• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.498-508
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• 2019

This study was carried out to investigate the potential of Korean red pine (Pinus densiflora) inner bark extracts as an antidiabetic agent. The ethyl acetate soluble fraction of the bark extracts was chromatographed on a Sephadex LH-20 column to yield five compounds, which structures were elucidated by NMR spectroscopy. The isolated compounds were (+)-catehin, (-)-epicatechin, taxifolin, taxifolin-3'-O-${\beta}$-D-(+)-glucose and $\tilde{n}$-courmaric acid. The antidiabetic activity of the different fractions, including the crude extracts and isolated compounds, was evaluated by ${\beta}$-cells insulin secretion and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle cells. The insulin secretion was 128% for taxifolin at $25{\mu}g/mL$. However, the other samples had no effect on this test. For the glucose uptake activity assay, $1{\mu}M$ insulin and 2 mM metformin were used as controls. Both the crude extract and taxifolin showed relatively low activity values, but the other samples yielded glucose uptake values over 260%. ${\rho}$-courmaric acid showed the highest uptake (270%). The results confirmed that Korean red pine extracts may be used as a hypoglycemic agent.

• 대한화학회지
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• 제67권2호
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• pp.137-144
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• 2023

In this study were evaluated the whitening and anti-oxidative activities from the extracts of Sorbus alnifolia branches, and identified the chemical structures of the active ingredients. In the whitening tests using α-MSH stimulated B16F10 melanoma cells, the 70% ethanol extract and n-butanol (n-BuOH) fractions concentration-dependently inhibited cellular melanogenesis and intracellular tyrosinase activities without causing cell toxicity. The total polyphenol content of n-BuOH and ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fractions were measured to be respectively 241.1 ± 1.1 and 222.9 ± 2.4 (mg/g GAE), and the total flavonoid content of EtOAc fraction was 75.3 ± 2.0 (mg/g QE). Upon anti-oxidant studies with DPPH and ABTS⁺ radicals, potent radical scavenging activities were observed in the EtOAc and n-BuOH fractions. Moreover, in the study of cell protection efficacy using HaCaT keratinocytes damaged by H₂O₂, the EtOAc and n-BuOH fractions showed a very positive results on prevention of oxidative stress. Phytochemical studies for this extract resulted in the isolation of four compounds; 2-oxopomolic acid (1), euscaphic acid (2), epi-catechin (3), prunasin (4). These results suggested that the extract of S. alnifolia branches containing compounds 1-4 as natural ingredients could be used as whitening and anti-oxidant ingredients in cosmetic formulations.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.108-108
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• 2022

Pine (Pinaceae family such as Pinus densiflora, P. rigida, and P.taeda) has been used as traditional medicine, its various parts (pine needle, bark, sap) have been used for hemostasis, bruises, and burns. These species were reported that have phenolics and flavonoids. We evaluated the anti-inflammation effects of PRT in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced macrophages. These results showed that the ethyl acetate fraction of cone from Pinus rigida x P.taeda (ECRT) stabilized free radicals by reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and decreasing the production of nitric oxide (NO). ECRT decreased the expressions of nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX-2). In addition, ECRT significantly suppressed mRNA levels of inflammation-related factors such as cytokines, iNOS, and COX-2. As a result, ECRT was related to alleviating various pro-inflammatory mediators through IκB/NF-κB signaling pathways, including p65 translocation to the nucleus.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2022년도 추계학술대회
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• pp.109-109
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• 2022

Astilboides tabularis (A. tabularis) has been thought to be material for functional food and could help to prevent diabetes for centuries. A. tabularis has been reported to contain phytochemicals (catechin, chlorogenic acid, and rutin), which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. We focused on anti-inflammatory effects of ethyl acetate fraction of A. tabularis (EAT) through NF-κB signaling pathway. Phytochemicals of EAT were analyzed by total flavonoid and phenolics assay, its content was 219.2 ± 2.01 and 524.7 ± 0.80 mg/g respectively. EAT significantly reduced the expression of iNOS and COX-2, which caused the production of nitric oxide (NO). EAT suppressed mRNA levels of iNOS, COX-2, and cytokines (IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α). EAT suppressed the expression of p-p65 through the inhibition of phosphorylation of IkB-a, and the result of immunofluorescence showed that inhibited the translocation of p65 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2023년도 임시총회 및 춘계학술대회
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• pp.18-18
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• 2023

