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Expression of Toll-like Receptors, Pro-, and Anti-inflammatory Cytokines in Relation to Gut Microbiota in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Evidence for Its Micro-organic Basis

  • Shukla, Ratnakar;Ghoshal, Ujjala;Ranjan, Prabhat;Ghoshal, Uday C
    • Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
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    • v.24 no.4
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    • pp.628-642
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    • 2018
  • Background/Aims A Subset of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may have mild inflammation due to immune activation. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and cytokines may cause intestinal inflammation. We studied their expression in relation to gut microbiota. Methods Expression of TLRs and cytokines was assessed in 47 IBS patients (Rome III) and 25 controls using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Immunohistochemistry was further performed to confirm the expression of TLR-4 and TLR-5. Results Of 47 patients with IBS, 20 had constipation (IBS-C), 20 diarrhea (IBS-D), and 7 unclassified (IBS-U). The mRNA levels of TLR-4 and TLR-5 were up-regulated in IBS patients than controls (P = 0.013 and P < 0.001, respectively). Expression of TLR-4 and TLR-5 at protein level was 4.2-folds and 6.6-folds higher in IBS-D than controls. The mRNA levels of IL-6 (P = 0.003), C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 11 (CXCL-11) (P < 0.001) and C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 3 (CXCR-3) (P < 0.001) were higher among IBS patients than controls. Expression of IL-6 (P = 0.002), CXCL-11 (P < 0.001), and CXCR-3 (P < 0.001) were up-regulated and IL-10 (P = 0.012) was down-regulated in IBS-D patients than controls. Positive correlation was seen between TLR-4 and IL-6 (P = 0.043), CXCR-3, and CXCL-11 (P = 0.047), and IL-6 and CXCR-3 (P = 0.003). Stool frequency per week showed positive correlation with mRNA levels of TLR-4 (P = 0.016) and CXCR-3 (P = 0.005), but inversely correlated with IL-10 (P = 0.002). Copy number of Lactobacillus (P = 0.045) and Bifidobacterium (P = 0.011) showed correlation with IL-10 in IBS-C, while Gram-positive (P = 0.031) and Gram-negative bacteria (P = 0.010) showed correlation with CXCL-11 in IBS-D patients. Conclusions Altered immune activation in response to dysbiotic microbiota may promote intestinal inflammation in a subset of patients with IBS.

Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Exosomes: Applications in Cell-free Therapy (중간엽줄기세포유래 엑소좀: 비세포치료제로서의 활용)

  • Heo, June Seok;Kim, Jinkwan
    • Korean Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science
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    • v.50 no.4
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    • pp.391-398
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    • 2018
  • Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are an attractive resource for refractory patients because of their anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory capability and multi-lineage differentiation potential. The transplantation of MSCs has led to positive results in preclinical and clinical application to various diseases, including autoimmune disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, liver cirrhosis, and ischemic stroke. On the other hand, studies have shown that paracrine factors, not direct cell replacement for damaged cells or tissue, are the main contributors in MSC-based therapy. More recently, evidence has indicated that MSC-derived exosomes play crucial roles in regulating the paracrine factors that can mediate tissue regeneration via transferring nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids to the local microenvironment and cell-to-cell communication. The use of these exosomes is likely to be beneficial for the therapeutic application of MSCs because their use can avoid harmful effects, such as tumor formation involved in cell transplantation. Therefore, therapeutic applications using MSC-derived exosomes might be safe and efficient strategies for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. This review summarizes the recent advances and provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of MSC-derived exosomes as a therapeutic agent.

