• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.252-256
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• 2000

A thymic stromal cell line, TFGD, was established from a thymic tumor mass developed spontaneously in p53 knock out mouse, and was found to produce cytokines that could induce bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to differentiate into macrophages. The cytokines produced by the TFGD line were assessed by immunoassays. High level of macrophage-colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) and interleukin (IL)-6 was detected in the TFGD-culture supernatant, whereas granulocyte/macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF), IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, or interferon (IFN)-$\gamma$ was undetectable. Blocking experiments showed that anti-M-CSF monoclonal antibody could neutralize the differentiation-inducing activity shown by the TFGD-culture supernatant. Dot blot analysis of the total RNA isolated from the cultured fetal thymic stromal cells showed that M-CSF transcripts were expressed in the normal thymus. These observations, together with the earlier finding that M-CSF plus IL-6 is the optimal combination of cytokines for the induction of macrophage differentiation from HSCs in vitro, may indicate that thymic macrophages could be generated within the thymus by cytokines involving M-CSF.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.237-244
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• 2008

The object of this trial was to investigate the effect of dietary ${\beta}$-1,3/1,6-glucan supplementation on the performance and immunological response of broiler chickens. Two hundred and forty 1-day old male broilers ($39{\pm}1g$) were separated into six treatments which were given six different feeds containing 0 (control), 25, 50, 75, 100 and 125 mg/kg dietary ${\beta}$-1,3/1,6-glucan supplementation. On days 21 and 42, body weight gain, feed consumption and feed conversation rate were recorded as measures of growth performance. The levels of key cytokines in the immuno-regulating pathway: interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-2 (IL-2), interferon $\gamma$(IFN-$\gamma$, tumor necrosis factor $\alpha$(TNF-$\alpha$, and the concentrations of signal molecules: peripheral blood plasma globulin, serum Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and intestinal secretary Immunoglobulin A (sIgA), were measured as indices of the immune response to determine suitable levels of dietary ${\beta}$-1,3/1,6-glucan supplementation. The results indicated that performance was elevated quadratically with dietary ${\beta}$-1,3/1,6-glucan supplementation. Maximal growth performance and an enhanced immunological response were obtained at a supplemented level of 50 mg/kg.

• 약학회지
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• 제47권5호
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• pp.311-318
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• 2003

Eurya emarginata (Thunb.) Makino (Theaceae) is distributed in coastal areas of island. The leaves of Eurya are used in the traditional medicine of the coastal areas of jeju island with the aim of diuresis or to treat ulcers. Nevertheless, there are few reports on the biological activity and constituents of E. emarginata. In this study, we investigated the pharmacological activity of the solvent extracts of E. emarginata on the several inflammatory markers (TNF-$\alpha$, IL-1$\beta$, IL-6, NO, iNOS and COX-2). Also we examined the antioxidizing effect of the solvent extracts by determination of DPPH radical-scavenging activity. Among the solvent fractions, EtOAc and BuOH extracts showed potent radical scavenging activity (RC$_{50}$=10.9 and 12.7 respectively). The subtractions of EF 5-4-6-3-2 and BF 1 potentially inhibited the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1$\beta$, IL-6 and TNF-$\alpha$) at the concentration of 100 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mι. Also the fractions inhibited the mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-1$\beta$, IL-6 and TNF-$\alpha$) and protein expression of iNOS and COX-2 at the concentration of 100 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mι. And then, the inhibition of iNOS was correlated with the decrease of nitrite level. These results suggest that E. emarginata may have anti-inflammatory activity through the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokines, iNOS and COX-2.2.

• BMB Reports
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.106-110
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• 1998

We have employed a DNA-native-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (DNA-native-PAGE) assay system to characterize the enzyme activity of the endonuclease secreted by human B lymphoblastic IM9 cells. Experimental results clearly demonstrated that the endonuclease activity of IM9 cell culture medium is distinct from that of DNase I in the DNA-native-PAGE assay system. Immunoprecipitation analysis using anti-DNase I antibody showed that the secreted endonuclease is not recognized by the antibody. The secreted endonuclease was estimated using supercoiled plasmid DNA as a substrate. The pH optimum required for the catalytic activity was determined to be in the range of pH 6.6-7.4. No significant difference in the endonuclease secretion was observed by stimulation of the IM9 cells with interferon-${\gamma}$ or interleukin-$1{\beta}$.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2017

