• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제4권4호
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• pp.325-331
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• 2000

Tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}\;(TNF-{\alpha})$ plays important roles in inflammatory responses. Some of tetrahydroisoquinoline (THI) compounds exhibited to inhibit iNOS expression in animal studies and RAW 264.7 cells, but the action of THI on inflammatory reaction was not fully investigated. In the present study, we examined a limited series of THIs (higenamine, YS-51 and THI-52) on the $TNF-{\alpha}$ mRNA expression in mouse peritoneal macrophages by Northern analysis. When thioglycollate-stimulated peritoneal macrophages were incubated with LPS (100 ng/ml), expression of $TNF-{\alpha}$ mRNA was evident and reached its maximum at 2.5 h, which was reduced concentration-dependently by treatment with THIs. When the $TNF-{\alpha}$ activity of macrophage-conditioned media was measured using a TNF-sensitive L929 fibroblast cell line, CCL 1, all THIs increased the cell viability in a concentration dependent manner. The concentrations of THIs used are not cytotoxic by itself when analysed by MTT. Furthermore, nitrite/nitrate level was significantly reduced by the presence of THIs in cells treated with $LPS+interferon-{\gamma}\;(IFN-{\gamma}).$ It is concluded, thus, that these results strongly indicated that THIs can suppress the $TNF-{\alpha}$ expression and reduce NO, which may be useful for the inflammatory disorders.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.187-199
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• 1999

Bone remodeling is characterized by the continuing processes of osteoblast-mediated bone formation and osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. Bone metabolism is tightly regulated at the local level by networks of hormones, cytokines, and other factors. In pathological conditions of bone remodeling, including osteoporosis and periodontal diseases, inflammatory cytokines and local mediators are responsible for enhancement of osteoclast resorption and inhibition of repair at the sites of bone resorption. TNF-${\alpha}$ is a pleiotropic hormone with actions on the differentiation, growth, and functional activities of normal and malignant cells from numerous tissues. TNF-${\alpha}$ has been proposed as a local mediator of the control of bone turnover in situations of chronic inflammation, and it has been assumed that the local source of TNF-${\alpha}$ is the monocyte in the adjacent bone marrow or the local circulation. TNF-${\alpha}$ is a potent inducer of bone resorption. TNF-${\alpha}$ is known to induce the activation of apoptotic signaling pathway, which leads to the apoptosis of bone cells. We demonstrated that treatment of murine osteoblastic MC3T3E1 cells with TNF-${\alpha}$ decreases proliferation as well as alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity in a dose depenent manner. In addition, TNF-${\alpha}$ increases osteoclast-like cell formation in $1{\alpha}$, 25(OH)2D3 or PGE2-treated bone marrow cell culture. When cells were cultured in TNF-${\alpha}$ free ${\alpha}$-MEM, this inhibitory effect of ALP activity was reversible up to 10 ng/ml TNF-${\alpha}$, in contrast, at the 20 ng/ml TNF-${\alpha}$, irreversible. In this concentration, TNF-${\alpha}$ may induce apoptosis in MC3T3E1 cells. In this study, TNF-${\alpha}$ induces apoptosis resulting in chromosomal DNA fragmentation, preceded by JNK/SAPKs and caspase-3 activation. Our present results show that JNK/SAPKs and caspase-3 are activated by TNF-${\alpha}$, suggesting that the JNK/SAPKs and caspase-3 participate in the bone resorption, associated with apoptosis.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2006

