• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2016

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most prevalent liver diseases associated with an altered lifestyle, besides genetic factors. The control and management of NAFLD mostly depend on lifestyle modifications, due to the lack of a specific therapeutic approach. In this context, we assessed the effect of carrot juice on the development of high fructose-induced hepatic steatosis. For this purpose, male weanling Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups, fed either a control (Con) or high fructose (HFr) diet of AIN93G composition, with or without carrot juice (CJ) for 8 weeks. At the end of the experimental period, plasma biochemical markers, such as triglycerides, alanine aminotransferase, and ${\beta}$-hydroxy butyrate levels were comparable among the 4 groups. Although, the liver injury marker, aspartate aminotransferase, levels in plasma showed a reduction, hepatic triglycerides levels were not significantly reduced by carrot juice ingestion in the HFr diet-fed rats (HFr-CJ). On the other hand, the key triglyceride synthesis pathway enzyme, hepatic stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1), expression at mRNA level was augmented by carrot juice ingestion, while their protein levels showed a significant reduction, which corroborated with decreased monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), particularly palmitoleic (C16:1) and oleic (C18:1) acids. Notably, it also improved the long chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; C22:6) content of the liver in HFr-CJ. In conclusion, carrot juice ingestion decreased the SCD1-mediated production of MUFA and improved DHA levels in liver, under high fructose diet-fed conditions. However, these changes did not significantly lower the hepatic triglyceride levels.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.1548-1555
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• 2011

본 연구에서는 흰쥐를 이용, 단감발효주의 항산화성과 알코올성 지방간 증상 완화에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. Lieber-DeCarli 액체 표준식이만 공급받는 동물군을 대조군, 에탄올에 의한 열량 보충으로 대조군과 동일 열량의 액체식이를 공급받은 에탄올군, 에탄올군과 동일한 양의 알코올을 함유하는 단감발효주가 혼합된 액체식이를 공급받는 단감발효주군으로 하여 7마리씩 3그룹으로 나누어 6주간 사육하였다. 시작 전, 3주째, 그리고 6주째에 혈액을 채취하였고 간은 6주 혈액 채취 직후 적출되었다. 단감발효주의 총 페놀함량은 24.59 mg/100 mL이었고 SOD 유사활성은 20.9%이었으며 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 27%로 나타났다. 6주간의 체중증가율은 대조군과의 비교에서 에탄올군에서는 유의적으로 감소되었으나 에탄올군과 단감발효주간의 비교에서는 차이가 없었다. 혈액의 중성지방 농도는 에탄올군과 단감발효주군에서 유의적으로 감소되었다. 혈액의 ALT, AST 농도는 대조군에 비해서 에탄올군에서 유의적으로 증가되었으나 단감발효주군에서는 유의적으로 감소하였다. 간조직의 사진촬영에서와 유사하게 간조직의 총지방량은 대조군에 비해 에탄올군에서 유의적으로 증가되었고 단감 발효주군에서는 유의적으로 감소하였다. 간조직의 주요 지방 종류별 총지방산 비교에서도 중성지방 분획의 지방산들은 에탄올군에서 유의적으로 증가되었으나 단감발효주군에서는 유의적으로 감소되는 경향을 보였다. 본 실험을 통해 단감발효주가 알코올 섭취로 증가된 혈중 지질 수준과 간기능 지표 수준을 개선시키는 효과를 나타냈으며 지방간 형성이 유의적으로 억제되는 것을 간조직 지방분석을 통해 확인하였다. 이는 전통기능성주인 단감발효주에 포함된 다양한 폴리페놀이 알코올에 의한 간 손상을 보호하는데 기여할 수 있음을 증명한 실험결과로 판단된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.183-190
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• 2023

Red rice Yeasts는 홍국 또는 붉은 코지로 불리며 오래전부터 아시아에서 기능성 식품 친 전통의학에서 사용되고 있다. 홍국쌀에는 여러가지 생리 활성 물질을 포함하여 기능적인 2차대사산물과 6가지 유형의 색소를 생성한다. 간 질환의 주요한 원인인 알코올로 인한 알코올성 간 질환(ALD)은 단순 지방증 또는 염증으로 섬유증 및 간경변에 이르기까지 다양할 수 있으며, 장 누수 및 전신 내독소혈증을 유발하여 장장벽을 파괴하고 장내 미생물 변화를 증가시킨다. 본 연구는 홍국쌀(Monascus purpureus; RYR) 에탄올 추출물이 과량의 에탄올로 유발된 간 및 장 손상 마우스모델에서 간 및 장에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. RYR 추출물을 10일 동안 200 mg/kg 체중/일의 농도로 C57/BL/6N 마우스에 경구 투여한 후 과량의 알코올 (5g/kg/용량)을 12시간 간격으로 3회 처리하였다. 과량의 알코올 노출은 혈장의 내독소, AST 및 ALT 활성과 간 트리글리세리드 수치를 유의적으로 증가시켰지만 RYR 처리는 이들 수치를 감소시켰다. 또한, RYR 전처리는 과량의 알코올 유발 장누수 및 간 손상에서 알코올 유발 산화 인자 단백질 및 세포사멸 인자를 유의하게 감소시켰다. 이러한 결과는 RYR이 알코올로 인한 급성 장누수 및 간 손상을 예방할 수 있음을 시사한다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권6호
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• pp.520-526
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• 2011

