• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.288-297
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• 2009

Objective : Inflammatory cytokines have a close relationship to insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). The inhibitory effect of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma (SGR) were examined on production of nitric oxide (NO), prostaglandin $E_2$ $(PGE_2)$, synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$) and NF-${\kappa}$B activation in Raw 264.7 cells. Methods: Raw 264.7 cells were pretreated with SGR(20, 50, 100 ${\mu}g$/ml), and then cultured with lipopolysaccharides (LPS). Cell viability was measured by MTT assay; inhibition of NO, $PGE_2$, and TNF-${\alpha}$ production were measured by Griess reagent and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA). Induction of COX-2 and iNOS were determined by western blotting analysis. Inhibition of NF-${\kappa}$B was measured by immunofluorescence assay (IFA). Results: SGR inactivated NF-${\kappa}$B, and inhibited the production of NO, iNOS, and $PGE_2$. Inhibition of COX-2 and TNF-${\alpha}$ could not be confirmed. Conclusions: From the above result. SGR was found to have an anti-inflammatory effect of inhibition of NO, iNOS, and $PGE_2$ production via inhibition of NF-${\kappa}$B.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.212-219
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• 2013

Objectives : Cirsium japonicum is a traditional Korean medicine that has been used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases such as appendicitis, hepatitis, pulmonary abscess and tumor. The aim of study was to elucidate anti-migratory activity of CJP(Cirsium japonicum pharmacopuncture) through regulation of inflammatory mediators in C6 glioma cell. Methods : Nitric oxide(NO) production was determined by using nitrite assay. The cell migration was analyzed by wound-healing assay and Boyden chamber assay. The expression levels of iNOS, and protein kinase C(PKC)-${\alpha}$ were measured by western blotting assay. Results : CJP showed a significant decrease on NO production. Moreover, glioma cell migration was effectively suppressed by CJP. Furthermore, CJP inhibited the expressions of iNOS and PKC-${\alpha}$ in C6 glioma cells. Conclusions : These results suggest that CJP inhibits glioma cell migration and iNOS expression through regulation of PKC-${\alpha}$. Therefore, it is expected that CJP could be an effective agents for blocking malignant progression of glioma.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제48권3호
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• pp.213-223
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 과도한 산화 스트레스에 따른 각종 염증 질환과 피부 노화를 예방하기 위해 수영 지상부(aerial parts of Rumex acetosa L.) 추출물의 항염증, 항산화 효과를 확인하였다. ABTS assay를 시행한 결과 농도 의존적으로 radical 소거능이 증가함을 확인하였다. 활성산소종(reactive oxygen species, ROS) 억제능은 DCF-DA assay를 통하여 확인하였고, 농도 의존적인 ROS 생성억제를 확인하였다. ROS에 따른 세포 핵 손상 억제 효과는 DAPI staining을 통하여 확인하였다. 또한 iNOS, COX-2의 mRNA 발현 수준은 qPCR을 통하여 농도 의존적으로 억제함을 확인하였다. iNOS, COX-2의 단백질 수준을 western blotting을 통해 확인한 결과, iNOS는 모든 농도에서 유의하게 감소하였으며, COX-2는 800 ㎍/mL에서 유의하게 감소하였다. iNOS에 의해 생성된 NO의 생성 억제 효과는 NO assay로 확인하였으며 농도 의존적으로 NO가 감소하였다. 또한, MAPKs 신호전달 경로 중 ERK와 JNK의 인산화를 억제하였다. 따라서 Rumex acetosa L.은 MAPKs 경로를 통한 항염증 효과와 항산화 효과를 보여 항염증 및 항산화 화장품 원료로 사용될 수 있는 가능성이 있다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.353-358
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• 2010

