• Molecules and Cells
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.122-133
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• 2022

The aim of this study was to investigating whether lncRNA H19 promotes myocardial fibrosis by suppressing the miR-29a-3p/miR-29b-3p-VEGFA/TGF-β axis. Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and healthy volunteers were included in the study, and their biochemical parameters were collected. In addition, pcDNA3.1-H19, si-H19, and miR-29a/b-3p mimic/inhibitor were transfected into cardiac fibroblasts (CFs), and proliferation of CFs was detected by MTT assay. Expression of H19 and miR-29a/b-3p were detected using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), collagen I, collagen II, matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), and elastin were measured by western blot analysis. The dual luciferase reporter gene assay was carried out to detect the sponging relationship between H19 and miR-29a/b-3p in CFs. Compared with healthy volunteers, the level of plasma H19 was significantly elevated in patients with AF, while miR-29a-3p and miR-29b-3p were markedly depressed (P < 0.05). Serum expression of lncRNA H19 was negatively correlated with the expression of miR-29a-3p and miR-29b-3p among patients with AF (r_s = -0.337, r_s = -0.236). Moreover, up-regulation of H19 expression and down-regulation of miR-29a/b-3p expression facilitated proliferation and synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM)-related proteins. SB431542 and si-VEGFA are able to reverse the promotion of miR-29a/b-3p on proliferation of CFs and ECM-related protein synthesis. The findings of the present study suggest that H19 promoted CF proliferation and collagen synthesis by suppressing the miR-29a-3p/miR-29b-3p-VEGFA/TGF-β axis, and provide support for a potential new direction for the treatment of AF.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제33권7호
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• pp.555-564
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• 2023

본 연구에서는 이너뷰티용 소재로서의 활용가능성을 확인하기 위하여 생물전환 가시오가피-진피 혼합추출물(B-MEAC)의 항산화 활성, 엘라스타제 억제활성 및 피부보습 효과 등을 평가하였다. B-MEAC의 항산화 활성을 측정한 결과 DPPH radical을 농도의존적으로 소거하여 SC₅₀이 156.1±0.82 ㎍/ml로 나타났다. 또한, 엘라스타제 억제활성을 측정한 결과 B-MEAC 처리 농도 의존적으로 엘라스타제 활성을 억제하는 것으로 확인되었다(p<0.001). 경구투여한 B-MEAC가 마우스 피부 보습에 미치는 영향을 확인하기 위하여 피부 수분량과 경피수분손실량을 측정한 결과 건조유도 된 대조군에 비하여 피부 수분량은 증가하고(p<0.001), 경피수분손실량은 감소하는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.01). 또한, 건조유도 된 마우스 피부의 교원섬유 변화에 미치는 영향을 Masson's trichrome 염색을 통해 관찰한 결과 B-MEAC를 투여한 군에서 콜라겐의 양이 대조군에 비해 상대적으로 증가하여 푸른색으로 보다 진하게 염색되었다. 또한, 건조유도 된 마우스 피부의 보습 기능에 미치는 영향을 확인하기 위하여 보습 관련 인자들의 발현을 Western blot 기법으로 확인한 결과 B-MEAC를 투여한 군에서 대조군에 비하여 MMP-1 단백질의 발현량은 감소하였고, COL1A1, HAS2, filaggrin, AQP3 단백질 발현량은 회복되는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.001). 따라서 B-MEAC의 보습효과는 엘라스타제 활성 억제, MMP-1 발현 감소, 콜라겐 생성 촉진, 피부 보습 관련 단백질인 HAS2 및 AQP3 발현 증가, 피부 장벽기능의 중요인자인 filaggrin 발현 증가를 통한 수분량 증가와 TEWL 감소에 의해 나타나는 것으로 이너뷰티 소재로서의 개발 가능성을 제시한다.

• Radiation Oncology Journal
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.171-180
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• 2001

