• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.347-354
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• 2007

In this study, we investigated the potential of Resina Pini (RP) for anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents to treat inflammatory diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis. Crude RP (RP1), recrystallized RP (RP2), and Ramus Mori Albae-treated RP (RP3), plus their respective water extracts (RP1-WE, RP2-WE and RP3-WE) were prepared for in vitro and in vivo tests. We couldn't find any signs of heavy metals pollution in all the RP samples. RP2-WE exhibited the highest viability of human gingival fibroblasts (HGF) and the strongest scavenging activity on superoxide anion. RP1, RP2 and RP3, RP2 showed potent scavenging activity on DPPH free radical. RP2-WE displayed a stronger inhibition on hyaluronidase (HAase) activity and RP3 also displayed potent HAase inhibition. RP2-WE, RP3-WE, RP3 and RP2 were reduced admirably the production of $PGE_2$ in HGF. In addition, RP2-WE and RP3-WE exhibited potent inhibitory activities on arachidonic acid-induced ear edema in mouse. Moreover, RP-2 prevented completely acetic acid-induced writhing by 100.0% and RP1, RP3, RP1-WE and RP2-WE also exhibited excellent protective activities against writhing. While aminopyrine, the positive control, showed 76.9% analgesic effect at the same dose. Taken together, these results suggest that recrystallized aqueous extract of Resina Pini could be a promising drug for the treatment of periodontal diseases.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제53권3호
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• pp.143-147
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• 2013

Ginsenoside Rp1 is one of ginseng saponins with chemotherapeutic activity. In this study, we investigated the effects of Rp1 on spleen cells. Spleen is a major immune organ consisted of crucial immune cells, such as T lymphocytes, B lymphocytes, natural killer cells, and some antigen-presenting cells. Although the anti-tumor potential of Rp1 was studied, the effects of Rp1 on immune cells have not investigated yet. A viability assay using 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT), flow cytometric analysis, Western blot analysis were used to detect cellular changes on Rp1-treated spleen cells. MTT assay showed that Rp1 decreased the viability of spleen cells. To further investigate the effects of Rp1 on activated spleen cells, we treated lipopolysaccharide (LPS) as a representative inflammatory agent and Rp1 on spleen cells in a combination. The surface expression levels of activation markers for lymphocytes, CD25 and CD69 were measured. Apoptotic analysis revealed the cytotoxic effects of Rp1 on both na$\ddot{i}$ve and activated cells, and the expression pattern of some apoptosis-related proteins was correlated to apoptotic events of cells. Taken together, ginsenoside Rp1 increases the cellular death of spleen cells and also inhibits the LPS-induced activation of spleen cells.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.370-376
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• 2008

Ginsenoside Rp1 (G-Rp1) is a ginseng saponin derivative with chemopreventive and anti-cancer activities. In this study, we examined the regulatory activity of G-Rp1 on the functional activation of macrophages. G-Rp1 remarkably inhibited TNF-$\alpha$ production, LPS-induced cell cytotoxicity, NO production, ROS generation, and phagocytic uptake from lipopolysacchride (LPS)-activated RAW264.7 cells. According to structural feature study using several G-Rp1 analogs, two carbohydrates (glucose-glucose) at R1 position were observedto be highly effective, compared to other structural derivatives. Although the inhibitory activities of G-Rp1 on macrophage functions were not remarkable, several points that G-Rp1 was known to be safe, and that this compound was orally effective, suggest that G-Rp1 may be beneficial in treating macrophage-mediated immunological diseases.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제48권5호
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• pp.663-670
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• 2006

국내에서 제조된 서방출형 유전자재조합 돼지 성장호르몬 (porcine somatotropin; pST)이 돼지의 성장과 등지방두께에 미치는 영향을 구명하기 위해 평균체중이 78kg인 랜드레이스 거세돈 48두를 공시하여 대조구, 4:1제형 rpST구 (6회 투여), 1:1제형 rpST구 (4회 투여), 4:1제형 rpST구 (4회 투여)에 각각 12두씩 배치하였다. 대조구는 pST를 투여하지 않았고, rpST 처리구는 1주일에 1회, 목 근육에 서방형 제재를 주입하였는데, 6회 투여구는 개시부터 2주까지는 100mg을, 3주부터 6주까지는 125mg을, 4회 투여구는 개시부터 2주까지는 100mg을, 3주부터 4주까지는 125mg을 투여하였다. 시험사료는 라이신 함량이 0.9%인 시판 육성돈사료를 무제한 급여한 결과 (주) LG 화학에서 제조한 서방출형 유전자재조합 pST는 증체량 및 사료요구율을 개선시켜 생산성 향상과 등지방두께 감소로 육질이 향상되었다.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.27-32
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• 2005

