• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.259-259
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• 2021

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.217-227
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• 2015

Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to identify bioactive compounds in Dangnyo-hwan, a Korean herbal medicine, through instrumental analysis using LC-MS/MS and ICP, and investigate its potential use in diabetes treatment. Methods: The extract of Dangnyo-hwan has 12 medicinal herbs; these were compared with 18 marker substances selected from literature survey. Results: LC-MS/MS analysis could detect 9 of the 18 bioactive compounds: citruline, catalpol, berberine, ginsenoside Rb1, ginsenoside Rg1, oleanolic acid, β-sitosterol, mangiferin, and schizandrin. While harmful heavy metals such as As, Pb, Cd, Hg, Ni, and Cu were not present in high concentrations, Zn concentration was 4.2 mg in 100 g Dangnyo-hwan. Conclusions: Instrumental analysis such as LC-MS/MS and ICP was successfully used to identify bioactive compounds in Dangnyo-hwan. Detection of 9 bioactive substances and Zn from the herb medicine is a valuable finding, and suggests that Dangnyo-hwan is a candidate medicine for diabetes. Further investigations like in vitro assay, percent GPR 119 activity, and percent human DGAT-1 inhibition are underway.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.22-34
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• 2018

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to investigate changes of the marker compounds and anti-inflammatory effect of Gamisoyo-san decoction (GMSYS) depending on storage temperature and periods. Methods: GMSYS was stored at room temperature or refrigeration for 12 months. According to storage temperature and periods, pH and sugar content of GMSYS were measured. To determine the marker compounds of GMSYS, high-performance liquid chromatography analysis was performed. To estimate the anti-inflammatory effect of GMSYS, LPS-induced pro-inflammatory mediators and cytokines were measured in RAW 264.7 cells. Results: There was no change in pH and sugar content depending on storage temperature and periods of GMSYS. The contents of gallic acid and mangiferin in both of room temperature and refrigerated decoctions reduced with increasing storage periods. Chlorogenic acid was time-dependently decreased in case of stored at room temperature. GMSYS significantly inhibited the LPS-induced production of nitric oxide, prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) and IL-6 in RAW 264.7 cells. These effects equally maintained up to 3 months at both of room temperature and refrigeration. Since 4 months, the inhibitory effect of GMSYS on LPS-induced $PGE_2$ production was time-dependently reduced, and the decrease in $PGE_2$ inhibitory effect of decoction stored at refrigeration was lower than that of stored at room temperature. Conclusions: Our results indicate that the anti-inflammatory effect of GMSYS are maintained up to 12 months, but it shows optimal efficacy up to 3 months. It is recommended to store in a refrigeration for short periods since some components decrease as storage periods becomes longer.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.80-99
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• 2016

Objectives : Instrumental chemical analysis was utilized to investigate the effect of Add-Omit-Saenghyeoryunbu-eum(AO-SHU) on diabetic treatment. One of the most exciting, yet also controversial, arguments is the safety and biological mechanisms of the natural medicine on human body. Therefore, the aim of this study is to provide a better understanding on bioactive chemical components, hazards of heavy metal contamination and biological mechanism of the diabetic medicine composed of 12 different natural herbs. Methods : To study bioactive compound and metallic component in the diabetic medicine in detail, LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass/Mass), GC (Gas Chromatography) and ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) were utilized to characterize the extract of the diabetic medicine and the result was compared with 18 marker substances selected from literature survey. In addition, in vitro assay experiments including GPR 119 activity and human DGAT-1 inhibition, and OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test) were performed to verify the effectiveness of this medicine on diabetic treatment. Results : Out of 18 marker substances, 9 bioactive compounds were identified from LC-MS/MS analysis which include Citruline, Catalpol, Berberine, Ginsenoside Rb1, Ginsenoside Rg1, Oleanolic acid, β-Sitosterol, Mangiferin, and Schizandrin. ICP study on 245 residual pesticides revealed that 239 species were not detected but 6 species, Dimethomorph, Trifloxystrobin, Pyraclostrobin, Isoprocarb, Carbaryl and Flubendiamide, while the amounts are trace levels, below permitted concentrations. The biological activity was observed in vitro assay and Oral Glucose Tolerance Test(OGTT), which are consistent with a preliminary clinical test result, a drop in blood sugar level after taking this herbal medicine. Conclusions : Instrumental chemical analysis using LC-MS/MS, GC, and ICP was conducted successfully to identify bioactive compounds in AO-SHU for the treatment of diabetes, finding 9 bioactive compounds. Furthermore, in vitro assay experiments and OGTT show that AO-SHU has its biological activities, which imply that it can be a candidate for the future diabetes remedy.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.360-371
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• 2018

