• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.827-843
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Mitochondrial DNA leakage leads to inflammatory responses via endosome activation. This study aims to evaluate whether the perennial grass water extract (Pogonatherum panicum) ameliorate mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) leakage. MATERIALS/METHODS: The major bioactive constituents of P. paniceum (PPW) were investigated by high-performance liquid chromatography, after which their antioxidant activities were assessed. In addition, RAW 264.7 macrophages were stimulated with lipopolysaccharide, resulting in mitochondrial damage. Quantitative polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay were used to examine the gene expression and cytokines. RESULTS: Our results showed that PPW extract-treated activated cells significantly decrease reactive oxygen species and nitric oxide levels by reducing the p2^phox and iNOS expression and lowering cytokine-encoding genes, including IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β, PG-E2 and IFN-γ relative to the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-activated macrophages. Furthermore, we observed that LPS enhanced the mtDNA leaked into the cytoplasm, increasing the transcription of Tlr9 and signaling both MyD88/Irf7-dependent interferon and MyD88/NF-κb p65-dependent inflammatory cytokine mRNA expression but which was alleviated in the presence of PPW extract. CONCLUSIONS: Our data show that PPW extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities by facilitating mtDNA leakage and lowering the Tlr9 expression and signaling activation.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.110-122
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• 2024

This study investigated major constituents and anti-inflammatory effects of an ethanol extract of Platycodon grandiflorum leaves. Through HPLC analysis, chlorogenic acid and luteolin-7-O-glucoside were identified as predominant constituents in the ethanol extract. Their anti-inflammatory effects were evaluated using murine macrophage (RAW 264.7 cells) and human lung carcinoma cells (NCI-H292 & A549). The ethanol extract significantly (p<0.01) inhibited the production of nitrite, interleukin-6 (IL-6), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 cells. Furthermore, the ethanol extract suppressed the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible NO synthase (iNOS) proteins in RAW 264.7 cells stimulated with LPS. In NCI-H292 and A549 cells, treatment with the ethanol extract significantly (p<0.05) decreased levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-6 and IL-8 induced by IL-1β. The phosphorylation of ERK rather than JNK in the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway was observed to be a more important mediator in the down-regulation of pro-inflammatory cytokines in NCI-H292 cells. These findings suggest that the ethanol extract of Platycodon grandiflorum leaves containing luteolin-7-O-glucoside exhibits promising anti-inflammatory properties.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.116-135
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• 2013

Objectives: This study was intended to clarify how Jakyakkamchobuja-tang (hereinafter referred to JKBT) affects mice of C57BL/10 whose osteoarthritis was induced by papain. Methods: Osteoarthritis was induced in mice by injecting papain in the knee joint. Mice were divided into 4 groups (n=6). The normal group were not treated at all whereas the control group (OAC-control) were induced for osteoarthritis by papain and oral medicated with 200 ul of physiological saline per day. The positive comparison group (OAC-$Joins^{(R)}$) were injected with papain and after 7 days, 100 mg/kg of $Joins^{(R)}$ were medicated with 200 ul of physiological saline mixed. The experimental group (OAC-JKBT) were injected with papain and after 7 days were medicated with 400 mg/kg of JKBT mixed with 200 ul of physiological saline. OAC-$Joins^{(R)}$ and OAC-JKBT were oral medicated for each substance for a total of 4 weeks, once per day. After experiments (from 1 week after injection of papain to 4 weeks elapsed), the function of liver and kidney, inflammation cytokine values within serum, degree of revelation for inflammation cytokine genes, immune cells within blood, metabolism of arachidonic acid and amount of cartilage were measured and histopathological variations for knee joint structures were observed. Results: Functions of liver and kidney were not affected. IL-$1{\beta}$ (interleukin-$1{\beta}$), MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein-1) and TNF-${\alpha}$ (tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$) were significantly reduced and IL-6 (interleukin-6) was also reduced but not significantly. After analyzing inflammation cytokine in joints with mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid), revelation of IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2) and iNOS-II (inducible nitric oxide synthase-II) were all significantly reduced. Revelation of IL-$1{\beta}$ gene was also reduced but not significantly. Neutrophil for WBC (white blood cell) within serum was significantly reduced; monocyte was also reduced but not significantly. PGE2 (prostaglandin E2), TXB2 (thromboxane B2) were significantly reduced and LTB4 (leukotriene B4) was also reduced but not significantly. Destruction of cartilage on micro CT (computed tomography)-arthrography was reduced but had no significant differences. In terms of histopathology, infiltration of inflammation, proliferation of synovial membrane, subsidence of cartilage and bone due to penetration of excessive formation of synovial cell and destruction of cartilage were small (H&E (hematoxylin and eosin), safranine O staining). Conclusions: Based on these results, Jakyakkamchobuja-tang (JKBT) is believed to be useful for suppressing the progress of osteoarthritis and its treatments because of its anti-inflammatory effects and alleviation of pain with histopathological effective efficacy.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제38권10호
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• pp.1289-1294
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• 2009