Effects on postoperative nausea and vomiting of nefopam versus fentanyl following bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial

  • Choi, Eunhye;Karm, Myong-Hwan;So, Eunsun;Choi, Yoon Ji;Park, Sookyung;Oh, Yul;Yun, Hye Joo;Kim, Hyun Jeong;Seo, Kwang-Suk
    • Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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    • v.19 no.1
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    • pp.55-66
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    • 2019
  • Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) frequently occurs following bimaxillary orthognathic surgeries. Compared to opioids, Nefopam is associated with lower incidences of PONV, and does not induce gastrointestinal tract injury, coagulopathy, nephrotoxicity, or fracture healing dysfunction, which are common side effects of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. We compared nefopam- and fentanyl-induced incidence of PONV in patients with access to patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) following bimaxillary orthognathic surgeries. Methods: Patients undergoing bimaxillary orthognathic surgeries were randomly divided into nefopam and fentanyl groups. Nefopam 120 mg or fentanyl $700{\mu}g$ was mixed with normal saline to a final volume of 120 mL. Patients were given access to nefopam or fentanyl via PCA. Postoperative pain intensity and PONV were measured at 30 minutes and 1 hour after surgery in the recovery room and at 8, 24, 48, and 72 hours after surgery in the ward. The frequency of bolus delivery was compared at each time point. Results: Eighty-nine patients were enrolled in this study, with 48 in the nefopam (N) group and 41 in the fentanyl (F) group. PONV occurred in 13 patients (27.7%) in the N group and 7 patients (17.1%) in the F group at 8 hours post-surgery (P = 0.568), and there were no significant differences between the two groups at any of the time points. VAS scores were $4.4{\pm}2.0$ and $3.7{\pm}1.9$ in the N and F groups, respectively, at 8 hours after surgery (P = 0.122), and cumulative bolus delivery was $10.7{\pm}13.7$ and $8.6{\pm}8.5$, respectively (P = 0.408). There were no significant differences in pain or bolus delivery at any of the remaining time points. Conclusion: Patients who underwent bimaxillary orthognathic surgery and were given nefopam via PCA did not experience a lower rate of PONV compared to those that received fentanyl via PCA. Furthermore, nefopam and fentanyl did not provide significantly different postoperative pain control.

Effects of Daecheonglyong-tang on Atopic Dermatitis Induced by DNCB in Mice (대청룡탕(大靑龍湯)이 DNCB로 유발된 생쥐의 아토피피부염에 미치는 영향)

  • Kim, Ji-Eun;Lee, Ho-Chan;Kang, Eun-Jeong;Choi, Jung-Wha;Kim, Jong-Han;Park, Soo-Yeon;Jung, Min-Yeong
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology
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    • v.32 no.3
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    • pp.58-76
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    • 2019
  • Objectives : This study was designed to examine the effects of Daecheonglyong-tang(DCL) on atopic dermatitis induced by DNCB in mice Methods : The Nc/Nga mice were divided into 5 groups, and four groups excluding the normal group were applied by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene(DNCB), to cause AD and were orally administered with distilled water(negative control), dexamethasone(positive control), and DCL 200 or 400mg/kg once a day for 4 weeks respectively. The visual changes on skin, changes in skin tissue thickness and eosinophil infiltration were observed. IgE, Histamine, Cytokines, immune cells and the amount of gene expression of filaggrin, VEGF, $TGF-{\beta}1$, EGF were measured. Results : Dermatitis score showed a gross improvement on all DCL groups, similar to or better than positive control. All DCL groups showed no significant change in the basophils, while neutrophils and eosinophils decreased. In only DCL 400 mg/kg groups, white blood cells and mononuclear cells were decreased and lymphocytes were increased. In particular, neutrophils had similar or better effects than the positive control. In all DCL groups, IgE, Histamine, $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$ were decreased and IL-2 was increased. In only DCL 400 mg/kg groups, IL-10 decreased and $IFN-{\gamma}$ increased. In particular, $IL-1{\beta}$ and $IFN-{\gamma}$ showed a similar rate of increase and decrease comparing positive control in DCL 400 mg/kg. $TGF-{\beta}$1 was increased in all DCL groups, filaggrin and VEGF were increased in only DCL 400 mg/kg groups. EGF did not make any changes. Epidermis, dermis thickness and eosinophil infiltration were also decreased in all DCL groups. Conclusions : By increasing Th1 cytokine and decreasing Th2 cytokine, DCL extracts appear to be effective in controlling immune response imbalances, anti-inflammatory and skin regeneration and are likely to be available as a treatment for AD.

