• 약학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2003

The hair cycle consists of three phases, growth (anagen), involution (catagen) and quiescence (telogen) phases. In order to evaluate hair re-growth effect of herbal extracts mixture containing the 70％ ethanol extracts of Polygoni Multiflori Radix, Mori Cortex Radicis, Gingko Biloba Folium and Pine bud, we have examined the induction of the anagen phase and/or elongation of the anagen period using C3H mice. Morphological examination was done by Hattori' and Ogawa's method. Enzyme activities of ${\gamma}$-glutamyl transpeptidase (${\gamma}$-GT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) was detected by Bessey-Lovry-Brock's method. Enzyme activity as a biochemical marker of hair cycle was investigated in the third hair cycle period of C3H mice after depilation. 3％ Minoxidil treated group and herbal extract mixture treated group were shown 3 days earlier initiation of anagen than control group. In cycling mouse skin, ${\gamma}$-GT activity is pronounced during anagen and greatly diminished during telogen. Herbal extract mixture has shown promising hair re-growth effect on hair follicular cycles of C3H mice.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.643-649
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• 2021

Literature has revealed that the delta opioid receptor (DOR) exhibited diverse pharmacological effects on neuron and skin. In the present study, we have investigated whether the activation of DOR has hair-growth promotion effects. Compared with other opioid receptor, DOR was highly expressed in epidermal component of hair follicle in human and rodents. The expression of DOR was high in the anagen phase, but it was low in the catagen and telogen phases during mouse hair cycle. Topical application of UFP-512, a specific DOR agonist, significantly accelerated the induction of the anagen in C₃H mice. Topical application of UFP-512 also increased the hair length in hair organ cultures and promoted the proliferation and the migration of outer root sheath (ORS) cells. Similarly, pharmacological inhibition of DOR by naltrindole significantly inhibited the anagen transition process and decreased hair length in hair organ cultures. Thus, we further examined whether Wnt/β-catenin pathway was related to the effects of DOR on hair growth. We found that Wnt/β-catenin pathway was activated by UFP-512 and siRNA for β-catenin attenuated the UFP-512 induced proliferation and migration of ORS cells. Collectively, result established that DOR was involved in hair cycle regulation, and that DOR agonists such as UFP-512 should be developed for novel hair-loss treatment.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.661-665
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 국내 대표 밤 품종인 대보(Daebo)의 내피를 활용하여 TMT 유도성 인지 기능 상실에 대한 개선 효과를 연구하였다. 실험에서 각 농도별(5, 10, 20 mg/kg of body weight)로 대보 내피 에틸아세테이트 분획물을 섭취한 mouse를 TMT로 인지기능 손상을 유발하여 Y-maze test와 passive avoidance test한 결과, Y-maze test에서 분획물을 섭취한 group이 TMT 단독 처리군과 비교하였을 때 공간 인지기능을 개선시켰고, passive avoidance test 또한 latency time이 증가한 것으로 나타나 TMT에 의해 유발되는 뇌 신경독성 동물 모델로부터 기억 및 학습능력 개선 효과를 갖는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한 in vivo 동물 실험 후 mouse로부터 적출된 whole brain tissue를 대상으로 ex vivo AChE 활성 및 MDA 함량측정 실험한 결과, 에틸아세테이트 분획물이 TMT효과 대비 AChE의 활성을 일부 유의적으로 억제하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 결론적으로 대보 내피 에틸아세테이트 분획물은 신경전달물질인 AChE의 활성을 저해하고 뇌 신경세포 보호 효과를 통하여 인지기능 개선 효과를 유도할 수 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.1210-1218
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• 2007

