• Journal of Nutrition and Health
• /
• 제36권3호
• /
• pp.270-279
• /
• 2003

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a group of positional and geometric isomers of linoleic acid (LA) and exhibits anticarcinogenic activity in a variety of animal models. We have previously observed that CLA inhibited the growth of Caco-2 cells, a human colon adenocarcinoma cell line. The present study was performed to determine whether the growth inhibitory effect of CLA is related to change in secretion of IGF- II and/or IGF-binding proteins (IGFBPs) that have been shown to regulate Caco-2 cell proliferation by an autocrine mechanism. Cells were incubated in serum-free medium with various concentrations of CLA or linoleic acid (LA). Immunoblot analysis of 24-hours, serum-free, conditioned medium using a monoclonal anti-IGF-IIantibody revealed that Caco-2 cells secreted both mature 6,500 Mr and higher Mr forms of pro IGF-II. The levels of pro IGF-II and mature IGF-IIwere decreased by 43 $\pm$ 2% and 53 $\pm$ 6%, respectively by treatment with 50 $\mu$ M CLA. LA slightly increased pro IGF- II levels. Results from Northern blot analysis showed that CLA decreased IGF-II mRNA levels at 50 $\mu$ M concentration suggesting that CLA regulation of IGF-II protein expression occurs partly at the transcriptional level. Ligand blot analysis of conditioned media using 1251-IGF-II revealed that CLA slightly decreased IGFBP-2 levels and increased IGFBP-4 levels. We confirmed our previous results that CLA inhibited cell growth in a dose-dependent manner but LA slightly increased cell growth. Exogenous IGF-II mitigated the growth inhibitory effect of CLA. These results indicate that the growth inhibitory effect of CLA may be at least in part mediated by decreasing IGF-II and IGFBP-2 secretion and increasing IGFBP-4 secretion in Caco-2 cells.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
• /
• 제15권4호
• /
• pp.1611-1616
• /
• 2014

Spirogyra neglecta, a freshwater green alga, is a local food in the northern and northeastern parts of Thailand. This investigation explored the anticarcinogenicity of S neglecta and its possible cancer chemopreventive mechanisms in rats divided into 14 groups. Groups 1 and 10 served as positive and negative control groups, respectively. Groups 1-9 were intraperitoneally injected with diethylnitrosamine (DEN) once a week for 3 weeks. Groups 10-14 received normal saline instead. One week after the last DEN injection, groups 2-5 were administered for 9 consecutive weeks various doses of S neglecta extract (SNE) and dried S neglecta (SND), mixed with basal diet. Groups 6-9 and 11-14 similarly were administered various doses of SNE and SND starting from the first week of the experiment. Administration of SNE and SND was not associated with formation of glutathione-Stransferase placental form (GST-P) positive foci in rat liver. SNE and SND during initiation phase significantly reduced the number of GST-P positive foci in rats injected with DEN. The number of GST-P also diminished in groups treated with SNE and SND after injection with DEN, except for the low dose extract group. SNE showed stronger anticarcinogenic potency than SND. Furthermore, SNE also decreased the number of Ki-67 positive cells. However, the numbers of TUNEL-positive cells in the liver of the SNE-treated groups were not statistically different from the controls. The GST activity in 50 mg/kg bw of SNE and 1% of SND groups was significantly increased as compared to the positive control. In conclusion, Spirogyra neglecta (Hassall) K$\ddot{u}$tzing showed cancer chemopreventive properties at the early stages of diethylnitrosamine-induced hepatocarcinogenesis in rats. Possible inhibitory mechanisms include enhancement of the activities of some detoxifying enzymes and/or suppression of precancerous cells.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
• /
• 제16권4호
• /
• pp.336-342
• /
• 2008

