• Molecules and Cells
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• 제38권11호
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• pp.982-990
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• 2015

Exposure of the skin to ultraviolet radiation can cause skin damage with various pathological changes including inflammation. In the present study, we identified the skin-protective activity of 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-${\beta}$-D-glucose (pentagalloyl glucose, PGG) in ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation-induced human dermal fibroblasts and mouse skin. PGG exhibited antioxidant activity with regard to intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation as well as ROS and reactive nitrogen species (RNS) scavenging. Furthermore, PGG exhibited anti-inflammatory activity, inhibiting the activation of nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-${\kappa}B$) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling, resulting in inhibition of the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. Topical application of PGG followed by chronic exposure to UVB radiation in the dorsal skin of hairless mice resulted in a significant decrease in the progression of inflammatory skin damages, leading to inhibited activation of NF-${\kappa}B$ signaling and expression of pro-inflammatory mediators. The present study demonstrated that PGG protected from skin damage induced by UVB radiation, and thus, may be a potential candidate for the prevention of environmental stimuli-induced inflammatory skin damage.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.39-66
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• 2015

Objectives The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Sesamum indicum extracted (SEI) on atopic dermatitis in an in-vitro and in-vivo experiment using a MC/9 murine mast cells and a NC/Nga mouse. Methods In-vitro experiment, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, TNF-${\alpha}$ and GM-CSF mRNA expression were evaluated by Real-time PCR, IL-13, MIP-$1{\alpha}$ production by ELISA and manifestations of NFAT-1, NFAT-2, c-jun, c-fos, NF-${\kappa}B$ p65 transcription factors by western blotting. In-vivo experiment, we measured WBC, Eosinophil, Neutrophil, and serum IL-5, IL-13 in NC/Nga atopic dermatitis mouse, IL-5, IL-13, IFN-${\gamma}$, IL-4 in the spleenocyte culture supernatant by ELISA, the absolute cell numbers of CD4+, CD8+, +Gr-1+CD11b, B220+CD23+ in the axillary lymph node (ALN), peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and dorsal skin tissue, IL-5, IL-13 by Real-time PCR, the distribution of tissue inflammation and cellular infiltration by H&E and toluidine blue. Results SEI decreased IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, GM-CSF, TNF-${\alpha}$ mRNA expression, IL-13, MIP-$1{\alpha}$ production and the expression of transcription factors including NFAT-1, c-jun, NF-${\kappa}B$ p65 in MC/9 murine mast cells. SEI orally administration decreased cell number of WBC, Eosinophil, the level of serum IgE, total cell number of ALN and dorsal skin tissue, absolute cell number of CD4+, CD8+, B220+CD23+ in the ALN. SEI orally administration also increased absolute cell number of CD8+/CD3+ and decreased Gr-1+/CD11b+ in PBMCs, decreased CD4+ in dorsal skin tissue, inhibited IL-5, IL-13 mRNA expression. Infiltration levels of inflammatory immune cells, mast cells and thickness of epidermis decreased in dorsal skin tissue. Conclusions SEI can regulate allergic inflammatory response suppressed the gene expression and production of cytokines that mediate allergic reactions, and will be able to be effectively utilized in the treatment of atopic dermatitis future.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2009