Improving Effect to Connitive Ability of Cordyceps militaris Extract in PC12 and BV2 cells (PC12와 BV2 세포에서 동충하초 추출물의 인지능력 개선 효과)

  • Choi, Soon-Hee;Seung, O-Tak;Lee, Myung-Sun
    • Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology
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    • v.36 no.2
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    • pp.468-478
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    • 2019
  • The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of cordyceps militaris extracts for the improvement of cognitive dysfunction in PC12 and BV2 cells. Cordyceps militaris extracts was prepared by extracting with distilled water. Cell viability was assessed by MTT assay using PC12 cells and BV2 cells. Confirmed effects of L-glutamate induced cytotoxicity test, Acetylcoline (ACh) concentration, and Acetylcolinestase (AChE) activity in PC12 cells. Anti-inflammatory activities of cordyceps militaris extracts was measured through changes in the levels of nitric oxide (NO), and prostaglandin E2 ($PGE_2$) on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced BV2 cell. In addition, we measured the expression of $NF-{\kappa}B$, p38, JNK, and caspase-3 in western blot analysis. Cordyceps militaris extracts showed no cytotoxicity at the concentrations of 1, 10, and $100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ except for the concentration of $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$. Cordyceps militaris extracts protected the cell and exhibited significant increases in the ACh concentration and a significant decrease in the AChE activity in L-glutamate induced PC12 cells. Moreover, cordyceps militaris extracts inhibited the productions NO, and PGE2 level and the protein expression of $NF-{\kappa}B$, p38, JNK, caspase-3 in LPS-induced BV2 cells. These results indicate that cordyceps militaris extracts possible prevented and improved cognitive dysfuction symptoms. Thus, cordyceps militaris extracts may be a novel natural material option for the improvement of cognitive dysfunction.

The Content of Amino Acids and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Lentinula edodes Syrup by Different Malt Concentrations (맥아 첨가비율을 달리한 표고당화액의 세포독성, 항염증효과 및 아미노산 함량)

  • Ha, Neul-I;Bak, Ok Ran;Kim, Kyung Je;Jin, Seong Woo;Koh, Young Woo;Im, Seung Bin;Jeong, Hee Gyeong;Seo, Kyoungsun
    • Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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    • 2019.04a
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    • pp.104-104
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    • 2019
  • 표고(Lentinula edodes)에 다량 함유되어 있는 아미노산은 면역효과와 밀접한 관련이 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 표고 특유의 향미에 대한 소비자들의 선호도가 상이하여, 표고를 맥아로 당화하여 소비자들의 섭취 편이성을 향상시키고, 아미노산을 포함한 당화액을 제조하여 면역효과가 증강된 제품을 개발하고자 본 연구를 수행하였다. 또한 버섯류를 비롯한 담자균류에는 다양한 약효성분이 함유되어 있어 민간에서도 자주 사용된 기록이 있다. 최근 고등담자균류인 버섯의 성분 및 유용성에 관심이 크게 증가하고 있는 추세이며, 이에 따라 버섯류에 대한 식품학적 및 약리학적 측면에서 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 표고(L.edodes)와 당화효소로 사용한 맥아의 비율에 따라 A (표고 1 kg : 맥아 50 g), B (표고 1 kg : 맥아 100 g), C (표고 1 kg : 맥아 200 g), D (표고 1 kg : 맥아 300 g), E (표고 1 kg : 맥아 300 g) 5개의 시험구를 설정하였으며, 제조된 표고당화액을 농축 후 동결건조 하여 분말로 분쇄 후 시료로 사용하였다. 표고당화액의 면역효과를 검증하고자, Raw 264.7에 표고당화추출분말 A, B, C, D, E를 각각 10, 50, 100 및 $500{\mu}g/mL$의 농도로 처리하여 각 시료에 대한 세포 독성과 항염증효과를 확인하였다. 세포독성 시험결과, E 시험구의 경우 $100{\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 75.3%, $500{\mu}g/mL$의 농도에서 66.3%의 세포생존율을 나타내 독성을 보였다. 또한 A, B, D를 각각 $500{\mu}g/mL$의 농도로 처리 했을 때, 94.1%, 83.1%, 80.2%의 NO 생성율을 나타내어 E 시험구를 제외하고는 세포독성이 없는 것으로 확인되었다. 표고당화추출분말의 구성아미노산 함량은 C 시험구에서 19,699.01 mg%로 가장 높게 나타났으며, A 시험구에서 17,231.14 mg%, B 시험구에서 17,152.38 mg%순으로 높게 나타났다. E 시험구에서 13,367.98 mg%로 가장 낮게 나타났다. 모든 표고당화추출분말에서 총 16종의 유리아미노산 이 검출 되었으며, C 시험구에서 2,562.06 mg%로 가장 높게 나타났고, B 시험구에서 2,243.16 mg%, D 시험구에서 1,895.29 mg%, A 시험구에서 1,672.82 mg%순으로 높게 나타났다.

