• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권12호
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• pp.5055-5061
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• 2014

In this study, an anti-oxidant and anti-tumor protein Latcripin-3 of Lentinula edodes C91-3 was expressed in Escherichia coli. for the first time. According to the cDNA library, the full-length gene of Latcripin-3 was cloned by the methods of 3'-full rapid amplification of cDNA Ends (RACE) and 5'-full RACE. The structural domain gene of Latcripin-3 was inserted into the pET32 a(+). The functional protein of Latcripin-3 was expressed in Rosetta-gami (DE3) E. coli, evaluated by Western blotting and mass spectrometry. DPPH testing showed that the protein Latcripin-3 can scavenge free radicals remarkably well. The activity of functional protein Latcripin-3 on A549 cells was studied with flow cytometry and the MTT method. The MTT assay results showed that there was a decreases in cell viability in a dose-dependent and time-dependent manner in protein Latcripin-3 treated groups. Flow cytometry demonstrated that Latcripin-3 can induce apoptosis and block S phase dramatically in human A549 lung cancer cells as compared to the control group. At the same time, the cell ultrastructure observed by transmission electron microscopy supported the results of flow cytometry. This research offers new insights and advantages for identifying anti-oxidant and anti-tumor proteins.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.279-284
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• 2005

We have screened the cytoprotective effect against $H_2O_2$ and $\gamma-ray$ radiation induced oxidative stress from 32 Korean plants. Betula ermani var.saitoana (caulis, leaves), Rosa wichuraiana (caulis), Sorbus commixta (caulis), Weigela florida (leaves), Cirsium rhinoceros (whole plant), and Viburnum erosum (caulis) were found to scavenge 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical and intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS). As a result, extracts of six plants reduced cell death of Chinese hamster lung fibroblast (V79-4) cells induced by $H_2O_2$ treatment. In addition, these extracts protected cell death of V79-4 cells damaged by $\gamma-ray$ radiation. In addition, these extracts scavenged ROS generated by radiation. Taken together, the results suggest that Betula ermani var. saitoana, Rosa wichuraiana, Sorbus commixta, Weigela florida, Cirsium rhinoceros, and Vibumum erosum protect V79-4 cells against oxidative damage by radiation through scavenging ROS.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.1499-1505
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• 2007

Peroxynitrite ($ONOO^-$) is a reactive oxidant formed from superoxide anion radical (${\cdot}\;O_2-$) and nitric oxide (NO), which can oxidize cellular components such as essential protein, non-protein thiols, DNA, low-density lipoproteins and membrane phospholipids. ${\cdot}\;O_2-$ and $ONOO^-$ have contributed to the pathogenesis of diseases such as stroke, heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and atherosclerosis. Because of damaging effects of ${\cdot}\;O_2-$ and $ONOO^-$ oxidants, Vespae Nidus, which has been known to strengthen the kidneys to preserve the vital energy. was tested as a potential specific scavenger of those oxidants. In this study, the viability of Vespae Nidus (1, 10, 50 g/ml) to scavenge ${\cdot}\;O_2-$, NO, $ONOO^-$ and so to protect cells against tert-butylhydroxyperoxide (t-BHP) induced cell death was tested. The levels of ${\cdot}\;O_2-$ and $ONOO^-$ were detected by staining with DCFH-DA and DHR 123, respectively. Protein expression levels of COX-2, iNOS and $NF{-\kappa}B$ were assayed by western blot. Vespae Nidus blocked t-BHP-induced cell death in a dose-dependent fashion. Vespae Nidus inhibited t-BHP-induced production of ${\cdot}\;O_2-$, NO and $ONOO^-$ in YPEN cells. The lipid peroxide level was increased and glutathione level was decreased in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated ICR mouse, whereas the ones in the Vespae Nidus-administered group were regulated beneficially. Vespae Nidus inhibited the expression of COX-2, iNOS and NF-κB (p65 and p50) genes in LPS-treated ICR mouse. The present study suggests that Vespae Nidus is a powerful antioxidant and promotes cellular defense activity by scavenging the toxic oxidants such as ${\cdot}\;O_2-$ and $ONOO^-$.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제32권12호
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• pp.1589-1598
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• 2022

Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a valuable material with wide industrial applications, particularly for the food and cosmetics industries, owing to its excellent physiochemical properties. Here, we prepared high-solid microfibrillated cellulose (HMFC) from the centrifugation of Gelidium amansiiderived MFC right after fibrillation. Dispersion properties, morphology, and structural changes were monitored during processing. HMFC has a five-fold higher solid concentration than MFC without significant changes to dispersion properties. SEM images and FTIR spectra of HMFC revealed a stable surface and structure against centrifugal forces. HMFC exhibited 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging activity, although it could not scavenge 2,2-diphenyl-1- picrylhydrazyl (DPPH). Moreover, HMFC inhibited the generation of LPS-induced excessive nitrite and radial oxygen species in murine macrophage RAW264.7 cells. Additionally, HMFC suppressed LPS-induced Keap-1 expression in the cytosol but did not alter iNOS expression. HMFC also attenuated the UVB-induced phosphorylation of p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) 1/2, and extracellular-signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2, as well as the phosphorylation of c-Jun in the immortalized human skin keratinocyte HaCaT cells. Therefore, the application of centrifugation is suitable for producing high-solid MFC as a candidate material for anti-inflammatory and antioxidative marine cosmeceuticals.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.275-282
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• 2015