목적 : Tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP)는 matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)에 작용하여 암세포의 침윤과 전이를 억제하고 염증, angiogenesis, fibrosis에 중요한 역할을 한다. TIMP 유전자는 여러 cytokine 및 signal molecule에 의하여 조절되는 유전자이므로 방사선에 의한 TIMP의 발현을 측정하고 전사 조절 기전을 연구하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 두경부암 환자의 병변에서 유도하여 확립한 두경부암 세포주를 이용하여 방사선에 의한 TIMP 유전자 발현을 측정하였다. 각 세포주의 방사선 민감도를 측정하고 transwell을 이용한 invasion assay로 전이성을 측정하였다. TIMP1, TIMP2 발현은 conditioned medium을 취해 ELISA assay로 측정하였다. 방사선조사는 2 Gy, 10 Gy 군으로 나누어 관찰했고 조사 후 시간 간격은 24, 48시간이었다. MTT assay로 생존세포 수를 측정하여 방사선 세포치사로 인한 발현 변화를 보정하였다. hTIMP1 promoter region을 PCR하여 pGL2-basic luciferase reporter vector에 cloning하여 인간 두경부암 세포주에 이입하여 functional TIMP1 발현이 증가하는지 확인하였고 protein kinase C (PKC) activator인 PMA (phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate)와 Ras에 의한 TIMP1 발현이 유도되는지 확인하였다. 결과 : HN-1, HN-2, HN-3, HN-5, HN골 세포주의 $D_0$는 각각 1.55 Gy, 1.8 Gy, 1.5 Gy, 1.55 Gy, 2.45 Gy 이었다. 각 세포주의 방사선조사 후 MTT assay에 의한 cell viability는 24, 48시간에서 2 Gy인 경우 모두 $94\%$ 이상 그리고 10 Gy에서는 $73\%$ 이상의 생존 세포를 확인하였다. TIMP1, TIMP2 단백의 basal 농도는 24시간 48시간에서 점점 증가하여 세포에서 계속 합성되어 분비되고 있음을 확인하였다. 2 Gy 조사 후 24시간에서 TIMP2는 HN-1, HN-9 세포주에서 감소하였으나, 10 Gy 조사 후에는 두 세포주에서 모두 증가하여 방사선량에 따라 반응이 달랐고, 방사선조사 후 48시간에는 HN-9 세포주에서는 증가하나 HN-9 세포주에서는 감소하여 세포주에 따라 반응이 달랐다. 그러나 방사선에 의한 TIMP1 발현 변화는 미미하였다. TIMP1 reporter gene을 인간 두경부암 세포주에 transfection하고 PMA (100 ng/ml)을 가한 경우 HN-1세포주에서는 유의하게 증가하고 HN-9 세포주에서는 감소하였다. Ras 발현 벡터와 co-transfection한 경우 TIMP1 promoter가 활성화 되었다. 결론 : 모두 두경부 암에서 유래된 세포주 이지만 방사선에 의한 TIMP의 발현 및 전사조절 기전은 세포주 마다 차이가 있었고 이온화 방사선의 용량에 따라서, 방사선조사 후의 시간 경과에 따라서도 TIMP 발현에 차이가 있었다. 이 결과는 TIMP의 전사 및 발현이 여러 종류의 signal molecule에 의하여 영향을 받고, 이 signal molecule들이 각 세포주 마다 다르기 때문으로 사료된다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.69-85
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• 2013

Objectives: This study investigated the anti-osteoarthritic effects of Kyejiinsam-tang (hereinafter referred to KIT) on the monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis rats. Methods: Anti-oxidative effects of KIT were measured by scavenging activities of DPPH, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO). Scavenging activities of anti-oxidation in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW 264.7 cells were also measured for inhibitory effects against the production of inflammatory mediators (tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, interleukin-$1{\beta}$, interleukin-6). Osteoarthritis was induced in rats by injecting MIA in the knee joint. Rats were divided into a total of 4 groups (n=6). The normal group were not treated at all without inducing osteoarthritis whereas the control group were induced for osteoarthritis by MIA and oral medicated physiological saline per day. The positive comparison group was injected with MIA and after 7 days, 2 mg/kg of Indomethacin. The experimental group was injected with MIA and after 7 days was medicated with 34 mg/kg of KIT. Indomethacin and KIT were orally-medicated for each substance a total of 4 weeks, once per day. Weight-bearing on hind legs was measured every week after MIA injection. At the end of the experiment (5 weeks after MIA injection), micro CT (computed tomography)-arthrography and histopathological examinations on the articular structures of knee joint were performed. The effect on inflammatory cytokines and immunological cells in synovial fluid was measured. Volume of cartilage was measured by micro CT-arthrography. Injury to synovial tissue was measured by H & E (hematoxylin and eosin), Safranin-O immunofluorescence. Results: 1. Cytotoxicity against hFCs was insignificant. 2. KIT showed the potent full term for DPPH. 1. NO was significantly reduced by KIT (at 100, $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$) and ROS was also reduced, but not significantly, by KIT (at $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$). 2. IL-6 and IL-$1{\beta}$ were significantly reduced by KIT (at 100, $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$) and TNF-${\alpha}$ was also reduced, but not significantly, by KIT (at $200{\mu}g/m{\ell}$). 1. In hind legs weight-bearing measurement, level of weight increased. 2. Functions of liver and kidney were not affected. 3. IL-$1{\beta}$ was significantly reduced and TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6 were also reduced but not significantly. 4. PGE2 (prostaglandin E2), LTB4 (leukotriene B4) were significantly reduced in the KIT group. 5. MMP-9 (matrix metalloproteinase-9), TIMP-1 (tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1) and Osteocalcin were significantly reduced in the KIT group. 6. Destruction of cartilage on micro CT arthrography was reduced but had no significant differences. 7. Histopathologically, injury to synovial membrane of the KIT group was decreased and proteoglycan content of KIT group was increased. Conclusions: According to this study, Kyejiinsam-tang has inhibiting effect on the progression of arthritis in MIA-induced osteoarthritis rat. Kyejiinsam-tang has anti-oxidants and anti-inflammation effects, and is related to inhibiting the activity of inflammatory cytokine and injury of volume in cartilage.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.528-534
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• 2015

Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) is a key regulator of tumor growth and angiogenesis. Recent studies have shown that, BIX01294, a G9a histone methyltransferase (HMT)-specific inhibitor, induces apoptosis and inhibits the proliferation, migration, and invasion of cancer cells. However, not many studies have investigated whether inhibition of G9a HMT can modulate HIF-$1{\alpha}$ stability and angiogenesis. Here, we show that BIX01294 dose-dependently decreases levels of HIF-$1{\alpha}$ in HepG2 human hepatocellular carcinoma cells. The half-life of HIF-$1{\alpha}$, expression of proline hydroxylase 2 (PHD2), hydroxylated HIF-$1{\alpha}$ and von Hippel-Lindau protein (pVHL) under hypoxic conditions were decreased by BIX01294. The mRNA expression and secretion of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were also significantly reduced by BIX01294 under hypoxic conditions in HepG2 cells. BIX01294 remarkably decreased angiogenic activity induced by VEGF in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo, as demonstrated by assays using human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), mouse aortic rings, and chick chorioallantoic membranes (CAMs), respectively. Furthermore, BIX01294 suppressed VEGF-induced matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2) activity and inhibited VEGF-induced phosphorylation of VEGF receptor 2 (VEGFR-2), focal adhesion kinase (FAK), and paxillin in HUVECs. In addition, BIX01294 inhibited VEGF-induced formation of actin cytoskeletal stress fibers. In conclusion, we demonstrated that BIX01294 inhibits HIF-$1{\alpha}$ stability and VEGF-induced angiogenesis through the VEGFR-2 signaling pathway and actin cytoskeletal remodeling, indicating a promising approach for developing novel therapeutics to stop tumor progression.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.45-53
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• 2014

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterized by a progressive loss of cartilage. And, increased oxidative stress plays a relevant role in the pathogenesis of OA. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a used drug for liver diseases known for its free radical-scavenging property. The objectives of this study were to investigate the in vivo effects of UDCA on pain severity and cartilage degeneration using an experimental OA model and to explore its mode of actions. OA was induced in rats by intra-articular injection of monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) to the knee. Oral administration UDCA was initiated on the day of MIA injection. Limb nociception was assessed by measuring the paw withdrawal latency and threshold. Samples were analyzed macroscopically and histologically. Immunohistochemistry was used to investigate the expression of interleukin-$1{\beta}$ (IL-$1{\beta}$), IL-6, nitrotyrosine and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in knee joints. UDCA showed an antinociceptive property and attenuated cartilage degeneration. OA rats given oral UDCA significantly exhibited a decreased number of osteoclasts in subchondral bone legion compared with the vehicle-treated OA group. UDCA reduced the expression of IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, nitrotyrosine and iNOS in articular cartilage. UDCA treatment significantly attenuated the mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3), -13, and ADAMTS5 in IL-$1{\beta}$-stimulated human OA chondrocytes. These results show the inhibitory effects of UDCA on pain production and cartilage degeneration in experimentally induced OA. The chondroprotective properties of UDCA were achieved by suppressing oxidative damage and inhibiting catabolic factors that are implicated in the pathogenesis of cartilage damage in OA.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.103-110
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• 2018

Environmental stimuli can lead to the excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which is one of the risk factors for premature skin aging. Here, we investigated the protective effects of $7-MEGA^{TM}$ 500 (50% palmitoleic acid, 7-MEGA) against oxidative stress-induced cellular damage and its underlying therapeutic mechanisms in the HaCaT human skin keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT cells). Our results showed that treatment with 7-MEGA prior to hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$)-induced damage significantly increased the viability of HaCaT cells. 7-MEGA effectively attenuated generation of $H_2O_2$-induced reactive oxygen species (ROS), and inhibited $H_2O_2$-induced inflammatory factors, such as prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$), tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$), and $interleukin-1{\beta}$ ($IL-1{\beta}$). In addition, cells treated with 7-MEGA exhibited significantly decreased expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and increased expression of procollagen type 1 (PCOL1) and Elastin against oxidative stress by $H_2O_2$. Interestingly, these protective activities of 7-MEGA were similar in scope and of a higher magnitude than those seen with 98.5% palmitoleic acid (PA) obtained from Sigma when given at the same concentration (100 nL/mL). According to our data, 7-MEGA is able to protect HaCaT cells from $H_2O_2$-induced damage through inhibiting cellular oxidative stress and inflammation. Moreover, 7-MEGA may affect skin elasticity maintenance and improve skin wrinkles. These findings indicate that 7-MEGA may be useful as a food supplement for skin health.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.38-46
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• 2016

