• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제25권6호
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• pp.762-772
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• 2012

The objective of this study was to analyze the genetic diversity using SSR marker and investigate the fatty acid composition of perilla (P. frutescens var. frutescens) germplasm. Genetic diversity among 95 accessions, which consisted of 29 weedy types and 66 landrace accessions, was evaluated based on 12 SSR markers carrying 91 alleles. The mean values of observed ($H_O$) and expected heterozygosities ($H_E$) were 0.574 and 0.640, respectively, indicating a considerable amount of polymorphism within this collection. A genetic distance-based phylogeny grouped into two distinct groups, which were the landrace, moderate and weedy type, genetic distance (GD) value was 0.609. The physicochemical traits about crude oil contents and fatty acid compositions were analyzed using GC. Among tested germplasm, the total average oil contents (%) showed a range from 28.57 to 49.67 %. Five fatty acids and their contents in the crude oils are as follows: ${\alpha}$-linolenic acid (41.12%-51.81%), linoleic acid (15.38%-16.43%), oleic acid (18.93%-27.28%), stearic acid (2.56%-4.01%), and palmitic acid (7.38%-10.77%). The average oil content of wild types was lower than landrace, and the oil content of middle genotype accessions was higher than other germplasm, but no significant variation between landrace and wild types was shown. Nevertheless, IT117174, landrace of Korea, was highest in crude oil content (47.11%) and linolenic acid composition (64.58%) among the used germplasm. These traits of the selected accessions will be helped for new functional plant breeding in perilla crop.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.106-113
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• 2001

The Cytotoxic activity of the ethyl acetate soluble fraction of Perilla frutescens on human oral epithelioid carcinoma cell lines was evaluated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol- 2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazalium bromide (MTT) colorimetric method. The light microscopic study was carried out to observe the morphological changes of cultured human oral epitheloid carcinoma cell lines (KB) These results were obtained as follows; 1. subfraction 1 of the ethyl acetate soluble fraction of perilla frutescens was shown significant cytotoxic activity (p<0.001) at 10-2 mg/ml concentration, this concentration was decreased the cytotoxic activity of 70.3% . 2. The comparison of IC50 values of various subfractions in human oral epithelioid carcinoma cell lines was exhibited that their susceptibility to these subfractions decreased in the following order ; subfraction 5 > subfraction 4 > subfraction 3 > subfraction 2 > subfraction 1 by MTT assay. In light microscopy, the subfraction 1 of the ethyl acetate soluble fraction of Perilla frutescens showed the highest cytotoxic activity. These findings suggest that subfraction 1 possessed the most cytotoxic constituents.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.173-183
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• 2010

Perilla frutescens var. acuta Kudo (PF) is a traditional Korean medicinal herb for allergic reaction regulation. In the present study, we investigated the effect of 30% ethanol extract powder of PF (EPPF) and rosmarinic acid (RA), the active compound of EPPF on various allergic reactions using in vivo and in vitro models. EPPF and RA significantly inhibited compound 48/48-induced systemic anaphylactic reaction and histamine release (P < 0.05). In addition, EPPF and RA significantly inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in a dose-dependent manner (P < 0.05). These effects were stronger than those of disodium cromoglycate, the reference drug tested. EPPF and RA also significantly inhibited production of inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-a interleukin (IL)-6, and vascular endothelial growth factor on the PCA reaction and phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate and calcium ionophore A23187-stimulated human mast cell line, HMC-1 cells (P < 0.05). Moreover, EPPF and RA showed an inhibitory effect on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced IL-4 production from whole spleen cells. Finally, EPPF and RA significantly decreased IL-4-dependent IgE production by LPS-stimulated whole spleen cells (P < 0.05). In conclusion, these results indicate that EPPF has potent anti-allergic activities.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제22권10호
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• pp.1131-1135
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• 2001

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.244-253
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• 2007

