• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.115-132
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• 2014

Objective : Portulacae Herba (PH) can clear away heat, detoxicate, cool down blood heat. The present study was designed to investigate the effects of PH on ACD induced by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) in mice. Method : In this experiment, the effects of PH on changes in body weights, thicknesses and weights of ear, thicknesses of dorsum skin, degree of symptoms on the dorsum skin, histopathological changes of ear and dorsum skin, spleen weights, TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-10 in serum were observed. And the effects on the proliferation rates of splenocytes were also investigated in vitro and in vivo. Results : 1. PH spread (PHS) group and PH spread plus administered (PHS+Adm) group didn't show any changes in weight and thickness of ear. 2. But in PHS and PHS+Adm group, thickness of dorsum skin decreased significantly. 3. And PHS and PHS+Adm group showed meaningful effectiveness on ACD symptoms like erythema, desquamation and keratinization. 4. In histopathological observation, hyperplasia and edema of spongy tissues were remarkably diminished in PHS and PHS+Adm group. 5. And PH reduced the proliferation rates of splenocytes in vivo and vitro study. Conclusions : PH effectively decreased symptoms of ACD in this study, therefore PH can be one of medicinal ingredients to treat ACD.

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.843-851
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• 1995

To observe the effect of Demodex canis infection on the cellular immune response and hematological profile, 8 Doberman pinschers experimentally infected with D cains and 4 uninfected control dogs were sensitized with 2, 4-dinitro-chlorobenzene(DNCB) on the skin and were challenged with DNCB 14 days after the initial sensitization to elicit allergic contact dermatitis. Histological and hematological changes of these dogs were then observed. Macroscopic changes of skin challenged with DNCB in D canis-infected dogs included significantly reduced area of allergic reaction(p<0.05) than in uninfected control group. Infiltration of inflammatory cells in the D canis-infected group was also significantly reduced(p<0.05) than in the uninfected control group. These changes indicated that the cell-mediated immune response of the animals was suppressed by the infection with D canis. Total white blood cell count in dogs infected with D canis was increased when dogs were sensitized with DNCB (p<0.01). The result appeared to be caused by stress due to D canis infection, secondary bacterial infection and decreased efficacy of general body defense system. Blood eosionophils were increased in D canis-infected dogs which appreared to be caused by the allergic contact dermatitis. Blood chemistry analysis revealed that total protein and globulin were increased(p<0.05), while albumin level was decreased. This result appeared to be caused by secondary bacterial infection.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.343-355
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• 2002

Background : Although Samsoeum has been used frequently on allergic rhinitis, but there isn't any experimental research for that. Objective : This study was performed to investigate the anti-allergic effects of Samsoeum and Samsoeumgamibang. Materials and Methods : Katayama's method was used to observe the vascular permeability response induced by serotonin and histamine. Muller's method was used to observe the contact dermatitis response induced by picryl chloride. Miller's method was used to observe the delayed type hypersensitivity response to SRC. Results : 1. In the vascular permeability response to intradermal injection of serotonin, 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeum(蔘蘇飮), 1,300 and 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeumgamibang(蔘蘇飮加味方) showed significant inhibitory effects on the leakage of Evan's blue solution. 2. In the vascular permeability response to intradermal injection of histamine, 1,300 and 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeum, also 1,300 and 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group Samsoeumgamibang showed significant inhibitory effects on the leakage of Evan's blue solution. 3. In the contact dermatitis response induced by picryl chloride, 1,300 and 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeum, 1,300 and 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeumgamibang showed significant inhibitory effects on ear swelling formation. 4. In the delayed type hypersensitivity response to SRC. 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeum and 2,600mg/kg, p.o. group of Samsoeumgamibang showed significant inhibitory effects on foot swelling. Conclusion : This study shows that Samsoeum and Samsoeumgamibang may have anti-allergic effects. So Samsoeum and Samsoeurngamibang can be helpful to treat allergic rhinitis.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제36권12호
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• pp.1517-1522
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• 2007

두충(잎, 껍질, 줄기)의 추출물이 DNCB로 감작된 4주령 BALB/c mouse 암컷에 유도된 접촉성 피부염의 억제효과를 조사하였다. 림프절, 비장 및 흉선의 무게는 두충 투여군이 DNCB 대조군보다는 낮게 나타났다. 두충 부위별 추출물을 투여한 군에서 귀의 무게는 두충 추출물의 농도가 높을수록 감소하는 경향을 보였으며, 대조군과 비교하여 무게에 함량 변화가 있었다. 두충의 부위별 추출물을 1,000 mg/kg 농도로 투여하면 귀의 무게는 대조군과 유사한 수준까지 낮아졌으며, 귀의 두께는 두충 추출물을 투여한 군에서 시간이 경과할수록 두께가 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. MDA 함량은 DNCB 대조군과 두충 투여군을 비교하였을 경우에, 간 조직에서 차이가 나타나지 않았으나, 염증이 발생한 귀 조직에서는 차이가 나타났으며(p<0.05), NO 함량은 SW, ST 및 BT 그룹에서 염증이 억제되어 대조군과 마찬가지로 측정되지 않았다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.203-214
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• 2014

