• 대한한의학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.36-47
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• 2010

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of skin application with Gelidium amansii extract on skin with deep second degree burns in mice. Methods: BALB/c mice were divided into four groups: normal (NOR) group; burn-elicited mice (CON) group, Silmazine-treated mice after burn elicitation (ST) group, and Gelidium amansii-extract treated mice after burn elicitation (GT) group. To examine the skin recovery effect after burn, changes of burn area, angiogenesis and histologic structure were analyzed. To measure effect of edema regulation, matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) was analyzed. To estimate the skin regenerative & stable effect, 5-bromo-2'-deoxyuridine (BrdU) and substance P were analyzed. Results: 2 weeks later, 1. The size of burn area decreased in the GT and ST groups more than the CON group. 2. Alleviation of angiogenesis appeared in the GT and ST groups more than in the CON group. 3. Blood clot, epithelial cell hyperplasia, and inflammatory cell infiltration declined in the GT and ST groups more than in the CON group. 4. MMP-9, BrdU, and substance P positive reaction decreased in the GT and ST groups more than in the CON group 5. In the comparative study, the GT group was superior to the ST group. Conclusion: The skin application of Gelidium amansii extract could lessen skin damage by the medium of regulation MMP-9 activation. This skin stabilization was induced in mice with deep second degree burns.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.135-141
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• 2011

Celastrus orbiculatus has been widely used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of many diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and odontalgia. In the present study, anti-metastatic activity of a methanolic extract from C. orbiculatus (MCO) was studied. A gelatin zymographic assay revealed that MCO has potent inhibitory effects on MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities in B16F10 melanoma cells. Moreover, MCO attenuated MMP expression via down-regulation of NF-${\kappa}$B translocation to the nucleus. Melanoma cell migration and invasion were also down-regulated by MCO. In addition, MCO significantly suppressed lung metastasis in an in vivo model. These results strongly suggest that MCO may possibly be used as a valuable anti-metastatic agent for cancer treatment.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.945-954
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• 2018

오메가-3 지방산(오메가-3)은 수종의 암에 대해 종양형성 억제 및 침윤이 억제됨이 알려져 있다. 그러나 혀의 편평세포암 세포에서 내인성 오메가-3에 의한 침윤 및 종양형성 억제 대한 연구가 명확하게 보고된 바 없다. 이에 본 연구는 혀의 편평세포암 세포에서 ${\omega}3$-fatty acid desaturase의 유전자 발현이 침윤 및 종양형성에 미치는 영향을 규명하였다. 먼저 SCC-4 및 SCC-9세포의 침윤능은 오메가-3인 DHA 처리에 의해 억제 됨을 확인 하였다. DHA 처리 후 MMP-9 및 MMP-2 활성이 감소 되었을 뿐만 아니라 그 promoter의 reporter 활성도 억제하였다. 또한 COX-2 및 VEGF promoter 활성 뿐만 아니라 NF-kB 활성도 DHA에 의해 억제 되었다. SCC-9의 ${\omega}3$-desaturase 유전자 stable 세포(fSCC-9sc)의 세포증식 및 colony formation이 억제 되었으며, in vivo 동물실험에서 fSCC-9sc 세포의 종양형성능은 현저히 억제 되었고, 면역형광염색법을 이용한 fSCC-9sc 세포의 종양 조직에서의 TUNEL 양성세포는 대조군인 fSCC-9cc 세포에 비해 현저히 증가하였다. 이상의 결과로 오메가-3는 인체 혀의 편평세포암 세포의 침윤 뿐만 아니라 종양형성을 억제하여 항암작용을 나타낼 수 있으며 따라서 오메가-3는 인체 혀의 편평암의 예방 및 치료에 유용하게 사용될 수 있으리라 생각된다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.1526-1531
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• 2014