In the present study, we synthesized a series of novel 7-methoxy-N-(substituted phenyl)benzofuran-2-carboxamide derivatives in moderate to good yields and evaluated their neuroprotective and antioxidant activities using primary cultured rat cortical neuronal cells and in vitro cell-free bioassays. Based on our primary screening data with eighteen synthesized derivatives, nine compounds (1a, 1c, 1f, 1i, 1j, 1l, 1p, 1q and 1r) exhibiting considerable protection against the NMDA-induced excitotoxic neuronal cell damage at the concentration of $100{\mu}M$ were selected for further evaluation. Among the selected derivatives, compound 1f (with $-CH_3$ substitution at R2 position) exhibited the most potent and efficacious neuroprotective action against the NMDA-induced excitotoxicity. Its neuroprotective effect was almost comparable to that of memantine, a well-known NMDA antagonist, at $30{\mu}M$ concentration. In addition to 1f, compound 1j (with -OH substitution at R3 position) also showed marked anti-excitotoxic effects at both 100 and $300{\mu}M$ concentrations. These findings suggest that $-CH_3$ substitution at R2 position and, to a lesser degree, -OH substitution at R3 position may be important for exhibiting neuroprotective action against excitotoxic damage. Compound 1j was also found to scavenge 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radicals and inhibit in vitro lipid peroxidation in rat brain homogenate in moderate and appreciable degrees. Taken together, our structure-activity relationship studies suggest that the compound with $-CH_3$ substitution at R2 and -OH substitution at R3 positions of the benzofuran moiety might serve as the lead exhibiting potent anti-excitotoxic, ROS scavenging, and antioxidant activities. Further synthesis and evaluation will be necessary to confirm this possibility.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.205-210
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• 2010

본 논문은 체내외 실험에서 생강 나무 추출물 (LOE)의 항혈소판과 항혈전 활성에 대한 내용으로 주요 내용은 다음과 같다. 생강 나무는 심혈관과 염증성 질환에 사용되는 전통 약초이다. LOE의 항혈소판과 항혈전 활성은 체외 실험으로 혈소판 응집과 라디칼 소거 활성을 관찰하였고, 체내 실험으로 폐동맥 혈전증을 관찰하였다. LOE는 농도 의존적으로 $IC_{50}$ 값이 3.9 ${\pm}$ 0.1 ${\mu}g$/ml인 안정된 DPPH 라디칼을 소거하였고, $IC_{50}$ 값이 0.9 ${\pm}$ 0.1 mg/ml와 0.4 ${\pm}$ 0.1 mg/ml인 콜라겐-유도 혈소판 응집과 ADP-유도 혈소판 응집을 농도 의존적으로 저해하였다. LOE의 저해 효과는 $IC_{50}$ 값이 1.0 ${\pm}$ 0.5와 1.0 ${\pm}$ 0.7 mg/ml인 아스피린과 비교하였다. LOE의 경구 투여는 콜라겐과 에피네프린의 정맥 주사로 유도된 폐동맥 혈전증을 가진 생쥐 사망을 억제하였다. 따라서 LOE는 항혈소판 활성에 기인하는 항혈전제 이다는 내용이다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.530-536
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• 2014

밀가루에 현미가루와 수수가루의 비율을 달리하여 혼합하고 1회 죽염 2%를 첨가하여 3가지의 생면을 제조하였으며, 이를 밀가루와 정제염으로 만든 생면과 품질특성 및 in vitro 항산화 효과를 비교하였다. 품질특성 중 중량, 수분흡수율, 탁도는 현미가루와 수수가루를 첨가한 WBSN-b가 39.5 g, 97.4%, 0.62로 나타나 밀가루로 제조한 WN-p 측정 결과인 38.5 g, 92.5%, 0.59와 유사하였다. 탄력성은 WN-p(73.5%)와 WBSN-b(68.3%)에서 높았으며, 다음으로 WBN-b, WSN-b의 순으로 나타났다. 관능평가에서 전체적인 기호도는 WBSN-b가 6.4점으로 가장 높았고, WSN-b, WBN-b, WN-p는 6.1, 5.3, 5.3점이었다. 생면의 pH는 WBN-b는 7.4, WBSN-b는 7.5, WSN-b는 7.5, WN-p는 6.6로 1회 죽염과 현미가루와 수수가루를 첨가한 생면이 pH가 높게 나타났다. DPPH free radical 및 hydroxy radical 소거 효과에서는 현미가루와 수수가루를 10%씩 혼합한 생면 WBSN-b와 수수가루 20%를 혼합한 WSN-b가 높은 라디칼 소거능을 나타내었다. 본 연구 결과 현미가루와 수수가루를 각각 10%씩 그리고 1회 죽염 2%를 첨가한 생면이 밀가루로 제조한 생면의 품질특성에 가장 근접하였고, 기호면과 항산화 효과에서 가장 우수하였다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.723-727
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• 2003