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the inhibitory effects of Resina Pini against Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) that is one of the major causes of dental caries and oral diseases. Topically applied Resina Pini (RP) would be incorporated in saliva and thus the factor associated with water solubility should be considered. In this paper, therefore, effects of various treatment for RP and activities of water extracts from unprocessed and processed RP were compared. The crude RP (RP1) and the recrystallized RP (RP2) in ethanol solution showed strong antimicrobial activities (d.>15mm) against S. mutans. All RP samples exhibited considerable inhibitory effect against glucosyltransferase produced by S. mutans $(IC_{50}=91.2\;to\;276.2\;{\mu}g/ml)$. The very considerable increase in cellular permeability of S. mutans was observed with RP1, RP2 and their water extracts. These results suggest that RP1 and RP2 may be a potential source for pharmaceutical products used for prevention and/or treatment of dental caries and periodontal disease.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.251-255
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• 2014

Background: Ginsenoside Rp1 (G-Rp1) is a novel ginsenoside derived from ginsenoside Rk1. This compound was reported to have anticancer, anti-platelet, and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, we examined the molecular target of the antiproliferative and proapoptotic activities of G-Rp1. Methods: To examine the effects of G-Rp1, cell proliferation assays, propidium iodine staining, proteomic analysis by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting analysis, and a knockdown strategy were used. Results: G-Rp1 dose-dependently suppressed the proliferation of colorectal cancer LoVo cells and increased their apoptosis. G-Rp1 markedly upregulated the protein level of apolipoprotein (Apo)-A1 in LoVo, SNU-407, DLD-1, SNU-638, AGS, KPL-4, and SK-BR-3 cells. The knockdown of Apo-A1 by its small-interfering RNA increased the levels of cleaved poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase and p53 and diminished the proliferation of LoVo cells. Conclusion: These results suggest that G-Rp1 may act as an anticancer agent by strongly inhibiting cell proliferation and enhancing apoptosis through upregulation of Apo-A1.

• 대한바이러스학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.347-358
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• 1998

To analyze the correlation between biological phenotypes of HIV-1 isolates and disease progression, we selected 9 long-term non-progressors (LTNP) and 12 rapid progressors (RP) from HIV-1 infected Korean. We isolated HIV-1 isolates by culture of PBMC of LTNP and RP with normal PBMC and measured HIV-1 p24 antigen production. The HIV-1 isolation rate from LTNP was 55.6% (5/9). And 4 HIV-1 LTNP isolates were non-syncytium inducing (NSI) phenotype and showed slow/low replication. The HIV-1 isolation rate from RP was 91.7% (11/12) which was higher than that from LTNP. Besides 3 RP HIV-1 isolates which showed syncytium inducing (SI) phenotype, 8 RP HIV-1 isolates showed NSI phenotype in normal PBMC and MT-2 cell line. All RP HIV-1 isolates replicated more rapidly than LTNP HIV-1 isolates. Comparing the replication kinetics and syncytium forming capacity of HIV-1 isolates from LTNP and RP, we suggest that the difference of biological phenotype of HIV-1 isolates could be related with disease progression of HIV-1 infected persons.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.411-418
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• 2011

Ginsenoside Rp1 (G-Rp1) is a novel ginseng saponin derivative with anti-tumor activity. However, the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of G-Rp1 on anti-tumor activity are not fully understood. In the present study, we report that G-Rp1 inhibits lung cancer cell proliferation, migration and adhesion in p53 wild-type A549 and p53-defi cient H1299 cells. Anti-proliferative activity of G-Rp1 in lung cancer cells is mediated by enhanced nuclear localization of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors including $p27^{Kip1}$ and $p21^{WAF1/Cip1}$, and subsequent inhibition of pRb phosphorylation. We also show that these anti-tumor activities of G-Rp1 in both A549 and H1299 cells appear to be mediated by suppression of mitogenic signaling pathways such as ERK, Akt and $p70^{S6K}$. Taken together, these findings suggest further development and evaluation of G-Rp1 for the treatment of lung cancers with mutated p53 as well as wild-type p53.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.294-302
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• 2018