Folate deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia are found in most patients with alcoholic liver disease. Oxidative stress is one of the most important mechanisms contributing to homocysteine (Hcy)-induced tissue injury. However it has not been examined whether exogenous administration of folic acid attenuates oxidative stress and hepatic toxicity. The aim of this study was to investigate the in vivo effect of folic acid supplementation on oxidative stress and hepatic toxicity induced by chronic ethanol consumption. Wistar rats (n = 32) were divided into four groups and fed 0%, 12%, 36% ethanol, or 36% ethanol plus folic acid (10 mg folic acid/L) diets. After 5 weeks, chronic consumption of the 36% ethanol diet significantly increased plasma alanine transaminase (ALT) (P < 0.05) and aspartate transaminase (AST) (P < 0.05), triglycerides (TG) (P < 0.05), Hcy (P < 0.001), and low density lipoprotein conjugated dienes (CD) (P < 0.05) but decreased total radical-trapping antioxidant potential (TRAP) (P < 0.001). These changes were prevented partially by folic acid supplementation. The 12% ethanol diet had no apparent effect on most parameters. Plasma Hcy concentration was well correlated with plasma ALT (r = $0.612^{**}$), AST (r = $0.652^*$), CD (r = $0.495^*$), and TRAP (r = $-0.486^*$). The results indicate that moderately elevated Hcy is associated with increased oxidative stress and liver injury in alcohol-fed rats, and suggests that folic acid supplementation appears to attenuate hepatic toxicity induced by chronic ethanol consumption possibly by decreasing oxidative stress.

• 산업식품공학
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.318-325
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• 2017

본 연구는 다슬기의 간 보호 효능을 확인하고자 하였다. 다슬기를 단백질 가수분해효소인 alcalase를 이용하여 가수분해물을 얻은 후 실험을 수행하였다. HepG2 세포에 다슬기 가수분해물을 처리하였을 때 세포독성이 나타나지 않음을 확인하였다. 그리고 다슬기 가수분해물과 에탄올(1 M)을 가하여 24시간 후 세포생존율을 확인했을 때, 세포가 알코올 독성으로부터 보호되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 다음으로 다슬기 가수분해물의 간 손상 보호 효과를 Liber-DeCarli 알코올 액체 식이 급여와 동시에 경구 투여를 통한 알코올 단회 폭음(single binge)으로 알코올성 지방간과 염증을 유발시킨 마우스모델(NIAAA)을 사용하여 확인하고자 하였다. 이들 마우스 모델에서 알코올 식이 급여 후 초기에 체중이 감소하는 경향을 보이나 점차 비알코올 식이 급여군과 유사한 체중으로 회복하였다. 조직학적 관찰에서 알코올로 유도된 간 세포내 지방 축적과 지방성 염증이 에탄올과 함께 다슬기 가수분해물을 투여한 군에서 개선되는 것을 관찰 할 수 있었다. 또한, 알코올 투여에 의한 AST, ALT 및 ALP의 효소활성 증가가 다슬기 가수분해물 처리에 의해 억제되었으며, 만성 알코올 섭취에 의한 염증 매개 효소와 염증성 사인토카인의 발현 증가는 다슬기 가수분해물을 투여한 군에서 양성대조군에 비하여 유의하게 감소하였다. 이상의 연구결과를 종합해 보면 다슬기 효소 가수분해물 소재는 알코올성 지방간의 예방 및 개선을 위한 기능성식품용 상업적 소재로서 높은 실용화 가능성을 시사한다.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.15-18
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• 2001

Silk fibroin (SF) derided from the domestic silk worm, bombyx mori, is the natural protein and widely used as bio-functional materials as well as apparels. We studied the livers protective effect of SF from alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity in the alcohol preference mouse. To increase more absorption of SF in experimental animals, molecular weight of SF was lowered by 2N of HCI aqueous solution at 10$0^{\circ}C$ for 48 hrs. SF was added to liquid diet with alcohol and fed to the alcohol preference mice for 4 weeks. To assess the liver function, the concentration of alanine aminotransferase (AlT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and cholesterol present in either blood or liver tissue were measured. As compared with non-SF treated groups the SF-treated showed significantly low concentrations of ALT, AST, cholesterol and triacylglycerol values, respectively. Histopathological examination revealed that the extent of hepatocyte injury in the SF-treated group was reduced when it was compared with non SF-treated group. These results suggest that SF may have liver protective effects against alcohol-induced hepatotoxicity.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.161-170
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• 2007

