• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.795-801
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• 2013

The purpose of this study is to investigate effects of White Ginseng-Ejung-tang (EG) and Red Ginseng-Ejung-tang (ER) water extract on production of various cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-21, IL-25, IL-$28{\beta}$, erythropoietin (EPO), Exodus-2, monocyte chemotactic protein (MCP)-5, macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-$3{\alpha}$, MIP-$3{\beta}$, Fractalkine, and TARC in RAW 264.7 mouse macrophages stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Levels of cytokines were measured by High-throughput multiplex bead array cytokine assay based on xMAP (multi-analyte profiling beads) technology. ER significantly decreased levels of IL-21, IL-25, IL-$28{\beta}$, EPO, Exodus-2, MCP-5, MIP-$3{\alpha}$, MIP-$3{\beta}$, TARC, and fractalkine for 24 h incubation at the oncentrations of 25 and 100 ${\mu}g/mL$ in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 (P < 0.05). But EG did not show any significant effect. These results suggest that ER has anti-inflammtory property related with its inhibition on the production of IL-21, IL-25, IL-$28{\beta}$, and chemokines such as EPO, MCP-5, MIP-$3{\alpha}$, MIP-$3{\beta}$, Fractalkine, Exodus-2, and TARC in LPS-induced macrophages.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.35-57
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• 2016

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to prove the effect and mechanism of Gamikyejakjimogawusul-tang(GKHA) herbal acupuncture on induced rheumatoid arthritis model of DBA/1 mice. Methods : We check effect of GKHA extract on the AST, ALT, Creatinine, BUN of serum and cell viability of GK extract in RAW 264.7 cells to test the stability of this study. In vitro, we measure total phenol contents, total flavonoid contents, DPPH free radical scavenging activity, ABTS cation radical scavenging activity of Gamikyejakjimogawusul-tang, effect of GK extract on ROS(Reactive Ooxygen Species) production to estimate a anti-oxidant capacity, and we also measure effect of GK extract on NO (Nitric Oxid), IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-17, IL-21, TNF-${\alpha}$, MCP-1, GM-CSF production in RAW 264.7 cells to estimate a anti-inflammatory efficacy. In vivo, we compare a rheumatoid arthritis manifestation between control and experimental group and estimate a AI. Then we check effect of GKHA on the level of WBC, neutrophil, lympocyte, monocyte in the blood to see the effect of immune cells in blood. In addition we measure effect of GKHA on the level of hs-CRP, IgM, IgG, IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, IL-17, IL-21, TNF-${\alpha}$, MCP-1, GM-CSF in serum. We observe effects of GKHA on imaging of cartilage degeneration using micro CT-arthrography in paw hind. And we calculate effects of GKHA that reduced BV ratio, BS/BV ratio using 3D Micro-CT. Lastly we observe effects of GKHA histopathologic examination analysis. Results : 1. The toxicity on liver and kidney was disregardable and the cytotoxicity against RAW 264.7 cells was also disregardable. 1. Total phenol contents and total flavonoid contents in GK extract were in high level. 2. DPPH free radical scavenging activity and ABTS cation radical scavenging activity were increased according to concentration of GK extract 3. ROS production was significantly decreased in GK extract (at 10, $100{\mu}g/ml$). 4. NO, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, MCP-1 production were significantly decreased in GK extract(at 10, $100{\mu}g/ml$). IL-17, GM-CSF production were significantly decreased in GK extract(at 1, 10, $100{\mu}g/ml$). IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-21 production were also decreased but there was no statistical significance. 5. 25x observation after H&E and M-T staining, infiltration of immune cells and subsidence of the cartilage and damage to the synovial cells were decreased. Conclusions : This study showed that GKHA extract had anti-oxidant capacity, anti-inflammatory efficacy. GKHA extract also had inhibiting effect on the process of rheumatoid arthritis and can protect joint and cartilage. So we expect that GKHA extract can be a meaningful treatment to rheumatoid arthritis patients.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.337-344
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• 2018

Germinated brown rice (GBR, Orysa sartiva L.) has been reported to have anti-obesity and anti-inflammatory effects. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects in adipocytes are not fully understood. Therefore, this study was conducted to explore the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of GBR on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes. 3T3-L1 adipocytes were pretreated with GBR extracts (0-20 mg/mL) 1 h before LPS stimulation. The mRNA expression of adipokines and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) were measured by RT-PCR. The protein expressions of TLR4-related molecules were detected by western blotting and nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ ($NF-{\kappa}B$) activation was measured. Our results showed that GBR extract dose-dependently inhibited mRNA expression of LPS-induced tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1). GBR extract was found to inhibit LPS-induced mRNA expression of TLR4 and protein expression of both myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88) and TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6). Furthermore, GBR extract significantly inhibited extracellular receptor-activated kinase (ERK) phosphorylation and $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation. These results suggest that GBR extract has the anti-inflammatory effects on LPS-induced inflammation via inhibition of TLR4 signaling, includingthe ERK and $NF-{\kappa}B$ signaling pathways, in adipocytes.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제28권5호
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• pp.45-52
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• 2013