시중에 유통 중인 산화형 염모제 28건을 대상으로 접촉성피부염 유발 성분 함량 조사를 수행하여, 관련분야에 기초자료를 제공하고자 본 연구를 수행하였다. 접촉성피부염을 유발하는 물질로 산화염료 10종(p-phenylenediamine, toluene-2,5-diamine, m-phenylenediamine, nitro-p-phenylenediamine, p-aminophenol, m-aminophenol, o-aminophenol, p-methylaminophenol, N,N'-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-p-phenylenediamine sulfate, 2-methyl-5-hydroxyethylaminophenol)과 중금속 4종(니켈; Ni, 크롬; Cr, 코발트; Co, 구리; Cu)을 선정하였다. 10종의 접촉성피부염 유발 산화염료의 함량조사를 위하여 헥산-2% 아황산나트륨을 이용하여 빠르고 간단하게 시료전처리를 하였고, 초고성능액체크로마토그래피를 이용하여 분석시간이 12 min으로 짧은 동시분석조건을 확립하였다. 분석 결과 10종의 산화염료 성분은 제품에 표기된 성분이 모두 확인되었고, 각 성분의 농도는 의약품등 표준제조규정에 제시된 사용할 수 있는 농도상한 이하로 나타났다(식품의약품안전처 고시 제2013-228호). 또한, 4종의 중금속성분을 확인하기 위하여 microwave를 이용하여 시료를 분해하였고, 유도결합플라즈마분광계를 이용하여 정량 분석하였다. 각 제품에서 중금속별 검출량은 Ni 0.572 ${\mu}g/g$, Cr 3.161 ${\mu}g/g$, Co 2.029 ${\mu}g/g$, Cu 0.420 ${\mu}g/g$이었다. 염모제의 성상별 중금속 농도를 비교한 결과 분말타입(헤나) 염모제의 평균 중금속 농도는 Ni 1.800 ${\mu}g/g$, Cr 10.127 ${\mu}g/g$, Co 7.082 ${\mu}g/g$, Cu 1.451 ${\mu}g/g$로 거품타입이나 크림타입 보다 높았다. 염모제를 흑색, 흑갈색, 갈색, 짙은 갈색, 옅은 갈색, 붉은 갈색의 6개 색상으로 구분하여 분석한 결과, 갈색의 경우 Co 농도가 가장 높고 나머지 색상에서는 모두 Cr의 농도가 높은 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 동국한의학연구소논문집
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.33-41
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• 1998

본 연구는 알러지성 접촉피부염(allergic contact dermatitis) 유발 피부 주변 림프절에서의 세포성 면역활성으로 나타나는 면역조직화학적 형태변화를 조사하기 위해 DNCB로 인위적인 알러지성 접촉피부염을 BALB/C계 생쥐의 샅바위부분 피부에서 유발시킨 후 시간 경과에 따른 샅바위 림프절(inguinal lymph node)에서의 T 림프구와 IL-2 수용기의 분포변화를 관찰하였다. 대조군에서는 L3T4(CD4)에 양성반응을 보이는 도움 T 림프구, Ly2(CD8)에 양성반응을 보이는 세포독성 T 림프구 그리고 CD25R에 양성반응을 보이는 IL-2 수용기를 가진 세포는 곁피질(paracortex)과 수질동(medullary sinus)에서 분포하였다. DNCB에 의한 알러지성 접촉피부염 유발후 24시간부터 도움 T 림프군, 세포독성 T 림프구 그리고 IL-2 수용기를 가진 세포가 곁피질과 수질동에서 증가하기 시작하여 48시간에 이르러서는 그 분포와 양성반응성이 최고에 달했다. 48시간의 이러한 분포는 수질동에서 잘 나타났으며, 특히 세포독성 T 림프구가 많은 증가를 보였다. 72시간에 이르러서는 양성반응세포가 서서히 감소되는 것으로 나타났지만, 대조군에 비해서는 여전히 증가된 분포양상으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과로 미루어보아 DNCB에 의한 접촉성 피부염 유발시 림프절에서는 도움 T림프구의 분열 활성 증대로 인한 IL-2 생성 분비 증가의 결과 세포독성 T 림프구의 분열 활성을 유도하는 일련의 세포성 면역연쇄반응의 활성이 일어나게 된다. 이러한 세포성 면역연쇄반응의 활성은 주변 피부에서 일어나는 알러지성 접촉피부염로 인한 피부손상을 주도하는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.440-445
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• 2010