The toxicity of two species of puffer fish, Takifugu poecilonotus (Heuinjeombok) and T. vermicularis (Gukmaeribok) collected from the coastal regions of Korea was determined using a mouse bioassay. In the T. poecilonotus collected in Jeju and Tongyeong, the proportion of toxic specimens containing ${\ge}10$ mouse units (MU) per gram exceeded 95% for the skin, liver, ovary, and fin, and approximately 30% for the testis and muscles. In each of the organs, the highest toxin levels were 79 MU/g in the muscle, hundreds (158-365) of MU per gram in the fin, intestine, testis, and gallbladder, but thousands (1,147-2,406) of MU per gram in the skin, liver, and ovary. In T. vermicularis collected from Incheon and Gunsan, the proportions of toxic specimens were 100% for the gallbladder, and 56-68% for the skin, fin, liver, and intestine however, no toxic muscle specimens were noted. The highest toxin scores were below 10 mouse units (MU) per gram in the muscle, 20-94 MU/g in the skin and fin, 319 MU/g in the intestine, and thousands (1,548-4,624) of MU per gram in the liver, gonad, and gallbladder. The toxicity in the muscle of T. vermicularis was deemed acceptable for human consumption, whereas the toxicities in the muscle of T. poecilonotus and the skin of both species of puffer fish were significantly high, such that special attention may be required when the fish is intended for human consumption.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.99-106
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• 2005

클로로필의 광산화에 미치는 $\beta$-카로텐과 비타민 C의 역할을 linoleic acid emulsion 모델 시스템과 피부조직 균질액을 이용하여 조사하고 이와 더불어 각각의 성분들의 조합시 일어나는 변화를 살펴보았다. Linoleic acid emulsion 모델 시스템에서 클로로필과 $\beta$-카로텐은 고농도에서 자외선 H에 의한 광산화를 촉진시키는 것으로 나타났으며 고농도의 비타민 C는 이를 억제시켰다. 갓김치에 함유되어 있는 클로로필, $\beta$-카로텐, 비타민 C 농도를 참고하여 이들을 조합하였을 때 자외선 B에 의한 광산화를 억제시켰으며 $\beta$-카로텐의 경우 단독으로 사용되었을 때에는 산화를 촉진하였으나 다른 항산화성분들과 함께 사용될 경우 항산화활성을 나타내었다. ICR mouse의 피부조직 균질액에 클로로필, $\beta$-카로텐, 비타민 C를 단독 또는 혼합하여 첨가하였을 때 클로로필 a, b 및 $\beta$-카로텐의 첨 가는 광산화를 가속화시켰다. 비타민 C의 경우 50 ppm을 첨가하였을 때에는 아무런 효과를 나타내지 않았으나 500 ppm을 첨가하였을 때에는 자외선 B에 의한 광산화를 효과적으로 억제시켰다. 500 ppm의 비타민 C에 클로로필과 $\beta$-카로텐을 혼합하였을 때에도 광산화가 억제되었으며 비타민 C의 농도가 중요하게 작용하였다.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.29-59
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• 2016

Objectives PRAL (Prunus armeniaca Linne Var) has been known to suppress allergic reaction. However, the cellular target and its mechanism of action were unclear. This study was designed to investigate the effect of PRAL on RBL-2H3 mast cell, which is PMA-Ionomycin-induced activated in vitro and the effect of PRAL on the MNC/Nga mice that are DNCB-induced activated in vivo. Methods In this study, IL-4, IL-13 production were examined by ELISA analysis; IL-4, IL-13, IL-31, IL-31Ra, $TNF-{\alpha}$ and GM-CSF mRNA expression were examined by Real-time PCR; manifestations of AP-1 and MAPKs transcription factors were examined by western blotting in vitro. Then skin rashes have been evaluated and verified the distribution of mast cells by H&E and toluidine blue. Also, WBC, eosinophil and neutrophil, IgE level in serum, $IFN-{\gamma}$, IL-4, IL-5 in the splenocyte culture supernatant, the absolute cell numbers of $CD4^+$, $CD8^+$, $Gr-1^+CD11b^+$, $B220^+CD23^+$, $CD3^+CD69^+$ in the Axillary Lymph Node (ALN), PBMCs and dorsal skin and IL-5, IL-13, IL-31, IL-31Ra in the dorsal skin by Real-time PCR were all evaluated from the NC/BNga mice. Results As a result of this study, the mRNA expression of IL-4, IL-13, IL-31, IL-31Ra and $TNF-{\alpha}$ and IL-4, IL-13 production, shown in ELISA analysis, were suppressed by PRAL. Results from the western blot analysis showed decrease on the expression of mast-cell-specific transcription factors, including AP-1 and p-JNK, p-ERK. Histological examination showed that infiltration levels of immune cells in the skin of the AD-induced NC/Nga mice were improved by PRAL orally adminstration. Orally- administered PRAL group also showred decreased level of IgE in the serum. This group has shown decreased the level of IL-4, IL-5, but shown elevated $IFN-{\gamma}$ level in the splenocyte culture supernatant. The same group also has shown decreased cell numbers of $CD4^+$, $CD8^+$, $CD3^+CD69^+$ in the ALN, and $CD4^+$, $Gr-1^+CD11b^+$ in the dorsal skin. PRAL oral adminstration increased cell numbers of $CD4^+$, but decreased cell numbers of $CD8^+$, $Gr-1^+CD11b^+$, $B220^+CD23^+$ in the PBMCs. Conclusions Obtained results suggest that PRAL can regulate molecular mediators and immune cells that are functionally associated with atopic dermatitis (AD) induced in the NC/Nga mice. This may play an important role in recovering AD symptoms and suppressing pruritus.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.167-172
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• 2008