This study demonstrates the ability of magnolol, a hydroxylated biphenyl compound isolated from Magnolia officinalis, to inhibit LPS-induced expression of iNOS gene and activation of NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel in RAW 264.7 cells. Immunohisto-chemical staining of iNOS and Western blot analysis showed magnolol to inhibit iNOS gene expression. Reporter gene assay and electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that magnolol inhibited NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel transcriptional activation and DNA binding, respectively. Since p38 is important in the regulation of iNOS gene expression, we investigated the possibility that magnolol to target p38 for its anti-inflammatory effects. A molecular modeling study proposed a binding position for magnolol that targets the ATP binding site of p38 kinase (3GC7). Direct interaction of magnolol and p38 was further confirmed by pull down assay using magnolol conjugated to Sepharose 4B beads. The specific p38 inhibitor SB203580 abrogated the LPS-induced NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel activation, whereas the selective MEK-1 inhibitor PD98059 did not affect the NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel. Collectively, the results of the series of experiments indicate that magnolol inhibits iNOS gene expression by blocking NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel and p38 kinase signaling.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.285-290
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• 2005

We demonstrate that radicicol, a macrocyclic antifungal antibiotic originally isolated from Monosporium bonorden, inhibits LPS-induced expression of iNOS gene in RAW 264.7 cells. Treatment of peritoneal macrophages and RAW 264.7 cells with radicicol inhibited LPS-stimulated nitric oxide production in a dose-related manner. Immunohistochemical staining of iNOS and RTPCR analysis showed that the decrease of NO was due to the inhibition of iNOS gene expression in RAW 264.7 cells. Immunostaining of p65, EMSA, and reporter gene assay showed that radicicol inhibited $NF-\kappa/Rel$ nuclear translocation. DNA binding, and transcriptional activation, respectively. Collectively, these series of experiments indicate that radicicol inhibits iNOS gene expression by blocking $NF-\kappa/Rel$ nuclear translocation. Due to the critical role that NO release plays in mediating inflammatory responses, the inhibitory effects of radicicol on iNOS suggest that radicicol may represent a useful anti-inflammatory agent.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.103-107
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• 2006

We demonstrate that paclitaxel, an antitumor agent derived from yew tree, inhibits LPS-induced expression of iNOS gene in RAW 264.7 cells. Previously, paclitaxel has been known to induce iNOS gene expression in macrophages. However, in this report we described that the pre-treatment of macrophages with paclitaxel ($0.1{\mu}M$) for 8 h inhibited LPS-induced iNOS gene expression. Pretreatment of RAW 264.7 cells with paclitaxel significantly inhibited LPS-stimulated nitric oxide (NO) production. Western immunoblot of iNOS and RT-PCR analysis showed that the decrease of NO was due to the inhibition of iNOS gene expression in RAW 264.7 cells. Immunocytochemical staining of iNOS further confirmed that pretreatment of macrophages with paclitaxel inhibited macrophage activation. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that paclitaxel inhibited $NF-_{\kappa}/Rel$ DNA binding. Collectively, these series of experiments indicate that paclitaxel inhibits iNOS gene expression by blocking $NF-_{\kappa}B/Rel$ activation.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제34권1호
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• pp.31-45
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• 2013

Objectives : Gokgisaeng (Korean mistletoe) is used for the treatment of inflammatory and cancer diseases in traditional Korean medicine and its major component lectins have been reported to induce nitric oxide (NO) in RAW 264.7 macrophages, and also induce apoptosis of various types of cancer cells, although its modulatory effects on cancer cell migration and macrophage activation is poorly understood. The aim of this study is to clarify molecular mechanisms of action responsible for the anti-inflammatory and antitumor migration potentials of Korean mistletoe extract (KME). Methods : We investigated the anti-inflammatory activity of KME on NO production and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in both RAW 264.7 macrophages and rat C6 glioma cells, and also evaluated inhibitory efficacy on glioma cell growth and migration. For assessment, XTT assay, nitrite assay, RT-PCR, scratch-wound and Boyden chamber assay, and western blot analysis were performed. Results : Previously reported, unlike the efficacy of Gokgisaeng lectin, KME inhibited NO production and iNOS expression, and suppressed pro-inflammatory mediators including IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, COX-2, iNOS in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Furthermore, KME suppressed tumor cell growth and migration, and it also inhibited LPS-induced NO release and iNOS activation by down-regulating expression of protein kinase C (PKC) and phosphorylation of ERK in C6 glioma cells. Conclusions : Our research findings provide evidence that KME can play a significant role in blocking pro-inflammatory reaction and malignant progression of tumors through the suppression of NO/iNOS by down-regulating of inflammatory signaling pathways, PKC/ERK.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.178-183
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• 2017

