• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.9-18
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• 2022

Objectives This study was conducted to confirm the anti-inflammatory effect of Naetakbaekryeom-san (NTB), and whether it could be another treatment for inflammatory diseases. Methods The NTB water extract was extracted with hot water at 100℃ for 2 hours, concentrated at 80℃ under reduced pressure, and used. After 2 hours of pretreatment with NTB and positive control Bay11-7082, nitric oxide (NO), inducible NO synthase (iNOS), interleukin (IL)-6, IL-1𝛽, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-𝛼) were measured in RAW264.7 cells activated with lipopolysaccharides (LPS) 500 ng/mL. After 2 hours of pretreatment with NTB, the anti-inflammatory effect of NTB was evaluated by measuring nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells (NF-𝜅B) in RAW264.7 cells and 293T cells activated with phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetic acid (PMA) 30 ng/mL. Results In RAW264.7 cells activated with LPS, NTB at concentrations of 0.1, 0.3, and 1.0 mg/mL showed no cytotoxicity, significantly inhibited NO production and inhibition of iNOS expression. TNF-𝛼 cytokine levels was not regulated, but NTB at each concentration inhibited the production of IL-1𝛽 and IL-6, and the effect was higher than that of the positive control Bay11-7082 (20 𝜇M). In PMA-activated RAW264.7 cells and 293T cells, each concentration of NBT decreased the NF-𝜅B transcriptional activity, with the greatest decrease at 1 mg/mL. Conclusions These results demonstrated the anti-inflammatory effect of NTB water extracts, but further studies such as comparison of anti-inflammatory effects and antioxidant effects by NTB component, comparison of effects according to extraction solvents, and clinical studies are needed.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제40권3호
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• pp.391-397
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• 1995

수도 웅성불임계통 HR7028A와 IR54756A에 임성회복친인 용문벼를 교배한 1대 잡종과 그의 양친(유지계통, 회복계통) 및 비교품종(장성벼)을 공시하여 1대 잡종에 대한 묘소질 및 양분흡여특성에 대한 잡종강세 현상을 조사한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 묘소질(초장, 근장, 근수, 건물중등)에 있어 1대 잡종벼는 양친의 우수친보다는 월등했으며, 특히 지상부보다는 지하부의 생육이 양호하였다. 2. 지상부와 지하부 무기성분 흡수양에서 우수친에 대한 잡종강세 정도는 HR7028A /용문벼가 IR54756A /용문벼보다 켰으며 지상부 무기성분별로는 규산> 칼리 > 질소 > 인산 > 칼슘 > 마그네슘 순이었으며, 지하부에서는 인산 > 규산 > 칼리 > 질소 > 마그네슘 > 칼슘 순이었다. 3. 지상부의 전당, 기분함양 및 엽록소 함량에서도 우수친에 대한 잡종강세가 나타났고, 근절단후 사경재배후 발생한 신근의 특성에서도 1대잡종벼가 양친보다 우수하였으며, 그 정도는 HR7028A/용문벼가 IR54756A /용문벼보다 높았다. 4. 45일묘의 지상부에 비해 지하부의 건물중이 무거울수록 근절단후 발생하는 발근수와 신근의 근활력이 높았으며, 지상부 전당, 미분, 지상, 지하부 무기성분 흡수양 및 잎의 엽녹소 함양과 발근수, 발근장, 발근량(발근수X발근장), 근활력 등과 유의한 정의상관을 나타냈고 이중 발근수와의 상관계수가 가장 컸었다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.376-384
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• 2023