We compared the clinical efficacy of LED therapy using 880 nm and 630 nm LED to test collagen accumulations in subcutaneous tissue of mouse after LED irradiation by measuring the quantity of collagen. 880 nm and 630 nm LED was irradiated on the back of ICR mouse given at $10.8J/cm^2$ followed for 30 minutes everyday for 5 weeks. Histological observation was performed by Hematoxylin & Eosin staining and Masson's Trichrome collagen staining. We also used Sircol soluble collagen assay kit for measuring the amounts of collagen in the mouse skin tissue after 1, 3, and 5 weeks post LED irradiation, respectively. Collagen generation was found at subcutaneous tissue, and the quantity of collagen in 880 nm LED group had grown more than that of 630 nm LED group at 5 weeks follow-up later. About 75% more efficacies for collagen generation were found in the group of 5th week of 880nm LED irradiation. The efficacy of 880nm LED could be more useful than 630 nm LED for synthesizing collagens in mouse subcutaneous tissue as time followed.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제35권5호
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• pp.329-332
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• 2005

HPMC-based novel gel formulations for the transdermal delivery of testosterone (TS) were developed, and the effect of various skin permeation enhancers was studied in vitro and in vivo. In vitro hairless mouse skin permeation of TS from the gel was investigated using Keshary-Chien diffusion cells for 8 hours at $37^{\circ}C$. In vivo plasma concentration profiles of TS after applying the gel on the abdominal skin of rat were determined using a commercial radioimmunoassay kit. Hairless mouse skin permeation of TS increased with the addition of permeation enhancers both in vitro and in vivo. Combination of diethanolamine (2%) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP, 6%) was the most effective among tested. Plasma concentration of TS significantly increased for at least 24 hours with the addition of diethanolamine and NMP. These results suggest the feasibility of the development of a HPMC-based gel formulation for the transdermal delivery of TS.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.317-323
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• 2009