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Protective Effects of Membrane-Free Stem Cell Extract from H2O2-Induced Inflammation Responses in Human Periodontal Ligament Fibroblasts (무막줄기세포추출물의 H2O2에 의해 유도된 치주 세포의 염증 반응 보호 효과)

  • He, Mei Tong;Kim, Ji Hyun;Kim, Young Sil;Park, Hye Sook;Cho, Eun Ju
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.20 no.6
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    • pp.95-103
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    • 2019
  • Periodontal inflammation, a major kind of periodontal diseases, is characterized to bleed, pain, and teeth loss, and it is resulted from oxidative stress. Membrane-free stem cell extract could avoid the immunogencity rejection by removal of cell membrane. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of membrane-free stem cell extract from oxidative stress-induced periodontal inflammation in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (HPLF). In the cell viability measurement, membrane-free stem cell extract showed significant increase of cell viability, compared with the $H_2O_2$-treated control group. To further investigation of molecular mechanisms, we measured inflammation and apoptosis related protein expressions. Membrane-free stem cell extract attenuated inflammation-related protein expressions such as nuclear factor kappa light chain enhancer of activated B cells, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and interleukin-6. In addition, the treatment of membrane-free stem cell extract decreased apoptotic protein expressions such as cleaved caspase-9, -3, poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase, and B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2)-associated X protein/Bcl-2 ratio in the $H_2O_2$-treated HPLF cells. In conclusion, membrane-free stem cell extract exhibited anti-oxidative stress effects by regulation of inflammation and apoptosis in HPLF, suggesting that it could be used as the treatment agents for periodontal inflammatory disease.

Characteristics of Phthalate Esters-exposed Boar Sperm during Boar Semen Storage (돼지 정액을 보관하는 동안 phthalate esters에 노출된 정자의 특성)

