• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.385-393
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• 2021

Tissue factor (TF) activates the coagulation system and has an important role in the pathogenesis of various diseases. Our previous study stated that retinoid receptors (RAR-α and RXR-α) are released as a lipid droplet in monocrotaline/lipopolysaccharide-induced idiosyncratic liver toxicity in mice. Herein, the interdependence between the release of retinoid receptors RAR-α and RXR-α and TF in N-acetyl-p-aminophenol (APAP)-induced mice liver toxicity, is investigated. Serum alanine transaminase (ALT) level, platelet and white blood cells (WBCs) counts, protein expression of fibrin, TF, cyclin D1 and cleaved caspase-3 in liver tissues are analyzed. In addition, histopathological evaluation and survival study are also performed. The results indicate that using of TF-antisense (TF-AS) deoxyoligonucleotide (ODN) injection (6 mg/kg), to block TF protein synthesis, significantly restores the elevated level of ALT and WBCs and corrects thrombocytopenia in mice injected with APAP. TF-AS prevents the peri-central overexpression of liver TF, fibrin, cyclin D1 and cleaved caspase-3. The release of RXR-α and RAR-α droplets, in APAP treated sections, is inhibited upon treatment with TF-AS. In conclusion, the above findings designate that the released RXR-α and RAR-α in APAP liver toxicity is TF dependent. Additionally, the enhancement of cyclin D1 to caspase-3-dependent apoptosis can be prevented by blocking of TF protein synthesis.

• BMB Reports
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.106-111
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• 2021

Hemistepsin A (HsA) is a guaianolide sesquiterpene lactone that inhibits hepatitis and liver fibrosis. We evaluated the effects of HsA on liver X receptor (LXR)-mediated hepatic lipogenesis in vitro and in vivo. Up to 10 μM, HsA did not affect the viability of HepG2 and Huh7 cells. Pretreatment with 5-10 μM HsA significantly decreased the luciferase activity of the LXR response element, which was transactivated by T0901317, GW 3965, and LXRα/retinoid X receptor α overexpression. In addition, it significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of LXRα in HepG2 and Huh7 cells. It also suppressed the expression of sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c and lipogenic genes and reduced the triglyceride accumulation triggered by T0901317. Intraperitoneal injection of HsA (5 and 10 mg/kg) in mice significantly alleviated the T0901317-mediated increases in hepatocyte diameter and the percentage of regions in hepatic parenchyma occupied by lipid droplets. Furthermore, HsA significantly attenuated hepatic triglyceride accumulation by restoring the impaired expression of LXRα-dependent lipogenic genes caused by T0901317. Therefore, based on its inhibition of the LXRα-dependent signaling pathway, HsA has prophylactic potential for steatosis.

• 한국해양바이오학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2021

Codium fragile (Suringar) Hariot, a green alga of the Codiales family, has been reported to have several bioactive properties, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, its antiobesity and whitening effects and their underlying mechanisms are unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the antiobesity and melanogenesis inhibitory effects of C. fragile using methanol extracts of C. fragile (MECF). The results of this study revealed that MECF inhibited the accumulation of lipid droplets and triacylglycerol in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes, which was associated with the inhibition of the expression of adipogenesis-related transcription factors, such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α (C/EBPα), and C/EBPβ, which function as the key regulators of adipogenesis. Also, MECF reduced tyrosinase activity and melanin content in B16F10 cells as well as the expression of tyrosinase, tyrosinase-related protein-1 (TRP-1), TRP-2, and microphthalmia-related transcription factor in the presence of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Taken together, our findings suggest that the extract of C. fragile could be considered a promising functional ingredient for the prevention and treatment of obesity and skin pigmentation in the food and cosmetic industry.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.11-17
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• 2021

Objective : This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Effects of Akebia quinata (AQ) extract on alcohol-induced damage of liver, spleen and thymus in rats. Method : Experimental animals were divided in to 4 groups; Normal group, Alcohol group, AQ50 group and AQ200 group. All rats, except for Normal group, were fed 25 % ethanol for 55 days. During experimental period, Normal group and Alcohol group were administrated saline, and AQ50 group and AQ200 group were administrated AQ extract at dose of 50 and 200 mg/kg/day, respectively. We measured organ weight, liver triglyceride contents, and alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and triglycerid levels in serum. Also, we conducted histomorphometry and histopathological observation of liver, spleen and thymus. Results : AQ significantly decreased the level of AST, ALT and triglyceride in serum and the liver triglyceride contents induced by ethanol. Also, AQ significantly inhibited lipid droplets accumulation in hepatocytes. The decreased relative organ weight of spleen and thymus by ethanol were increased by AQ administration. In histopathological analysis of spleen, the rats administrated AQ 200 mg/kg presented significantly increased mean diameters of white pulps, numbers of white pulps and splenic thicknesses. The administration of 200 mg/kg AQ improved decreased lobular thickness and cortex thickness of thymus, which were decreased by ethanol. Conclusions : The results of present study indicated that AQ has an ameliorating effect for fatty degeneration of liver and damage of spleen and thymus.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.195-202
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• 2008

