의 성장억제효과를 관찰한 결과, $200\;{\mu}g/ml$의 처리 농도에서 85% aq. MeOH, n-hexane 및 n-BuOH의 분획물이 약 80% 이상의 높은 증식 억제효과를 나타내었으며, HT-29 인체 결장암세포에 대하여서는 85%aq. MeOH과 n-hexane의 분획물에서 월등히 높은 증식억제효과가 관찰되었는데, 이 억제효과는 인체 위암세포에서 보다도 높은 저해효과를 보여주었다. 이상의 결과로부터 해양생물 중 염생식물의 한 종류인 갯질경의 높은 항암활성효과와 함께 식용 및 약용으로의 가치가 있는 새로운 생리활성물질의 소재군으로서의 가능성을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 한국동물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국동물학회 2001년도 한국생물과학협회 학술발표대회
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• pp.172.3-173
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• 2001

• 한국환경과학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경과학회 2005년도 봄 학술발표회지 제14권(제1호)
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• pp.40-42
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• 2005