The present study was carried out to investigate the antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and antioxidant effect of chloroform and methanol extract of whole plant of Ichnocarpus frutescens (CEIF and MEIF) in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Administration of CEIF and MEIF orally at the dose of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body weight resulted in significant (P<0.01) reduction in blood glucose levels. The body weights were significantly (P<0.001) reduced in STZ-induced diabetic rats when compared to normal rats while the extracts significantly (P<0.01) prevented the decrease in body weight in the CEIF and MEIF treated rats. The study was further undertaken to evaluate the antioxidant and antihyperlipidemic potential of CEIF and MEIF in STZ-induced diabetic rats. The increased levels of lipid peroxidation in the liver tissues of diabetic rats were significantly reverted back to normal levels and a significant increase in activity of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase, catalase and the level of reduced glutathione in the liver of diabetic rats after the treatment with CEIF and MEIF was noticed. These results clearly indicate that CEIF and MEIF exhibit significant antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and in vivo antioxidant activity in STZ-induced diabetic rats and the results were found to be in a dose dependent manner.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.960-963
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• 2010

왕겨를 증류하여 생성된 왕겨초 증류액을 이용하여 접촉성 피부염에 어떤 영향이 있는지를 검토하였다. 왕겨초 증류액(2%)에 자소옆을 첨가한 샘플은 dinitrochlorobenzene에 의해 유발된 접촉성 피부염 질환 동물모델에서 피부상피조직의 비후정도를 약 20%정도의 수준으로 완화시키며, 이는 면역조직화학적인 방법으로 확인하였다. 이 결과로, 왕겨초 증류액은 아토피 완화 효과를 가지므로 이들의 적합한 조건을 확립한다면 향장소재 또는 이의 조성물로 유용하게 이용될 수 있다고 판단된다.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.205-209
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• 2009

The loci of the 5S and 45S rRNA genes were localized on chromosomes in five species of Capsicum, namely, annuum, chacoense, frutescens, baccatum, and chinense by FISH. The 5S rDNA was localized to the distal region of one chromosome in all species observed. The number of 45S rDNA loci varied among species; one in annuum, two in chacoense and frutescens, and chinense, and four in baccatum, with the exceptions that 'CM334' of annuum had three loci and 'tabasco' of frutescens gad one locus. 'CM334'-derived BAC clones, 384B09 and 365P05, were screened with 5S rDNA as a probe, and BACs 278M03 and 262A23 were screened with 25S rDNA as a probe. Both ends of these BAC clones were sequenced. FISH with these BAC probes on pachytenes from 'CM334' plant showed one 5S rDNA locus and three 45S rDNA loci, consistent with the patterns on the somatic chromosomes. The 5S rDNA probe was also applied on extended DNA fibers to reveal that its coverage measured as long as 0.439 Mb in the pepper genome. FISH techniques applied on somatic and meiotic chromosomes and fibers have been established for chili to provide valuable information about the copy number variation of 45S rDNA and the actual physical size of the 5S rDNA in chili.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.97-103
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• 2021