Background: Hepatic lipid disorder impaired mitochondrial homeostasis and intracellular redox balance, triggering development of non-alcohol fatty liver disease (NAFLD), while effective therapeutic approach remains inadequate. Ginsenosides Rc has been reported to maintain glucose balance in adipose tissue, while its role in regulating lipid metabolism remain vacant. Thus, we investigated the function and mechanism of ginsenosides Rc in defending high fat diet (HFD)-induced NAFLD. Methods: Mice primary hepatocytes (MPHs) challenged with oleic acid & palmitic acid were used to test the effects of ginsenosides Rc on intracellular lipid metabolism. RNAseq and molecular docking study were performed to explore potential targets of ginsenosides Rc in defending lipid deposition. Wild type and liver specific sirtuin 6 (SIRT6, 50721) deficient mice on HFD for 12 weeks were subjected to different dose of ginsenosides Rc to determine the function and detailed mechanism in vivo. Results: We identified ginsenosides Rc as a novel SIRT6 activator via increasing its expression and deacetylase activity. Ginsenosides Rc defends OA&PA-induced lipid deposition in MPHs and protects mice against HFD-induced metabolic disorder in dosage dependent manner. Ginsenosides Rc (20mg/kg) injection improved glucose intolerance, insulin resistance, oxidative stress and inflammation response in HFD mice. Ginsenosides Rc treatment accelerates peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPAR-α, 19013)-mediated fatty acid oxidation in vivo and in vitro. Hepatic specific SIRT6 deletion abolished ginsenoside Rc-derived protective effects against HFD-induced NAFLD. Conclusion: Ginsenosides Rc protects mice against HFD-induced hepatosteatosis by improving PPAR-α-mediated fatty acid oxidation and antioxidant capacity in a SIRT6 dependent manner, and providing a promising strategy for NAFLD.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.119-131
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• 2023

Objectives: Betula Platyphylla(BP) has been used as a analgesic, anti-microbial, anti-oxidant drug in Eastern Asia. However, it is still unknown whether BP ethanol extract could exhibit the inhibitory activities against ultraviolet B(UVB)-induced skin injury on human keratinocytes, HaCaT cells. This study was aimed to investigate the protective activity of BP ethanol extract on UVB-irradiated skin injury in HaCaT cells. Methods: The skin injury model of HaCaT cells was established under UVB stimulation. HaCaT keratinocyte cells were pre-treated with BP ethanol extract for 1 h, and then stimulated with UVB. Then, the cells were harvested to measure the cell viability, production of reactive oxygen species(ROS), pro-inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin(IL) 1-beta, IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-𝛼, hyaluronidase, type 1 collagen, matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)s. In addition, we examined the mitogen activated protein kinases(MAPKs) and inhibitory kappa B alpha(I𝜅;-B𝛼) as inhibitory mechanisms of BP ethanol extract. Results: The treatment of BP ethanol extract inhibited the UVBinduced cell death and ROS production in HaCaT cells. BP ethanol extract treatment inhibited the UVB-induced increase of IL-1beta, IL-6, and TNF-𝛼. BP ethanol extract treatment inhibited the increase of hyaluronidase, MMP and decrease of collagen. BP ethanol extract treatment inhibited the activation of MAPKs and the degradation of I𝜅-B𝛼. Conclusions: Our result suggest that treatment of BP ethanol extract could inhibit the UVB-induced skin injury via deactivation of MAPKs and nuclear factor kappa B(NF-𝜅B) in HaCaT cells. This study could suggest that BP ethanol extract could be a beneficial agent to prevent skin damage or inflammation.

• Animal Bioscience
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• 제36권10호
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• pp.1488-1498
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• 2023

Objective: α_S1-Casein is more closely associated with milk allergic reaction than other milk protein components. microRNA (miRNA) is a class of small non-coding RNAs that modulate multiple biological progresses by the target gene. However, the post-transcriptional regulation of α_S1-casein expression by miRNA in ruminants remains unclear. This study aims to explore the regulatory roles of miR-380-3p on α_S1-casein synthesis in goat mammary epithelial cells (GMEC). Methods: α_S1-Casein gene and miR-380-3p expression was measured in dairy goat mammary gland by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). miR-380-3p overexpression and knockdown were performed by miR-380-3p mimic or inhibitor in GMEC. The effect of miR-380-3p on α_S1-casein synthesis was detected by qRT-PCR, western blot, luciferase and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays in GMEC. Results: Compared with middle-lactation period, α_S1-casein gene expression is increased, while miR-380-3p expression is decreased during peak-lactation of dairy goats. miR-380-3p reduces α_S1-casein abundance by targeting the 3'-untranslated region (3'UTR) of α_S1-casein mRNA in GMEC. miR-380-3p enhances β-casein expression and signal transducer and activator of transcription 5a (STAT5a) activity. Moreover, miR-380-3p promotes β-casein abundance through target gene α_S1-casein, and activates β-casein transcription by enhancing the binding of STAT5 to β-casein gene promoter region. Conclusion: miR-380-3p decreases α_S1-casein expression and increases β-casein expression by targeting α_S1-casein in GMEC, which supplies a novel strategy for reducing milk allergic potential and building up milk quality in ruminants.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.47-65
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• 2023