본 연구는 아까시나무의 물 추출물, 에탄올 추출물 및 고온 추출물을 이용하여 마우스 대식세포주인 Raw 264.7 세포에 대해 염증억제 효과가 있는지 알아보고자 수행하였다. RP1(아까시 나무 물 추출물), RP2(아까시 나무 에탄올 추출물) 및 RP3(아까시 나무 고온 추출물)은 세포생존율 분석에서 $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$의 농도까지 Raw 264.7 세포에 세포독성을 나타나지 않았다. NO 생성 억제효과를 분석하였을 때 LPS 처리군과 비교하여 RP3는 약 87% 정도의 억제효과를 나타내 RP1과 RP2에 비해 NO 억제활성이 가장 높았다. 뿐만 아니라 RP3는 RP1과 RP2와 비교하여 염증매개인자의 억제율이 각각 $PGE_2$ (86.3%), $TNF-{\alpha}$ (64.1%), IL-6 (65.1%) 및 $IL-1{\beta}$ (63.3%)로 가장 높았다. 이는 RP3의 처리가 LPS에 의해 증가된 염증매개인자의 분비를 억제함을 통해 항염증 효과가 있을 것으로 생각되며, 염증관련 신호전달경로에 직접적으로 작용할 가능성이 있는 것으로 판단된다. 하지만 Raw 264.7 세포주는 염증조절복합체를 구성하는 ASC 단백질이 발현되지 않아 다른 신호전달 경로를 통해 염증매개인자를 분비하기 때문에, 설치류의 대식세포를 직접 일차배양(primary culture)하여 이에 관련된 신호전달경로를 확인하는 추가 실험이 필요하다고 사료된다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제69권2호
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• pp.123-132
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• 2024

쌀 분말이 함유된 플라스틱 수지를 이용하여 생분해성 필름 시제품 2종을 생산하고, 고구마(Ipomoea batatas L. Lam) 재배에 적용하여 생육과 수량, 토양환경 등을 PE(Polyethylene) 필름과 비교한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 투광율은 350 mesh 쌀 분말 30% 함유된 생분해성 필름(BF30-350RP)이 0.8%로 500 mesh 쌀 분말 40% 함유된 생분해성 필름(BF40-500RP) 2.0%, PE 필름 2.7%보다 낮았다. 2. 맑은 날 필름의 표면온도는 PE 필름이 가장 낮았고, BF40-500RP와 BF30-350RP는 차이가 적었다. 3. 농작업 충격에 의한 손상율은 PE 필름 0.4%, BF500-400RP 3.3%, BF350-30RP 5.3% 순으로 낮았다. 4. 외부에 노출하였을 때 BF40-500RP와 BF30-350RP의 가시적인 분해 시점은 각각 노출 40일과 30일 차이었고, 노출 90일 차에 각각 62.3%와 70.4% 분해되었다. 5. 고구마 재배에 적용된 생분해성 필름의 분해는 BF40-500RP가 BF30-350RP보다 서서히 진행되었다. 두둑 표면부의 BF40-500RP는 고구마 삽식 30일 후에 5%, 60일 후에 30%, 90일 후에 55%, 120일 후에 90% 분해되었다. 두둑과 고랑 경계부의 생분해성 필름은 고구마 삽식 75일 후에 완전히 분해되었다. 6. 멀칭 후 고구마를 재배하지 않아 지표면이 밀폐된 조건에서는 토양습도와 그 편차는 PE 필름, BF40-500RP, BF30-350RP 순으로 낮았으나 큰 차이를 보이지 않았고, 토양온도는 PE 필름이 생분해성 필름보다 높았으나 그 차이는 낮았다. 7. 고구마 삽식 2개월 후에 7일 동안 일평균 토양습도는 BF30-350RP 멀칭 2.5%point, BF40-500RP 멀칭 1.5%point, PE 필름 멀칭 1.1%point 씩 감소하였고, 토양온도는 두 생분해성 필름 멀칭 모두 비슷하였으나 PE 필름 멀칭은 지속적으로 증가되어 생분해성 필름보다 일평균 0.1℃ 높았다. 8. 고구마 줄기 생육과 괴근 수량은 멀칭 필름간 차이가 관찰되지 않았다.