본 연구는 새로운 기능성 화장품 소재를 개발하기 위해 천연물 재료인 말오줌나무 추출물 활용 가능성 연구하였다. 이 목적을 이루기 위하여, 말오줌나무의 세포독성효과를 MTT assay를 통해 확인한 결과, $500{\mu}g/ml$ 농도에서 100% 이상의 세포 생존율을 나타내었다. 항염증 활성을 효과적으로 확인하기 위하여, LPS로 유도된 대식세포 내 NO 생산을 억제하는 효과를 griess의 방법으로 조사하였다. 그 결과 NO의 생성이 말오줌나무 추출물의 농도 의존적으로 저해되었음을 확인하였다. 말오줌나무 추출물을 LPS로 유도된 RAW 264.7 대식세포에서 전염증성 인자(iNOS, COX-2)들을 생성하여 측정하였다. 그 후, iNOS와 COX-2의 단백질 발현 억제 효과를 측정하기 위해 50, 100, $500{\mu}g/ml$ 농도에서 western blot을 수행하였고, ${\beta}$-actin를 양성대조군으로 사용하였다. iNOS와 COX-2의 mRNA 발현 억제 효과를 측정하기 위해 50, 100, $500{\mu}g/ml$ 농도에서 RT-PCR을 수행하였고, 양성 대조군으로 GAPDH를 사용하였다. 결과적으로, western blot으로 iNOS와 COX-2의 단백질 발현 억제 효과를 측정한결과 $500{\mu}g/ml$ 농도에서 각각 31.2%, 54.7%의 감소 효과를 보였으며, iNOS, COX-2의 mRNA 발현 억제 효과를 RT-PCR로 측정한 결과 $500{\mu}g/ml$ 농도에서 각각 72.2%, 89% 정도로 감소하였다. 이러한 결과들을 통해 말오줌나무 추출물은 항염증 효과를 가진 천연물 소재로 활용 가능할 것으로 생각된다.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2007

We demonstrate that paclitaxel, an antitumor agent derived from yew tree, inhibits LPS- and $IFN-{\gamma}$-induced NF-kB/Rel activation in RAW 264.7 cells. Previously, paclitaxel ($>10{\mu}M$) has been known to induce iNOS gene expression in macrophages. However, in the previous report we described that the pretreatment of macrophages with low concentration of paclitaxel ($0.1{\mu}M$) for 8 h inhibited LPS-induced iNOS gene expression. Pretreatment of RAW 264.7 cells with paclitaxel significantly inhibited NF-kB/Rel transcriptional activation. Electrophoretic mobility shift assay further confirmed that pretreatment of macrophages with paclitaxel inhibited NF-kB/Rel DNA binding. Taxotere, a semisynthetic analog of paclitaxel, also inhibited LPS- and $IFN-{\gamma}$-induced iNOS gene expression. Collectively, these series of experiments indicate that paclitaxel inhibits iNOS gene expression by blocking NF-kB/Rel activation.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.141-146
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• 2012

Veronica peregrina (Scrophylariaceae) has been widely used as a Korean traditional medicine for the treatment of various pathological conditions including infection, hemorrhage and gastric ulcer. In the current study, we investigated the inhibitory effect of methanolic extracts of V. Peregrina (VPM) on the LPS-mediated nitric oxide (NO) production in mouse (C57BL/6) peritoneal macrophages. NO production was significantly down-regulated by the treatment of VPM dose dependently. To evaluate the mechanism of the inhibitory action of VPM on NO production, we performed iNOS enzyme activity assay and checked the change of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) levels by Western blotting. Although VPM did not affect iNOS enzyme activity, iNOS protein expression was attenuated by VPM indicating VPM inhibits NO production via suppression of iNOS enzyme expression. In addition, VPM attenuated the expression of another pro-inflammatory mediator such as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in a dose dependent manner. We also found that VPM can reduce trypsin-induced paw edema in mice. Based on this study, we suggest that V. peregrina may be beneficial in diseases which related to macrophage-mediated inflammatory disorders.