• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.251-259
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• 2018

Objective : Kurarinone is one of the flavonoids isolated from Sophorae Radix with various biological activities including anti-microbial effect. In this study, we investigated the effects of Kurarinone on tert-butyl hydroperoxide (tBHP)-induced oxidative stress finally leading to apoptosis in human hepatoma cell line HepG2. Methods : To determine the effects on cell viability, the cells were exposed to tBHP ($100{\mu}mol/l$) after pretreatment with kurarinone (0.5 and $1{\mu}g/ml$). Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. To reveal the possible mechanism of cytoprotectivity of kurarinone, levels of reactive oxygen species, intracellular glutathione, mitochondrial membrane potential, and expression of caspase were examined. Results : tBHP-induced cell death was due to oxidative stress and the resulting apoptosis. Kurarinone dose-dependently protected cells from apoptosis when determined by MTT and TUNEL assay. Consistent with this observation, decreased expression of pro-caspase 3/9 protein by tBHP was restored by kurarinone. Kurarinone also showed anti-oxidative effects by inhibiting generation of ROS and depletion of GSH in tBHP-stimulated HepG2 cells. In addition, kurarinone significantly recovered disruption of mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) as a start sign of hepatic apoptosis induced by oxidative stress. Conclusion : From these results, it was concluded that kurarinone protected tBHP-induced hepatotoxicity with anti-oxidative and anti-apoptotic activities. Our results suggest that kurarinone might be beneficial to hepatic disorders caused by oxidative stress.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.752-756
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• 2010

나비류 추출물은 전통적으로 다양한 활성을 보유하여 의약용으로 사용되어졌다. 5종의 나비(산제비나비[Papilio maackii], 호랑나비[Papilio xuthus], 배추흰나비[Pieris rapae], 남방호랑나비[Eurema hecabe], 왕오색나비[Sasakia charonda])를 이용하여 물, dimethly sulfoxide (DMSO), ehtanol 및 methanol로 추출한 추출물로 항산화 활성 및 Cox-2 promoter assay를 수행하였다. 그 결과 산제비나비의 추출물이 전반적으로 높은 항산화활성을 나타내었으며, Cox-2 promoter assay에서는 호랑나비의 DMSO 분획이 가장 저해활성이 높은 것으로 나타났다. 활성이 높은 추출물을 대상으로 분리 및 정제를 통하여 유용한 식의약 소재로의 기초연구가 더 필요하다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.468-474
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 항산화 활성을 가지고 있는 것으로 이미 알려진 어성초의 효능을 더욱 증가시켜 고부가가치를 지닌 기능성 원료로써 활용하고자, Leuconostoc mesenteroides 4395와 Lactobacillus sakei 383 두 유산균을 이용하여 발효시킨 후 그 추출물의 항산화 활성을 측정하였다. 항산화 활성 척도로써 DPPH 라디칼 소거능을 측정하였는데 10일간의 발효에서 두 균주 모두 발효 5일차에, 발효온도는 Leuconostoc mesenteroides 4395가 30℃에서 71.67±0.52%, Lactobacillus sakei 383는 35℃에서 70.11±0.67%로 각각 최대의 활성이 나타났으며, 두 가지 균 모두 대조군인 미발효물에 비해 DPPH 라디칼 소거능이 약 20% 상승하였다. 총 페놀함량에서는 대조군이 35.90±0.61 mg/g 함유한 반면에 발효한 후 두 균주 모두 약 10 mg/g씩 증가하였고, 총 플라보노이드 함량에서도 대조군의 21.69±1.52 mg/g에 비해 약 6 mg/g 이상 증가함을 나타내었다. SOD 유사활성에서는 발효의 효과가 크게 나타나지 않았으나, 대조군에 비해서는 미약하게 증가한 활성을 나타내었다. 이러한 결과들은 어성초의 유산균 발효물이 발효하지 않은 어성초에 비해 항산화 활성이 더욱 높아, 고부가가치를 지닌 기능성식품의 원료로써 활용할 가능성이 있는 것으로 판단되었다.

• 대한약학회:학술대회논문집
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• 대한약학회 2003년도 Proceedings of the Convention of the Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Vol.1
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• pp.197.1-197.1
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• 2003

Neuronal hyperexcitability followed by high level of intracellular calcium and oxidative stress play critical roles in neuronal cell death in stroke and neurotrauma. Hence, KR-31378, a novel benzopyran derivative was designed as a new therapeutic strategy for neuroprotection possessing both anti-oxidant and potassium channel modulating activities. In the present study, we tested for its neuroprotective efficacy against oxidative stress-induced cell death in primary cortical cultures and further investigated its neuroprotective mechanism. (omitted)

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.250-255
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• 2003

김치의 용매획분중 in vitro에서 LDL 산화억제 활성이 강했고 in vivo에서 지질저하효과가 있었던 디클로로메탄 획분, 에틸아세테이트 획분, 수용성 획분이 고콜레스테롤 식이를 섭취한 토끼의 심장, 신장, 그리고 폐에서 항산화 효소의 활성에 미치는 영향을 살펴보았다. 과산화물 함량은 심장이 가장 높고 신장이 가장 낮았으나, catalase와 GSBf-px활성은 심장이 낮았고, 신장은 높은 활성을 나타냈다 Catalase, GSH-px 및 SOD의 활성은 모든 장기에서 1% 콜레스테롤 식이를 섭취한 대조군에 비해 김치 용매획분군에서 낮았고 특히 디클로로메탄 획분군의 항산화효소 활성은 유의적으로 낮았다(p<0.05).이러한 결과는 김치 용매획분은 심장 신장 그리고 폐에 지방축적을 억제하는 효과가 있었고, 그로 인해 지질 유리기의 생성이 적어, 각 장기에서 유리기를 제거하는 항산화 효소의 활성이 낮은 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제62권3호
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• pp.265-273
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• 2019

