• Toxicological Research
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.23-33
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• 1993

In the present study, the effects of allopurinol on paraquat toxicity were investigated in paraquat-treated rats. The surivals of paraquat-treated rats were increased by allopurinol treatment. The contents of glutathione in liver and kidney were significantly decreased by paraquat, but restored by allopurinol. The activity of xanthine oxidase was significantly reduced but NADH dehydrogenase was not changed by allopurinol teatment. The activities of catalase, SOD and glutathione peroxidase in liver were significantly decreased by paraquat but catalase was restored by allopurinol treatment.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.2-2
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• pp.159.3-160
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• 2003

It has been known that quercetin is one of bioflavonid compounds and has anti-tumor effect by suppressing tumor growth in vitro and in vivo, including multiple biological effects by antioxidant and effective anti-inflammatory agent. The present study investigated whether quercetin can enhance antioxidant enzyme activity (glutathione proxidase: GPX, superoxide dismutase: SOD, catalase: CAT) and regulate the intracellular reactive oxygen intermediate levels on the B16F10 murine melanoma cells in the presensece of vitamin E, L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and reduced glutathione (GSH). (omitted)

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.420-425
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• 2014

Esophageal reflux of gastric contents causes esophageal mucosal damage and inflammation. Recent studies show that oxygen-derived free radicals mediate mucosal damage in reflux esophagitis (RE). Chlorogenic acid (CGA), an ester of caffeic acid and quinic acid, is one of the most abundant polyphenols in the human diet and possesses anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-oxidant activities. In this context, we investigated the effects of CGA against experimental RE in rats. RE was produced by ligating the transitional region between the forestomach and the glandular portion and covering the duodenum near the pylorus ring with a small piece of catheter. CGA (10, 30 and 100 mg/kg) and omeprazole (positive control, 10 mg/kg) were administered orally 48 h after the RE operation for 12 days. CGA reduced the severity of esophageal lesions, and this beneficial effect was confirmed by histopathological observations. CGA reduced esophageal lipid peroxidation and increased the reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione ratio. CGA attenuated increases in the serum level of tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, and expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2 protein. CGA alleviates RE-induced mucosal injury, and this protection is associated with reduced oxidative stress and the anti-inflammatory properties of CGA.

• 한국어병학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.113-121
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• 2019

Effects on glutathione-related antioxidant parameters were examined after a chronic exposure of olive flounder, Paralichthys olivaceus to dietary 4-tert-octylphenol (4-tert-OP). Fish were fed diets containing 4-tert-OP at 0, 1, 5 and 10 mg/kg diet for 6 weeks. Antioxidant parameters examined were reduced glutathione (GSH) contents and enzyme activities of glutathione reductase (GR), glutathione S-transferase (GST) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) in tissue homogenates of the liver, kidney and gill. It was observed that all parameters examined increased although there were some differences in dose responses and temporal patterns in the increase. GSH contents increased after exposure to 4-tert-OP in the three organs examined. However, the GSH increase was evident only after 4 weeks in the liver whereas it was elevated after 2 weeks in the kidney and gill. GR activity exhibited a significant increase in response to 4-tert-OP at 1 mg/kg in all three organs, however, its activity returned to control levels when exposed to 5 and 10 mg/kg. Hepatic GST activity showed an earlier increase at week 2 in contrast to the kidney and gill where they increased after 4 weeks of 4-tert-OP exposure. Temporal patterns in GPx activity changes to 4-tert-OP exposure were dissimilar among the organs: hepatic activity increased from week 2 through week 6; renal activity increased transiently at week 2; gill levels were higher through weeks 4 - 6. The results suggest that elevation of several GSH-related antioxidant parameters can be considered as evaluation criteria for 4-tert-OP-induced oxidative stress in a fish.