Two new phenanthrenes, namely, (1R,2R)-1,7-hydroxy-2,8-methoxy-2,3-dihydrophenanthrene-4(1H)-one (1) and 2,7-dihydroxyphenanthrene-1,4-dione (2), were isolated from the ethyl acetate-soluble fraction of Dendrobii Herba, together with the eleven known compounds, densiflorol B (3), 6,7-dimethoxyphenanthrene2,5-diol (4), dehydroorchinol (5), 1,5,7-trimethoxy-2-phenanthrenol (6), denthyrsinin (7), ephemerantol A (8), lusianthridin (9), moscatilin (10), gigantol (11), 3-[(1E)-2-(3-hydroxyphenyl)ethenyl]-5-methoxyphenol (12) and (-)-syringaresinol (13). Structures of 1 and 2 were elucidated by analyzing 1D and 2D NMR as well as HR-ESI-MS data. The absolute configuration of compound 1 was confirmed by ECD spectroscopic method. In cytotoxicity evaluation using FaDu human hypopharyngeal squamous carcinoma cell line, compounds 3-6, 8, 10 and 12 showed activities, with IC₅₀ values ranging from 2.55 to 17.70 μM. Among them, compound 10 exhibited remarkable cytotoxic activity with IC₅₀ value of 2.55 μM. This is the first report on the anticancer mechanistic study of compound 10 in HNSCC including FaDu cells.

• 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국자원식물학회 2021년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.56-56
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• 2021

Nypa fruticans Wurmb is a mangrove plant belonging to Araceae family. N. fruticans is typically found in Southeast Asia, and in some parts of Queensland, Australia. N. fruticans has phytochemicals, phenolics, and flavonoids. In this study, we investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of the ethyl acetate fraction of N. fruticans (ENF) on the production and expression of cytokines and inflammatory mediators through the major signal transduction pathways. ENF attenuated the level of cytokines in a dose-dependent manner and decreased the production of nitric oxide (NO). ENF decreased the expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) via alleviating transcription of nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) by an inhibitor of nuclear factor-kappa B (IκB) degradation. Furthermore, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways (ERK1/2, JNK1/2, and p38) are known to be involved in the inflammatory response. Phosphorylations of ERK1/2, JNK1/2, and p38 were significantly decreased compared with the ENF-untreated control. Conclusively, ENF was related to alleviating various pro-inflammatory mediators through IκB/NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways, including p65 translocation to the nucleus.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제66권
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• pp.408-415
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• 2023

Alzheimer's disease constitutes a large proportion of all neurodegenerative diseases and is mainly caused by excess aggregation of amyloid beta (Aβ), which results in oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in the neurons. Populus tomentiglandulosa belongs to the Salicaceae family and is widely distributed in Korea; the antioxidant activities of the extract and fractions from P. tomentiglandulosa have been demonstrated in previous studies. Specifically, the ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fraction of P. tomentiglandulosa (EtOAc-PT) shows the most powerful antioxidative activity. Therefore, the present study investigates the protective effects of EtOAc-PT against neuronal damage in Aβ_25-35-stimulated SH-SY5Y cells. EtOAc-PT restored cell viability significantly as well as inhibited the levels of reactive oxygen species and lactate dehydrogenase release compared to the Aβ_25-35-induced control group. Furthermore, the inflammation- and apoptosis-related protein expressions were investigated to demonstrate its neuroprotective mechanism. EtOAc-PT downmodulated the expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, B-cell lymphoma 2 associated X, and B-cell lymphoma 2. Thus, the findings show that EtOAc-PT has protective effects against Aβ_25-35 by suppressing oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.547-551
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• 2009