  • Lee, A-Sung;Lee, Sang-Hee;Lee, Seunghyung;Yang, Boo-Keun
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.29 no.4
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    • pp.395-401
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    • 2019
  • Phthalate is a chemical endocrine disrupter and interfere with the action of hormones, estrogens, androgens and thyroid hormones. It also affect cardiovascular, metabolic, immune and reproductive system in the human and animals. Curcumin is antioxidant, anti-inflammatory activity and -cancer properties in the human. We studied whether phthalates damage viability, mitochondrial activity and membrane integrity of sperm in boar semen. We also treated curcumin with/without phthalates in the boar semen. Fresh boar semen was treated with phthalates and/or curcumin for examining sperm characteristics. Sperm characteristics, sperm motility, viability, mitochondrial activity, and membrane integrity were determined during storage of boar semen. Sperm motility and viability in dose-dependent manner decreased by di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), mono-n-butyl phthalate (MBP) and di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP, p<0.05). Phthalates also decreased mitochondrial activity and membrane integrity of sperm (p<0.05). However, sperm motility and viability were higher than untreated-curcumin when DBP, MBP and DEHP treated with a curcumin in boar semen (p<0.05). Mitochondrial activity and membrane integrity of sperm were higher in DBP- and MBP-treated semen with curcumin (p<0.05). In conclusion, phthalates can damage sperm viability and quality during the boar semen storage, and curcumin may protect the boar sperms from phthalates during storage term.

Natural Origin Polymers: Applications as Wound Care Materials (자연 고분자 : 상처 치료 재료로 활용)

  • Karadeniz, Fatih;Sung, Hye Kyeong;Kim, Han Seong
    • Journal of Life Science
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.382-393
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    • 2019
  • Wound care is a health industry concern affecting millions worldwide. Recent increase in metabolic disorders such as diabetes comes with elevated risk of wound-based complications. Treatment and management of wounds are difficult practices due to complexity of the wound healing process. Conventional wound dressings and treatment applications only provide limited benefits which are mainly aimed to keep wound protected from external factors. To improve wound care, recent developments make biopolymers to be of high interest and importance to researchers and medical practitioners. Biopolymers are polymers or natural origin produced by living organisms. They are credited to be highly biocompatible and biodegradable. Currently, studies reported biopolymers to exhibit various health beneficial properties such as antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, cell proliferative and angiogenic activities which are crucial for effective wound management. Several biopolymers, namely chitosan, cellulose, collagen, hyaluronic acid and alginic acid have been already investigated and applied as wound dressing agents. Different derivatives of biopolymers have also been developed by cross-linking with other molecules, grafting with other polymers, and loading with bioactive agents or drugs which showed promising results towards wound healing without any undesired outcome such as scarring and physiological abnormalities. In this review, current applications of common biopolymers in wound treatment industry are highlighted to be a guide for further applications and studies.

A 90-Day Repeated Oral Dose Toxicity Study of Alismatis Rhizoma Aqueous Extract in Rats

  • Lee, Mu-Jin;Jung, Ho-Kyung;Lee, Ki-Ho;Jang, Ji-Hun;Sim, Mi-Ok;Seong, Tea-Gyeong;Ahn, Byung-Kwan;Shon, Jin-Han;Ham, Seong-Ho;Cho, Hyun-Woo;Kim, Yong-Min;Park, Sung-Jin;Yoon, Ji-Young;Ko, Je-Won;Kim, Jong-Choon
    • Toxicological Research
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    • v.35 no.2
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    • pp.191-200
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    • 2019
  • Alismatis rhizoma (AR), the dried rhizome of Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juzep, is a well-known, traditional medicine that is used for the various biological activities including as a diuretic, to lower cholesterol and as an anti-inflammatory agent. The present study was carried out to investigate the potential toxicity of the Alismatis rhizoma aqueous extract (ARAE) following 90-day repeated oral administration to Sprague-Dawley rats. ARAE was administered orally to male and female rats for 90 days at 0 (control), 500, 1,000 and 2,000 mg/kg/day (n = 10 for male and female rats for each dose). Additional recovery groups from the control group and high dose group were observed for a 28-day recovery period. Chromatograms of ARAE detected main compounds with four peaks. Treatment-related effects including an increase in the red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, albumin, total protein, and urine volume were observed in males of the 2,000 mg/kg/day group (p < 0.05). However, the diuretic effect of ARAE was considered, a major cause of hematological and serum biochemical changes. The oral no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) of the ARAE was > 2,000 mg/kg/day in both genders, and no target organs were identified.