목 적: 자궁내막증과 이로 인한 불임의 원인인 면역학적 인자 중 세포-매개성 면역계의 변화 양상을 규명하기 위하여 자궁내막증 환자와 자궁내막중이 없는 환자의 복강 액을 채취하여 면역 세포의 분포양상을 비교 분석하고자 IL-6와 TNF-${\alpha}$를 측정하였다. 연구방법: 자궁내막증으로 육안적 또는 조직검사로 확진된 환자 또는 불임검사를 위해 진단적 복강경을 시행한 34명을 연구군으로 등록하였으며 본 연구 이전에 자궁내막증과 관련된 어떠한 치료도 받은 적이 없거나 복강경 시술이나 개복수술과정에서 자궁내막증 소견과 증상이 없는 환자 37명을 대조군으로 하였다. 두 군의 복강 액을 추출한 다음 30분 이내에 $400g{\times}10$분 동안 원심분리 후 상층액만 검사용기에 모아 밀봉한 후 $-70^{\circ}C$ 냉동실에 보관하여 IL-6와 TNF-${\alpha}$의 농도를 "sandwich" enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA: R & D Systems, Minnepolis, MN)로 측정하였다. 결 과: 1. 복강 액의 IL-6의 농도는 자궁내막증으로 확진된 연구군에서는 $38.9{\pm}19.7pg/ml$으로 대조군의 $22.4{\pm}10.2pg/ml$보다 유의하게 증가하였고 (p=0.02), TNF-${\alpha}$의 농도도 자궁내막증이 있는 여성에서 $20.6{\pm}8.6pg/ml$로 대조군의 $6.2{\pm}3.5pg/ml$보다 유의하게 증가하였다 (p=0.01). 2. 자궁내막증여성의 생리주기별 농도에서 IL-6은 증식기보다 분비기에 유의하게 증가한 반면 (p=0.01), TNF-${\alpha}$는 차이가 없었다 (p>0.05). 3. IL-6은 가임여성보다 불임여성에서 유의하게 증가하였고 (p=0.03), TNF-${\alpha}$는 두 군 간에 유의한 차이는 없었다 (p>0.05). 4. IL-6과 TNF-${\alpha}$ 모두 대조군과 자궁내막증 병기 I과 II는 통계학적인 유의성은 없었으나 병기 III과 IV는 유의하게 증가하였다 (p<0.05). 결 론: 자궁내막증인 환자의 복강 액에서 IL-6와 TNF-${\alpha}$가 증가하여 자궁내막증의 생성과 유지, 증상발현에 관여하며 불임의 유발 요인으로 여겨지나 향후 많은 환자를 대상으로 한 연구와 자궁내막증과 각종 cytokine과의 상호 연관관계에 대한 연구가 더 많이 필요하리라 사료된다.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.89-96
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• 2000

A human hepatoma cell line, Hep G2 cells are a reliable for the study of alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity. In this study, the author investigated the effect of an aqueous extract of Asparagus $cochinchinensis_{MERRIL}$ (Liliaceae) roots (ACAE) on ethanol (EtOH)-induced cytotoxicity in Hep G2 cells. ACAE dose-dependently inhibited the EtOH-induced tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}\;(TNF-{\alpha})$ secretion. ACAE also inhibited the EtOH and $TNF-{\alpha}-induced$ cytotoxicity. Furthermore, the author found that ACAE inhibited the $TNF-{\alpha}-induced$ apoptosis of Hep G2 cells. These results suggest that ACAE may prevent the EtOH-induced cytotoxicity through inhibition of the apoptosis of Hep G2 cells.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.69-79
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• 2010

Objectives: Various cytokines induced by inhalation of coal dust may mediate inflammation and lead to tissue damage or fibrosis, such as coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP). Methods: To investigate the relevance of serum cytokines in CWP, the levels of serum interleukin-8 (IL-8) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-${\alpha}$) as CWP biomarkers in 110 retired coal miners (22 controls and 88 CWP subjects) were related to cross sectional findings and 1-year progressive changes of the pneumoconiosis. Progressive changes of CWP were evaluated by paired comparison of chest radiographs. Analysis by a receiver operating characteristic curve assessed the biomarker potential of each cytokine. Results: The mean serum IL-8 level was significantly higher in CWP compared to controls and IL-8 levels correlated with the degree of CWP. The median serum TNF-${\alpha}$ level was significantly higher in subjects with progressive CWP compared to subjects without CWP progression. The area under the ROC curve for IL-8 (0.70) and TNF-${\alpha}$ (0.72) for CWP identification and progression, respectively, indicated the biomarker potential of the two cytokines. Serum cutoff values of IL-8 and TNF-${\alpha}$ were 11.63 pg/mL(sensitivity, 69%; specificity, 64%) and 4.52 pg/mL (sensitivity, 67%; specificity, 79%), respectively. Conclusion: The results suggest that high levels of serum IL-8 are associated with the presence of CWP and those of serum TNF-${\alpha}$ are associated with the progression of CWP.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.11-19
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• 2007