The resveratrol analogue piceatannol (3,5,3',4'-tetrahydroxy-trans-stilbene) is a polyphenol present in grapes and wine and reported to have anti-carcinogenic activities. To investigate the mechanism of anticarcinogenic activities of piceatannol, the effects on CYP 1 enzymes were determined in Escherichia coli membranes coexpressing recombinant human CYP1A1, CYP1A2 or CYP1B1 with human NADPH-P450 reductase. Piceatannol showed a strong inhibition of CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 in a concentration-dependent manner, and $IC_{50}$ of human CYP1A1 and CYP1B1 was 5.8 ${\mu}M$ and 16.6 ${\mu}M$, respectively. However, piceatannol did not inhibit CYP1A2 activity in the concentration of up to 100 ${\mu}M$. Piceatannol exhibited 3-fold selectivity for CYP1B1 over CYP1A1. The mode of inhibition of piceatannol was non-competitive for CYP1A1 and CYP1B1. The result that piceatannol did not inhibit CYP1B1-mediated $\alpha$-naphthoflavone ($\alpha$-NF) metabolism suggests piceatannol may act as a non-competitive inhibitor as well. In human prostate carcinoma PC-3 cells, piceatannol induces apoptosis and prevents Aktmediated signal pathway. Taken together, abilities of piceatannol to induce apoptotic cell death as well as CYP1 enzyme inhibition make this compound a useful tool for cancer chemoprevention.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
• /
• 제23권2호
• /
• pp.125-137
• /
• 2006

Objectives : The effect of water extract of the pilose antler of Cervus korean TEMMINCK var. mantchuricus Swinhoe (Nokyong), a traditional immuno-suppressive and immuno-activating Korean oriental medicine, on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice model was studied. Identification of common Nokyong capable of affording protection or modulating the onset and severity of arthritis may have important human health implications. Methods : Nokyong has shown to possess anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties in experimental animals. In this study we determined the effect of DAE on collagen-induced arthritis in mice. Results : In three independent experiments mice given DAE in water exhibited significantly reduced incidence of arthritis (33% to 50%) as compared with mice given no DAE in water (84% to 100%). The arthritis index also was significantly lower in DAE-fed animals. Western blot analysis showed a marked reduction in the expression of inflammatory mediators such as cyclooxygenase 2 (Cox-2), $Interferon-{\gamma}\;(INF-{\gamma})$, and tumor necrosis factor ${\alpha}\;(TNF-{\alpha})$ in arthritic joints of DAE-fed mice. The neutral endopeptidase (NEP) activity was approximately 6-fold higher in arthritic joints of non-DAE-fed mice in comparison to nonarthritic joints of nonimmunized mice whereas it was only 2-fold higher in the arthritic joints of DAE-fed mice. Additionally, total IgG and type II collagen-specific IgG levels were lower in the arthritic joints of DAE-fed mice. Conclusion : Taken together our studies suggest that DAE may be useful in the prevention of onset and severity of arthritis.

• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회지
• /
• 제20권1호
• /
• pp.14-20
• /
• 2000

DHAQ-97, (2-(3-[p-bis(2-chloroethyl)aminophenyl]-2 formylaminopropanoyloxy) methy1-1,4-dihy-droxy-9,10-anthraquinone), is a novel anthraquinone derivative synthesized for use as an anti-neoplastic agent. In the present study, we have evaluated the selective cytotoxicity of DHAQ-97 by comparing its effects on viability and proliferation of human breast cancer cell line (NCF-7) versus normal immortalized breast epithelial cell line (MCF-10A). Thus, DHAQ-97 reduced both viability and proliferation of MCF-7 cells to a much greater extent than did for MCF-10A cells. The growth inhibitory and anti-proliferative properties of DHAQ-97 appear to be attributable to its ability to induce apoptosis as revealed by positive staining after in 냐셔 nick-end labeling (TUNEL), cleavage of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerase, release of mitochondrial cytochrome c into cytoplasm, and increased expression of pro-apoptotic Bax protein. Recent studies have indicated possible involvement of the ubiquitous eukaryotic transcription factor, NF-kappa B (NF-kB) in the regulation of apoptotic cell death. In line induced cytotoxicity in cultured MCF-7 cells. Furthermore, mild activation of NF-kB, as determined by its increased DNA binding capability, was observed 30 min after treatment with 10$\mu\textrm{m}$ DHAQ-97. Taken together, the above findings suggest that DHAQ-97 exerts selective cytotoxicity towards cancer cells through induction of apoptosis, which appears to be regulated by NF-kB.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
• /
• 제35권9호
• /
• pp.1256-1260
• /
• 2006