본 연구의 목적은 향신료로서 한국인의 식생활에 중요한 위치를 차지하고 있는 홍고추가루 수용성 추출물의 항염증 활성을 검토해보고자 수행되었다. 그 결과 홍고추가루의 수용성 추출물은 LPS 처리에 의한 NO 및 $PGE_2$의 생성을 현저히 억제시키는 것을 관찰할 수 있었으며, NO의 생합성효소인 iNOS 단백질의 발현 또한 억제시킴을 확인할 수 있었다. 홍고추가루의 수용성 추출물은 염증성 사이토카인인 IL-6의 생성억제 효과도 탁월하였다. 이러한 연구결과로 볼 때 고추의 수용성 추출물이 대식세포에 의해 생성되는 염증반응의 매개물질인 NO, $PGE_2$, IL-6의 생성을 억제함으로 염증반응을 완화시켜 주는 것으로 판단된다. 차후 항염증 활성을 갖는 홍고추가루의 수용성 추출물의 성분을 동정하는 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료되며, 고추가 식품유래의 항염증활성을 갖는 제품 개발에 있어 유용한 식품자원 원료로 사용 될 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.595-603
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• 2016

(E)-3-Phenyl-1-(2-pyrrolyl)-2-propenone (PPP) is a pyrrole derivative of chalcone, in which the B-ring of chalcone linked to ${\beta}$-carbon is replaced by pyrrole group. While pyrrole has been studied for possible Src inhibition activity, chalcone, especially the substituents on the B-ring, has shown pharmaceutical, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties via inhibition of NF-${\kappa}B$ activity. Our study is aimed to investigate whether this novel synthetic compound retains or enhances the pharmaceutically beneficial activities from the both structures. For this purpose, inflammatory responses of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW264.7 cells were analyzed. Nitric oxide (NO) production, inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$) mRNA expression, and the intracellular inflammatory signaling cascade were measured. Interestingly, PPP strongly inhibited NO release in a dose-dependent manner. To further investigate this anti-inflammatory activity, we identified molecular pathways by immunoblot analyses of nuclear fractions and whole cell lysates prepared from LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells with or without PPP pretreatment. The nuclear levels of p50, c-Jun, and c-Fos were significantly inhibited when cells were exposed to PPP. Moreover, according to the luciferase reporter gene assay after cotransfection with either TRIF or MyD88 in HEK293 cells, NF-${\kappa}B$-mediated luciferase activity dose-dependently diminished. Additionally, it was confirmed that PPP dampens the upstream signaling cascade of NF-${\kappa}B$ and AP-1 activation. Thus, PPP inhibited Syk, Src, and TAK1 activities induced by LPS or induced by overexpression of these genes. Therefore, our results suggest that PPP displays anti-inflammatory activity via inhibition of Syk, Src, and TAK1 activity, which may be developed as a novel anti-inflammatory drug.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.287-292
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• 2020