1998년 3월부터 1999년 2월까지 전라남도 대흑산도 연안에서 채집한 비단가리비를 대상으로 생식소중량지수, 생식세포 분화 및 난소주기를 조직, 세포학적 관찰에 의해 조사하였다. 초기 난황형성 난모세포에서, 골지체, 미토콘드리아 및 조면소포체들은 지방적 형성에 관여하였다. 후기난황형성난모세포에서 생식상피상에 존재하는 외인성 물질들 즉, 글리코겐 입자들 및 지방 과립상 물질들이 난황막의 미세융모를 통해서 난모세포의 난질로 통과해 들어갔다. 후기난황형성난모세포에서, 난황과립들과 다포체들은 단백질성 난황과립형성에 관여하였다. 난황형성과정은 내인성 자율합성과 외인성 타가합성에 의해서 일어난다. 보조세포들은 초기단계인, 전난황형성 난모세포 및 초기 난황형성 난모세포들의 형성 및 발달에 영양세포로서 기능을 한다. 생식소 중량지수의 월별 변화는 난소 발달단계들과 밀접한 관련을 가지며 변하였다. 본 종의 생식주기는 초기활성기(1~3월), 후기활성기(3~4월), 완숙기(4~8월), 부분산란기(6~8월), 퇴화 및 비활성기(8~12월)의 5단계로 구분되었다. 산란은 6~8월 사이에 일어나며, 주산란기는 수온이 높은 7~8월이었다.

• 약학회지
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• 제53권5호
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• pp.286-292
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• 2009

In this study, we investigated the anti-obese activity of HPJ extract in C57BL/6J mice. The C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into five groups: normal control group (Con), high fat diet control group (HFD), treatment groups with HPJ at 125 mg/kg (HPJ125), 250 mg/kg (HPJ250), or 500 mg/kg (HPJ500). To induce an obesity, mice were fed by a high fat diet for 6 weeks, and mice were administered with HPJ extract once a day for 8 weeks. At the end of treatment, we examined the effect of HPJ extract on body weight, plasma lipid, and lipogenic enzymes. HPJ extract was found to lower whole body and epididymal adipose tissue weights and lowered plasma levels of glucose, insulin, triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) and leptin, compared to those in HFD group. Histological analyses of the liver and fat tissues of mice treated with HPJ extract revealed significantly decreased number of lipid droplets and decreased size of adipocytes compared to the HFD group. In addition, HPJ extract preserved the morphological integrity of pancreatic islets. To elucidate an action mechanism of HPJ extract, Western blot and RT-PCR were performed using epididymal adipose tissues. HPJ extract up-regulated the levels of phosphorylated adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and its substrate, acetyl-CoA carboxylasse (ACC). HPJ extract also attenuated lipogenic gene expressions of sterol regulatory element-binding protein $1{\alpha}$ (SREBP$1{\alpha}$), fatty acid synthase (FAS), sterol-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) and glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT) in dose-dependent manners. In contrast, expressions of lipolytic genes such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-$\alpha$ (PPAR-${\alpha}$) and CD36, and fatty acid $\beta$-oxidation gene, carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 (CPT-1) were increased. These results suggest that HPJ extract ameliorates obesity through inhibiting synthesis of lipogenic enzymes as well as stimulating fatty acid oxidation resulting from activation of AMPK, and HPJ extract could be developed as a potential therapeutic agent for obese patients.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.121-128
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• 2015