Objectives : In this study, we determinated protective effects of Vitis labrusca Root herbal-acupuncture solution (VLHA) against atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease induced by oxidative damage and cytochrome P450 (CYP) induction. Methods : Antioxidant capacity of VLHA were evaluated by the ${\beta}-carotene/linoleic$ acid emulsion system and FeCl2-ascorbic acid stimulted lipid peroxidation in rat liver homogenate, respectively. Scavenging effects of VLHA on ONOO- and NO were measured by DHR 123, DAF-2 assay. Furthermore, we measured inhibitory activity of VLHA on CYP 2E1 in rat liver microsome using by Aniline assay. Results : VLHA exhibited potent inhibition rate(74%) on FeCl2-ascorbic acid induced lipid peroxidation, and revealed a strong scavenging effects on ONOO- and NO. In addition, VLHA showed inhibitory effect on CYP 2E1. Conclusions : The present study concludes that our results suggest that VLHA could be used as a good source in the prevention of atherosclerosis and alcoholic liver injury.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.215-223
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• 2020

Sasa (S.) quelpaertensis Nakai (Korean name, Jeju-Joritdae), which has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities, is a type of bamboo grass distributed widely in Jeju Island, Korea. S. quelpaertensis leaves are used for therapeutic purposes in traditional Korean medicine. This study examined the hepatoprotective effects of the S. quelpaertensis ethyl acetate fraction (SQEA) in a mouse model to mimic alcoholic liver damage. The mice were administered orally with 30% alcohol (5 g/kg) once per day with or without SQEA treatments (100 and 200 mg/kg) for 14 days consecutively. Alcohol consumption increased the serum alcohol content and histopathological changes but reduced the liver weight. Moreover, the livers of the alcohol group exhibited the accumulation of malondialdehyde and cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), and lipid droplet coating protein perilipin-2. On the other hand, SQEA dose-dependently attenuated the alcohol-induced serum ethanol content and liver histopathological changes but increased the liver weight. Moreover, SQEA attenuated the level of CYP2E1 and inhibited alcohol-induced lipogenesis in the liver via decreased perilipin-2 expression. These results suggest that SQEA can provide a potent way to reduce the liver damage caused by alcohol consumption.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.550-564
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• 2011

Objectives : Oxidative stress seems to play a major role in mechanisms by which ethanol causes liver injury. Previous studies have shown that treatment with Yinjinchunggan-tang (Yinchenqinggan-tang, YJCGT) has protective effects on alcoholic liver disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of YJCGT on alcohol-induced oxidative stress. Materials and Methods : In vitro, we evaluated the inhibitory activities of YJCHT on DPPH(1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl), xanthine oxidase, trypsin, and hyaluronidase. In a cell culture model, we measured cell viability and proliferation, and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) after YJCGT treatment in C34 and E47 cell lines, and HepG2 cells transfected with/ without cytochrome P450IIE1 (CYP2E1) gene. In vivo, we estimated serum level of hepatic biochemical markers, and alcohol concentration in the blood. Results : YJCGT showed significant free radical scavenging activity against DPPH and xanthine oxidase and decreased hyaluronidase activity effectively in vitro. YJCGT also increased cell viability, and proliferation in C34 and in E47 cell lines, and increased activities of superoxide dismutase, and catalase in C34 and in E47 cell lines. YJCGT reduced serum AST, LDH, and total cholesterol level in some of the results, and reduced blood alcohol concentration in vivo, as well. Conclusions : This study suggests that YJCGT has protective effects on oxidative stress by inhibiting alcohol-induced suppression of antioxidant enzyme activities.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.304-307
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• 2013

Food bolus impaction is the most common cause of esophageal foreign body obstruction in adults. Other causes include intentional ingestion in psychiatric patients or prison inmates. We experienced successful treatment of a patient with intentional ingestion of multiple sharp foreign bodies(25 cutter and razor fragments). A 47-year-old male patient who was suffering from chronic alcoholism was admitted, via the emergency room, with dysphagia and neck pain. He was suffering from alcoholic liver cirrhosis and psychiatric problems, such as chronic alcoholism, anxiety disorder and insomnia. The patient had intended to leave the hospital after having swallowed the sharp objects. Plain radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scan showed multiple, scattered metal fragments in the esophagus, stomach, and small bowel. We performed emergent endoscopy and successfully removed one impacted blade in the upper esophagus using by a snare with an overtube. The rest of the fragments had already passed through the pylorus, so we could not find them with endoscopy. We checked the patient with simple abdominal radiographs and careful physical examinations every day. All remaining fragments were uneventfully excreted through stool during the patient's 6 day hospital stay. Finally, we were able to confirm the presence of the objects in the stool, and radiographs were negative. The patient was discharged without complications after 14 days hospital stay and then was followed by the Department of Psychiatry.