지속적인 자외선 노출은 사람의 피부에 주름 형성을 유발한다. 본 연구에서 생강나무 추출물이 광노화에 의한 피부 주름 형성의 개선에 미치는 효능을 검증해 보고자 하였다. 우선 사람 섬유아세포를 이용하여 생강나무 추출물의 세포증식과 타입 I 콜라겐의 생합성 활성을 측정하였다. 그 결과 생강나무 추출물에 의한 세포증식과 타입 I 콜라겐의 생합성능은 대조군과 비교하여 각각 33.8 %와 91.8 % 증식함을 보였다. 동물실험에서는 SKH-1 무모쥐에 일주일에 3번 UV를 조사하면서 5 % 생강나무 추출액을 국부적으로 도포하였다. 10주 후에는 각각의 무모쥐의 피부 모사판을 제작하여 관찰하였다. 광노화에 의한 주름형성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 UVB를 무모쥐의 피부조직에 조사한 후 생강나무 추출액을 도포하여 피부 상태를 관찰하였다. 모사판을 접사카메라를 이용하여 관찰한 결과 5 % 생강나무 추출액의 도포는 생강나무가 포함되지 않은 도포액을 도포한 대조군에 비해 UV에 의해 생성되는 주름 형성 억제에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과로 생강나무 추출액의 도포는 광노화에 의한 피부주름 생성을 억제하고 피부를 보호하는 효과가 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• Korean Chemical Engineering Research
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• 제48권6호
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• pp.700-703
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 두충나무, 황벽나무 등을 포함하는 수목추출물의 소재특성을 시험하여 화장품 및 피부질환 치료소재로서의 응용 가능성을 조사하였다. 수목추출물의 항산화력은 DPPH 자유라디칼 소거법으로 측정되었으며 저농도에서는 항산화력이 낮았으나, $1000{\mu}g/ml$의 고농도에서는 우수한 항산화제인 비타민 C와 유사하였다. 항균력은 원판확산법으로 측정되었으며, 수목추출물은 피부상재균인 Staphylococcus epidermidis에 대해서는 낮은 항균력을 보이지만, 여드름 유발균인 Propionibacterium acne에 대해서는 높은 항균력을 보여주는 선택성 항균력이 있어, 여드름소재로서 매우 우수한 특성을 나타내었다. 무모생쥐를 이용한 항아토피 시험결과, 수목추출물은 DNCB에 의해 유도된 피부염증을 14일 째 거의 정상상태로 회복시켰으며, 피부내 항체인 IgE의 농도도 대조군에 비해 16% 낮추어주어 항아토피 효과가 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 수목추출물은 항여드름효과 및 항아토피 효과가 뛰어나서 화장품 혹은 피부질환 치료소재로서 응용 가능성이 매우 높음을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.115-123
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• 2004

Geniposide and its related iridoid compounds have been used in traditional herbal medicine for thε treatment of Jaundice hepatic diseases and various inflammatorys. For the purpose to increase trandsdermal absorption, the hydrolyzed products of Gardeniae Furctus were identified and assayed of active ingredients and investigated trandsdermal absorption and anti-inflammatory effects. Geniposide was hydrolyzed to genipin by ${\beta}-glucosidase$ and it was suggested that genipin was more suitable form than geniposide for transdermal absorption by its lipophilic property. Using Franz type diffusion cell and the skin of hairless mouse, the permeation rate of hydrolyzed products and their emulsion preparation were determined. Genipin have more increased absorption ratio through the skin of hairless mouse than geniposide. Also, the emulsion of hydrolyzed products of extracts showed higher permeability than that of nonhydrolyzed preparations. After 9 hours $280.85\;{\mu}g/cm^2$ of genipin was absorbed and $193.52\;{\mu}g/cm^2$ in case of geniposide. The Js of geniposide and genipin were $26.27{\pm}4.11\;{\mu}g/cm^2/hr$ and $40.35{\pm}5.04\;{\mu}g/cm^2/hr$ respectively. After carrageenan injection, the swelling was increased repidly to 24 hr and maintained as plateau. but emulsion group weer reached about 2.5 mL and the swelling decreased successively form 24 hr to 72 hr. The anti-inflammation effects of extracts and hydrolyzed products emulsion were increased with significant difference with control group after 24 hr, 48 hr and 72 hr. In carrageenan induced edema, inhibition of swelling was increased in case of hydrolyzed product emulsion compare with nonhydrolyzed group at 24 hr, 48 hr and 72 hr after swelling. In histological study, the anti-inflammatory effects of hydrolyzed products were remarkable at 48 hr and 72 hr compare with nonhydrolyzed. Hydrolyzed products of Gardeniae Fructus extracts containing genipin would be a suitable preparation to increase the transdermal absorption and anti-inflammatory effects.