Objectives : Ojeok-san (OJS), an oriental herbal formula, has been used in Asian countries including Korea, China and Japan to treat the common cold and illnesses including fatigue and gastrointestinal disorders. The purpose of this study was to examine the anti-obesity effect and molecular mechanism of OJS, on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells. Also, the effects of OJS in obese mice fed a high-fat diet on adiposity were examined.Methods : Preferentially, we analyzed the component of OJS and measured the stability of its component in OJS according to study periods using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). In vitro, 3T3-L1 cells were treated with OJS (50 to 200 μg/mL) during differentiation for 8 days. The accumulation of lipid droplets was determined by Oil Red O staining. The expressions of genes related to adipogenesis were measured by RT-PCR and Western blot analyses. For anti-obesty effect in vivo, we experimented for 8 weeks with four group (normal diet (CON), high-fat diet (HF), high-fat diet with OJS (HF+OJS) and high-fat diet with Bang-pung-tong-sung-san (HF+BTS) in comparison group HF+OJS).Results : OJS showed inhibitory activity on adipocyte differentiation at 3T3-L1 preadipocytes without affect cell toxicity as assessed by measuring fat accumulation and adipogenesis. In addition, OJS significantly reduced the expression levels of several adipocyte marker genes including proliferator activated receptor-γ(PPAR-γ) and CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α(C/EBP-α). Also OJS-administered mice showed significant inhibitory of body weights and abdominal adipose tissue weights.Conclusions : This study showed that traditional medicine OJS has an anti-obesity effect in vitro and in vivo. Thus, OJS could be developed as a supplement for reduction of body weight gain induced by an obesity.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권11호
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• pp.1357-1368
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 청국장의 항비만 및 항염증 효과를 알아보고자 C57BL/6 마우스에 고지방식이를 13주감 섭취시켜 비만을 유도한 후에 고지방 식이에 청국장을 10% 첨가하여 항비만과 항염증 활성을 확인하였다. 고지방식이를 통해 비만이 유도된 mice (HFD)에 고지방식이와 함께 청국장을 첨가하여 섭취한 그룹(CGJ)의 체중 증가율은 고지방식이군과 비교하였을 때 현저하게 감소하였을 뿐만 아니라 정상식이군보다도 유의적으로 감소하였으며 혈중 TG, TC, glucose, insulin, AST와 ALT 분비는 감소하였고 adiponectin의 수치는 유의적으로 증가하였다(p<0.05). 또한 H&E와 Oil red O staining을 통해 13주 동안 고지방식이를 통해 유도된 지방 간의 심각정도가 청국장의 섭취로 인하여 감소한 것을 확인하였다(p<0.05). 간세포는 대식세포, T세포와 같은 면역시스템의 세포들을 포함하고 있는데 비만으로 유도된 간 조직의 염증반응에 청국장이 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해 FACS 분석을 수행하였다. CGJ군은 HFD군에 비하여 T cell의 침윤과 대식세포의 축적, 호중구의 유입이 유의적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 간 조직으로 침윤된 면역세포의 증가가 간 조직 내 염증반응을 유도하는지 확인하기 위해 염증성 cytokine의 수준을 조사한 결과 간과 지방 조직에서 염증성 cytokine인 MCP-1과 $TNF-{\alpha}$의 mRNA 발현이 감소하였으며 지방합성에 관여하는 $PPAR-{\gamma}$, SREBP-1와 $CEBP/{\alpha}$의 mRNA 발현 역시 감소하였다. 이러한 결과들을 통해 청국장이 면역 시스템과 지방생성 전사 인자들의 발현에 관여함으로써 adipogenesis를 조절함과 동시에 염증 억제 효과를 가진다는 사실을 증명하였다.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제27권4호
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• pp.269-284
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• 2019

This study was to investigate whether cultivated ginseng (CG), cultivated wild simulated ginseng (CWG) and cultivated red ginseng (CRG) extracts influences on the obesity. The saponin contents of 3 kinds of ginsengs were analysed by HPLC-ESI-TOF-MS. Total saponin contents were determined in CG on the most contents and since red ginseng has the highest PD (protopanaxadiol type) / PT (protopanaxatriol type) ratio, there may be differences between ginseng, wild ginseng, and red ginseng with respect to their pharmacological effects. Male C57BL/6J mice were fed a normal diet(N), HFD (60% Kcal fat, C), HFD with CG, CWG and CRG extracts (800 mg/kg) for 5 weeks. We observed change of total body weight, degree of hepatic lipid accumulation and immunohistochemical change of GLP-1 and insulin-secreting cells. Also this study attempts to use the physiological analysis method to analyze the changes of blood lipids, insulin and leptin concentration. The change of body weight and size of accumulated lipid droplets in liver lobules decreased in all of the experimental groups than the control(C) group. In the pancreas, the immunohistochemical density of insulin-secreting cells were significantly stronger in the CWG and CRG than C group. The levels of serum insulin and leptin significantly decreased 55.6%, 54.3% respectively in CWG and CRG. The changes of triglyceride, total cholesterol in serum decreased in CRG than the C group. Obesity related CG, CWG and CRG extracts might have contribute to improvement of obesity by regulating the levels of blood lipids and biochemical indicator of fat accumulation.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.1031-1039
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• 2017

누에 분말에 단백질 분해력이 뛰어난 Bacillus subtilis KACC 91157 균주를 이용하여 Orotic acid-유발 지방간의 개선 효과를 알아보기 위해 발효누에 추출물을 식이에 5%, 10% 수준으로 각각 첨가하였다. 발효누에 추출물은 orotic acid 지방간 유발 흰쥐의 간 기능 생화학적 지표로 이용되는 AST, ALT, ALP 및 LDH 활성을 감소시켜주고, 혈청 지질농도를 정상 수준으로 회복시켜주어 지방간 개선에 도움을 주었다. 또한 지방간 유발로 저하된 glutathione 농도를 증가시켜주는 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 간 조직의 병리학적 관찰 결과 SP10 투여군과 BSP5 투여군에 비해 BSP10 투여군에서 간 소엽을 구성하는 간 세포들이 전반적으로 균일하게 배열되어 정상군의 간 소견과 비슷한 양상을 보여 지방간 개선에 효과가 있는 것으로 보였다. 이러한 결과 보아 고초균 발효누에 추출물은 지방간 개선효과를 가지는 건강기능식품 소재로서 활용 가능성이 높은 것으로 사료되어 진다.