본 연구에서는 일상생활에서 손쉽게 음용할 수 있는 차 추출물에 대해 항산화력과 항산화 성분의 함량을 측정함으로써 그 상관관계를 알아보고자 하였다. 차 추출물의 항산화력은 ABTS 와 DPPH radical을 사용하여 측정하였으며, 항산화력 성분은 총 폴리페놀, 총 플라보노이드, 총 비타민 C 함량을 각각 측정하였다. 총 폴리페놀 함량은 홍차, 허브티 I, 녹차 I, 허브티 II, 녹차 II, 한차 I에서 101.51~62.60 mg범위로 다른 차에 비하여 높게 나타났으며, 총 플라보노이드 함량은 허브티 II, 한차 I, 홍차에서 높은 함량을 나타내었다. 반면 총 비타민 C의 경우 한차 I이 15.78 mg을 나타낸 제품을 제외 하고 다른 것들은 모두 낮은 함량을 나타내었다. 항산화력이 높게 나타난 차는 주로 녹차류와 홍차였으며 이들의 항산화력에 기여하는 물질이 주로 비타민 C나 플라보노이드가 아닌 폴리페놀성 화합물임을 알 수 있었다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.138-145
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study was performed to investigate the in vitro antioxidant and cytoprotective effects of fermented sesame sauce (FSeS) against hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$)-induced oxidative damage in renal proximal tubule LLC-PK1 cells. MATERIALS/METHODS: 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), hydroxyl radical ($^{\bullet}OH$), and $H_2O_2$ scavenging assay was used to evaluate the in vitro antioxidant activity of FSeS. To investigate the cytoprotective effect of FSeS against $H_2O_2$-induced oxidative damage in LLC-PK1 cells, the cellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipid peroxidation, and endogenous antioxidant enzymes including catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px) were measured. RESULTS: The ability of FSeS to scavenge DPPH, $^{\bullet}OH$ and $H_2O_2$ was greater than that of FSS and AHSS. FSeS also significantly inhibited $H_2O_2$-induced ($500{\mu}M$) oxidative damage in the LLC-PK1 cells compared to FSS and AHSS (P < 0.05). Following treatment with $100{\mu}g/mL$ of FSeS and FSS to prevent $H_2O_2$-induced oxidation, cell viability increased from 56.7% (control) to 83.7% and 75.6%, respectively. However, AHSS was not able to reduce $H_2O_2$-induced cell damage (viability of the AHSS-treated cells was 54.6%). FSeS more effectively suppressed $H_2O_2$-induced ROS generation and lipid peroxidation compared to FSS and AHSS (P < 0.05). Compared to the other sauces, FSeS also significantly increased cellular CAT, SOD, and GSH-px activities and mRNA expression (P < 0.05). CONCULUSIONS: These results from the present study suggest that FSeS is an effective radical scavenger and protects against $H_2O_2$-induced oxidative damage in LLC-PK1 cells by reducing ROS levels, inhibiting lipid peroxidation, and stimulating antioxidant enzyme activity.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.40-46
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• 2001

Ozone ($O_3$)-induced changes in chlorophyll content and specific activities of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), guaiacol peroxidase (GPX), dehydroascorbate reductase (DHAR) and glutathione reductase (GR) were investigated in two rice cultivars (Oryza sativa L.) grown under variable nutrient treatments. For this study, two rice cultivars of Ilpumbyeo (IL) and Keumobyeo#l (KM), which were known as resistant and susceptible to $O_3$, respectively, were exposed to $O_3$at 0.15ppm for 30 days and investigated with 10 days interval. The available nutrient regimes were varied by doubling the supply of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) Within a basic fertilizer status (N, P, K; 15, 12, 12kg/l0a$^{-1}$ ). In both cultivars and at all nutrient status, chlorophyll content in $O_3$-treated plants decreased with prolonged treatment period, although higher N, P and K supply with $O_3$ treatment alleviated the decrease in chlorophyll content. The activities of almost all enzymes investigated for this study were decreased during initial stages of $O_3$- exposure except GPX which maintained higher activity throughout the exposure period than the non-treated plant. However, the antioxidant enzymes in $O_3$-treated plants showed almost the same or higher activities on 30 days after $O_3$ - exposure. The most significant changes in activities were observed in GR of the $O_3$-treated leaves. With the prolonged treatment period, the activity of GR at 30 days was increased by 3-8 times compared to those in 10 days. Most of the investigated enzymes showed very similar tendency to $O_3$ treatment in all fertilizer status. There was no observed evidence for enhanced detoxification of $O_3$-derived activated oxygen species in plants grown under higher fertilizer status compared with that in plants grown under basic fertilizer status. The increase in the activities of SOD, APX and GR in rice leaves by relatively long-term treatment with $O_3$ at low concentration is considered to indicate that the plant became adapted to the $O_3$ stress and the protection system increased its capacity to scavenge toxic oxygen species. Our results in two rice cultivars indicated that there was little difference in the activities of antioxidant enzymes between IL and KM, which were known as resistant and susceptible cultivar to $O_3$