Perilla frutescens (P. frutescens) is an important herb used for many purposes such as medicinal, aromatic, and functional food in Asian countries and has beneficial effects such as antioxidant activity, anti-inflammation activity, anti-depression activity, and anxiolytic activity. However, there have been no studies on the protective effect of P. frutescens extract (PFE) on amnesia in vivo. The present study aimed to investigate whether PFE protects memory deficit using a scopolamine-induced mice model and elucidate the underlying mechanisms involved. The protective effect of PFE against scopolamine-induced memory deficits was investigated using Y-maze, passive avoidance, and Morris water maze tests. Furthermore, the potential mechanisms of PFE in improving memory capabilities related to the cholinergic system and antioxidant activity were examined. PFE significantly increased spontaneous alternation in the Y-maze test, step-through latency in the passive avoidance test, and swimming time in the target quadrant in the probe test when compared to the scopolamine-treated group. Likewise, PFE significantly decreased escapes latency in the Morris water maze test. PFE could not regulate cholinergic function in acetylcholine level and acetylcholine esterase activity. However, PFE increased DPPH radical scavenging activity dose-dependently and total polyphenol content was 127.7±1.2 ㎍ GAE/mg. The results showed that the PFE could be a preventive and/or therapeutic candidate for memory and cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권12호
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• pp.1737-1742
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 식물 종자들 중에서 특히 $\alpha$-linolenic acid의 급원으로 대표적인 아마씨와 들깨를 중심으로 Ames 실험을 이용한 돌연변이 유발 및 인체 암세포 증식 억제 효과에 대해 비교 검토하였다. 간접돌연변이 $AFB_1$ (0.7 mg/plate)에 대해 들깨 메탄올 추출물은 농도의 증가와 더불어 돌연변이 억제효과가 증가하였다. 첨가농도 2.5 및 5 mg/plate일 때 각각 86% 및 94%의 돌연변이 억제 효과를 나타내었다. 아마씨 메탄올 추출물의 경우도 첨가농도 2.5 및 5 mg/plate일 때 각각 74% 및 75%의 항돌연변이 효과를 보였다. 직접 돌연변이인 MNNG (0.6 mg/plate)에 대한 들깨 및 아마씨 메탄올 추출물의 항돌연변이성 실험을 한 결과, 첨가농도 1.25 mg/plate일 때부터 활성이 나타나 5 mg/plate 일 때는 각각 78, 63%의 돌연변이 억제 효과를 나타내었다. S. typhimurium TA100 균주에 대한 $AFB_1$과 MNNG의 돌연변이 유발실험에서 두 가지 종자인 들깨와 아마씨는 직접돌연변이원에 대해서보다는 간접돌연변이원에 의해 유발된 돌연변이 저해에 더 효과적이었으며 들깨에 의한 항돌연변이 효과가 더 우수하였음을 관찰할 수가 있었다. 한편, 아마씨 메탄올 추출물을 0.5, 1, 2 mg/ml의 농도별로 인체 위암세포(AGS)에 처리했을 때 농도 의존적으로 암세포 증식 억제 효과가 증가하여 1 mg/ml 첨가농도에서 64%의 암세포 성장 억제 효과를 보였고, 2 mg/ml 농도에서 79%의 높은 암세포 증식 억제 효과를 나타내었다. 들깨 메탄올 추출물의 경우도 아마씨 메탄올 추출물과 유사하게 농도의존적으로 암세포의 증식을 억제시켰으며 첨가농도 2 mg/ml일 때 68%의 증식 억제효과를 살펴 볼 수가 있었다. 인체 결장암세포(HT-29)의 경우, AGS 세포에 처리했을 때처럼 아마씨 메탄올 추출물은 첨가농도 0.5 mg/ml에서부터 활성을 타나내어 첨가농도 2 mg/ml에서는 72%의 암세포 증식 억제효과를 나타내었다. 들깨 메탄올 추출물의 경우 첨가농도 0.5 mg/ml에서는 43%의 억제효과를 나타내었으나 첨가농도 2 mg/ml에서는 64%로 결장암세포의 증식을 억제시켰다. 인체 간암세포(Hep 3B)에 의한 증식 억제효과는 이상의 암세포에 대한 효과보다 다소 낮았으나 아마씨 및 들깨 메탄올 추출물은 첨가농도 2 mg/ml에서 각각 65% 및 59%의 저해효과를 나타내었다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.338-345
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• 2016

Neurodegenerative diseases are often associated with oxidative damage in neuronal cells. This study was conducted to investigate the neuro-protective effect of methanolic (MeOH) extract of Perilla frutescens var. japonica and its one of the major compounds, rosmarinic acid, under oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$) in C6 glial cells. Exposure of C6 glial cells to $H_2O_2$ enhanced oxidative damage as measured by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance assays. The MeOH extract and rosmarinic acid prevented oxidative stress by increasing cell viability and inhibiting cellular lipid peroxidation. In addition, the MeOH extract and rosmarinic acid reduced $H_2O_2-indcued$ expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) at the transcriptional level. Moreover, iNOS and COX-2 protein expression was down-regulated in $H_2O_2-indcued$ C6 glial cells treated with the MeOH extract and rosmarinic acid. These findings suggest that P. frutescens var. japonica and rosmarinic acid could prevent the progression of neurodegenerative diseases through attenuation of neuronal oxidative stress.