Objectives : This study aims at examining the immuno-modulating activity in the fermentative extract of the root of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi (Scutellariae Radix) on the production of inflammatory mediator in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 mouse macrophages. Method : Measurements were done for the influences on the cell viability, generation of hydrogen peroxide in cells and nitric oxide (NO) generation using the macrophage of mouse with the specimen SBS as the fermentative extract of Scutellariae Radix (SBS) with Saccharomyces cerevisiae STV89. Result : As a result of carrying out MTT assay to check the cellular toxicity of the fermentative extract of Scutellariae Radix, any excessive toxicity to the macrophage did not occur from treatments by concentration for SBS. SBS increased the generation of hydrogen peroxide in the macrophage. SBS suppressed the NO generated in macrophages and SBS concentration higher than $25{\mu}g/mL$ significantly suppressed the increased NO generated in LPS-stimulated macrophages. SBS concentration higher than $25{\mu}g/mL$ significantly suppressed the generation of IL-6, IL-10, IL-12p40 and MCP-1 in LPS-stimulated macrophages. Conclusion : Our findings indicate that SBS has an immuno-modulating activity in macrophage activation through suppressing the generation of inflammatory substances, NO, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12p40 and MCP-1.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제43권12호
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• pp.1835-1842
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 가장 대중적인 한국의 전통주 막걸리의 제조과정이 기능성 분획에 미치는 영향을 확인하고자 하였다. Saccharomyces cerevisae 균주별, 발효온도별, 발효기간별로 다르게 만든 막걸리로부터 ethanol 침전법을 이용해 crude polysaccharides(CP-M)를 분리하여 peritoneal macrophage 활성화 효과와 세포 배양액 중의 interleukin(IL)-6와 -12 농도에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. S. cerevisae 89-1-1, 98-2, 268-3, 113-4의 4가지 효모 중 S. cerevisae 113-4로 발효한 CP-M을 peritoneal macrophage에 $10{\mu}g/mL$ 처리했을 때 세포 배양액 중 nitric oxide(NO) 농도 $33.3{\mu}M$로 가장 높았으며, IL-6와 -12의 농도 역시 116.3 pg/mL와 59.8 pg/mL로 가장 높게 나타났다. S. cerevisae 113-4를 접종하여 온도별로 발효한 발효물에서 분리한 CP-M 중 $25^{\circ}C$에서 발효 후 얻은 CP-M을 peritoneal macrophage 세포에 처리했을 때, NO 농도가 Control 대비 2.7~3.3배, IL-6 농도는 5.7배까지 증가하였다. 그러나 15, 20, $30^{\circ}C$에서 발효하여 얻은 CP-M의 경우 peritoneal macrophage의 NO와 IL-6 생성량에는 Control(무처리구)과 비교하여 영향이 없었다. 발효기간별 영향을 관찰한 결과 5일째 술덧에서 분리한 CP-M에 의한 NO 생성량이 가장 높아 0일째 MCP에 비해 2.2배 증가하였다. 그러나 급격하게 IL-6와 -12의 농도가 감소한 10일째 MCP를 제외하고는 발효기간에 따른 IL-6와 -12의 유의적인 농도 차이는 없었다. 이상의 결과에서 가장 활성이 좋은 발효 조건은 S. cerevisae 113-4를 접종하여 $25^{\circ}C$에서 5일간 발효시킨 술덧의 CP-M이었다. 이때 CP-M의 조성은 neutral sugar 함량 78.6%, acidic polysaccharide 11.6%, 단백질 9.8%였다. 특히 neutral sugar의 구성당 비율은 mannose 47.8 mole%, glucose 29.6 mole%, galactose 12.7 mole%였다. 이상의 결과에서 면역증강 활성이 있는 기능성 조다당 CP-M은 mannose 함량이 높은 yeast 유래의 extracellular polysaccharide로 추정하였다.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.56-77
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• 2010

