• Toxicological Research
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.143-157
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• 1990

Effective measure to prevent oxygen toxicity is greatly required as there increase chances to be exposed to high oxygen pressure, for example, space travel, deep sea diving and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In the present study, in an attempt to evaluate glutathione and chlorpromazine as protective agents against oxygen toxicity, effects of the agents were tested on various toxicities (death rate, convulsion rate, time to convulsion, increase in weight of lung and brain and pathological changes in the organs) observed in rats exposed to 5 Absolute Atmosphere (ATA) of 100% oxygen for 120 minute. Glutathione reduced mortality rate and convulsion rate and also markedly suppressed the increase in lung and brain weight. The pathological changes observed in these organs were ameliorated by administration of glutathione. Chlorpromazine also reduced mortality rate but its effects appeared to be limited mainly to pulmonary toxicities. Thus glutathione seems to be more effective than chlorpromazine as a protective agent. The results obtained may support that oxygen toxicity is mediated by oxygen free radicals.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.32.1-32.7
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• 2017

Recent in vitro studies have demonstrated that extract of soft coral Dendronephthya gigantea (SCDE) had strong anti-inflammatory activities. However, the direct effects of SCDE on anti-inflammatory activities in vivo model remained to be determined. Therefore, the present study was designed to assess in vivo anti-inflammatory effect of SCDE using lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated zebrafish model. We also investigated whether SCDE has toxic effects in zebrafish model. The survival, heart beat rate, and developmental abnormalities were no significant change in the zebrafish embryos exposed to at a concentration below $100{\mu}g/ml$ of SCDE. However, lethal toxicity was caused after exposure to 200 and $400{\mu}g/ml$ of SCDE. Treating zebrafish model with LPS treatment significantly increased the reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO) generation. However, SCDE inhibited this LPS-stimulated ROS and NO generation in a dose-dependent manner. These results show that SCDE alleviated inflammation by inhibiting the ROS and NO generation induced by LPS treatment. In addition, SCDE has a protective effect against the cell damage induced by LPS exposure in zebrafish embryos. This outcome could explain the profound anti-inflammatory effect of SCDE both in vitro as well as in vivo, suggesting that the SCDE might be a strong anti-inflammatory agent.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.814-821
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• 1997

Kimchi is composed of many ingredients such as Chinese cabbage, garlic, ginger, and red pepper and fermented fish extract. Some of them were known to have antioxidative activities due to their scavenging effect against reactive oxygen species(ROS). To study the health effects of kimchi on human skin cells, keratinocyte(A431, epidermoid carcinoma, human) and fibroblast(CCD-986SK, normal control, human) were cultured in oxidative stress condition provoked by paraquat, a superoxide anion generator, and hydrogen peroxide in the absence and presence of kimchi extract. The survival rate of keratinocyte was greatly reduced when exposed over 1mM concentration of hydrogen peroxide($H_{2}O_{2}$), but cytotoxicity of $H_{2}O_{2}$ was significantly reduced by kimchi extracts on cells. Especially 2 week-fermented kimchi decreased remarkably the cytotoxicity by $H_{2}O_{2}$ to keratinocyte cells. Over 1mM of paraquat concentration showed strong cell toxicity on keratinocyte, but the extracts from kimchi fermented for 1, 2 and 3 weeks showed protective effects in order. Fibroblast cells were significantly affected by $H_{2}O_{2}$ as were keratinocyte cells. Although almost all extacts of kimchi of different fermentation periods showed protective effect against cell killing at 0.5mM concentration of $H_{2}O_{2}$ week-fermented kimchi extract showed the strongest protective effect on fibroblast cells treated with 1mM $H_{2}O_{2}$ for either 1 day or 4 days. However most of kimchi extracts showed weak preventive effect or no effect on oxidative stress produced by paraquat. In conclusion, 2 week-fermented kimchi extract seems to have the best potential in preventing skin cells against oxidative damage which might be related to their scavenging effects of kimchi components produced during their fermentation process.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.225-231
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• 2009