Objectives We evaluated the wound healing effects of Dangguijakyak-san (DJ) using C57BL/6 mice that were generated open wound. Methods The study was conducted with seven C57BL/6 mice assigned to each group, divided into the normal group, control group, vitamin E group, DJ low-dose group, DJ high-dose group. We measured total polyphenol, flavonoid contents, the size of the wound, liver function, pro-inflammatory cytokine activity in serum, inflammation-related proteins, adhesion molecules and chemokine proteins, collagen-related proteins in skin tissue and histopathological changes by H&E and Masson's staining. Results DJ treatment significantly reduced the area of the wound compared to the control group. Also, inflammatory cytokines were reduced and the expression of anti-inflammatory-related factors (interleukin-4 [IL-4] and IL-10) was significantly increased in the DJ treatment group. We identified that DJ treatment inhibits both pathways of inflammation, the mitogen-activated protein kinases and nuclear factor-κB pathway. Moreover, the protein expressions of Sirt1 (sirtuin 1), MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein 1), ICAM-1 (intercellular adhesion molecule 1), and VCAM-1 (vascular cell adhesion molecule 1) were decreased by DJ administration. Also, the expression of α-smooth muscle actin and collagen type I alpha 1, collagen-related proteins, that help skin recovery was significantly increased in the DJ treatment group. Histopathologically, a relatively thin epithelial layer could be observed in the DJ administration group, as well as an increase in fibroblasts and collagen fibers. Conclusions These data suggest that DJ treatment is effective in wound healing, suppressing inflammatory proteins, increasing skin repair factors and improving histopathological changes caused by wounds.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.454-461
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• 2007

본 연구 결과 동결건조된 감귤과피 70% 메탄올 추출물의 총 폴리페놀 함량은 836.8 ㎎%였으며 감귤과피 추출물 0.01, 0.02와 0.1%의 EDA는 각각 89.6, 86, 81.3%로 높았으며 아질산염 소거능은 pH 1.2에서 34.4%, pH 7.0에서 19.5%를 나타내어 산성 영역에서 높은 소거작용을 보였다. 또한 이들 추출물의 항산화효과는 옥배유의 경우 TBHQ > BHT > TOC > ChEx > EaEx > EtEx > WaEx > Control 순이었고, 채종유의 경우 TBHQ > ChEx > EaEx > BHT > EtEx > WaEx > TOC > Control 순이었다. 두 유지모두에서 에틸아세이트추출물(EaEx)과 클로로포름추출물(ChEx)이 에탄올추출물(EtEx)과 물추출물(WaEx) 보다 항산화 효과가 높았으며 첨가농도가 증가함에 따라 항산화 효과도 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 그리고 감귤과피의 각 용매별 추출물의 공액이중산가도 에틸아세테이트추출물(EaEx)과 클로로포름추출물(ChEx)이 높았으며 이들의 항산화 효과는 TBHQ보다는 낮았으나 BHT, tocopherol과 비교하였을 때 거의 유사하거나 좀 더 높은 경향을 보였다. 한편 감귤과피 추출물은 우수한 항균력을 보여주었고 농도가 상승함에 따라 항균효과도 상승하였으며 이 효과는 그램 양성, 음성균주에서 고르게 나타나 천연 항균소재로서의 이용가능성을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과에서 감귤 과피는 총 폴리페놀 함량과 전자공여능 활성이 높아 항산화효과와 항균효과가 우수하게 나타나 감귤 과피의 기능성 이용도가 매우 높을 것으로 생각되며 감귤 가공 후 생기는 부산물들의 식품산업에서의 유용성도 높을 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.52.1-52.13
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• 2023

Background: Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been investigated as therapeutic agents for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Stimulation of MSCs with pro-inflammatory cytokines is an approach to enhance their immunomodulatory effects. However, further investigation is required to support their application in immune-mediated disorders and companion animals. Objectives: This study aimed to assess the therapeutic effect of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α-stimulated feline adipose tissue-derived MSCs (fAT-MSCs) in a dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colitis mouse model. Methods: Colitis mice was made by drinking water with 3% DSS and fAT-MSCs were injected intraperitoneally. Colons were collected on day 10. The severity of the disease was evaluated and compared. Raw 264.7 cells were cultured with the conditioned medium to determine the mechanism, using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs more improved severity of DSS-induced colitis in disease activity, colon length, histologic score, and inflammatory cytokine. In sectionized colon tissues, the group comprising TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs had higher proportion of CD11b⁺CD206⁺ macrophages than in the other groups. In vitro, TNF-α-stimulation increased cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression and prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) secretion from fAT-MSCs. The conditioned medium from TNF-α-stimulated fAT-MSCs enhanced the expression of interleukin-10 and arginase-1 in LPS-activated Raw 264.7 cells. Conclusions: These results represent that TNF-α-stimulated fat-mscs ameliorate the inflamed colon more effectively. Furthermore, we demonstrated that the effectiveness was interlinked with the COX-2/PGE₂ pathway.

