• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.552-557
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• 2009

Allicin, a garlic componente, is believed to provide protection against various diseases including inflammation. Since interactions of the cell adhesion molecules are known to play important roles in mediating inflammation, inhibiting adhesion protein upregulation is a possible therapeutic target. In this study, we demonstrate that TNF-${\alpha}$- and catalase-induced expression of ICAM-1 on human lung epithelial cells (A549) in a dose-dependent manner and catalase expression and activity were also increased in TNF-${\alpha}$-treated cells. Treatment of the TNF-${\alpha}$-treated cells with catalase inhibitor 3-amino-1,2,4-triazole resulted in a significant decreased the level of ICAM-1. These data suggest that induction of ICAM-1 expression by TNF-${\alpha}$ is associated with catalase. In addition, allicin was found to inhibit the TNF-${\alpha}$ induced expression of ICAM-1 on the A549 cells. This compound also inhibited the production of catalase induced by TNF-${\alpha}$, which suggests that the inhibition of ICAM-1 expression by allicin may be due to the modulated production of catalase.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.424-429
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• 2007

A procedure for the surface hydrolysis of an electrospun poly(${\epsilon}$-caprolactone) (PCL) fibrous scaffold was developed to enhance the adhesion and proliferation of osteoblasts. The surface hydrolysis of fibrous scaffolds was performed using NaOH treatment for the formation of carboxyl groups on the fiber surfaces. The hydrolysis process did not induce deformation of the fibers, and the fibers retained their diameter. The cell seeding density on the NaOH-treated PCL fibrous scaffolds was more pronounced than on the non-treated PCL fibers used as a control. The alkaline phosphatase activity, osteocalcin and a mineralization assay strongly supported that the surface-hydrolyzed PCL fibrous scaffolds provided more favorable environments for the proliferation and functions of osteoblasts compared to the non-treated PCL fibrous scaffolds use as a control.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.361-374
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• 2009

임플란트와 골 반응을 개선하기 위한 생화학적 표면 처리 방법으로 다양한 이온을 이용한 이온주입법에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다. 본 연구는 플라즈마 상태의 마그네슘 이온을 임플란트 표면에 주입하여 이온 피막을 형성하는 방법으로 표면 처리를 한 임플란트에 대한 MC3T3-E1 골모양 세포의 초기 반응을 평가해 보고자 하였다. 티타늄 디스크를 네 가지 군으로 표면처리를 달리하였다. A군은 연마만 하였고 B군은 연마 후 마그네슘 이온을 주입하였다. C군은 알루미늄 입자분사 하였고, D군은 알루미늄 입자분사 후 마그네슘 이온을 주입하였다. 조골세포의 반응을 세포 부착, 증식, 분화의 단계별로 평가하였다. 세포 부착을 평가하기 위해 MC3T3-E1 골모양 세포를 4시간, 24시간, 48시간 금속 표면에서 배양하여 주사현미경으로 관찰하였다. 세포분화도평가는 세포를 4일간 배양 후 알칼리성 인산분해효소 활성도 분석을 통해 시행하였다. 세포외기질의 세포내 발현은 RT-PCR을 통해 평가하였다. 이상의 실험에서 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1. 주사현미경 관찰시 시간의 흐름에 따라 세포 부착량은 증가하였으며, 마그네슘 이온을 주입한 시편에서 더 많은 양 세포 증식이 관찰되었으며 분화정도도 더 높은 것으로 관찰되었다. 2. RT-PCR 분석시 알루미늄 입자분사 후 마그네슘 이온을 주입한 시편에서 c-fos와 osteonectin의 발현이 증가된 소견을 보였다. 3. 알칼리성 인산분해효소 활성도 분석시 금속 표면처리 방법에 따른 차이는 발생하지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면 Mg 이온이 주입된 군의 세포가 Mg 이온이 주입되지 않은 군보다 초기의 세포반응이 더 우수하다는 것을 알 수 있다.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.403-424
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• 1999

