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Effects of Natural Products on the Inhibition of Lipopolysaccharide-Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity in RAW264.7 Cell Culture System

  • Park, Bong-Joo;Cho, Myung-Haing;Kim, Kyeong-Ho;Lee, Sang-Kook;Lee, Chong-Soon;An, Gil-Hwan;Mar, Woong-Chon
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.5 no.3
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    • pp.113-120
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    • 1999
  • Nitric oxide (NO) is a free radical synthesized from L-arginine by nitric oxide synthase (NOS). It is believed that NO is an important mediator in numerous physiological and inflammatory responses. Particularly, a large amount of NO released from the inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is mostly associated with inflammatory processes. Overproduction of NO in these processes including sepsis and autoimmune diseases can have deleterious consequences and pathophysiologic relevance. Therefore, for the discovery of new inhibitory agents against iNOS activity, we have evaluated about 100 kinds of natural products after partition into three layers (n-hexane, ethyl acetate and aqueous) from 100% methanol extracts to study inhibitory effects on iNOS activity induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW264.7 cells culture system. As a positive control, curcumin, which is known as an anti-tumor promoter, anti-inflammatory agent as an iNOS inhibitor, was used and showed the dose-dependent inhibitory effect $(IC_{50},\;2.5\;{\mu}g/ml)$. Among tested fractions, the n-hexane fraction of Cimicifuga heracleifolia $(IC_{50}:\;9.65\;{\mu}g/ml)$, Forsythiae fructus $(IC_{50}:\;6.36\;{\mu}g/ml)$, Saposhnikovia divaricata $(IC_{50}:\;5.92\;{\mu}g/ml)$, and the ethyl acetate fraction of Chrysanthemum sibiricum $(IC_{50}:\;2.56\;{\mu}g/ml)$, Gastrodia elata $(IC_{50}:\;3.46\;{\mu}g/ml)$, and the aqueous fraction of Dianthus chinensis $(IC_{50}:\;6.73\;{\mu}g/ml)$, Euonymus alatus $(IC_{50}:\;6.78\;{\mu}g/ml)$, Mechania urticifoloria $(IC_{50}:\;8.01\;{\mu}g/ml)$ showed strong inhibitory activity against LPS-stimulated iNOS. Especially, the ethyl acetate fraction of Chrysanthemum sibiricum $(IC_{50}:\;2.56\;{\mu}g/ml)$, which exhibited the strongest inhibition against iNOS, was fractionated with silica-gel column chromatography. These subfractions exhibited dose-dependent inhibition against iNOS activity in the range of $2.59-5.6\;{\mu}g/ml$ except for fraction No. 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and 16. Our study shows that Chrysanthemum sibiricum has the strongest inhibitory effect against iNOS activity and has similar effect to curcumin. Therefore, further studies for the identification of active principles from Chrysanthemum sibiricum and investigation for the mechanism of the inhibition of iNOS by active principles will be performed.

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Shading Effect on Plant Growth and Physiological Activity of Youngia sonchifolia Grown in Plastic House (차광처리에 따른 시설하우스 재배 고들빼기의 생육 및 생리활성 변화)

  • Chon, Sang-Uk
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.215-224
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    • 2010
  • A greenhouse experiment was conducted to determine the effects of medium components and shade treatment on the growth, contents of total phenolics and flavonoids, and 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl hydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity of Youngia sonchifolia. Substrates combined with coco peat and perlite (ratio 70:30 or 50:50, v/v) showed higher plant length, leaf area, and fresh weight than single substrate (P<0.05). Shade treatment also significantly reduced plant height, root length, leaf areas, and fresh weight (P<0.05) with increasing of the degree. Shading treatment, however, increased contents of total phenolics [mg ferulic acid equivalents $kg^{-1}$ dry wt.] and total flavonoids [mg naringin equivalents $kg^{-1}$ dry wt.] in shoot parts of Y. sonchifoli, showing 110.2 to 119.2 and 128.3 to 146.7 mg $kg^{-1}$, respectively. The antioxidant potential of the methanol extracts from the plants dose-dependently increased DPPH free radical scavenging activity, and the activity was higher in shoots (50.2 to 80.8%) than in roots (47.7 to 49.8%), and in shading treatment than in no shade.