• 약학회지
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.316-321
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• 2008

The hepatoprotection by the methanol extract of Oenanthe javanica DC (water dropwort) (OJME) was investigated in Sprague Dawley rats with inducing liver damage by acetaminophen. After OJME administration for 1 week, the increase of hepatic lipid peroxide level by acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity was significantly reduced. In case of phase I microsomal enzyme systems including cytochrome P-450, aminopyrine N-demethylase and aniline hydroxylase, any significant differences between in control and in OJME-pretreated group was observed after acetaminophen treatment. However, the pretreatment of OJME maintained the hepatic glutathione level and the activity of liver cytosolic glutathione S-transferase, which was significantly decreased by the acetaminophen intoxication. Among the glutathione-generating system, glutathione reductase was more responsible for its biosynthesis rather than ${\gamma}-glutamylcystein$ synthetase. OJME itself showed the strong inhibition activity on DPPH radical generation. In conclusion, OJME administration maintains the liver glutathione pool and hepatic glutathione S-transferase activity, in addition with its high anti-oxidative capability, to show hepatoprotective effect from acetaminophen intoxication.

• Journal of Plant Biotechnology
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.73-80
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• 2014

산화질소(nitric oxide: NO) 공여체인 $100{\mu}M$ sodium nitroprusside (SNP)를 배추 잎에 전처리한 후 이어서 $2{\mu}M$ paraquat (PQ)처리 시, PQ에 의해 유도된 산화적 손상에 대한 잎의 내성이 효과적으로 증진되었다. 24 시간 광 배양기간 동안 PQ 단독 처리구 잎에서는 생체량, 엽록소 및 단백질 함량이 현저하게 감소하였으나 PQ 노출 전에 3시간 SNP 전처리로 이들 잎 손상이 의미 있게 완화되었다. 게다가 PQ 처리에 기인된 malondialdehyde (MDA)와 $H_2O_2$ 함량 증가도 SNP 전처리에 의해 유의하게 억제되었다. 잎에서 이들 PQ 독성에 대한 SNP의 방어효과와 관련하여 ascorbate-glutathione 회로 구성 효소의 활성도 변화를 조사하였다. PQ 단독 처리구에서 APX, DHAR 및 GR 효소 활성도는 배양 6시간후에 급격히 감소되어 대조구 잎과 비교 시 각각 대조구의 19%, 50%, 39% 수준의 활성도 값을 보였다. 그러나, 이들 효소 활성도 값 감소는 SNP 전처리에 의해 현저하게 억제되어 6시간 배양 후에 PQ 단독처리구 보다 각각 5배, 2배, 1.5배 높은 값을 나타내었다. 또한, 그 이후 24시간 배양 때까지 PQ 단독 처리구보다 계속 높은 활성도를 보이면서 점차로 감소하였다. 이들 결과로부터, PQ에 노출된 배추 잎에서 SNP 전처리에 의한 ascorbate-glutathione 회로의 활성화가 $H_2O_2$의 축적을 억제하며 그로인해 PQ에 의해 유도된 산화스트레스로부터 잎을 방어하는 것으로 생각되었다. 동시에 이 들 결과는 산화질소가 배추 잎에서 PQ 스트레스에 대한 항산화 방어자로서의 역할을 하는 것을 의미한다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.127-132
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• 2005

We investigated whether ischemic preconditioning (IPC) protects liver against cold ischemic injury using isolated perfused rat liver. Rat livers were preconditioned by 5 minutes of ischemia and 5 minutes of reperfusion and preserved for 30 hours at $4^{\circ}C$ in University of Wisconsin solution. Livers were then reperfused for 120 minutes. Oxygen uptake and bile flow in ischemic livers markedly decreased during reperfusion. These decreases were prevented by IPC. Portal pressure was elevated in cold ischemic and reperfused livers and this elevation was prevented by IPC. Lactate dehydrogenase and purine nucleoside phosphorylase activities markedly increased during reperfusion. These increases were prevented by IPC. The ratio of reduced glutathione to glutathione disulfide was lower in ischemic livers. This decrease was prevented by IPe. Our findings suggest that IPC protects the liver against the deleterious effect of cold ischemia/reperfusion, and this protection is associated with the reduced oxidative stress.