Purpose: This study was performed to investigate effects of Boyanghwano-Tang on the development of experimentally-induced endometriosis in rats. Methods: Endometriosis was induced in rats by autotransplanting uterine tissue to the peritoneum and divided them into three groups: (1) sham-operated group(n=8), (2) surgically induced endometriosis and untreated control group (n=8), (3) surgically induced endometriosis and Boyanghwano-Tang treated group. Boyanghwano-Tang was orally administrated for 15 days after operation. Then we measured the body weight, the volume of endometriotic implants, the weight of uterus and ovary, and investigated the concentration of cytokines (MCP-1, TNF-$\alpha$, IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6) in peritoneal fluids. Histopathology, immunohistochemistry for COX-2 and VEGF, and histochemistry for mast cell in transplanted uterine tissue were performed. Results: - The volume($mm^3$) of endometriotic implants in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group ($122.3{\pm}45.0$) was significantly decreased(p<0.05) compared with control group($222.1{\pm}109.1$). - The concentration(pg/$m{\ell}$) of MCP-1 in peritoneal fluids in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group($1026.3{\pm}196.5$) was significantly decreased(p<0.05) compared with control group($1412.5{\pm}345.7$). - The concentration(pg/$m{\ell}$) of TNF-$\alpha$ in peritoneal fluids in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group($936.5{\pm}94.3$) was significantly decreased(p<0.01) compared with control group($1126.2{\pm}139.9$). - The concentration(pg/$m{\ell}$) of IL-$1{\beta}$ in peritoneal fluids in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group($78.5{\pm}13.3$) was significantly decreased(p<0.01) compared with control group($105.3{\pm}17.6$). - The concentration(pg/$m{\ell}$) of IL-6 in peritoneal fluids in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group($107.4{\pm}15.8$) was decreased compared with control group($122.8{\pm}19.3$). - Histopathologically, proliferation of endometriotic epithelia, infiltration of inflammatory cells and angiogenesis in transplanted uterine tissue of Boyanghwano-Tang treated group were weakly observed than those of control group. - The percentage of positive epithelial layers for COX-2 in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group($51.5{\pm}14.1$) was significantly decreased(p<0.01) compared with control group($75.1{\pm}16.3$). - The VEGF expression of endometriotic epithelia, neovascular endothelia and stromal cells in transplanted uterine tissue of Boyanghwano-Tang treated group were weakly observed than those of control group. - The number of mast cells in adjacent tissue of transplanted uterine tissue in Boyanghwano-Tang treated group($75.9{\pm}13.1$) was decreased compared with control group($91.0{\pm}28.3$). Conclusion: On the basis of these results, we concluded that Boyanghwano-Tang have inhibiting effects on the development of transplanted uterine tissue. And these effects may be related with decreased production of MCP-1, TNF-$\alpha$, IL-$1{\beta}$ and decreased expression of COX-2 and VEGF by administration of Boyanghwano-Tang.

• 농업생명과학연구
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.41-47
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• 2011

본 연구는 지리산국립공원에 방사한 반달가슴곰 개체군 보전과 복원을 위한 서식지로서의 여건을 객관적으로 평가하기 위한 기초자료를 제공하는데 그 목적이 있다. 조사는 2008년부터 2010년까지 방사된 반달가슴곰 개체가 확인된 피아골, 빗점, 장당골, 뱀사골, 한신계곡, 칠선계곡에서 이루어졌다. 반달가슴곰의 조사연도별 행동권 크기에서는 뚜렷한 차이가 나타나지 않았다. 95% Minimun Convex Polygon(MCP)법으로 분석한 계절별 행동권 크기는 수컷이 봄 $25.64km^2$, 여름 $73.02km^2$, 가을 $41.58km^2$, 겨울 $6.11km^2$이었고, 암컷은 봄 $17.57km^2$, 여름 $27.45km^2$, 가을 $13.26km^2$, 겨울 $2.89km^2$으로 수컷의 행동권이 암컷보다 큰 것으로 나타났다. 반달가슴곰의 성별 행동고도는 수컷이 암컷보다 높은 것으로 분석되었다. 계절별 평균 행동고도는 봄 $894{\pm}33m$, 여름 $852{\pm}20m$, 가을 $985{\pm}67m$, 겨울 $996{\pm}26m$로 나타나 반달가슴곰은 겨울에 다른 계절에 비해 가장 높은 행동고도를 가지는 것으로 분석되었다.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.139-153
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• 2012