식품 제조에서 부재료로 맛과 향을 제공하며 항산화능과 항암력이 보고된 오만둥이(Styela plicata)를 세절한 후 각각 0, 5, 10, 15, 20% 첨가하여 튀김 어묵을 제조한 다음 색조 변화, 물성 특성 및 관능적 특성을 조사하였다. 오만둥이의 함유량이 증가할수록 어묵의 명도 L값은 15%에서 제일 낮은 값을 보였고, 적색도 a값과 황색도 b값은 15%에서 제일 높은 수치를 보였다. 또한 어묵의 유연성을 나타내는 절곡검사의 결과는 모든 시료에서 AA로 측정되어 오만둥이의 첨가량에 상관없이 우수한 것으로 나타났다. 물성검사 결과에서는 오만둥이가 첨가될수록 어묵의 강도, 경도는 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 관능검사에서는 15%가 첨가되었을 때 전체적인 선호도가 가장 높았다. 이상의 결과에서 생리학적 기능성이 알려진 오만둥이의 적당량 첨가는 관능적으로 우수한 어묵을 제조할 수 있어 고품질 어묵에 이용될 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
• /
• 제45권1호
• /
• pp.119-125
• /
• 2021

Background: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a natural product with antiinflammatory and anticarcinogenic effects. We have previously reported that the endocrine-disrupting compound bisphenol A (BPA)-induced cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) via nuclear translocation of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) and activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase and promoted the migration of A549. Here, in this study, we assessed the protective effect of KRG on the BPA-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS) and expression of COX-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in A549 cells. Methods: The effects of KRG on the upregulation of ROS production and COX-2 and MMP-9 expression by BPA were evaluated by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACs) analysis, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, and western blotting. Antimigration ability by KRG was evaluated by migration assay in A549 cells. Results: KRG significantly suppressed the BPA-induced COX-2, the activity of NF-κB, the production of ROS, and the migration of A549 cells. These effects led to the downregulation of the expression of MMP-9. Conclusions: Overall, our results suggest that KRG exerts an antiinflammatory effect on BPA-treated A549 cells via the suppression of ROS and downregulation of NF-κB activation and COX-2 expression which leads to a decrease in cellular migration and MMP-9 expression. These results provide a new possible therapeutic application of KRG to protect BPA-induced possible inflammatory disorders.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
• /
• 제37권12호
• /
• pp.1609-1614
• /
• 2008

국내 주요 생산지인 전남 무안, 전북 부안, 경북 안동 및 경남 창녕의 3개 지역(유어, 장마, 성산)에서 수거된 양파 6종의 휘발성향기성분을 SPME법으로 추출하여 GC/MSD 로 분석하였다. 총 51종의 화합물이 동정되었는데, 이는 함황화합물류(20종), 알데히드류(4종), 케톤류(5종), 에스테르류(11종), 방향족화합물류(4종), 함질소화합물류(2종) 및 기타화합물류(5종)로 구성되었다. 함황화합물류가 총 휘발성 향기성분 함량의 $62.6{\sim}80.3%$를 차지하였으며, 함량 면에서는 안동(4,828 ng/g), 부안(4,627 ng/g), 유어(4,149 ng/g), 장마(2,979 ng/g), 성산(2,758 ng/g) 및 무안(2,171 ng/g) 순으로 많았다(p<0.05). 항산화효과가 있는 5종의 함황화합물류 (2,4-, 2,5-dimetylthiophene, 2-vinyl-1,3-dithiane, 5-methoxy thiazole, 3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane)는 안동, 유어, 장마, 부안, 성산 및 무안 순이었고, 항암효과가 있는 함황화합물류 5종((Z)-, (E)-methyl propenyl disulfide, (Z)-, (E)- propenyl propyl disulfide, di-2-propenyl disulfide)은 부안, 유어, 안동, 장마, 성산 및 무안 순으로 많았다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
• /
• 제31권4호
• /
• pp.348-354
• /
• 2003