Recently Atopic Dermatitis(AD) is increasing along with allergic disease. At present, there is no infallible cure for AD. Then AD patients undergo great suffering. This study is carried out to see whether or not the administering Danggwieumja(DG) along with Samhwangseje-gamibang(SG} as a medicine for external aplication, is effective in treating atopic dermatitis. To examine the effectiveness of the above prescription, the author made an observation of diverse immune responses. through the model of NC/Nga atopic mice. Results provided evidence that the DG administration along with SG can be used as a treatment means to atopic dermatitis. The results are as follows: The extent of Clinical skin severities in 13 and 16 week old NC/Nga mice treated with DG and SG, were reduced by 50.9%, 53.9% respectively, compared to the control NC/Nga mice with no drug treatment. IgE, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IgM and IgG1 levels in the serum of the NC/Nga mice treated with DG and SG were significantly decreased compared to those of the untreated control mice. In contrary, to the $IFN-{\gamma}$ level, significantly increased. The spleen weight of the NC/Nga mice treated with DG and SG significantly decreased compared to those of the untreated control mice. CCR3 gene expression in the skin tissue of NC/Nga mice treated with DG and SG were highly decreased, and the IL-6 expression significantly decreased, and the $IFN-{\gamma}$ gene expression increased compared to those of the untreated control mice. Histological observation of the ear and dorsal skin tissue of the NC/Nga mice treated with DG and SG, showed that the extents of inflammation and infiltrated immune cells in the epidermal tissue and dermis, were highly reduced compared to those of the untreated control mice. In the model inducing COX-2 activity in RAW 264.7 cell, the denser DG became, the more COX-2 activity was inhibited, compared to those of the untreated control group. $IL-1{\beta}$, and $TNF-{\alpha}$, IL-6 gene expression in RAW 264.7 cell with DG, significantly decreased, compared to those of the untreated control group. According to the assessment of cell toxicity in L929 cell, the rate of cell multiplication increased by 3% in consistency to 100ppm of DG compared to the untreated control group and in more than the 200 ppm consistency, cell toxicity was occurred.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.237-242
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• 2007

The chemical formula of indapamide is 3-(aminosulfonyl)-4-chloro-N-(2,3-dihydro-2-methyl-1H-indol-l-yl)-benzamide, Indapamide is an oral antipertensive diuretic agent indicated for the treatment of hypertensive and edema. Indapamide inhibits carbonic anhydrase enzyme. Transdermal drug delivery systems, as compared to their corresponding classical oral or injectable dosage form counterparts, offer many advantages. The most important advantages are improved systemic bioavailability of the pharmaceutical active ingredients (PAI), because the first-pass metabolism by the liver and digestive system are avoided; and the controlled, constant drug delivery profile (that is, controlled zero-order absorption). Also of importance is the reduced dose frequency compared to the conventional oral dosage forms (that is, once-a-day, twice-a-week or once-a-week). Other benefits include longer duration of therapeutic action from a single application, and reversible action. For example, patches can be removed to reverse any adverse effects that may be caused by overdosing. In order to evaluate the effects of vehicles and penetration enhancers on skin permeation of Indapamide, the skin permeation rates of Indapamide from vehicles of different composition were determined using Franz cells fitted with excised hairless skins. Solubility of Indapamide in various solvents was investigated to select a vehicle suitable for the percutaneous absorption of Indapamide, The solvents used were Tween80, Tween20, Labrasol, Lauroglycol90 (LG90) and Peceol. Lauroglycol90 increase the permeability of indapamide approximately 3.75-fold compared with the control. Tween80, Tween20, Labrasol, Lauroglycol90 (LG90) and Peceol showed flux of $0.06ug/cm^2/hr,\;0.4ug/cm^2/hr,\;0.21ug/cm^2/hr,\;0.72ug/cm^2/hr,\;0.29ug/cm^2/hr$, respectively.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.134-143
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• 2017