산겨릅나무 $80^{\circ}C$ 열수 및 95% 에탄올 추출물을 제조하여 항산화 및 항염증 효과를 확인한 결과 추출물은 우수한 항산화 효과를 나타내었고 RAW 264.7 세포에서도 항염증 효과를 보였으며, 그중 95% 에탄올 추출물의 효능이 더 큰 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 효능이 더 뛰어난 산겨릅나무 에탄올 추출물을 이용하여 in vivo 실험에서 추출물의 세포 보호효과 및 항염증 효능을 재확인하였다. ICR mouse에 일주일간 100 mg/kg B.W 산겨릅나무 에탄올 추출물을 경구투여한 후 LPS를 처리하여 염증반응 및 산화적 스트레스를 유도시켜 Comet assay, serum tumor necrosis $factor(TNF)-{\alpha}$와 $interferon-{\gamma}$, 장점막세포에서의 $TNF-{\alpha}$와 interleukin-6에 대한 생성능을 측정한 결과 산겨릅나무 에탄올 추출물은 DNA 손상을 억제하였으며 사이토카인 생성을 유의적으로 억제하여 항산화와 항염증 효과를 보였다. 따라서 본 연구에서 사용한 산겨릅나무의 에탄올 추출물은 산화적 스트레스 및 염증을 억제하는 효과를 나타내는 세포보호 기능적 소재로서 가능성이 있는 것으로 생각한다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제32권9호
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• pp.678-689
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• 2022

HK shiitake mushroom mycelium (HKSMM: 14% β-glucan)은 식품의약품안전처의 개별인정형 간 건강기능식품 원료이다. HKSMM의 50% ethanol 추출물 (HKSMM50)에 대한 면역증강 효과를 Concanavalin A (ConA)로 활성화한 human T lymphocyte Jurkat cells에서 연구하였다. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC)는 positive control로 사용하였다. ConA로 활성화한 Jurkat cells에 HKSMM50 (0, 25, 50, 100 ㎍ g/ml) 및 AHCC (100 ㎍ g/ml)를 처리하고 3시간 또는 6시간 배양하였다. Jurkat cells의 cytosol과 nucleus에 함유된 transcription factor인 nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) 함량은 Western blotting으로 측정하였다. Interleukin-2 (IL-2)와 interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) 함량 및 cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) 활성은 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit로 분석하였다. HKSMM50은 cytosolic NFAT protein 함량은 낮추었고, nuclear NFAT protein함량은 증가시켰다. IL-2와 IFN-γ 함량은 증가되었고, COX-2 활성과 apoptosis는 억제되었다. AHCC 효과는 HKSSM50의 효과와 유사하였다. 이와 같은 결과는 HKSMM50가 ConA로 활성화된 Jurkat cells에서 NFAT protein을 활성화시켜, IL-2와 IFN-γ 함량을 증가시켰음을 의미한다. 또한 HKSMM50은 COX-2 활성과 apoptosis를 억제하였다. 따라서 이와 같은 결과는 HKSMM이 면역증진을 위한 건강기능식품 원료로 사용할 수 있음을 의미한다.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.34-39
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• 2003

We investigated the immune enhancement effects of JaSaengHwan (JSH). The forced swimming test (FST) has been used as a screening model for new immune enhancement agents. We found that JSH (0.1 mg/ml) significantly reduced the immobility time in the FST compared to the control. Also, we investigated the effect of JSH on the proliferation of T cell and production of cytokines in human T-cell line, MOLT-4 cells and mouse peritoneal macrophages. JSH (1 mg/ml) significantly increased the cell proliferation by $46.78{\pm}6.41%$ (p<0.05) and also significantly increased the interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4 and interferon $(IFN)-{\gamma}$ production compared with media control (about 2-fold for IL-2, 3-fold for IL-4 and 1.5-fold for $IFN-{\gamma}$, p<0.05) at 24 h. In addition, JSH increased the production of IL-12 on the mouse peritoneal macrophages (by 3.6-fold for IL-12, p<0.05). In conclusion, these data indicate that JSH may have an immune-enhancement effect.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.89-101
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• 2004

Objective : The present experiments were designed to study on the immune-enhancing effect of Mountain grown ginseng, Mountain cultivated ginseng, and Panax ginseng Method : In order to compare the immune-enhancing effect of moutain grown ginseng, moutain cultivated ginseng and Panax ginseng, the study was done through the forced swimming test (FST), measurement of T helper Th1, Th2 cytokines and fatigue related factors. Result : Moutain grown ginseng and panax ginseng decreased the immobility time in the FST compared to the control. Glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and Total-protein (T-protein) in serum were investigated. The serum achieved from ginseng administered mouse showed higher BUN, T-protein than the control. moutain grown ginseng administered group showed lower LDH than the control group. moutain grown ginseng administered mouse showed higher glucose than the control. Creatinine was same in either experimental or control group. Ginseng-induced cytokine production in human T-cell line, MOLT-4 cells and mouse peritoneal macrophages were compared. Moutain cultivated ginseng (10-4 dilution) and panax ginseng (10-3 dilution) were increased the interferon $IFN-{\gamma}$ production compared with media control (about 1.6-fold P<0.05) at 48 h. Moutain grown ginseng (10-4 dilution) was increased the $IFN-{\gamma}$ and interleukin IL-4 production compared with media control (about l.4-fold for $IFN-{\gamma}$ and 1.6-fold for IL-4 P<0.05) at 48 h. Moutain grown ginseng (10-3 dilution) and moutain cultivated ginseng (10-4 dilution) were increased the turmor necrosis factor $TNF-{\alpha}$ production compared with $rIFN-{\gamma}$ treated cells (about 1.9-fold for $TNF-{\alpha}$ P<0.05), respectively. Moutain cultivated ginseng (10-3 dilution) was increased the IL-12 production compared with $rIFN-{\gamma}$ treated cell (about 1.7-fold for IL-12 P<0.05). Conclusion : These data suggest that three different three kinds of ginseng act on immune responses in different aspects.