염증은 신체 특정 조직의 감염 및 손상에 관한 생체 반응이며, 매개하는 주요 대상은 면역세포이다. 염증은 급성과 만성 염증으로 나뉘며 신체 조직의 감염 및 손상부위의 규모에 따라 구분할 수 있다. 염증의 범위가 크게 발현되거나 급성염증 형태로 진행되지 않을 때 만성 염증으로 진행되며 대표적인 만성 염증 질환인 장 질환(Inflammatory bowel disease)의 일종인 크론병(Crohn's disease)이나 관절질환인 류머티스성 관절염(Rheumatoid arthritis)으로 나타난다. 낮은 수준이기는 하나 비만 역시 염증성 질환으로 분류할 수 있다. 연리초속 식물이 고래에 신장염을 치료하는 민간처방으로 주로 사용됐기에 이에 착안하여 털연리초(Lathyrus palustris)를 이용하여 세포독성과 항염증 활성 효과를 평가하였다. 대식세포인 RAW 264.7 세포에서 염증 유발 인자인 lipopolysaccharide (LPS)로 자극 후 NO와 PGE₂ 같은 염증 매개 물질들의 억제 효과를 확인하였다. 털연리초 에탄올 추출물을 처리한 후 염증 매개 물질의 저해율(%)을 측정했을 때 NO 및 PGE₂ 생성을 농도 의존적으로 현저하게 억제하는 농도는 40 ㎍/mL이었으며 특이적으로 PGE₂ 발현을74% 이상 강력히 억제함을 확인하였다. 따라서 본 연구결과는 털연리초의 에탄올 추출물이 유의성 있는 항염증 효과를 나타내었고 이러한 생리활성 효과는 예방의학적 소재로서의 가능성을 충분히 제시할 수 있기에 염증 질환의 예방 및 비만 억제를 위한 기능성 건강식품의 개발로 이어질 것으로 기대된다. 또한 염증과 관련된 사이토카인 물질인 IL-4, IL-13 및 염증 지표 단백질인 iNOS, COX-2의 억제 메커니즘과 항염증 활성을 나타내는 핵심 성분의 추가적인 연구가 차후 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.409-416
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• 2017

천연물 유래 물질의 항염증 활성에 대한 잠재성을 평가하기 위한 일환으로 오배자에서 분리한 PGG가 LPS로 자극한 마우스 대식세포인 RAW264.7 세포에서 염증반응에 미치는 영향에 대해 평가하고 관련 메커니즘에 대해 검토하였다. PGG는 LPS 자극에 의해 유도된 iNOS 및 COX-2 단백질 발현량을 감소함으로써 NO와 $PGE_2$ 생성을 억제할 뿐만 아니라 IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$와 같은 pro-inflammatory cytokine의 분비를 억제하였다. 이러한 효과는 전사인자인 NF-${\kappa}B$의 세포질에서 핵으로의 이동을 억제함으로써 나타나는 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 결과로부터 PGG가 염증 반응을 저해하는 효과가 있는 것으로 나타나 향후 염증성 질환을 예방, 개선 및 치료하는 데 유용한 물질로 사용될 가능성이 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.921-933
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• 2007

This experiment was designed to investigate the effects of the KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder on Alzheimer's Disease Model Induced by ${\beta}A$. The effects of the KBCMT hot water extract on expression of $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, NOS-II, COX-2 mRNA and production of $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, NO in BV2 microglial cell line treated by lipopolysacchaide(LPS). The effects of the KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder on (1) the behavior (2) expression of $IL-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$, MDA, CD68 and CD11b; (3) AChE in serum (4) the infarction area of the hippocampus, and brain tissue injury in Alzheimer's diseased mice induced with ${\beta}A$ were investigated. The KBCMT hot water extract suppressed the expression of $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$ mRNA in BV2 microglia cell line treated with LPS. The KBCMT hot water extract suppressed the production of $IL-1{\beta}$, IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, NO in BV2 microglial cell line treated with LPS. The KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder a significant inhibitory effect on the memory deficit was shown for the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}A$ in the Morris water maze experiment, which measured stop-through latency and distance movemet-through latency The KBCMT ultra-fine powder suppressed the expression of TNF-a protein significantly in the microglial cell of mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}A$. The KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder reduced the MDA and suppressed the over-expression of CD68, CD11b in the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}A$. The KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder decreased AChE significantly in the serum of the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}A$. The KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder reduced infarction area of hippocampus, and controlled the injury of brain tissue in the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}A$. The KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder reduced the tau protein, GFAP, and presenilin1, 2 of hippocampus in the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}A$. These results suggest that the KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder may be effective for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Investigation into the clinical use of the KBCMT hot water extract & ultra-fine powder for Alzheimer's disease is suggested for future research.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.688-699
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• 2007

