• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.238-243
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• 2019

In this study, the marker compounds of Curcumae Rhizoma (CR) were simultaneously quantified by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with a photodiode array detector and the anti-inflammatory effects of CR extract and marker compounds in human benign prostatic hyperplasia epithelial-1 (BPH-1) cell lines were investigated. The marker components (4S,5S)-(+)-germacrone-4,5-epoxide, furanodienone, and germacrone, were separated on Gemini $C_{18}$ columns ($250mm{\times}4.6mm$, $5{\mu}m$) at $40^{\circ}C$ by using a gradient of two mobile phases eluting at 1.0 mL/min. Prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) levels in Human BPH-1 cells were determined with an ELISA kit. The coefficients of determination in a calibration curve of each analyte were all 0.9997. The limits of detection and quantification of the three compounds were $0.10-0.32{\mu}g/mL$ and $0.30-0.98{\mu}g/mL$, respectively. The content of three compounds, (4S,5S)-(+)-germacrone-4,5-epoxide, furanodienone, and germacrone, in the CR sample were found to be 5.79 - 5.92 mg/g, 4.72 - 4.86 mg/g, and 1.06 - 1.09 mg/g, respectively. Regarding pharmacological activity against benign prostatic hyperplasia, CR and its components significantly suppressed $PGE_2$ levels of BPH-1 cells. The established analysis method will help to improve quality assessment of CR samples and related products. In addition, CR and its components exhibit antiinflammatory activity in BPH-1 cells, suggesting the inhibitory efficacy of these compounds against the pathogenesis of BPH.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.163-171
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• 2021

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to examine the anti-inflammatory effects of Sparassis crispa (SC). SC is a well-known traditional herbal remedy and its mushroom is used for treatment of inflammation. Many diseases that are increasing recently have characteristics of inflammatory diseases. Researchers are finding bioactive substances from natural products that can promote treatment and prevention of inflammation. We investigated the effect of water extracted from SC on the expression of effector genes involved in the function of RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : Effects of RAW 264.7 cells on cell viability, antioxidation, and mRNA expression were examined using water extracts from SC. A 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS) assay was performed to determine the effect of water extracts from SC on cell viability in RAW 264.7 cells. Inflammation of RAW 264.7 cells induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) treatment and expression levels of inflammatory cytokine TNF-α, iNOS and IL-1β gene were analyzed using quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis. Results : The MTS assay was performed on RAW 264.7 cells after treatment with various concentrations of water extracts of SC. Treatment of RAW 264.7 cells with water extracts from SC and LPS at a concentration of 0.125, 0.5 mg/㎖ for twenty four hours promoted mRNA expression of TNF-α, iNOS and IL-1β. Conclusion : MTS assay was applied to RAW 264.7 cells after various concentrations of water extracts of SC. Through experimental demonstration of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of water extracts from SC, we suggest that SC is a valuable material for the prevention and treatment of various inflammatory diseases.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제35권6호
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• pp.597-604
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• 2020

This study examined the bioactive compound content and the antioxidant activities of bitter melon (Momordica charantia Linn.) leaves. The content of vitamin C, beta-carotene, and total carotenoids was 69.77, 45.68, and 65.08 mg/100 g, respectively. To investigate the antioxidant capacity, bitter melon leaves were extracted using various concentrations of ethanol (60, 80, or 100%). Highest content of total polyphenols (18.07 mg gallic acid equivalent/g) and flavonoids (4.53 mg cathechin equivalent/g) was found in the 100% ethanolic extract of the leaves (E100). Also, the E100 extract showed the highest levels of 2,2'azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) and α-α-diphenyl-β-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activities. Reducing power was also the highest (39.21 mg Trolox equivalent/g) in E100 extract. The E100 extract effectively inhibited lipid peroxidation by 91.45% compared to the control group. Also, the E100 extract showed a cytoprotective effect against oxidative stress in HepG2 cells and decreased the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species. These results suggest that bitter melon leaves could be regarded as a potential source of natural antioxidants.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.189-201
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• 2022

