• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.77-85
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• 2017

Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the unknown mechanisms behind the anti- inflammatory activity of Hyeonto-dan(HT) 70% ethanol extract on LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : Cells were treated with Hyeonto-dan 1 h prior to addition of 200 ng/mL of LPS. Cell viability was measured by the MTS assay. Nitric oxide levels were determined by the Griess assay. $PGE_2$ were measured using EIA kit. Pro-inflammatory cytokine production was measured by the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expression of COX-2, iNOS, and MAPKs was investigated by Western blot, qRT-PCR. $NF-{\kappa}B$/p65 localization and interaction of the TLR-4 receptor with LPS was examined by immunofluorescence assays. Results : Hyeonto-dan had no cytotoxicity at the measured concentration. Hyeonto-dan inhibited NO production and pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-6, $TNF-{\alpha}$, and PGE2 as well as the protein and mRNA expression of iNOS and COX-2. Moreover, Hyeonto-dan inhibited the interaction between LPS and TLR-4 in murine macrophages. It suppressed phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK 1/2), c-jun N-terminal kinase (JNK 1/2) and p38. Finally, it inhibited translocation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ in response to competitive LPS. Conclusions : Based on the results of this study, Hyeonto-dan inhibited the binding of TLR-4 receptor to LPS and inhibited the phosphorylation of extracellular signaling pathway MAPKs. These inhibitory effects are thought that the amount of $NF-{\kappa}B$ delivered to the nucleus was decreased and the inflammatory reaction was prevented by decreasing the production of LPS-induced $PGE_2$, NO, IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$.

• 대한방사성의약품학회지
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.53-61
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• 2022

This study aimed to increase the targeting ability against PSMA in cell therapy using metabolic glycoengineering and biorthogonal chemistry and to visualize cell trafficking using PET imaging. Cellular membranes of THP-1 cells were decorated with azide(-N₃) using Ac₄ManNAz by metabolic glycoengineering. Engineered THP-1 cells were conjugated with DBCO-bearing fluorophore (ADIBO-Cy5.5) for 1 h at different concentrations and analyzed by confocal fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. For PSAM ligand conjugation to THP-1 cells, Ac₄ManNAz treated THP-1 cells were incubated with DBCO-PSMA ligand (ADIBO-GUL) at a final concentration with 100 µM for 1 h. To evaluate the effect on cell recognition, PSMA ligand conjugated THP-1 cells(as effectors) were co-cultured with PSMA positive 22RV1 (as target cells) at 3 : 1 a effector-to-target cell (E/T) ratio. The interaction between THP-1 and 22RV1 was monitored by confocal fluorescence microscopy. For preparing the radiolabeled THP-1, the cells were treated at the activity of ~ 740 kBq of [⁸⁹Zr]Zr(oxinate)₄/5 × 10⁶ cells. Radiolabeled cells were analyzed for determination of cell-associated radioactivity by gamma counting and viability using MTS assay. In the cytotoxicity assay, THP-1 cells did not have any cytotoxicity even when the Ac₄ManNAz concentration was 100 µM. In confocal microscopy and flow cytometry, THP-1 cells were efficiently labeled ADIBO-Cy5.5 in a dose-dependent manner, and the dose of 100 µM was the optimal concentration for the following experiments. The clusters of PSMA ligand-conjugated THP-1 cells and 22RV1 cells were identified, indicating cell-cell recognition over the cell surface between two types of cells. Cell radiolabeling efficiency was 54.5 ± 17.8%. THP-1 labeled with 0.09 ± 0.03 Bq/cell showed no significant cytotoxicity compared to unlabeled THP-1 up to 7 days. We successfully demonstrated that Ac₄ManNAz treated cells were efficiently conjugated with ADIBO-GUL for preparing the PSMA-targeting cells, and [⁸⁹Zr]Zr(oxinate)₄ could be used to label cells without toxicity. It suggested that PSMA-ligand conjugated cell therapy could be improved cell targeting and be monitored by PET imaging.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.39-50
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• 2009