목 적: 본 연구에서는 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증으로 진단된 환아들에서 급성기와 관해기에 TNF-${\alpha}$ 농도를 측정함으로써 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증의 발병과 임상양상의 발현에 있어 TNF-${\alpha}$의 의의를 평가하고, 각 환자에서 TNF-${\alpha}$ -308, -238 유전자 다형성의 유전자형과 대립유전자 빈도를 분석함으로써 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증의 발병에 있어 TNF-${\alpha}$ 유전자 다형성이 갖는 의의를 알아보고자 하였다. 방 법: 2004년 3월에서 2005년 11월까지 서울대병원 및 분당서울대병원 소아과에 내원하여 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증으로 진단받은 40명의 소아 환자를 대상으로 하였고, 건강한 소아 환아 32명을 대조군으로 하였다. 후향적인 의무기록지 검토를 통해 환아들의 임상양상을 조사하여 임상 점수를 평가하였다. 환자군에서 급성기와 관해기에 혈청 TNF-${\alpha}$ 농도를 측정하였다. 환자군과 대조군에서 혈액을 채취하여 TNF-${\alpha}$ -308과 -238 유전자 다형성을 조사하였다. 결 과: Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증으로 진단된 40명 (남아 20명, 여아 20명)의 환아에서 급성기에 측정한 혈청 TNF-${\alpha}$ 농도는 $23.17{\pm}11.31$ pg/mL였으며, 증세가 소실된 후에 측정한 혈청 TNF-${\alpha}$ 농도는 $10.56{\pm}5.59$ pg/mL로서 유의하게 감소하였다(p=0.000). 혈청 TNF-${\alpha}$와 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증의 임상 점수 간에 유의한 상관관계는 없었다(r=0.310, p=0.070). TNF-${\alpha}$ -308 유전자형 빈도는 환자군에서 GG 80%, GA 20% 였으며, 대조군에서는 GG 93.8%, GA 6.2%로서 환자군에서 높은 GA 유전자형의 빈도를 보였지만 통계적인 유의성은 없었다(P=0.094). TNF-${\alpha}$ -238 유전자형 분포는 환자군에서 GG 97.5%, GA 2.5%였으며, 대조군에서는 GG 93.8%, GA 6.3%로서 두 군 사이에 통계적인 유의성이 없었다(p=0.429). 결 론: TNF-${\alpha}$는 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증의 발병에 중요한 역할을 하는 사이토카인으로 여겨지지만, TNF-${\alpha}$ -308, -238 유전자 다형성이 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증의 발병과 다양한 임상양상의 발현에 미치는 영향에 대해서는 뚜렷한 연관성이 확인되지 못하였기에 향후 지속적인 연구를 통하여 Henoch-Sch$\"{o}$nlein 자반증의 발병기전과 유전적 감수성을 밝히려는 시도가 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.37-44
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• 2006

Objective : To investigate the effects of Poncirus trifoliata Pharmacopuncture on lowering lipid and contents of serum tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ $(TNF-{\alpha})$ and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in hyperlipidemic rats. Methods : Triglyceride, total cholesterol, $TNF-{\alpha}$, and IL-6 levels in Poncirus trifoliata Pharmacopuncture groups were compared with those in the control group. Results : Concentration of triglyceride and total cholesterol in plasma was decreased in the Poncirus trifoliata Pharmacopuncture groups. In Poncirus trifoliata Pharmacopuncre groups, plasma LDL-cholesterol showed a lower value and HDL-cholesterol showed a higher value than those of the control group. Contents of $TNF-{\alpha}$ was decreased in the Poncirus trifoliata Pharmacopuncture groups. Contents of IL-6, however, were not significantly different. Conclusions : The results suggest that Poncirus trifoliata Pharmacopuncture may have an impact on lipid metabolism to potentially prevent development of diabetes mellitus and accompanying cerebrovascular diseases.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.149-154
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• 2000