Jellyfish is an emerging aquaculture species, farmed for Oriental cuisines and nutraceutical ingredients. This study aimed to examine antioxidative and antimicrobial potentials of various fractions of the jellyfish, Acromitus hardenbergi. The bell and oral arms of the jellyfish were sequentially extracted with petroleum ether (PE), dichloromethane (DCM), chloroform (CHCl₃), methanol (MeOH), and water (H₂O) to extract its bioactive in an increasing polarity gradient. Test fractions were assayed for antiradical activities using electron spin resonance spectrometry, β-carotene-linoleate model and Folin-Ciocalteu assay; and antimicrobial activity against 2 Gram-negative bacteria, 4 Gram-positive bacteria and 2 fungal species using the disc diffusion assay. All fractions were also subjected to Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) analysis to identify types of functional groups present. It was found that the hydrophilic extracts (H₂O fractions) possessed the most effective radical scavenging activity (p < 0.05) while the lipophilic extracts (PE fractions) the most active antimicrobial activity, especially against Gram-positive bacteria (p < 0.05). Total oxidation substrates content was found to be highest in the PE fractions of jellyfish bell and oral arms (p < 0.05). FTIR data showed that the H₂O and MeOH fractions contains similar functional groups including -OH, -C=O, -N-H and -S=O groups, while the PE, DCM, and CHCl₃ fractions, the -CH₃, -COOH groups. This study showed that A. hardenbergi contains antioxidants and antimicrobials, thereby supporting the traditional claim of the jellyfish as an anti-aging and health-promoting functional food. Bioassay-guided fractionation approach serves as a critical milestone for the strategic screening, purification, and elucidation of therapeutically significant actives from jellyfish.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.593-603
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• 2023

Background: Korean Red Ginseng is a major source of bioactive substances such as ginsenosides. Efficacy of red ginseng extract (RGE), which contains not only saponins but also various non-saponins, has long been studied. In the water-soluble component-rich fraction of RGE (WS), a byproduct generated in the process of extracting saponins from the RGE, we identified previously unidentified molecules and confirmed their efficacy. Methods: The RGE was prepared and used to produce WS, whose components were isolated sequentially according to their water affinity. The new compounds from WS were fractionized and structurally analyzed using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Physiological applicability was evaluated by verifying the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory efficacies of these compounds in vitro. Results: High-performance liquid chromatography confirmed that the obtained WS comprised 11 phenolic acid and flavonoid substances. Among four major compounds from fractions 1-4 (F1-4) of WS, two compounds from F3 and F4 were newly identified in red ginseng. The analysis results show that these compound molecules are member of the maltol-structure-based glucopyranose series, and F1 and F4 are particularly effective for decreasing oxidative stress levels and inhibiting nitric oxide secretion, interleukin (IL)-1β and IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that a few newly identified maltol derivatives, such as red ginseng-derived non-saponin in the WS, exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, making them viable candidates for application to pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and functional food materials.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제66권
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• pp.213-220
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• 2023

본 연구는 비자나무(Torreya nucifera (L.) Siebold & Zucc, TN)와 생물전환 된 비자나무 추출물(TNB)의 항염증 효과를 평가하기 위해 수행되었으며 이를 위해 C. acnes에 의해 유도된 RAW264.7 염증 모델에서 염증인자의 발현을 조사하였다. 실험 결과, TNB는 50, 100, 200 ㎍/mL 농도에서 TN의 높은 세포독성을 개선하였으며 nitric oxide (NO)와 NO 합성 효소인 inducible NO synthase (iNOS) 및 prostaglandin의 합성 효소인 cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)의 발현을 유의하게 억제하였다. 또한 TNB는 염증성 사이토카인인 tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) 및 interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, IL-8의 발현을 유의하게 억제하였으며 특히 IL-6, IL-8의 경우 가장 고 농도인 200 ㎍/mL에서 정상세포 수준으로 감소하였다. 이후 진행된 western blot에서 인산화 된 IκB-α 및 NF-κB의 발현이 농도의존적으로 억제됨을 확인하였으며 인산화가 억제되면서 degradation이 감소하여 TNB처리 농도가 높아짐에 따라 IκB-α의 농도가 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 결론적으로, TNB는 NF-κB신호 전달 경로를 차단함으로써 다양한 염증 매개 인자의 발현을 효과적으로 하향 조절할 수 있으며 이를 통해 항 염증 활성을 유도하는 것으로 확인된다. 이러한 결과를 근거로 TNB가 C. acnes에 의해 유발된 염증성질환의 치료에 효과적인 천연물 소재로 적용될 수 있음을 제안한다.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.35-46
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• 2015