1. Agar diffusion test를 통해 지모 뿌리 추출물의 항균활성 확인 결과 호기성 그람 양성 균주인 S. aureus에서 추출물 및 모든 분획물에서 저해환을 나타내었고, 에틸아세테이트 분획물이 대조군으로 사용된 메틸파라벤보다 더 높은 항균활성을 나타내었다. 2. 최소저해농도(MIC)와 최소사멸농도(MBC/MFC)를 통해 더 정확한 지모 뿌리 추출물의 항균활성을 확인하고자 하였다. 그 결과 곰팡이균인 A. niger를 제외한 모든 균주에서 MIC 농도를 확인하였고, 특히 호기성 그람 양성 균주인 S. aureus와 호기성 그람 음성 균주인 P. aeruginosa 그리고 진균인 C. albicans에서 에틸아세테이트 분획과 아글리콘 분획물이 낮은 농도에서 각 균주를 저해하는 것을 확인하였다. 3. DPPH법을 통해 지모 뿌리 추출물의 자유 라디칼 소거활성($FSC_{50}$)을 확인한 결과 가장 높은 활성을 나타낸 것은 에틸아세테이트 분획물($23.19{\mu}g/ml$)이고 아글리콘 분획물($71.06{\mu}g/ml$), 50% 에탄올 추출물($146.2{\mu}g/ml$) 순서로 나타났다. 4. 지모 뿌리 추출물의 총 항산화능($OSC_{50}$)을 확인하기 위해 luminol 발광법을 통해 확인하였다. 실험 결과 에틸아세테이트 분획물($1.5{\mu}g/ml$)과 아글리콘 분획물($1.4{\mu}g/ml$)이 대조군으로 사용된 L-ascorbic acid ($1.3{\mu}g/ml$)과 비슷한 활성을 나타내며 높은 총 항산화능을 나타내었다. 또한 에틸아세테이트 분획물이 50% 에탄올 추출물보다 약 11배 더 높은 활성을 띄는 것을 확인하였다. 5. $^1O_2$으로 유도된 세포 파괴에 대한 세포보호 효과(${\tau}_{50}$)를 확인한 결과 지모 뿌리 추출물과 분획물 모두 농도의존적으로 세포보호효과를 나타내었다. 50% 에탄올 추출물은 $8{\mu}g/ml$의 농도(34.5 min)에서, 에틸아세테이트 분획물은 $4{\mu}g/ml$의 농도(64.4 min)에서, 아글리콘 분획물은 $8{\mu}g/ml$의 농도(215.9 min)에서 가장 높은 보호효과를 나타냄을 확인하였다. 6. 지모 뿌리 추출물의 HaCaT 세포독성평가를 진행한 결과, 본 실험에서는 $0.02-2{\mu}g/ml$로 농도를 설정하여 세포보호실험을 진행하였다. 7. 과산화수소로 유도된 세포 손상에 대한 세포 보호 효과를 확인한 결과, 50% 에탄올 추출물과 에틸아세테이트 분획물 및 아글리콘 분획물의 최대 생존율은 각각 86.23, 86.59 및 89.70%를 나타냈으며 과산화수소를 처리한 양성 대조군에 비하여 세포 생존율을 각각 8.07, 8.42 및 11.53% 증가시켰다. 8. HaCaT세포에 UVB를 조사하여 세포 내 ROS 소거활성 평가를 진행한 결과, 자외선으로 유도된 세포 손상에서 아글리콘 분획물은 $2{\mu}g/ml$ 농도에서 UVB를 처리한 양성 대조군 대비 41.77%까지 세포내 ROS를 감소시켰다. 9. 실험을 통해 높은 생리활성을 나타낸 지모 뿌리 에틸아세테이트 분획물을 TLC 및 LS/ESI-MS를 통해 성분분석을 진행하였다. 그 결과 mangiferin, isomangiferin, timosaponin-A-III, nyasol을 확인하였다.본 연구의 결과를 통해 지모 뿌리 추출물의 항균 및 항산화 작용과 더불어 세포보호효과를 통해 천연 화장품 소재로서의 응용 가능성이 있음을 확인하였다.