The present study deals with the amelioration by Lagerstroemia speciosa Linn. leaf extract against hepatotoxicity induced by carbon tetrachloride ($CCl_4$), which was evaluated in terms of serum marker enzymes like serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, serum total bilirubin, total protein levels along with concomitant hepatic and antioxidants like superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione, glutathione peroxidase and lipid peroxidation enzymes were monitored. These biochemical parameters altered by the single dose level of $CCl_4$ (0.75 ml/kg body weight, i.p). Pre treatment with L. speciosa prior to the administration of $CCl_4$, at the doses of 50 and 250 mg/kg. body weight/day, p.o. for 7 days, significantly restored all the serum and liver tissue parameters near to the normal levels, respectively. Silymarin was used as a reference standard, prior to the administration of $CCl_4$ to rats. These findings indicate the protective potential of L. speciosa against hepato toxicity which possibly involve mechanism related to its ability of selective inhibitors of (reactive oxygen species like antioxidants brought about significant inhibition of TBARS suggesting possible involvement of $O_2{\cdot}-$, $HO_2{\cdot}$, and ${\cdot}OH$. In conclusion, the amelioration may be attributed to the synergistic effects of its constituents rather than to any single factor as the leaves are rich in tannins, sterols, flavonoids, saponins etc.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.451-456
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• 2015

Purpose: Neuronal apoptotic events induced by aging and hypoxic/ischemic conditions is an important risk factor in neurodegenerative diseases such as ischemia stroke and Alzheimer's disease. The peel of Citrus sunki Hort. ex Tanaka has long been used as a traditional medicine, based on multiple biological activities including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammation, and anti-obesity. In the current study, we examined the actions of fermented C. sunki peel extract against cobalt chloride ($CoCl_2$)-mediated hypoxic death in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells. Methods: Cell viability was measured by trypan blue exclusion. Expression of apoptosis related proteins and release of cytochrome c were detected by western blot. Production of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptotic morphology were examined using 2',7'-dichlorofluorescin diacetate (DCF-DA) and 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. Results: Exposure to $CoCl_2$, a well-known mimetic agent of hypoxic/ischemic condition, resulted in neuronal cell death via caspase-3 dependent pathway. Extract of fermented C. sunki peel significantly rescued the $CoCl_2$-induced neuronal toxicity with the cell viability and appearance of apoptotic morphology. Cytoprotection with fermented C. sunki peel extract was associated with a decrease in activities of caspase-3 and cleavage of poly (ADP ribose) polymerase (PARP). In addition, increase in the intracellular ROS and release of cytochrome c from mitochondria to the cytosol were inhibited by treatment with extract of fermented C. sunki peel. Conclusion: Based on these data, fermented C. sunki peel extract might have a protective effect against $CoCl_2$-induced neuronal injury partly through generation of ROS and effectors involved in mitochondrial mediated apoptosis.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.211-217
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• 2017

본 연구는 국내에서 주로 소비되는 곡류를 사용하여 UVB를 조사한 인체 피부 섬유아세포에서 항산화 효능과 MMP-1 및 수용성 콜라겐의 변화를 측정하여 광노화 억제 효능을 평가하였다. 또한 곡류 추출물의 항산화 활성 및 항산화 성분을 측정하고, 항산화력과 항산화 성분과의 상관성을 비교 분석하였다. 7종의 곡류 추출물(백미, 현미, 보리, 율무, 귀리, 수수, 흑미)은 $30mJ/cm^2$ UVB에 노출된 인체 피부 섬유아세포에서 광노화에 대해 세포 보호효과가 있는 것을 확인하였다. 또한 곡류 추출물의 처리는 UVB 조사에 따른 MMP-1의 생성을 감소시키고, 수용성 콜라겐의 분해를 저해하였으며, ROS의 생성도 억제하였다. 7종의 곡류 메탄올 추출물에 대한 총 폴리페놀 함량을 분석한 결과, 흑미와 수수가 다른 곡류에 비해 높은 항산화 성분을 함유하고 있었으며, DPPH 및 ABTS 라디칼 소거능도 높은 활성을 나타냈다. 곡류 추출물의 항산화 성분과 항산화 활성과의 상관분석 결과, 폴리페놀 함량이 높을수록 DPPH 라디칼 소거능($R^2=0.9936$), ABTS 라디칼 소거능($R^2=0.9456$)이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 곡류 추출물은 항산화 성분을 다량 함유하고 높은 항산화 활성을 지녔으며, UVB 조사에 의한 ROS로부터 보호하여 MMP-1의 생성을 감소시키고, 수용성 콜라겐의 분해를 억제시켜 광노화 보효호과를 나타내는 것을 확인하였다. 본 연구 결과, 곡류 추출믈의 항산화 및 광노화 보호효능 입증으로 곡류 추출물을 항주름 기능성 소재에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2021