최근 20년간 건강 및 질병 예방효과를 가진 식품에 대한 관심이 증가하고 있다. 오늘날 대다수의 노인들이 동물성 지방 과다 섭취로 인한 질환(예: 심혈관계 질병, 당뇨병)을 겪고 있으며, 이 질환으로 인한 세계 인구 사망률은 3번째로 높다. 최근 많은 사람들이 기능성 식품을 찾고 있으며, 기능성 식품은 모든 식품 부문, 그 중에서도 주로 낙농제품, 과자류, 청량음료, 제빵, 유아식 등의 부문에서 개발되고 있다. 식품 산업들이 새로운 식품분야에 도전함으로써 여러 가능성(예: 지방산 함유량의 재조리 또는 식이 섬유, 산화 방지제, probiotic 첨가를 통한 원료 및 가공물질의 성분 조절)을 시도해 볼 수 있게 되었다. 우유 및 유제품이 건강에 이로운 식품으로 인식되고 있으며, 우유에는 인체에 유익한 여러 가지의 생물적으로 활성화된 요소와 활성균이 함유되어 있다. 이 박테리아들은 우유에 존재하는 성분을 변형시킬 뿐만 아니라, 몇몇 심각한 질병을 완화시키며, 방부제 역할도 한다. 미생물의 상호 작용을 통해 발효된 유제품은 직접적으로 또는 발효과정중 생산된 비타민, 단백질, 펩타이드, 올리고당, 유기산 등의 대사산물을 통해 간접적으로 기능적 역할을 수행한다. probiotic 균이 면역반응(예: 사이토카인 및 항균 펩타이드 생산 조절)에 작용하는 기전을 토대로 이 박테리아들이 건강에 영향을 미치는 기전이 연구되고 있다. 유청 단백질은 항균 및 항발암 성질을 가지고 있으며, 여러 기능(예: 면역자극 생산, 건강 증진, 지방 침적 감소, 인슐린 감수성 향상등)을 가지고 있다. 유제품에 존재하는 박테리아와 특정 성분이 건강을 미치는 영향이 연구를 통해 밝혀지고 있다. 우유에 함유된 기능성 단백질, 생리활성, 펩타이드, 필수 지방산, 칼슘, 비타민 D 등의 물질은 면역체계, 심장혈관계, 위장관, 장 등의 건강을 증진시키며, 고혈압, 관상혈관질환, 비만, 골다공증, 암, 당뇨, 전달질병 등의 질환을 예방한다. 기능성 낙농식품에 함유된 성분들은 다양하게 응용되고 있다. 예를 들면, 카세인으로부터 파생된 포스포펩타이드가 식이보충제 및 제약보충제의 제조과정에 사용되고 있으며, 우유로부터 파생된 성장인자가 피부질환, 소화기계질환, 다리궤양, 건선, 내장, 골다공증 등을 치료하는 목적으로 사용되고 있다. 유제품을 통한 식이조절이 비만관리 및 예방에 도움이 될 가능성이 있으며, 건강을 증진시키는 질을 예방 및 치료 물질의 성분으로 사용될 것으로 여겨진다. 따라서 우유와 유제품이 기능성 식품 및 이 식품의 성분으로 사용될 가능성을 적극적으로 개발하는 연구가 절실히 요구되고 지속적으로 진행되어야 할 것이다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.250-255
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• 2011

마디풀을 80% ethanol로 침지 추출하여 얻어진 추출물에 대해 $CHCl_3$, EtOAc 및 n-BuOH로 순차 용매 분획 하였고, 얻어진 결과물에 대하여 DPPH 및 $ABTS^+$ radical 소거능 및 pancreatic lipase 저해활성을 평가하였다. DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 페놀성 화합물의 함량이 상대적으로 높은 EtOAc층의 $100{\mu}g/mL$의 시험농도에서는 $58.1{\pm}2.3%$의 라디칼 소거능을 확인하였고, 마디풀 추출물에 존재하는 페놀성 화합물이 라디칼 소거능과의 연관성을 시사하였다. 또한 $ABTS^+$ 라디칼 소거능은 EtOAc층이 $IC_{50}=2.8{\pm}0.5{\mu}g/mL$. $CHCl_3$층이 $IC_{50}=9.2{\pm}0.5{\mu}g/mL$의 강한 활성이 확인되었고, 강력한 활성물질의 존재가 시사되었다. 또한, pancreatic lipase 저해활성을 측정한 결과, 강한 $ABTS^+$ 라디칼 소거능을 나타낸 EtOAc층과 $CHCl_3$층의 $IC_{50}=1.9{\pm}0.2$. $5.7{\pm}1.3{\mu}g/mL$의 저해율을 나타내었으며 이는 대조군인 orlistat에 비해 다소 약하나 단일물질로 정제할 경우 더욱 강한 효능의 화합물이 존재할 가능성을 시사하였다. 향후 이들 활성물질 동정을 통한 활성 기작에 대한 연구가 필요하며 본 연구결과는 보다 우수한 라디칼 소거능 및 pancreatic lipase 저해능을 가지는 새로운 선도화합물 발굴을 위한 기초자료로 이용될 수 있을 뿐만 아니라 국내에 자생하는 마디풀의 식물 화학적 성분연구에 대한 기초자료로 활용가능하리라 사료된다.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제1권2호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2000