항암 활성 유산균이 상용화되기 위해서는 장내 미생물균총의 개선에 의한 발암물질의 생성 억제능과 장내 면역계 활성화에 의한 암세포 증식 억제능 외에도 기초적인 생리활성능을 겸비하여야 한다. 본 연구는 항암 활성능이 우수한 유산균에 대한 기초 생리활성을 비교하므로서 살아있는 균주로서의 이용성을 확인하는데 그 목적이 있다. 암세포 억제율이 60％ 이상인 5균주를 이용하여 내산성, 내담즙성, 항생제 내성, 우유 적용능, 안정성, 정착능을 확인하였으며, 그 결과는 다음과 같다. 내산성은 Lb. plantarum KCTC3099를 제외하고는 pH 3.5 이하에서는 내성이 없었으며, 유산보다는 HCl에 대한 내성이 강한 것으로 나타났다. 항생제 MIC에서 Lc. lactis와 Lb. plantarum KCTC3099는 cotrimoxazol(128 mg/1), B. adolescentis Maeil-K8과 B. infantis Maeil-K9은 doxycylin과 gentamicin(4 mg/1)에서 내성이 높았다. Caco-2 세포에 대한 정착률은 B. infantis Maeil-K9 균주가 3.1％로서 가장 우수하였으며, 나머지 균주들은 0.5％ 이하로 매우 낮았다. 우유 배양능은 모든균주가 1 log cycle 이상의 균수 증가를 보였으나, Lb. plantarum KCTC3099를 제외하고는 산 생성능이 낮게 나타났다. 또한 우유 base에서의 안정성은 Lb. plantarum KCTC3099와 B. adolescentis Maeil-K8 및 B. infantis Maeil-K9이 우수한 것으로 확인되었다. 따라서 Lb. plantarum KCTC3099와 B. infantis Maeil-K9 균주가 항암 활성을 가지는 살아있는 균주로서의 활용성이 우수한 것으로 확인되었다.

• 생명과학회지
• /
• 제18권12호
• /
• pp.1712-1717
• /
• 2008

국내 주요 양파 생산지인 전남 무안, 전북 부안, 경북 안동 및 경남 창녕의 3개 지역(유어, 장마, 성산)에서 수거된 양파 6종을 $0.5^{\circ}C$에 저장하면서의 휘발성 향기성분을 분석 비교하였다. 동정된 총 45종의 화합물에서 함황화합물류(21종)이 가장 많았고, 양적으로도 $66.9{\sim}86.9%$를 차지하였다(저장 0일경). 함량면에서는 유어(7,582.4 ng/g)가 가장 많았고, 다음으로 성산(5,933.3 ng/g), 무안(4,043.5 ng/g), 장마(2,374.7 ng/g), 부안(2,233.3 ng/g) 및 안동( 1,516.7 ng/g) 순이었다. 저장 60일경에는 지역에 관계없이 상당량 감소하였으며, 무안(2,445.0 ng/g), 유어(2,401.7 ng/g), 성산(1,536.4 ng/g), 안동(1,306.5 ng/g), 장마(1,188.2 ng/g) 및 부안(1,183.5 ng/g) 순이었다 항산화효과가 있는 6종의 함황화합물류(2,4-,2,5-dimetylthiophene, 2-vinyl-1,3,-dithiane, 5-methoxy thiazole, 3,5-diethyl-1,2,4-trithiolane 및 isomer)는 저장 0일경에는 유어, 성산, 무안순으로 많았으나, 저장 60일경에는 유어, 무안, 성산, 안동, 장마, 부안의 순이었다. 항암효과가 있는 함황화합물류 5종((Z)-, (E)-methyl propenyl disulfide, (Z)-, (E)-propenyl propyl disulfide, di-2-propenyl disulfide)은 저장0일에는 유어, 성산 및 무안이 가장 높았으나, 저장 60일 경에는 무안, 유어, 성산, 부안 및 장마 순이었다.