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) are key enzymes involved in cell and tissue remodeling during ovarian follicle development and ovulation. The control of MMP9 transcription in ovarian follicles occurs through a core promoter region (-2,400 to -1,700 bp). The aim of this study was to screen genetic variations in the core promoter region and examine MMP9 transcription regulation and reproduction performance. A single cytosine deletion/insertion polymorphism was found at -1954 $C^+/C^-$. Genetic association analysis indicated significant correlation between the deletion genotype ($C^-$) with total egg numbers at 28 weeks (p = 0.031). Furthermore, luciferase-reporter assay showed the deletion genotype ($C^-$) had significantly lower promoter activity than the insertion genotype ($C^+$) in primary granulosa cells (p<0.01). Therefore, the identified polymorphism could be used for marker-assisted selection to improve chicken laying performance.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.116-122
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• 2004

Background: LIGHT (TNFSF14) is a member of tumor necrosis factor superfamily and is the ligand for TR2 (TNFRSF14/HVEM). LIGHT is known to have proinflammatory roles in atherosclerosis. Methods: To find out the expression pattern of LIGHT in atherosclerotic plaques, immunohistochemical analysis was performed on human carotid atherosclerotic plaque specimens. LIGHT induced atherogenic events using human monocytic cell line THP-1 were also investigated. Results: Immunohistochemical analysis revealed expression of LIGHT and TR2 in foam cell rich regions in the atherosclerotic plaques. Double immunohistochemical analysis further confirmed the expression of LIGHT in foam cells. Stimulation of THP-1 cells, which express TR2, with either recombinant LIGHT or immobilized anti-TR2 monoclonal antibody induced interleukin-8 and matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-9. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay demonstrated that LIGHT induces nuclear localization of transcription factor, nuclear factor $(NF)-{\kappa}B$. LIGHT induced activation of MMP-9 is mediated by $NF-{\kappa}B$, since treatment of THP-1 cells with the $NF-{\kappa}B$ inhibitor PDTC (pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate) completely blocked the activation of MMP-9. Conclusion: These data indicate that LIGHT is expressed in foam cells in atherosclerotic plaques and is involved in atherogenesis through activation of pro-atherogenic cytokine IL-8 and destabilization of plaque by inducing matrix degrading enzyme.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.294-300
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• 2012

We investigated the effects of resveratrol on metastasis in in vitro and in vivo systems. 4T1 cells were cultured in the presence of various concentrations (0-30 ${\mu}mol/L$) of resveratrol. For experimental metastasis, BALB/c mice were injected intravenously with 4T1 cells in the tail vein, and were orally administered various concentrations (0, 100, or 200 mg/kg Body weight) of resveratrol for 21 days. After resveratrol treatment, cell adhesion, wound migration, invasion, and MMP-9 activity were significantly decreased in a dose-dependent manner in 4T1 cells (P < 0.05). The numbers of pulmonary nodules were significantly decreased in mice fed the resveratrol (P < 0.05). The plasma MMP-9 activity was decreased in response to treatment with resveratrol in mice (P < 0.05). We conclude that resveratrol inhibits cancer metastasis both in vitro and in vivo, and this inhibition is likely due to the decrease in MMP-9 activity caused by resveratrol.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.540-546
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• 2014

The high mortality rates associated with cancer reflect the metastatic spread of tumor cells from the site of their origin. Metastasis, in fact, is the cause of 90% of cancer deaths. Therefore, considerable effort is being made to inhibit metastasis. In the present study, we screened ketotifen for anti-migratory and anti-invasive activities against MDA-MB-231 breast cancer and HT-1080 fibrosarcoma cancer cells. Cancer cell migration and invasion were measured using multi-well chambers. Additionally, western blots were used to examine the effects of ketotifen on the expressions of CDC42, Rho, Rac, and matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9). The results showed that ketotifen dose-dependently suppressed the migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 and HT-1080 cells. Ketotifen also suppressed the expressions of CDC42, Rac, and Rho, which, significantly, are involved in MDA-MB-231 and HT-1080 cancer cell migration. Moreover, ketotifen suppressed the expression and activity of MMP-9, which is involved in degradation of the extracellular matrix leading to invasion. The overall data suggested that ketotifen suppresses the migration and invasion of MDA-MB-231 and HT-1080 cancer cells via inhibition of CDC42, Rac, Rho, and MMP-9 expression.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.561-571
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• 2010