• BMB Reports
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.377-383
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• 1998

Thioltransferase, also known as glutaredoxin, was purified from Chinese cabbage (Brassica campestris ssp. napus var. pekinensis) by a combination of ion-exchange chromatography and gel filtration. Its purity was confirmed by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and its molecular weight was estimated to be about 12,000 which is comparable with those of most known thioltransferases. The enzyme utilizes 2-hydroxyethyl disulfide, S-sulfocysteine, ${\alpha}-chymotrypsin$, insulin, and trypsin as substrates in the presence of reduced glutathione. The enzyme has Km values of 0.03-0.97 mM for these substrates. It appeared to contain dehydroascorbate reductase activity. The pH optimum of the enzyme was 8.5, when 2-hydroxyethyl disulfide was used as a substrate. It was greatly activated by reduced glutathione. Its activity was not significantly lost when stored at high temperature, indicating its thermostable character. It may play an important role in thiol-disulfide exchange in plant cells.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.495-500
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• 2000

We investigated whether S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) treatment improved ischemic injury using perfused rat liver after sequential periods of 24 h cold and 20 min re-warming ischemia. SAM (100 $\mu\textrm{mol/L}$) was added to University of Wisconsin (UW) solution and Ringers lactate solution. After cold and sequential warm ischemia, releases of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and purine nucleoside phosphorylase (PNP) markedly increased during repefusion. The increase in PNP was significantly reduced by SAM treatment. While the concentration of reduced glutathione (GSH) in ischemic livers significantly decreased, the concentration of glutathione disulfide (GSSG) increased. This decrease in GSH and increase in GSSG were suppressed by SAM treatment. Lipid peroxidation was elevated in cold and warm ischemic and reperfused livers, but this elevation was also prevented by SAM treatment. Hepatic ATP levels were decreased in the ischemic and reperfused livers to 42% of the control levels. However, treatment with SAM resulted in significantly higher ATP levels and preserved the concentration of AMP in ischemic livers. Our findings suggest that SAM prevents oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation and helps preserve hepatic energy metabolism.

• 대한방사선치료학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.29-34
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• 2006

목 적: $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}$선을 생쥐에 전신조사로 유도된 생쥐 간의 장해에 대한 발효인삼의 방사선방호효과를 방호제인 glutathione(GSH) 함량 변화를 통하여 실험적 연구를 하였다. 대상 및 방법: ICR종 수컷 생쥐를 발효인삼 투여군, 백삼 투여군, 방사선 조사군, 대조군으로 각각 분류하여 발효인삼 투여군(FG+Rad), 백삼 투여군(WG+Rad)은 $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}$선 조사 전에 백삼과 발효인삼을 7일간(150 mg/kg/day) 경구 투여하였고, 방사선 조사군(Rad)은 $^{60}Co\;{\gamma}$선을 5 Gy(1.01 Gy/min) 선량으로 조사하였으며, 대조군(Co)은 0.1 mL의 생리적 식염수를 투여하였다. 각각의 실험군을 통하여 생쥐 간 조직에서의 환원형 glutathione와 산화형 glutathione(GSSG)의 함량 변화를 조사한 결과 아래와 같다. 결 과: 1. 발효인삼 투여군과 백삼 투여군에서 방사선 조사군보다 유의성 있게 glutathione함량이 증가하였고 산화형 glutathione(GSSG)의 함량은 유의성 있게 감소하였다. 2. 발효인삼투여군과 백삼투여군에서 방사선 조사군보다 산화형 glutathione(GSSG)의 함량과 총 glutathione함량 비율은 유의성 있게 감소하였다. 결 론: 발효인삼투여군이 백삼투여군보다 glutathione함량을 증가시킴으로서 효율적으로 생쥐간의 방사선 방호효과를 증진시킴을 알 수가 있었다.