This study aimed to evaluate the anti-atherosclerotic and anti-hypertensive effects of six different plant extracts using a N(G)-nitro-L-arginine-methyl ester (L-NAME)-induced rat model of hypertension. All extracts were administered orally for six weeks. At the end of the study period blood pressure, blood flow, aortic histopathology, and hepatic endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression were measured. Subsequently, we also measured the levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species, nitric oxide (NO), and anti-inflammatory cytokines in vitro. Based on these screening results, we selected extracts of Cinnamomum cassia (C. cassia) and Salvia miltiorrhiza (S. miltiorrhiza) for further evaluation. C. cassia and S. miltiorrhiza extracts ameliorated hypertension and atherosclerosis in L-NAME-treated rats in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, a mixture of C. cassia and S. miltiorrhiza had an additive effect to reduce blood pressure, increase blood flow, and normalize aortic tissue. This mixture demonstrated anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities in vitro. In conclusion, although further analysis of the therapeutic mechanism is required, the anti-hypertensive and anti-atherosclerotic effects of this mixture are likely mediated by increased eNOS expression, and its anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.145-149
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• 2010

Objectives : Since cosmetics have been one of the help of life, unlike medicine, natural products have been used for cosmetics, generally giving the image of safety and relief compared to synthetic products. Among them, Houttuynia cordata has been known as a useful herbal medicine with antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative activities. In this study, we were to use Houttuynia cordata extract on formulation of cosmetic emulsions. Methods : The effects of Houttuynia cordata extract on emulsion stability and viscoelastic properties of emulsion were measured using turbiscan and rheometer. And we assessed the anti-oxidative and antibiotic activities of Houttuynia cordata extract. Results : 1. The results of this investigation for emulsion stability showed that the stability emulsion containing Houttuynia cordata extract was decreased depending on concentration of Houttuynia cordata extract. 2. Super oxide dismutase activity was strongly dependents on concentration of Houttuynia cordata extract. 3. Houttuynia cordata extract showed good anti-microbial activity against Staphylococcus aureus. Conclusions : Houttuynia cordata extract can be effectively used in cosmetic emulsions when the relation between natural product extracts and formulation of cosmetics is elucidated.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.223-225
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• 1994

The titled compounds have been synthesized by the oxidative cyclization of N-ethyl-N'-aryl-thioureas and screened for their anti-inflammatory and analogesic activities. Some of the compounds exhibit significant activities.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.103-108
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• 2009

Objectives : This study was carried out to investigate anti-oxidative effects of Taraxaci Herba (TH) and protective effects on Human HaCaT keratinocyte. Methods : Anti-oxidative effects were measured by estimating the amount of total phenolics and flavonoids. In addition, DPPH free radical scavenging activities were estimated. Protective effects of TH on HaCaT keratinocytes against oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide were also measured. Results : In our results, treatment with TH did not show cytotoxicity on HaCaT keratinocyte beneath the concentration of 200 $\mu$g/ml. 42.64$\pm$1.90 $\mu$g/ml of total phenolics and 28.09$\pm$1.84 $\mu$g/ml of flavonoids was detected from TH ethanol extract. In addition, DPPH free radical scavenging activities of TH were elevated in dose-dependent manner. In addition, The value of half maximal inhibitory concentration (IC$_{50}$) was 165.5 $\mu$g/ml. Finally, TH showed protective effect against cell death of HaCaT cell induced by hydrogen peroxide significantly. Conclusions : In conclusion, these results suggest that TH may have anti-oxidantic action in human skin and also suggest the possibility as cosmetic material.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.65-82
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was verification of the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects of Odukhwan(ODH) and Sasinhwan(SSH) in mouse macrophage, RAW264.7 cells. Methods : To investigate the anti-oxidative effect and scavenging activities of DPPH radical, superoxide anions, nitric oxide and peroxynitrite were measured. Cytotoxic activity of extract of ODH and SSH on RAW264.7 cells was measured using MTS assay. To proof the reductive activity of intracellular oxidation, DCFH-DA assay was performed. The nitric oxide(NO) production was measured and pro-inflammatory cytokines and $PGE_2$ were measured by ELISA kit. The levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) and nuclear NF-${\kappa}B$ p65 expression were detected by western blot. Results : After those analyses, we bring to a conclusion as follows. Both herbal formulations scavenged DPPH radical and nitric oxide. But ODH had no scavenging activity of superoxide anions and SSH had low scavenging activity in peroxynitrite. And the results indicated that ODH and SSH inhibited the LPS-induced NO, $PGE_2$ production and iNOS, COX-2 expression accompanied by an attenuation of IL-$1{\beta}$ and IL-6 production in RAW264.7 cells. They also have suppression effects of LPS-induced NF-${\kappa}B$ activation. Conclusions : ODH and SSH have anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects and they may be a part of database for development of new anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory drugs.