Experiments related to the field of sericulture started in the years 1900, in Korea. The sericultural experimental station in Korea was first organized among agricultural fields in Korea, indicating that sericulture in Korea was regarded as an important field of agriculture. Sericulture has been devoted to a great deal for the improvement of Korean economy during the past 100 years even under the coarse social circumstances caused particularly by the Korean War, However, the traditional Korean sericulture, aimed to produce silk yarn, was weakened, because of several reasons such as diminishment in silk consumption, increased labor charge in Korea, and so on. After this difficulty time, the Korean sericulture was revolutionized by shifting into functional sericulture from 1995, and the Korean sericulture now plays an important role for the improvement of human health. Mulberry tree, silkworm, and silk have a boundless potential to be developed as resources. We expect the know-how obtained through silkworm research would expand to the other insect research too. Thus, an area of entomological industry is hoped to prosper owing to insect research as well as sericulture. Mulberry tree is known to possess many bio-active substances, so it can be utilized as a resource for substitute medicine and a raw material for the functional food. In addition, an invention of genetically engineered mulberry variety, which will produce more bioactive substances, is expected. Silkworm is one of the most extensively studied insect organisms on the genome so far, Thus, silkworm is expected to be an "insect bio-factory", enabling mass-production of useful proteins by transformation, in which useful foreign genes are assimilated into silkworm. Silk can be transformed into several phases, because it possesses useful functional groups, which are sensitive to chemical reaction. Also, because silk fibrin itself is protein, it has a superior applicability as tissue membrane. Due to this usefulness, many researchers are now working on the silk as food, cosmetic, medical resource, and bioengineering resource, and even an expanded application is expected using silk in the future. Until now, the researches on insects were largely focused on the prevention of the damage caused by pest, instead of a beneficial aspect. However, insects are thought to be the fourth natural resource in the world, possessing unlimited potential as world resources in the near future. Therefore, our entomological research effort should be focused on the subject with potential for industrialization. Such subject includes selecting the insect species useful for environmental evaluation, construction of environment-friendly agricultural ecosystem, pollen mediation, pet, and advanced bio-resources.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.955-961
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• 2018

불가사리를 이용하여 다양한 생리활성에 대한 연구가 많이 진행되었지만, 다른 천연물 연구에 비해 불가사리로 부터 분리한 미생물에 대한 연구는 부족하다. 이에 본 연구에서는 제주도에서 채집한 극피동물인 빨강불가사리(Certonardoa semiregularis)의 내장으로부터 Marine Agar와 R2A를 이용하여 총 103개의 균주를 분리하여 세균군집에 대해 조사하였다. 분리된 균주들은 16S rRNA유전자를 이용하여 염기서열을 분석 및 동정하였다. 그 결과 주요 계통군은 Proteobacteria (Alpha-proteobacteria 24%, Beta-proteobacteria 4%, Gamma-proteobacteria 65%) 93%, Bacteroidetes 4%, Actinobacteria 2%, Firmicutes 1%로 4개의 문이 확인되었고, 7개의 강(Actinobacteria, Flavobacteria, Bacilli, Sphingobacteria, Alpha-proteobacteria, Beta-proteobacteria, Gamma-proteobacteria), 15개의 목, 19개의 과, 24속이 관찰되었다. 또한 계통 분석 결과 2개의 균주(Lysobacter sp., Pedobacter sp.)가 각각 97.55%, 97.58%로 상동성이 98% 이하로 나타나 새로운 속 또는 종으로 분류될 가능성이 있다고 여겨지며, 표준 균주와 함께 신종 후보 균주에 대한 생화학적, 형태학적 등의 추가적인 신종실험을 향후 진행해야 할 것으로 사료 된다.