Objectives : Smilacis glabrae rhizoma (SG) has been traditionally used as a herbal medication of musculoskeletal disorders like arthritis, pain, convulsions, and syphilis in traditional Korean medicine. This study was investigated anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effect of fractionated extracts of Smilacis Glabrae Rhizoma in Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cell (HUVEC). Methods : SG extract prepared with methanol, and then fractionated with hexane, dichloromethane, ethylacetate, n-butanol and water. Inhibitory effect of SG onto free radical generation was determined by measuring DPPH, superoxide anions and nitric oxide scavenging activities in vitro. Cytotoxic activity of extracts on RAW 264.7 cells was measured using 5-(3-caroboxymethoxyphenyl)-2H-tetra-zolium inner salt (MTS) assay. Intracelluar oxidation was analysed by DCF-DA assay. The nitric oxide (NO) production was measured by Griess reagent system. The levels of ICAM-1 and VCAM-1 expression were confirmed by western blot. And proinflammatory cytokines were measured by ELISA kit. Results : Our results indicated that fractionated extracts, especially ethyl acetate (EA) extract, significantly inhibited free radical generation, the TNF-$\alpha$-induced intracellular oxidation. Furthermore, the EA extract protected TNF-$\alpha$-induced adhesion to THP-1, expression of adhesion molecules accompanied by an attenuation of IL-6 and IL-8 formation in HUVEC. Conclusions : These results indicate that EA extract of SG have potential as an agent of atherosclerosis and other chronic inflammatory diseases including diabetes, hypertension, and arthritis.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2023

Objectives: Noni fruit juice (NFJ) is liquor extracted from Morinda citrifolia (noni) fruit and has been used as an herbal remedy in many countries. However, the NFJ's anti-adipogenic and anti-inflammatory effects on adipocytes are poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to explore the commercially standardized NFJ effects on lipid accumulation throughout 3T3-L1 preadipocytes differentiation and interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-mediated inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Methods: Cellular lipid accumulation and triglyceride (TG) content in differentiating 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were assessed subsequently via the Oil Red O staining and AdipoRed assay. MTS assay was used to examine NFJ cytotoxicity in (differentiating) 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Immunoblotting and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction analysis were used to measure the expression levels of target protein and mRNA in (differentiating) 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, respectively. Results: NFJ treatment at 150 μL/mL led to a substantial reduction of fat accumulation and TG content during 3T3-L1 adipogenesis with no discernable impact on the cell viability. Of note, while NFJ treatment (150 μL/mL) largely inhibited the CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein-α (C/EBP-α) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-β (PPAR-β) protein expressions, it did not influence PPAR-γ in differentiating 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Of interest, treatment with IL-1β at 20 ng/mL for 4 hours elicited in firm induction of iNOS mRNA expression in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. However, NFJ treatment at 100 or 200 μL/mL greatly attenuated the IL-1β-induced iNOS mRNA expression in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. Conclusions: NFJ has anti-adipogenic and anti-inflammatory effects on (differentiating) 3T3-L1 preadipocytes which are in part intervened via control of the expression of C/EBP-α, PPAR-β, and iNOS.

• 헤리티지:역사와 과학
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.196-212
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• 2023

이 연구는 정조대왕 초장지에서 출토된 석물(박석과 난간석)의 암석광물학적 분석을 통해 채석산지를 해석하고 건릉 석물과의 관계를 과학적으로 검토한 것이다. 정조대왕 초장지에서 출토된 석물은 모두 담회색 세립질 흑운모화강암이고, 석영, 장석, 흑운모를 주성분광물로 함유한다. 이들의 전암대자율은 5.55~12.10(평균 7.00)(SI unit)에 분포한다. 고문헌에 채석산지는 앵봉과 여기산(수원시 고등동)으로 기록되었고, 지표 지질조사에서 앵봉(현 영광아파트) 뒤 노두에서 석물과 유사한 세립질 흑운모화강암을 확인하였다. 노두암석의 대자율은 5.15~7.24(SI unit)이고 암석광물학적 및 지구화학적 특성이 초장지 출토 석물 및 건릉 석물과 동일하였다. 기록상 초장지의 석물은 대부분 건릉 천릉 시 재사용된 것으로 확인되었으나, 박석과 난간석은 다시 사용되지 않고 초장지에 그대로 폐기된 것으로 보인다. 이는 효의왕후(정조 비) 승하 후 합장릉 조성 시 봉분의 크기가 커지면서 초장지의 난간석이 크기에 맞지 않아 재사용이 어려웠기 때문으로 추정된다. 연구결과를 통해 18세기 능묘 석물조성에 대한 문헌기록과 과학적 분석 결과를 비교검토할 수 있었으며 관련 연구분야에 기초자료로 활용될 것으로 기대한다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.117-123
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• 2014