자초 에탄올 추출물의 활성성분이 어떤 분획에 있는지를 확인하기 위해, 자초 에탄올 추출물과 이를 각각 물과 에틸아세테이트로 추출한 물질들을 NC/Nga mice 아토피 피부염 동물 모델에 10주간 식이 공급한 후, 세라마이드 함량과 아토피성 피부염 발전의 억제 효과를 분석하였다. 자초 추출물들의 5주 이상의 장기간의 식이 공급은 체중 및 식이 효율에 부정적인 효과를 나타내지 않았다. 자초의 70% 에탄올 추출물의 식이 공급은 표피에서 세라마이드 함량을 현저히 증가시켰다. 자초 에탄올 추출물을 다시 물로 추출한 물 추출물을 먹인 군에서는 통계적으로 유의하지는 않으나 아토피 피부염 음성 대조군과 비교하여 세라마이드 함량이 50% 이상 증가하였다. 그러나, EA 추출물을 먹인 군에서는 세라마이드 함량증가가 관찰되지 않았다. 또한, 아토피 피부염에 의해 발생한 표피의 과증식도 자초의 물 추출물을 먹인 군에서는 어느 정도 억제되었으나, EA 추출물을 먹인 군에서는 과증식이 억제되지 않았다. IgE의 수준과 소양증은 아토피 피부염 음성 대조군에 비해 자초 추출물 3종을 먹인 군들에서 모두 호전되었다. 이것은 자초의 70% 에탄올 추출물에 함유된 활성 성분이 에틸아세테이트 층보다는 물 층에 존재할 확률이 높다는 것을 의미한다. 우리의 연구결과는 NC/Nga mice 아토피 피부염 동물 모델에서 자초 70% 에탄올 추출물 중 물 추출물이 EA 추출물 보다 표피의 세라마이드 함량의 증가와 표피 과증식 억제를 비롯하여 혈청 IgE 감소 및 소양증 완화에 더욱 효과적임을 보였다. 이로부터 자초 70% 에탄올 추출물에 함유된 극성 성분은 피부의 보습 및 아토피성 피부염 발전의 억제의 효능이 확인되어 건강 기능식품의 소재로서의 이용 가능성이 높다고 할 수 있다.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.105-111
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• 2010

소목은 전통적으로 타박상, 염증 등의 질병치료를 위해 민간의학에서 오래 동안 사용되어 온 한약재야다. 소목의 섬재로부터 항균효과를 조사하기 위하여 MeOH 추출에 의한 hexane, $CHCl_3$, EtOAc, n-BuOH, MeOH 및 $H_2O$ 분획을 얻었다. 분획 시료 중 3.94%의 가장 높은 수율의 EtOAc 분획이 조사된 인채 병원성 세균에 대해 가장 강한 항균활성 나타냈다. 또한 EtOAc 분획의 항균활성은 Gram (-) 균주 보다 Gram (+) 균주에 더 효과적이며, Gram (-) 균주에 대해서는 세균에 따른 항균활성의 차이를 보였다. EtOAc 분획은 silica gel adsorption column chromatography 및 Sephadex LH-20을 이용하여 분리하였으며 수득한 주요 성분은 채결정을 통하여 얻어진 단일물질을 HPLC를 이용하여 순도를 측정하였다. 300g의 C. sappan으로부터 3.94%의 EtOAc 분획을 얻었으며 EtOAc분획물은 분석한 결과 10 mg에는 1.67 mg의 brazilin을 포함하였다. 분리된 활성울질은 짧은 황색 결정의 단일 화합물로 MS에 의해 분자량이 285로 나타났으며, $^1H$-NMR, $^{13}C$-NMR에 의한 구조분석으로 brazilin($C_{16}H_{14}O_5$을 동정하였다. 이 같은 결과는 소목의 MeOH 추출에 의한 EtOAc 분획에 존재하는 brazilin이 S. aureus와 같은 인체 병원성 Gram (+) 균주에 대한 생약치료제로 활용이 가능할 것을 시사한다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제43권12호
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• pp.1858-1864
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• 2014

가시오갈피 잎에 함유된 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase의 저해 활성 물질의 분리를 위하여 가시오갈피 잎 80% 에탄올 추출물을 극성유기 용매를 사용하여 순차 분획하고 각 분획층을 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase의 저해 활성 효과를 측정한 결과, EtOAc 층이 68.05%로 가장 높은 저해 활성을 나타내었다. EtAOc 분획층을 MPLC를 이용하여 fractionation-directed isolation을 수행하고 최종적으로 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase 저해 활성이 93.60%로 가장 우수하게 나타난 EAHC 분획물을 얻었다. EAHC 분획물을 prep-LC/MS로 분석하여 EAHCA와 EAHCB로 분리 정제하였다. EAHCA 분획물의 화학구조를 구명하기 위하여 $^1H$-NMR, $^{13}C$-NMR로 분석한 결과, 분자량 464.38 g/mol, 화학구조식 $C_{21}H_{20}O_{12}$인 hyperoside로 확인되었다. EAHCB 분획물의 화학구조를 구명하기 위하여 $^1H$-NMR, $^{13}C$-NMR로 분석한 결과, 분자량 464.38 g/mol, 화학구조식 $C_{21}H_{20}O_{12}$인 isoquercetin으로 확인되었다. 본 연구 결과, 가시오갈피 잎으로부터 분리 동정된 hyperoside와 isoquercetin은 ${\alpha}$-glucosidase의 저해 활성 물질을 가진 화합물로 향후 혈당조절용 건강식품 또는 치료제 개발을 위한 물질로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.