Objectives: Accumulation of cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) leads to oxidative stress. Increased production of ROS, such as superoxide anion, or a deficiency in their clearance by antioxidant defences, mediates cellular pathology. Grewia Spp fruits are a source of bioactive compounds and have notable antioxidant activity. Although the antioxidant capacity of Grewia Spp has been studied, there is very limited evidence that links the antioxidant activities of Grewia bicolor and Grewia flava to the inhibition of free radical formation associated with damage in biological systems. Methods: This study evaluated the protective effects of Grewia bicolor and Grewia flava extracts against free radical-induced oxidative stress and the resulting cytotoxicity effect using HeLa cells. Antioxidant properties determined using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) and total phenolic content (TPC) assays showed significantly higher (p < 0.05) antioxidant activity in Grewia flava (ethanol extract) than Grewia flava (water extract) and Grewia bicolor (ethanol and water extracts). Results: Using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5diphenyltetrazolium bromide or MTT assay, cytotoxicity results showed that extracts of Grewia bicolor and Grewia flava were less toxic to HeLa cells at tested concentrations compared to the untreated control. This confirmed the low toxicity of these edible fruits at the tested concentrations in HeLa cells. Furthermore, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)-induced cell loss was effectively reduced by pre-incubating HeLa cells with Grewia bicolor and Grewia flava extracts, with Grewia flava (ethanol extract) revealing better protection. Conclusion: The effect was speculated to be associated with the higher antioxidant activity of Grewia flava (ethanol extract). Additional studies will warrant confirmation of the mechanism of action of such effects.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.708-717
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 멀꿀 열매 추출물의 세포수준에서 항산화 활성과 아세트아미노펜(APAP)으로 유도된 간 독성 동물모델에서의 간 기능 보호효과를 연구하였다. 멀꿀 열매 추출물의 총 폴리페놀 함량과 플라보노이드 함량은 각각 $16.13{\pm}0.27mg$ gallic acid equivalent/g 및 $4.7{\pm}0.80mg$ catechin equivalent/g이었다. 또한 DPPH 라디컬 소거능과 ORAC도 각각 $63.62{\pm}4.10{\mu}g/ml$ 및 $90.63{\pm}5.29{\mu}M$ trolox equivalent/g이었다. 과산화수소로 유도된 산화적 손상에 대한 멀꿀 열매 추출물의 간세포 보호효과를 실험한 결과, $200{\mu}g/ml$에서 세포생존율이 증가하고 증가된 LDH 활성이 감소함을 확인하였다. 간세포에서 과산화수소로 산화적 스트레스를 유도하여 감소된 항산화 효소(SOD, CAT, GR, GPx)의 활성은 멀꿀 열매 추출물 처리로 활성이 증가하여 간세포를 보호하였다. 아테트아미노펜(APAP) 유도 간 손상 생쥐 모델에서 간 보호활성을 평가하였다. 간 손상 혈청 표지지표인 ALT 및 AST수준이 APAP 단독 처리군에 비해 멀꿀 열매 추출물 200 mg/kg군에서 유의적으로 감소되었으며, 간의 과산화지질함량도 감소한 것으로 나타났다. 간 조직의 병리학 검사에서도 간조직이 정상 회복되는 형태를 보였다. 이상의 결과를 토대로 멀꿀 열매 추출물이 항산화 기전을 통해 간기능 보호 효과를 나타냄을 확인할 수 있었다.