Isolation of a New Herbicidal Compound Angelicin from Curly Dock (Rumex crispus L.) (소리쟁이(Rumex crispus L.)로부터 신규 살초활성물질 Angelicin의 분리)

  • Cho, Nam-Kyu;Lee, Sa-Eun;Choi, Jung-Sup;Hwang, Ki-Hwan;Koo, Suk-Jin;Wang, Hai-Ying;Kim, Song-Mun
    • Korean Journal of Weed Science
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.183-190
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    • 2010
  • The objective of this study was to isolate a herbicidally active compound from curly dock (Rumex crispus), a native weed in Korea and to identify its' chemistry. The $GR_{50}$ value of methanol extracts which is determined by a seed bioassay using rapeseed (Brassica napus) seedlings was $935\;{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$. Activity-directed isolation of ethylacetate extract led to the isolation of ECDA fraction with $GR_{50}$ value $53\;{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$. Based on data of GC-MS, $^1H$-NMR and $^{13}C$-NMR, the chemical structure of ECDA was determined as 2H-furo[2,3-H]-[1]-benzopyran-2-one which is known as angelicin. The $GR_{50}$ values of angelicin to barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crus-galli), southern crabgrass (Digitaria ciliaris), and indian jointvetch (Aeschynomene indica) were 426, 66 and $216\;{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$, respectively. Our results suggest that angelicin could be used as a lead compound for the development of new herbicides.

Functional Chemical Components and Their Biological Activities of Houttuynia cordata and Lespedeza cuneata (어성초와 야관문의 기능성 성분 분석과 항산화, 항고혈압, 및 항당뇨 활성)

  • Park, Seong Ik;Sohn, Ho-Yong;Lee, Chang Il;Hwang, Hee Young;Park, Seung Woo;Kim, Jong-Sik
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.30 no.2
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    • pp.169-177
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    • 2020
  • For this study, we prepared organic solvent fractions from methanol extracts of Houttuynia cordata and Lespedeza cuneate, and analyzed their chemical components and various biological functions such as anti-oxidation, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibition, and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities. We found that DPPH radical scavenging activity was highest in the ethyl acetate fractions of Houttuynia cordata (90.8%) and Lespedeza cuneata (91.2%), whereas ABTS radical scavenging activity was highest in the ethyl acetate fractions of Houttuynia cordata (86.1%) and the chloroform fractions of Lespedeza cuneata (95.6%). FRAP activity was highest in the ethyl acetate fraction of Houttuynia cordata (360.1 mg TE/g) and Lespedeza cuneata (239.2 mg TE/g). ACE inhibitory activity was highest in the chloroform fraction of Houttuynia cordata (13.2%) and Lespedeza cuneata (35.2%). And, α-glucosidase inhibitory activity was highest in the ethyl acetate fraction of Houttuynia cordata (56.3%), and the water residue of Lespedeza cuneata (93.6%). Finally, we investigated the DPPH radical scavenging activity of 20 types of pure compounds identified in Houttuynia cordata and Lespedeza cuneate. The results show that quercetin demonstrates the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity. Overall, these results help us to understand the functional chemical components of Houttuynia cordata and Lespedeza cuneate and the biological effects of these components.