Background : The white jelly mushroom (Tremella fuciformis), one of the most popular edible fungi, has medicinal properties. However, the effects of T. fuciformis in skin whitening or anti-wrinkle efficacy has not been defined to date. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of T. fuciformis extracts on whitening and anti-wrinkle efficacy in skin cells. Methods and Results :We prepared T. fuciformis extracts with water. The extracts ($80^{\circ}C$) contained 12.11 mg/g polyphenol and 8.54 mg/g flavonoid concentration. T. fuciformis extracts markedly decreased melanin contents and tyrosinase activity in ${\alpha}$-MSH-stimulated melanocytes (B16F10 cells). In addition, the mRNA expression of melanin formation factors, such as microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase-related protein-1 (TRP-1) and tyrosinase-related protein-2 (TRP-2) were significantly down-regulated in ${\alpha}$-MSH-stimulated melanocyte. Furthermore, T. fuciformis extracts increased the synthesis of type I procollagen and reduced mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP-1) in the human dermal fibroblast (HDFn cells). These data indicated that T. fuciformis extracts induce repression of cellular melanogenesis and protect against wrinkles caused by UVB-stimulated damage. Conclusions : Thus T. fuciformis extracts could be a cosmetic candidate for skin whitening and anti-wrinkle effects.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.688-696
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• 2017

본 연구는 불등풀가사리로부터 분리된 조다당류와 산가수분해된 다당류의 분자량에 따른 이화학적 품질특성과 항산화 활성 및 피부 주름 개선 효과를 확인하였다. 산가수분해 분자량별 다당류의 수율은 100 kDa 이상에서 29.6%로 가장 높았으며, 10 kDa 이하에서 10.4%로 가장 낮았다. 이화학적 특성으로 총당, uronic acid, sulfate 함량은 100 kDa 이상에서 각각 85.82%, 32.85 g/100g 및 39.04%로 조다당에 비해 증가하였다. 색도은 분자량이 증가함에 따라 L 값, a 값 및 b 값이 감소하였으며, 점도는 분자량이 높을수록 증가하였다. ORAC 활성은 100 kDa 이상에서 $180.07{\mu}M$을 나타내어 조다당 $34.70{\mu}M$에 비해 항산화활성이 우수하였다. L132 세포 사멸에 대한 보호효과는 $H_2O_2$ 처리 구간대비 분자량 100 kDa 이상($0.5-5{\mu}g/mL$)에서 87.34-103.85%로 세포 활성이 증가하여 세포 보호효과를 나타내었다. MMP-1 활성은 세포에 UVB를 조사한 후 분자량 100 kDa 이상 $0.05-0.5{\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 69.67-100.87%의 저해 활성을 나타내었다. 또한, pro-collagen 생합성 역시 UVB를 조사한 후 분자량 100 kDa 이상 $0.05-0.5{\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 64.91-77.80%의 합성능을 나타내어 농도 의존적으로 증가하는 것을 확인하였다. 따라서, 불등풀가사리 유래 산가수분해된 다당류의 분자량에 따른 주름 개선 효과를 통해 피부 항노화 기능성 소재로 다양하게 활용 가능할 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.243-247
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• 2019

UVB에 의한 MMP-1의 과발현이 카렌듈라 꽃잎을 처리하여 주면 농도의존적으로 감소하였다. 이를 통해 연화시킨 카렌듈라 꽃잎이 UVB에 의한 피부의 광노화를 억제시킬 수 있다는 것을 확인하였다. 가열과 산처리의 복합처리를 통한 카렌듈라 꽃잎의 연화에서 처리시간, 온도, pH에 따른 연화 수준을 punctual test를 통해 비교 분석하였다. Hardness 값의 비료 분석을 통해 연화특성 및 효과가 처리 조건들에 의해 다름을 확인할 수 있었으며, $70^{\circ}C$ 이상의 높은 온도에 의한 연화효과가 산처리에 의한 효과보다 더 큰 것을 확인할 수 있었다. 하지만 열처리에 의한 연화의 경우 에너지 소비가 큰 것을 고려할 때, pH 2.1에서는 $50^{\circ}C$, 30분의 열처리만으로도 $70^{\circ}C$ 이상의 열처리 효과가 나타나므로, 이 연화처리 조건이 경제적으로 가장 효율적이라 판단되었다.