• 한국노년학
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.1095-1106
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• 2010

본 연구의 목적은 복부비만이 있는 노인의 자가 건강 평가를 위한 건강수준 측정 도구를 개발하는 것이다. 연구대상은 노인 총 255명 (예비조사 56명, 본 조사 199명)이며, 건강수준 측정 도구 설문지의 타당도와 신뢰도를 검증하였다. 조사기간은 2009년 6월에서 8월까지 실시되었고, 수집된 자료는 SPSS 12.0 프로그램을 이용하여 평균, 표준편차, 내적일관성 신뢰도 분석, 요인분석으로 분석하였다. 연구결과로는 첫째, 경험적 인터뷰 자료와 이론적 자료에 의한 개념으로 구성된 문항을 간호학과 교수 4인, 예방의학과 교수 1인에게 내용타당도를 검증받았다. 둘째, 요인분석 결과 사회적 수준(사회참여 6문항, 신체활동 2문항), 신체적 수준(질병인식 4문항, 신체지표 2문항), 심리적 수준(정서적 지지 2문항)으로 3개 영역 5개 하위요인으로 추출되었다. 셋째, 신뢰도 검사 결과 전체 문항에 대한 Cronbach's α는 .868로 높은 신뢰도를 나타냈고, 요인별 문항의 내적일관성 신뢰도 범위는 .806에서 .577이었다. 따라서 본 연구에서의 건강수준 도구는 한국 복부비만 노인의 특성을 반영하기 위해 개념구성에서 이론적, 실증적 자료를 기반으로 구성하여 예비조사, 본조사를 통해 타당도와 신뢰도를 검증하였기에 복부비만이 있는 노인의 건강수준을 측정할 수 있는 적절한 도구로 평가할 수 있다.

• 대한유전성대사질환학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.17-25
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• 2024

파브리병은 X염색체-연관 리소좀 축적 장애이다. 이는 α-갈락토시다제 A(α-Gal A)의 활성이 없거나 결핍되어있는 α-갈락토시다제 A 유전자의 돌연변이로 인해 발생한다. 이러한 효소활성의 저하로 인해 대사되지 못한 지질인 globotiaosylceramide (Gb3)가 다양한 인체 조직에 점진적으로 축적된다. 파브리병의 조기진단 시기를 놓치는 경우 신장 및 심장 기능의 점진적인 손상이 심각하게 발생한다. 환자는 말초 근육 통증, 위장 장애, 일과성 허혈 발작 및 뇌졸중을 경험하기도 한다. 피부, 눈, 귀, 폐 및 뼈 등에서 이 병의 진행으로 인한 추가 증상이 종종 나타난다. 치료과정 없이 병이 진행되면 심장이나 신장의 개입으로 인해 기대 수명이 단축되는 치명적인 결과를 초래한다. 따라서 파브리병을 조기에 발견하는 것이 발병율과 사망율을 감소시키는 데 매우 중요하다. 비정형성 파브리병의 변이를 식별하기 위한 globotriaosysphingosine(lyso-Gb3)과 심장 침범을 식별할 수 있는 고감도로 탐지할 수 있는 트로포닌 T(hsTNT)는 모두 중요한 진단 마커이다. 효소 대체 치료(enzyme replacement therapy) 또는 샤페론 치료(chaperone therapy)는 파브리병 치료의 주요 두 가지 방법이다. 질환이 드물기도 하지만 진단이 제대로 잘 되지 않는 놓치기 쉬운 질환이기도 하다. 따라서 이종설의 목적은 파브리병의 조기 진단과 진단에 대한 최근의 업데이트된 현황 보고와 진단을 위한 기본 자료를 제공하는 데 있다. 또한 효소 대체 치료 및 일반적인 진단 알고리즘과 그에 연관된 필요한 정보를 제공한다.