To evaluate the antitumor activity, antimetastatic and radioprotective effects of Kamisasammaekmundongtang(KSMT), studies were done experimentally. The results were obtained as follows: 1. In cytotoxicity against P388, A549 and B16-F10, KSMT was not showed satisfiable cytotoxicity as compared with control. 2. In Inhibitory effect on activity of DNA topoisomerase I, KSMT has strong inhibitory effect. 3. The inhibitory effect on adhesion of A549 to complex extracellular matrix was significantly increased at 0.5mg/ml, 1mg/ml of KSMT. 4. The T/C% was 122 in KSMT treated group in S-180 bearing ICR mice. 5. In antiangiogenetic effect on CAM assay, inhibitory rate was 33% in KSMT treated group. 6. In pulmonary colonization assay, a number of colonies in the lungs were decreased significantly in KSMT treated group as compared with control group. 7. By FACS analysis of splenic leukocyte after exposure to radiation by linear accelerator, T-helper cell, B cell and macrophage in KSMT treated group were significantly increased while splenocytes were decreased in control group. 8. In histological changes of jejunum of $Bald{\setminus}C$ mice after exposure to radiation by linear accelerator, exclusion and fusion of villi were decreased as compared with control group. But in duodenum and ileum, exclusion and fusion of villi were not decreased as compared with control group. 9. WBC, PLT were increased in KSMT treated group as compared with control group after exposure to radiation by linear accelerator, but the increasing effect was not significant. Above results suggest that KSMT may be useful in prevention of cancer metastasis and protection from damage by radiotherapy. But the further study of KSMT would be demanded.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권9호
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• pp.5391-5396
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• 2013

Aim: To investigate the role of Golgi phosphoprotein 3 (GOLPH3) in tumour growth and metastasis of esophageal squamous cancer. Methods: A lentiviral shRNA-vector was utilized to stably knockdown GOLPH3 in Eca-109 esophageal squamous cancer cells. mRNA transcription and protein expression of GOLPH3 were examined by real-time quantitative PCR and Western blotting, respectively. Cell proliferation activity was assessed by MTT assay and invasion and migration potentials by matrigel invasion and transwell motility assays. Results: Stable knockdown in the GOLPH3 cell line was established. PD-A gene expression was significantly suppressed by lentivirus-mediated RNAi, which resulted in reducing the capacity for cell proliferation, migration, invasion and adhesion in vitro. In vivo, GOLPH3 depletion resulted in inhibition of tumour growth, with stable decrease in the expression of GOLPH3 in tumor xenografts. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that lentivirus mediated silencing of the GOLPH3 gene has a significant anti-tumour effect on esophageal squamous cancer in vitro and in vivo. In addition, the results indicate that GOLPH3 might be an effective molecular target for gene therapy in esophageal squamous cancer.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.525-528
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• 2003

Spatholobus Suberectus dunn. has been applied to blood stasis in oriental medicine. We selected one potent ethyl acetate subfraction-2 from Spatholobus Suberectus Dunn.(SSD) from anti-metastasis screening. It exerted the cytotoxicity against HT1080 and B16BL6 with the IC50 of 60 ug/ml and also significantly inhibited tumor cell induced platelet aggregation (TCIPA). It effectively didn't inhibit cell adhesion of HT1080 to matrigel coated wells, while it inhibited the cell invasion of HT1080 at the doses of 10, 20, 40 μg/ml by Boyden chamber assay. It effectively suppressed lung metastasis by B16BL6 melanoma in C57BL6 mice. These results indicate that the EtOAc subfraction-2 of Spatholobus Suberectus Dunn. can be applied to caner treatment with anti-metastatic activity.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.378-386
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• 2016

DJ#3과 DJ#13은 항염증질환 소재로서 가능성을 확인하고자 국내 전통식품 풀질인증 된장에서 장기간 숙성된장으로 선발된 시료이다. DJ#3과 DJ#13 추출물의 세포독성을 살펴보기 위하여 혈관내피세포를 이용하여 세포의 생존율을 살펴본 결과 DJ#3과 DJ#13 추출물 모두 $100{\mu}g/mL$의 농도까지 전혀 독성을 나타내지 않았다. 또한 DJ#3과 DJ#13 추출물의 항염증 효과를 TNF-${\alpha}$에 의해 활성화된 혈관내피세포에서의 NO 생성, 염증관련 단백질 발현과 mRNA 유전자 발현의 변화를 통하여 확인하였다. 혈관내피세포에 TNF-${\alpha}$를 처리한 결과 NO의 함량이 유의적으로 감소하였다가 DJ#3과 DJ#13 추출물(20, 50, $100{\mu}g/mL$)을 처리하였을 때 유의성은 없으나 증가하였다. 세포배양액내 VCAM-1, ICAM-1 발현을 확인한 결과 혈관내피세포에 TNF-${\alpha}$를 처리한 군에서 증가된 VCAM-1 발현이 DJ#3 추출물 20, $50{\mu}g/mL$에서 유의성 있는 감소를 보였다. 또한 DJ#3 추출물은 NO 생성과 연관 있는 eNOS mRNA의 발현을 농도 의존적으로 증가하였으며, iNOS mRNA의 발현은 농도 의존적으로 감소하였으며 이는 NO 생성 증가가 iNOS의 발현억제를 경유한 것으로 사료된다. 또한 다수의 항염증 약물들의 작용기전이 되는 COX-2의 생성억제를 살펴본 결과 DJ#3 추출물은 TNF-${\alpha}$에 의해 발현되는 COX-2 단백질의 발현을 억제하였음을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한, DJ#3 추출물은 CAMs 단백질 및 mRNA 발현율의 감소됨을 보였다, 이상의 결과로 보아, DJ#3 추출물은 혈관내피세포에서 TNF-${\alpha}$로 유도된 혈관염증을 감소하는 효과를 가지고 있으며, 항염증물질의 연구에 기초 자료로 활용이 가능할 것으로 기대된다. 또한 염증과 관련된 cytokine 및 단백질 발현 메커니즘에 대한 추가적인 연구가 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.109-114
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• 2001