대장암은 미국 등 서양 국가뿐만 아니라 국내에서도 2번째로 많이 발병이 되는 암으로 알려져 있다. 역학조사에 의하면 ${\omega}3$-PUFAs를 많이 섭취한 인종에서 대장암 발생빈도가 감소하고 최근 ${\omega}3$-PUFAs는 수종의 암에 대해 항암작용을 나타낸다고 한다. 이에 본 연구에서는 대장암에서 DHA 등 ${\omega}3$-PUFA의 항침윤 기전을 규명하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. DHA및 EPA는 대장암 세포주 SW480의 증식을 농도 의존적으로 억제하였으나 AA는 거의 영향이 없었으며 TUNEL assay로 apoptotic cell death가 확인 되었다. DHA는 $\beta$-catenin 단백 및 TCF/LEF luciferase 활성을 농도 의존적으로 억제 하였다. SW480 세포의 침윤능은 DHA의 농도에 의존적으로 억제되었다. DHA처리 후 MMP-9 및 MMP-2 mRNA양이 감소되었을 뿐만 아니라 그 promoter의 reporter 활성도 억제되었다. NF-kB 및 p-IkB 단백질양도 DHA의 처리농도에 의존적으로 감소하였으며 NF-kB promoter의 활성도 억제되었다. 이상의 결과로 ${\omega}3$-PUFA는 대장암에서 NF-kB 신호전달 차단에 의한 MMP-2 및 MMP-9 발현을 억제하여 침윤을 억제하여 항암작용을 나타낼 수 있음을 시사하며, 따라서 ${\omega}3$-PUFA는 대장암의 예방 및 치료에 유용하게 사용될 수 있으리라 생각된다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.820-829
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 기능성 화장품의 소재로서의 금전초(Lysimachia christinae Hance)의 항산화와 항주름 효과를 조사하였다. 최근 천연물의 주름 개선 개발의 연구가 지속적인 관심을 받고 있어 본 연구를 통해 활성산소종(reactive oxygen species, ROS) 생성과 pro-collagen 합성 및 MMPs의 연관성에 대해 알아보았다. 금전초는 70% 에탄올(LcHE)과 열수(LcHW)로 각각 추출하여 실험을 진행하였다. HaCaT cells에서 LcHE가 LcHW보다 ROS 저해효능이 더 우수하고 세포독성 결과 250 ㎍/mL 농도까지 독성을 보이지 않아 LcHE를 선택하여 주름 개선 소재연구를 진행하였다. pro-collagen 합성실험을 통하여 UVB에 의해 감소된 type-1 pro-collagen의 합성 활성을 유의미하게 확인하였다. Western blot 실험을 통하여 피부세포에서 UVB에 의해 유도된 MMPs 중 MMP-1 -3 -9의 증가를 억제함을 확인하였으며, Real time PCR을 통하여 상위단계인 mRNA levels에서도 MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9의 mRNA levels가 농도 의존적으로 유의미한 감소를 보여 추출물의 효능을 확인하였다. 위의 실험결과에 따라 UVB에 의한 주름생성과 피부 광노화를 효과적으로 예방할 수 있는 화장품의 천연소재로서의 이용이 기대된다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.259-264
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• 2009

We examined the inhibitory effects of loquat methanol extract on the adhesion, migration, invasion and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activities of MDA-MB-231 human breast cancer cell line. Cells were cultured with DMSO or with 10, 25, or 50 ${\mu}g/ml$ of loquat methanol extract. Both leaf and seed extracts significantly inhibited growth of MDA-MB-231 cells in a dose-dependent manner, although leaf extract was more effective. Adhesion and migration were significantly inhibited by loquat extracts in a dose-dependent manner. Loquat extract also inhibited the invasion of breast cancer cells in a dose-dependent manner and leaf extract was more effective than seed extract. MMP-2 and MMP-9 activities were also inhibited by loquat extract. Our results indicate that methanol extracts of loquat inhibit the adhesion, migration and invasion of human breast cancer cells partially through the inhibition of MMP activity and leaf extract has more anti-metastatic effects in cell based assay than seed extract. Clinical application of loquat extract as a potent chemopreventive agent may be helpful in limiting breast cancer invasion and metastasis.