Studies on the Chemical Constituents Biological Activities of Mulberry Extracts (오디(Mulberry) 추출물의 성분분석 및 생리활성에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Sang-Keug;Lee, Hak-Ju;Kang, Ha-Youg;Choi, Don-Ha;Jo, Hyun-Jin;Lee, Tae-Seong
    • Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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    • v.37 no.1
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    • pp.105-113
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    • 2009
  • The freezed Mulberry (10 kg) was extracted with 80% EtOH, concentrated, and fractionated with a series of n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and water on a separatory funnel. A portion of ethyl acetate soluble (22 g) was chromatographed on a Sephadex LH-20 column using a series of aqueous methanol as eluents. The isolated compounds were identified by cellulose TLC, $^1H-$,$^{13}C$-NMR, FAB, and EI-MS. Quercetin-3-O-${\beta}$-D-glucopyranoside (Compound I), protocatechuic acid (Compound II), p-hydroxybenzoic acid (Compound III) were isolated from the ethyl acetate soluble fraction. In antioxidative activities of the fractionated extractives using DPPH radical scavenging test, EtOAc and water soluble fractions indicated better than BHT as contro and in in vitro tests using MTT assay, there was no cytotoxicity. Also, tyrosinase inhibition and anticancer activities were not so good, but there may be a potential as a cosmetic raw material because the cell extension effect was excellent.

Antidiabetic Effect of Cordyceps militaris and Paecilomyces japonicus in Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats (Streptozotocin 유발 당뇨 흰쥐에서 Cordyceps militaris와 Paecilomyces japonicus의 항당뇨 효과)

  • 정기화;정춘식
    • Journal of Food Hygiene and Safety
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    • v.17 no.4
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    • pp.210-215
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    • 2002
  • To elucidate the effect of water and methanol extracts of Cordyceps militaris, Paecilomyces japonicus and their mycelin on diabetes and organs in STZ-induced diabetic rats, weight of organs (liver, kidney, spleen, thymus), plasma level of blood glucose, total protein, triglyceride, free fatty acid, hepatic total protein, triglyceride and glycogen were determined as compared with those of negative control group. The blood glucose level of CM-1 and CM-M group showed significantly reduced, and all groups except CM-2 increased in body weight. CM-1 decreased the liver weight, and PJ-2 decreased the kidney weight. In all groups except PJ-2, plasma total protein level was increased, and the triglyceride, and CM-3 and CM-H decreased the free fatty acid was decreased in CM-3, PJ-1 and PJ-2 treated groups. In hepatic tissue, total protein was significantly increased in CM-H and CM-M treated group, and in all groups except CM-2, the triglyceride were significantly decreased and glycogen was increased. In conclusion, CM-1 and CM-M that possess potential antidiabetic activity increased glycogen and lowered serum glucose level, thus they might improve metabolic disorder originated from diabetes by increasing serum protein and reducing excess triglyceride in serum and liver tissue.

Development of Biologically Active Compounds from Edible Plant Sources - XXV. Immunostimulating Effect of Edible Plant Extracts (식용 식물자원으로부터 활성물질의 탐색 - XXV. 식용 식물 추출물의 면역증강 효과)

  • Lyu, Ha-Na;Park, Mi-Hyun;Hong, Seong-Gil;Lee, Dae-Young;Han, Kyung-Min;Yoo, Jong-Su;Kim, Se-Young;Rho, Young-Duk;Baek, Nam-In
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.39 no.6
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    • pp.708-714
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    • 2007
  • In this study, the 163 edible plants that are permitted as foods by the Korea Food and Drug Administration, were extracted in methanol. Following extration, their macrophage immunostimulating effects (MIE) were examined using a macrophage from BALB/C mice at four different concentrations of plant extract, such as $10\;{\mu}g/mL$, $100\;{\mu}g/mL$, $500\;{\mu}g/mL$, and $1,000\;{\mu}g/mL$, in vivo. Forty-two samples significantly showed MIEs. Among them, 20 samples had increased MIEs at higher than 10%, as compared to the negative control group. Nineteen samples had increased MIEs at two of the plant extract concentrations, and 3 samples [Allium schoenoprasmum (chive), Aralia elata (fatsia), Capsosiphon fulvescens (seaweed fulvescens)] had increased MIEs at three of the concentration conditions. In particular, Dioscorea batatas (yam) showed MIEs at all concentrations, as well as slightly higher MIEs as compared to the positive control group. Therefore, Dioscorea batatas was evaluated to be an excellent MIE.