Background: The prevalence of allergic inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD), asthma, and allergic rhinitis worldwide has increased and complete recovery is difficult. Korean Red Ginseng, which is the heat-processed root of Panax ginseng Meyer, is widely and frequently used as a traditional medicine in East Asia. In this study, we investigated whether Korean Red Ginseng water extract (RGE) regulates the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines via the mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs)/nuclear factor kappa B ($NF-{\kappa}B$) pathway in allergic inflammation. Methods: Compound 48/80-induced anaphylactic shock and 1-fluoro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNFB)-induced AD-like skin lesion mice models were used to investigate the antiallergic effects of RGE. Human keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) and human mast cells (HMC-1) were also used to clarify the effects of RGE on the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines. Results: Anaphylactic shock and DNFB-induced AD-like skin lesions were attenuated by RGE administration through reduction of serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) and interleukin (IL)-6 levels in mouse models. RGE also reduced the production of proinflammatory cytokines including $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, and IL-8, and expression of chemokines such as IL-8, thymus and activation-regulated chemokine (TARC), and macrophage-derived chemokine (MDC) in HaCaT cells. Additionally, RGE decreased the release of tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$), $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, and IL-8 as well as expressions of chemokines including macro-phage inflammatory protein $(MIP)-1{\alpha}$, $MIP-1{\beta}$, regulated on activation, normal T cell expressed and secreted (RANTES), monocyte chemoattractant protein (MCP)-1, and IL-8 in HMC-1 cells. Furthermore, our data demonstrated that these inhibitory effects occurred through blockage of the MAPK and $NF-{\kappa}B$ pathway. Conclusion: RGE may be a useful therapeutic agent for the treatment of allergic inflammatory diseases such as AD-like dermatitis.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.51-60
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• 2020

Objective : The objective of this study was to demonstrate the effect of Persicae Semen (PS) in DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis mouse and HaCaT cell. Methods : The BALB/c mice were divided into four groups. To develop atopic dermatitis, 200 ㎕ of 1 and 0.5% DNCB solution was put on the back of mice in the Control group, the PS-Low group and the PS-High group once a day. After application of DNCB, 200 ㎕ of the PS extract was also treated. The Normal group was given PBS. The mice dorsal skin was stained with Masson's trichrome, H&E, and toluidine blue to evaluate the thickness of the epidermis and dermis, infiltration of eosinophils and mast cells respectively. ELISA was applied to measure the serum level of IgE and IL-6. Toxicity of PS was measured by MTS assay in HaCaT cell. To investigate the effects of PS on HaCaT cells, cells were pre-treated with PS for 1h, and then stimulated with TNF-α and IFN-γ. After 24 hours, the expression of TARC was analyzed using RT-PCR. Results : PS not only significantly diminished the thickness of the epidermis and dermis, but also reduced the infiltration of eosinophil and mast cell in skin lesion. PS also reduced the serum IgE and IL-6 level which plated important roles in the atopic dermatitis. The expression of TARC was decreased significantly in TNF-α/IFN-γ stimulated HaCaT cell. Conclusion : These results suggest that PS may be effective in alleviating the atopic dermatitis induced by DNCB and inflammation by TNF-α/IFN-γ.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.89-93
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• 2012

본 연구는 더위지기의 항산화 및 미백제로서의 유효성을 알아보기 위해 100% 에탄올과 물을 이용한 추출물의 폴리페놀 함량, 플라보노이드 함량, 전자공여능, tyrosinase 활성 저해효과 및 세포내 멜라닌 생합성 억제효과를 조사하였다. 유용한 생리활성을 가질 것으로 예상되는 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량을 실험한 결과 총 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드 함량은 에탄올 추출물에서 547.96, 65.93 mg/g, 물 추출물에서 610.45, 82.86 mg/g으로 확인하였으며 더위지기의 에탄올 추출물과 물 추출물 모두 200 mg/g 이상의 높은 폴리페놀을 함유하는 것을 확인하였다. 항산화능을 평가하기 위해 DPPH를 이용한 전자공여능 실험 결과 더위지기의 에탄올 추출물에서 $SC_{50}$값이 17.1 ppm으로 물 추출물의 198.4 ppm 보다 약 11배 높은 것을 확인하였다. 미백제로의 효능을 알아보고자 실행한 tyrosinase 활성 저해 및 세포내 멜라닌 생합성 억제에 관한 결과 더위지기의 에탄올 추출물에서 tyrosinase 활성억제농도($IC_{50}$)은 481.8 ppm, 멜라노사이트에 50 ppm 농도로 처리하였을 때 멜라닌 생성억제 효과가 36.8%로 높은 효과를 가지는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과에 따르면 더위지기의 에탄올 추출물의 경우 항산화제 및 미백제로서 큰 가능성을 가지는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.750-754
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• 2010