• 대한한방소아과학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.79-116
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• 2000

The KGBT has been used to weak children with anorexia, fatigue, and growth retardation. This study was carried out to prove the effects of the hematopoiesis and the immune proliferation by KGBT. Previously, C57BL/6 mice was treated with cyclophosphamide(100mg/kg) for leukopenia, and then administered KGBT (concentration is 1.37 g/kg, 504 mg/kg, and 137 mg/kg) to the treated mice. The mice was analyzed expression of thrombopoietin(TPO), stem cell factor(SCF) and interleukin-3 from bone marrow cell, interleukin-10 (IL-10), and interferon-$ {\gamma}$(INF-${\gamma}$) from splenic cell, and NOSⅡ gene from macrophage using by RT-PCR. Also proliferation of immune cell was analyzed using 3H-thymidine uptake and flow cytometery in splenic cells. The results were obtained as follows ; 1. The total number of WBC, RBC and PLT was increased in the KGBT treated group than in the control group. 2. In vitro, the proliferation of splenic cells was increased in normal, control, and KGBT treated group. And Administration of KGBT was reduced the cytotoxicity by CTX. 3. In bone marrow cell, the gene expression of immune regulatory factor that associated with hematopoiesis, such as TPO, SCF, and IL-13 was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. 4 The titer of hemagglutinin and hemolysin was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. 5. In analysis of positive leucocytes from splenic cell of BALB/c mice, the subpopulation percent of CD4+, CD8+,and CD19+ was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. The KGBT has been used to weak children with anorexia, fatigue, and growth retardation. This study was carried out to prove the effects of the hematopoiesis and the immune proliferation by KGBT. Previously, C57BL/6 mice was treated with cyclophosphamide(100mg/kg) for leukopenia, and then administered KGBT (concentration is 1.37 g/kg, 504 mg/kg, and 137 mg/kg) to the treated mice. The mice was analyzed expression of thrombopoietin(TPO), stem cell factor(SCF) and interleukin-3 from bone marrow cell, interleukin-10 (IL-10), and interferon-$ {\gamma}$(INF-${\gamma}$) from splenic cell, and NOSⅡ gene from macrophage using by RT-PCR. Also proliferation of immune cell was analyzed using 3H-thymidine uptake and flow cytometery in splenic cells. The results were obtained as follows ; 1. The total number of WBC, RBC and PLT was increased in the KGBT treated group than in the control group. 2. In vitro, the proliferation of splenic cells was increased in normal, control, and KGBT treated group. And Administration of KGBT was reduced the cytotoxicity by CTX. 3. In bone marrow cell, the gene expression of immune regulatory factor that associated with hematopoiesis, such as TPO, SCF, and IL-13 was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. 4 The titer of hemagglutinin and hemolysin was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. 5. In analysis of positive leucocytes from splenic cell of BALB/c mice, the subpopulation percent of CD4+, CD8+,and CD19+ was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. 6. The expression of IL-10 gene was reduced in the KGBT treated group than control, whereas the expression of INF-${\gamma}$ was increased in the KGBT treated group. 7. In macrophage, the production of NO and gene expression of NOSH was increased in the KGBT treated group than control. 8. After infection of EMC virus, the survival time of infected mice was longer in the KGBT treated group than control.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.129-136
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• 2007

2002년 1월 1일부터 6월 30일까지 비재발성 또는 약한 재발성 마른기침을 주증상으로 영남대학교 의료원 소아과를 내원한 환아들 중 연구의 목적에 동의한 소아를 대상으로 이들에서의 케모카인 IFN-${\gamma}$-inducible protein 10 (IP-10), Macrophage cationic protein 1 and 3 (MCP-1, 3), Interleukin (IL)-8, RANTES, eotaxin 및 Gro-${\alpha}$의 발현 양상을 알아보았다. 1) 대상 환아는 모두 6명(남 3명, 여 3명)으로, 평균 연령은 73.2개월(34개월~122개월)이었다. 2) 케모카인 IP-10, MCP-3는 모든 환아에서, RANTES는 5명에서, IL-8은 3명에서 발현되었다. 3) Eotaxin, Gro-${\alpha}$ 및 MCP-1은 모든 환아에서 전혀 발현되지 않았다. 4) 추적 관찰에 응한 1례에서 회복기에 MCP-3, RANTES 및 IL-8 발현의 감소가 관찰되었다. 단순 기침 환아에서 케모카인 MCP-3, RANTES 및 IL-8 등이 매우 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 확인되었다. 향 후 이에 관한 더 많은 비교 연구가 필요할 것으로 생각한다.