Objectives : NK cells are spontaneously cytotoxic lymphocytes. These are not only important parts in the first line of defence against bacterial and viral infections of outside, but they may also play a critical role in chronic viral diseases. NK cells kill their targets spontaneously, without the need for prior sensitization and class I MHC restriction by the regulation of cytolytic functions and secretion of a variety of cytokines, such as interleukin-12(IL-12), MCP-1, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$, IFN-${\gamma}$. In addition, macrophage and NK cells cooperate through the production of cell mediates. These cooperation and modulation are one of major factors to prevent for evading immune surveillance of cancer. Hence, it could be assumed that if any candidate to enhance activities of macrophage and NK cell, it is considered as a potentially useful agents against cancer. Methods : In our study, to investigate effect of fermented soybean extracts by Lactic acid bacteria (SFE, soybean fermented extracts) work on intestinal immune cell to maintain general immune modulating and anti-cancer activity. We analyzed NK cytotoxicity assay and gene expressions of cytokine related with macrophage and NK cell activity. Results : In vitro experiment, SFE was verified as safety material for cell toxicicty to tumor cell strain without any toxicity of tumor growth inhibition and various cell strain. Effects of macrophage activity stimulating directly by SFE measured induced cytokine. The studies showed that IL-12 production by stimulation of SFE depended on concentration from 0.16mg/mL to 0.63mg/mL with non toxicity to cell, and it was the best activity at 0.63mg/mL. Besides, the effective concentration of SFE producing TNF-${\alpha}$ is similar to IL-12, but it was the best activity at 1.25mg/mL. The level of MCP-1, IL-6 and IFN-${\gamma}$ depended on concentration from 0.16mg/mL to 10mg/mL, IFN-${\gamma}$ showed the best activity at the effective concentration of 0.63mg/mL. With the result of NK cell activity measurement, the spleen cell of mouse injected SFE had 1.5 times higher killing effect than non injected cell. Conclusions : The result of this studies is that Soybean fermetated extracts(SFE) has possibility to immune aided material for the function not only inhibition of microbial infection to macrophage but also activity of adaption immune and cellular immune system.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.312-318
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• 2017

Aloe-emodin (AE) is the major bioactive component in aloe and known to exhibit anti-inflammatory activities. However, it has not been elucidated whether its anti-inflammatory potency can contribute to the elimination of obesity. The aim of the current study is to investigate the effect of AE on toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) pathways in the presence of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. 3T3-L1 adipocytes were treated with AE ($0-20{\mu}M$) for one hour, followed by LPS treatment for 30 min and then, adipokine mRNA expression levels were measured. Next, TLR4-related molecules were measured in LPS-stimulated 3T3-L1 adipocytes. AE significantly decreased the mRNA expression of the tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, AE suppressed TLR4 mRNA expression. Further study showed that AE could suppress the nuclear $factor-{\kappa}B$ ($NF-{\kappa}B$) and phosphorylation of extracellular receptor-activated kinase (pERK). The results of this study suggest that AE directly inhibits $TLR4/NF-{\kappa}B/ERK$ signaling pathways and decreases the inflammatory response in adipocytes.

• 한국지리정보학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.135-146
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• 2015

경북북부지역 산양 암 수 한 쌍(n=2)의 연구를 통해 한국 산양의 복원 및 보전을 위한 생태적 특징을 파악하고자 실시하였으며, 산양 한 쌍의 행동권, 계절별 행동권, 서식지 이용특성 등을 분석하기 위하여, 2013년 6월부터 2014년 7월까지 울진 지역에서 GPS collar 발신기를 이용하여 1년간 수행하였다. 분석결과, 산양 한 쌍의 행동권은 MCP 95% $1.38{\pm}0.24km^2$, FK 95% $0.81{\pm}0.09km^2$, FK 50% $0.15{\pm}0.16km^2$로 분석되었다(t=8.118, p>0.05). 계절별 행동권은 MCP 95%에서 겨울 $0.74{\pm}0.31km^2$ > 봄 $0.71{\pm}0.27km^2$ > 가을 $0.61{\pm}0.06km^2$ > 여름 $0.27{\pm}0.04km^2$ (F=2.135 p>0.05)로 분석되어, 겨울의 행동권이 가장 크고, 여름이 가장 작았다. 서식지 이용특성 중 계절별 이용 평균고도는 수컷은 여름($440.18{\pm}71.32m$), 암컷은 봄($727.25{\pm}99.98m$), 가장 낮은 고도는 수컷은 봄($372.72{\pm}70.79$), 암컷은 가을($664.60{\pm}139.71m$)로 분석되어 계절별 차이를 나타내어, 암 수 모두 고도변화에 따른 연간 및 계절별 행동특성의 상관성의 차이를 알 수 있었다. 본 연구에서 서식지 내 먹이와의 상관관계, 서식지 교란의 변화 양상 등에 대해서는 명확하게 밝혀내지는 못했지만, 연구 자료를 기반으로 경북북부지역 산양의 행동권 및 서식지 이용 등을 파악 할 수 있었다.