본 연구는 짝자래나무의 항산화 및 미백제로서의 유효성을 알아보기 위해 100% 에탄올과 물을 이용한 추출물의 폴리페놀 함량, 플라보노이드 함량, 전자공여능, tyrosinase 활성 저해효과 및 세포내 멜라닌 생합성 억제효과를 조사하였다. 유용한 생리활성을 가질 것으로 예상되는 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량을 실험한 결과 총 폴리페놀과 플라보노이드의 함량은 에탄올 추출물에서 384.51, 120.39 mg/g으로 물 추출물의 265.56, 80.72 mg/g보다 높게 나타난 것을 확인하였으며 짝자래나무의 에탄올 추출물과 물 추출물 모두 200 mg/g 이상의 높은 폴리페놀을 함유하는 것을 확인하였다. 항산화능을 평가하기 위해 DPPH를 이용한 전자공여능 실험 결과 짝자래나무의 추출물 중 총 폴리페놀 함량이 높은 에탄올 추출물이 21.6 ppm으로 물 추출물의 40.5 ppm보다 약 2배 높은 것을 확인하였다. 미백제로의 효능을 알아보고자 실행한 tyrosinase 활성 저해 및 세포내 멜라닌 생합성 억제에 관한 결과 짝자래나무의 에탄올 추출물에서 tyrosinase 활성억제농도($IC_{50}$)는 256.3 ppm, 멜라노사이트에 50 ppm 농도로 처리하였을 때 멜라닌 생성억제 효과가 53.36%로 높은 효과를 가지는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과에 따르면 짝자래나무의 에탄올 추출물의 경우 항산화제 및 미백제로서 큰 가능성을 가지는 것으로 나타났다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.107-114
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• 1998

목적 : 혈관수축이완작용 및 혈액점도저하의 약리작용을 가져 말초혈관의 혈류를 증가시키는 것으로 알려진 은행잎 추출물인 Ginkgo biloba extract(GBE) 투여후 방사선 조사시 마우스 종양에서 방사선 효과가 증강됨이 확인되었다. 즉 저산소세포 분획이 감소되었으며 따라서 암조직의 혈류증가가 간접적으로 증명되었다. 방사선효과 증강제인 경우 암조직에 대한 효과가 정상조직에 대한 효과보다 더 커야한다는 것은 필수적이다. 이에 저자들은 GBE 투여후 방사선조사시 마우스 정상조직 급성 반응의 증가여부 및 그 정도를 확인하기 위하여 본 실험을 시행하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 방사선에 대한 급성 피부 반응의 측정 및 공장 재생 소낭선 측정을 위해서 C3H 마우스를 방사선 단독 조사군과 GBE 투여후 방사선조사군으로 나누었다. GBE는 방사선조사 24시간 전과 1시간 전에 각각 복강 내에 2회 주사하였다. 급성 피부 반응 측정 실험에서는 30-50Gy가 마우스 우측 하지에 조사되었고, 공장 재생 소낭선 측정 실험에서는 11-14Gy가 마우스 전신에 조사되었다. 결과 : 방사선에 의한 급성 피부반응 점수 2.0 이상에 해당하는 $RD_{50}$는 방사선 단독조사군에서 44.2Gy(40.6-48.2Gy)이었고, GBE 투여후 방사선 조사시에는 44.4Gy(41.6-47.4Gy)로서 GBE에 의한 영향이 없었다. 방사선 단독 조사군 및 GBE 투여후 방사선조사군의 각 방사선량에 따른 마우스 공장 재생 소낭선의 수는 차이를 보이지 않았다(p=0.57-0.94). 평균치사선량($D_0$)은 방사선 단독조사시 1.80Gy(1.57-2.09Gy), G8E 투여후 방사선조사를 병용시 1.88Gy(1.65-2.18Gy)로서 GBE에 의한 영향이 없었다. 결론 : C3H 마우스에서 방사선에 의한 급성 정상조직 손상은 GBE에 의하여 전혀 증가되지 않는 것으로 판단되며 이미 증명된 종양세포에 대한 치료효과의 증강과 더불어 방사선치료시 GBE를 병용함으로써 치료적 이득을 얻을 수 있을 것으로 예상된다.