배 경: 결핵에 대한 인체의 면역반응의 근간을 이루는 것은 대식세포가 결핵균을 탐식하여 사멸시키는 것이다. 이 과정에는 Interferon-gamma(IFN-$\gamma$)와 Tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-$\alpha$) 가 중요한 역할을 한다. 저자들은 phytohemagglutinin(PHA) 혹은 purified protein derivative(PPD)에 의한 말초혈액 단핵구의 IFN-$\gamma$와 TNF-$\alpha$의 분비능이 폐결핵 환자들에서 치료함에 따라 어떻게 변화하는지를 살펴보고자하였다. 방 법: 폐결핵으로 확진되었고 전형적인 임상상을 보이는 치료시작 전 환자 5명, 치료시작 후 4개월이내의 환자 11명, 치료시작 후 4 개월에서 9개월 사이의 환자 6명 그리고 치료를 종료한 환자 7명을 대상으로 하였다. 환자의 말초혈액 단핵구를 분리하여 PHA와 PPD로 자극한 후 IFN-$\gamma$와 TNF-$\alpha$를 측정하여 서로 비교하였다. 결 과: 각 군간에 PHA와 PPD로 자극한 후 말초혈액 단핵구의 IFN-$\gamma$와 TNF-$\alpha$의 분비능은 차이가 없었다. 결 론: 전형적인 임상상을 보이는 폐결핵환자들에서 그 치료 시점에 따른 IFN-$\gamma$와 TNF-$\alpha$의 분비능의 차이는 없었다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.51-57
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• 2019

Objectives : Nypa fruticans Wurmb. (NF) have been used as a traditional medicine to treat inflammatory diseases in East-South Asia. However, it is largely undiscovered whether NF water extract could exhibit anti-inflammatory activities against tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$)-induced inflammatory responses on human keratinocytes, HaCaT cells. Therefore, this study was aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of NF water extract on TNF-${\alpha}$-induced inflammatory responses in HaCaT cells. Methods : To investigate the anti-inflammatory activites of NF water extract in HaCaT cells, the inflammatory model of HaCaT cells was established under a suitable concentration (10 ng/ml) of human TNF-${\alpha}$ (hTNF-${\alpha}$). HaCaT keratinocyte cells were pre-treated with NF water extract for 1 h, and then stimulated with hTNF-${\alpha}$. Then, the cells were harvested to measure the inflammatory mediators such as inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 and prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$), and pro-inflammatory cytokine including TNF-${\alpha}$ and interleukin (IL)-6. In addition, we examined the inhibitory mechanisms of NF, mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and inhibitory kappa B alpha ($I{\kappa}-B{\alpha}$) Results : The treatment of NF inhibited the hTNF-${\alpha}$-induced elevation of iNOS, COX-2, and $PGE_2$ in HaCaT cells. In addition, NF treatment inhibited the hTNF-${\alpha}$-induced elevation of TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-6. Furthermore, NF treatment inhibited the activation of MAPKs but not degradation of $I{\kappa}-B{\alpha}$. Conclusions : Taken together, our result suggest that treatment of NF could inhibit the hTNF-${\alpha}$-induced inflammatory responses via deactivation of MAPKs in HaCaT cells. This study could suggest that NF could be a beneficial agent to prevent skin damage or inflammation.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.77-83
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• 1996

Platelet-activating factor(PAF) is a phospholipid mediator of pulmonary inflammation, and immunologic reaction. In this study, the role of PAF on tumor necrosis factor$(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production by rat alveolar macrophages(AM) was examined. When PAF $(10^{-12}{\sim}10{-16}\;M)$ alone was added to AM culture, $(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production was not significantly increased above the resting level. In contrast, the combined addition of PAF $(10^{-6}\;M)$ and muramyl dipeptide(MDP) $(1.0\;{\mu}g\ml)$ to AM cultures markedly enhanced $(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production with 8.2 fold increase compared with AM culture in resting state. This potentiative effect was 313% above the sum of the separate effects of PAF and MDP. To characterize MDP effects on $(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production, the dose-response of AM cultured with various concentrations of MDP was tested. High level of MDP $(10\;{\mu}g\ml)$ could not significantly enhance the potentiation effect on $(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production compared with AM cultures with low level of MDP $(0.1\;{\mu}g\ml)$, i.e. 112.5% vs 107.8%, respectively when $10^{-10}$ M of PAF was simultaneously added to the cell culture. These data support that the potentiation of TNF. g production in AM culture is mediated by PAF rather than MDf It was also evaluated whether the similar result was obtained in silica, respirable toxic particle-treated AM culture. $(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production was also significantly enhanced in the PAF $(10^{-6}\;M)$ and silica $(50\;{\mu}g\ml)$-added cell cultures with 4.7 fold above the value of silica alone-stimulated cells. These results indicate that PAF can potentiate $(TNF_{-{\alpha}})$ production by MDP-or silica- stimulated AM and suggest that PAF may play a potent role in lung inflammation and disease associated with microbe and occupational dust exposures.