To evaluate the antitumor activity of Paridis Rhizoma(PR), studies were done experimentally. The results were obtained as follows: 1. In cytotoxicity against MCF-7, SK-OV-3, HCT15, concentration inhibiting cell growth up to below 50% of control was recognized at $100-200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of PR and also against A549, XF498 was recognized at $50-100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$. 2. In Inhibitory effect on activity of DNA topoisomerase I, the $IC_{50}$ was shown $50-100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of PR. 3. The concentration inhibiting adhesion of A549 and SK-OV-3 to complex extracellular matrix up to below 50% of control was recognized at $10-100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of PR. 4. The T/C% was 137.9 in PR-treated group in S-180 bearing ICR mice. From above results it was concluded that PR could be usefully applied for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권8호
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• pp.1680-1687
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• 2024

The diverse pharmacological properties of edible bird's nest (EBN) have been elucidated in recent years; however, investigations into its antibacterial effects are still limited. In the present study, we explored the antibacterial activity of a peptide-rich extract of EBN against Staphylococcus aureus, a notorious pathogen. The EBN extract (EEE) was prepared by soaking EBN in 80% ethanol for 2 days at 60℃. Biochemical analyses showed that peptides at the molecular weight range of 1.7-10 kDa were the major biochemical compounds in the EEE. The extract exhibited strong inhibition against S. aureus at a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 125 ㎍/ml and a minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of 250 ㎍/ml. This activity could be attributed to the impact of the extract on cell membrane integrity and potential, biofilm formation, and reactive oxidative species (ROS) production. Notably, the expression of biofilm- and ROS-associated genes, including intercellular adhesion A (icaA), icaB, icaC, icaD, and superoxide dismutase A (sodA), were deregulated in S. aureus upon the extract treatment. Our findings indicate a noteworthy pharmacological activity of EBN that could have potential application in the control of S. aureus.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.56-61
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• 2009

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM. The success of titanium implants is due to osseointegration or the direct contact of the implant surface and bone without a fibrous connective tissue interface. PURPOSE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the osteoblast precursor response to titanium-10 tantalum-10 niobium(Ti-Ta-Nb) alloy and its sputtered coating. MATERIAL AND METHODS. Ti-Ta-Nb coatings were sputtered onto the Ti-Ta-Nb disks. Ti6-Al-4V alloy disks were used as controls. An osteoblast precursor cell line, were used to evaluate the cell responses to the 3 groups. Cell attachment was measured using coulter counter and the cell morphology during attachment period was observed using fluorescent microscopy. Cell culture was performed at 4, 8, 12 and 16 days. RESULTS. The sputtered Ti-Ta-Nb coatings consisted of dense nanoscale grains in the range of 30 to 100 nm with alpha-Ti crystal structure. The Ti-Ta-Nb disks and its sputtered nanoscale coatings exhibited greater hydrophilicity and rougher surfaces compared to the Ti-6Al-4V disks. The sputtered nanoscale Ti-Ta-Nb coatings exhibited significantly greater cell attachment compared to Ti-6Al-4V and Ti-Ta-Nb disks. Nanoscale Ti-Ta-Nb coatings exhibited significantly greater ALP specific activity and total protein production compared to the other 2 groups CONCLUSIONS. It was concluded that nanoscale Ti-Ta-Nb coatings enhance cell adhesion. In addition, Ti-Ta-Nb alloy and its nanoscale coatings enhanced osteoblast differentiation, but did not support osteoblast precursor proliferation compared to Ti-6Al-4V. These results indicate that the new developed Ti-Ta-Nb alloy and its nanoscale Ti-Ta-Nb coatings may be useful as an implant material.