Antimicrobial Activity of Psoralea corylifolia, Schisandra chinensis, and Spatholobus suberectus Extracts (보골지, 오미자, 계혈등 추출물의 항균활성)

  • Choi, Eun-Jeong;Jang, Sung-Ran;Kang, Ok-Ju;Bang, Woo-Suk
    • Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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    • v.45 no.4
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    • pp.495-500
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    • 2013
  • This study was performed to identify safe natural food preservatives from medicinal herbs and to evaluate the antimicrobial effects of medicinal plants against microorganisms. Medicinal herbs were extracted 3 times with methanol at $45^{\circ}C$ for 3 h and fractionated with n-hexane. The antimicrobial effects of the fractions were determined by measuring the diameter of the inhibition zone by using an agar-well diffusion assay. The MIC of fractions for the inhibition of microorganisms was determined using a microplate reader. The antimicrobial effects of fractions were greater against gram positive bacteria than against gram negative bacteria, but the difference was not significant. The antimicrobial effects of fractions were concentration dependent. While these results have implications, the underlying mechanisms of microbial inactivation need to be further elucidated. The results showed the possibility of developing safer food preservatives.

The Effect of Portulaca oleracea on the Pathogens of Gastroenteritis in Infants (쇠비름 추출물이 신생아 장염 유발 미생물에 미치는 영향)

  • Bae, Ji-Hyun
    • The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition
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    • v.25 no.2
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    • pp.233-238
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    • 2012
  • Diarrheal diseases constitute one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in infants and young children globally. One of the main microorganisms causing diarrheal diseases is Campylobacter jejuni. For treatment of these diseases, Portulaca oleracea has been widely used as a folk remedy for a long time. This study was performed to investigate the antimicrobial activity of P. oleracea against gastroenteritis pathogens including C. jejuni. P. oleracea was extracted with petroleum ether, chloroform, ethylacetate, methanol, and hot water. The antimicrobial activity of the P. oleracea extracts was determined using the paper disc method, minimum inhibitory concentration, and the liquid culture method. The 10 $mg/m{\ell}$ ethylacetate extract showed the strongest antimicrobial activity against Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella enteriditis, and Shigella spp.. The hot water extract from P. oleracea showed the highest anti-microbial activity against C. jejuni at 10~20 $mg/m{\ell}$. The hot water extract of P. oleracea retarded the growth of C. jejuni for 36 hr at $42^{\circ}C$.

Antioxidant Activity and Chemical Characteristics of Orostachys malacophyllus and Fermented Orostachys malacophyllus (와송과 발효 와송 추출물의 이화학적 특징 및 항산화 활성)

  • Ahn, Hee-Young;Choe, Da-Jeong;Cho, Young-Su
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.25 no.5
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    • pp.577-584
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    • 2015
  • Orostachys malacophyllus grow on the old roofing tile or on the rock of mountain and is belong to Crassulaceae family. After air drying for Orostachys malacophyllus (OM), using the mixture of lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus) was fermented (FOM). OM and FOM extracted using water (W), ethanol (E) and methanol (M) and were measured extracts yield, pH and Brix. Extracted OM and FOM were tested by in vitro experimental models of α,α´-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, Fe/Cu reducing power, linoleic acid peroxidation using ferric thiocyanate and thiobarbituric acid (TBA) methods and peroxidation of rat liver homogenate. In addition, the bioactive materials (phenolic compounds, flavonoids and minerals) were measured. The highest phenolic compounds and flavonoids were OME 122.2 mg/100 g and OME 84.0 mg/100 g. OM and FOM′s major minerals were K, Ca and Mg. The highest free radical scavenging activity showed in FOMM (93.9%), OMM (93.4%), FOME (92.1%) and OME (91.9%) at 0.5% additional level. Fe reducing powers were strong in FOME and FOMM and Cu reducing powers were strong in OME and FOMM. Antioxidant activities on lipid peroxidation using rat homogenate as measured by TBARS method showed strong in FOME and on lipid peroxidation of linoleic acid as measured by ferric TBA method showed strong in OME and FOME and measured by ferric thiocyanate showed strong in FOME and FOMM.