Effect of brine mineral water(BMW) on contact hypersensitivity reaction(CHR) was estimated using trimellitic anhydride (TMA) induced CHR in the mouse. BMW exhibited potent inhibitory activity on TMA induced CHR. BMW treatment suppressed the ear swelling, and attenuated hyper-activated lymph nodes stimulated by TMA challenge, thereby reduced their weight. The immunological index was analyzed after BMW administration in CHR. The level of serum IgE was significantly down regulated after BMW treatment. Furthermore, BMW showed inhibitory property of cytokine production. BMW treatment suppressed not only Th2 type cytokine, IL-4 but also pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-6. From the histological analysis, the inflammatory context appeared by atopic dermatitis lesion after challenging with TMA are diminished by BMW treatment. Our results suggest that BMW may attenuate the development of CHR, and can be available for functional ingredient.

• BMB Reports
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.316-321
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• 2008

Several skin sensitizers, like 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB), are known to provoke contact hypersensitivity responses after topical application. Here, we show that DNFB can upregulate macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) expression in RAW 264.7 cells via a mechanism that is largely dependent on mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways. ELISA-based transcription factor activation assays and chromatin immunoprecipitation assays revealed that functional interaction between AP-1 and MIP-2 promoter element is necessary for MIP-2 gene expression by DNFB. Interestingly, topical application of DNFB to NC/Nga mice increased MIP-2 expression in dermis, suggesting that MIP-2 contributes to the leukocyte infiltration associated with atopic dermatitis. These results provide additional insight of the mechanism of contact hypersensitivity induced by contact sensitizers.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.285-291
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• 2003

The use of skin whitening agents has been recently increased in various kinds of cosmetic products, although there were some reports that whitening agents might cause allergic contact dermatitis. A murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) has been developed as an alternative to guinea pigs for contact sensitization potential. This study was carried out to investigate the skin sensitization potential of three whitening agents, arbutin, azelaic acid, and kojic acid, by LLNA using a non-radiois-topic endpoint. Female Balb/c mice were exposed topically to a weak allergen, $\alpha$-hexylcinnamalde-hyde (HCA), and three whitening agents following LLNA protocol. Lymph node (LN) weight and cell proliferation in ears and auricular lymph node using bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU) immunohistochemistry were evaluated. LN weights were significantly increased at the HCA group compared to the vehicle control. A weak allergen, HCA elicited 3-fold or greater increase in cell proliferation of lymph nodes as well as increase in cell proliferation of ear as measured by BrdU immunohistochemistry. However, in the case of skin whitening agent groups, there were no significant changes in LN weight and cell proliferation in the ear and lymph node of mice treated with 5, 10 and 20% of three whitening agents compared to the vehicle control. These results show that these three skin whitening agents may not have contact sensitization potentials at tested concentrations in Balb/c mice by LLNA.

• Journal of Photoscience
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.205-208
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• 2002

Nitric oxide (NO) is a newly described transmitter involved with cell to cell communication that is generated in biologic tissues by specific types of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), which metabolize L-arginine and molecular oxygen to citrulline and nitric oxide. In the skin. NO has been reported to play an important role in such diseases as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis, as well as act as an important modulator in UVB-induced erythema. Ultraviolet B irradiation to the skin evokes an increase in NO production in the epidermis through two pathways; induction of inducible NOS, mediated by inflammatory cytokines, and elevation of constitutive neuronal NOS activity. In a cell culture system, it has been demonstrated that NO functions as a melanogen after being produced in keratinocytes in response to UVB-irradiation. NO-stimulated melanogenesis in melanocytes is mediated by the cGMP/PKG pathway. In this study, up-regulation of tyrosinase gene expression by NO-stimulation and the involvement of NO in UVB-induced pigmentation were examined. In NO-induced melanogenesis, protein synthesis and tyrosinase activity increased along with an up-regulation of tyrosinase gene expression. In an animal model, UVB-induced pigmentation in skin was suppressed by sequential daily treatments with a specific inhibitor of NOS. Thus, NO plays an important role in UVB-induced pigmentation, where its function as a melanogen is considered to be one of the mechanisms. Together with its role in the development of erythema, NO contributes to the total protective response of skin against UVB-irradiation.