This experiment was designed to investigate the effect of the SST hot water extract & ultra-fine Powder on Alzheimer's Disease Model Induced by ${\beta}$A. The effects of the SST hot water extract on expression of IL-1${\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, NOS-II, COX-2 mRNA and production of IL-l${\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, NO in BV2 microglial cell line treated by lipopolysacchaide(LPS). The effects of the SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder on (1) the behavior (2) expression of IL-1${\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$, MDA, (3) Glucose, AChE in serum (4) the infarction area of the hippocampus, and brain tissue injury in Alzheimer's diseased mice induced with ${\beta}$A were investigated. The SST hot water extract suppressed the expression of IL-1${\beta}$, IL-6 and TNF-a mRNA ${\alpha}$in BV2 microglia cell line treated with LPS. The SST hot water extract suppressed the production of IL-1${\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, NO in BV2 microglial cell line treated with LPS. The SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder a significant inhibitory effect on the memory deficit was shown for the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}$A in the Morris water maze experiment, which measured stop-through latency. The SST ultra-fine powder suppressed the expression of TNF-a protein significantly in the microglial cell of mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}$A. The SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder reduced the MDA and suppressed the over-expression of CD68, CD11b in the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}$A. The SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder decreased AChE significantly in the serum of the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}$A. The SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder reduced infarction area of hippocampus, and controlled the injury of brain tissue in the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}$A. The SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder reduced the tau protein, GFAP, and presenilin1, 2 of hippocampus in the mice with Alzheimer's disease induced by ${\beta}$A. These results suggest that the SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder may be effective for the prevention and treatment of A1zheimer's disease. Investigation into the clinical use of the SST hot water extract & ultra-fine powder for Alzheimer's disease is suggested for future research.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권7호
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• pp.772-781
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• 2016

쇠똥구리는 동물의 분을 이용하여 토질을 개선시켜 지구 생태계에 매우 중요한 역할을 담당하는 곤충이다. 이 연구에서 수컷 SD rat는 5군으로 분리되어 PBS, 쇠똥구리 에탄올 추출물, 쇠똥구리 아세톤 추출물, 귀뚜라미 아세톤 추출물, 양성대조군으로 새우기름 그룹으로 나누었다. 13주령 쥐에 고지방식이로 비만을 7주간 유도하고, 20주령부터 시험물질을 고지방 식이를 하면서 한 달간 투여하였다. 쇠똥구리 추출물의 투여는 체중과 복부지방과 부고환지방 중량의 감소로 이어졌다. 지질의 산화적 스트레스는 간에서 MDA를 측정하여 평가하였으나, 군간에 유 의성이 없었다. 단백질의 산화적 스트레스는 혈액에서 단백질 카르보닐 양으로 측정되었는데 쇠똥구리 에탄올 추출물과 쇠똥구리 아세톤 추출물에서 유의성있게 산화적 스트레스가 감소되었다. 반면에 간에서의 단백질 카르보닐 양은 군간에 유의성이 없었다. 당뇨 혈관내피세포를 효소면역분석법을 사용하여 세포부착단백질인 laminin 과 fibronectin 수준을 측정하였더니 쇠똥구리 추출물에서 유의성이 있었다. 사이토카인 IL-10, IL-1β, VEGF, eNOS를 측정하였는데 IL-10에서 쇠똥구리 에탄올 추출물과 쇠똥구리 아세톤 추출물에서 유의성이 있었다. 항산 화효소인 SOD, GSH-Px 활성은 군간에 유의성은 없었지만, 증가하는 경향이 있었고, CAT활성은 쇠똥구리 추출물에서 유의성있게 증가되었다. 지방조직 내의 포화지방산 비율이 감소하는 경향이 나타났으며, 불포화지방산과 다 가불포화지방산은 증가하였다. 쇠똥구리 추출물의 지방조직 감소 및 여러 지질 수치의 향상효과는 쇠똥구리 추출물을 기능성 곤충 소재로 이용할 수 있는 가능성을 제시한다.