Objectives : Sinhyowoldo-san (SHWDS) is said to be a traditional medicine used for shigellosis, abdominal pain, diarrhea. But mechanism of SHWDS mediated-modulation of immune function is not sufficiently understood. To ascertain the molecular mechanisms of SHWDS 70% EtOH extract on pharmacological and biochemical actions in inflammation, we researched the effect of pro-inflammatory mediators in phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (PMA)+ A23187-activated human mast cell line (HMC-1). Methods : In the present research, cell viability was measured by MTS assay. pro-inflammatory cytokine production was measured by performing enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and western blot analysis to analyze the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs), nuclear factor kappa-light-chain-enhancer of activated B cells ($NF-{\kappa}B$). The investigation focused on whether SHWDS inhibited the expressions of interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), MAPKs and $NF-{\kappa}B$ in PMA+A23187-activated HMC-1 cells. Results : SHWDS has no cytotoxicity at measured concentration (50, 100, and $250{\mu}g/ml$). SHWDS ($250{\mu}g/ml$) inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in PMA+ A23187-activated HMC-1 cells. Moreover, SHWDS inhibited cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression. In activated HMC-1 cells, SHWDS suppressed phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK 1/2) and c-jun N-terminal Kinase (JNK 1/2). Then, SHWDS suppressed activation of nuclear factor $NF-{\kappa}B$ in nuclear, degradation of IkB ${\alpha}$ in cytoplasm. Conclusions : We propose that SHWDS has an anti-inflammatory therapeutic potential, which may result from inhibition of ERK 1/2, JNK 1/2 phosphorylation and $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation, thereby decreasing the expression of pro-inflammatory genes.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.125-132
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• 2014

Objectives : Suryeon-hwan (SRH) exhibits potent anti-inflammatory activity with an unknown mechanism. However, there has been a lack of studies regarding the effects of SRH on the inflammatory activities and effector inflammatory disease mechanism about macrophage before is not known. So, the investigation focused on whether SRH inhibited nitric oxide (NO) and prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$) productions, as well as the expressions of inducible NO synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : Cells were treated with 200 ng/mL of LPS 30 min prior to the addition of SRH. Cell viability was measured by MTS assay. The production of nitric oxide (NO) was determined by reacting cultured medium with Griess reagent. The content of level of cytokines (PGE, IL-6) in media from LPS-stimulated Raw 264.7 cells was analyed by ELISA kit. The expression of COX-2, iNOS and MAPKs was investigated by Western blot, RT-PCR. Results : We found that SRH inhibited LPS-induced NO, $PGE_2$ and IL-6 productions as well as the expressions of iNOS and COX-2. Furthermore, SRH suppressed the LPS-induced phosphorylation of MAPK and extracellular signal-regulated kinase 1/2 (ERK 1/2) activation. Conclusions : These results suggest that SRH has inhibitory effects on LPS-induced $PGE_2$, NO, and IL-6 production, as well as the expressions of iNOS and COX-2 in the murine macrophage. These inhibitory effects occur through blockades on the phosphorylation of MAPKs following activation.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.397-402
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 흰점박이꽃무지를 식품원료화 하기 위한 전처리 조건을 설정하기 위해 세포독성, 이취감소 및 살균조건을 확립하였다. 유충에 살균 후 공급되는 세 가지 사료(참나무톱밥, 볏짚, 목초) 중에서 참나무톱밥을 공급하여 사육한 유충의 분말이 세포독성이 없었고, 유충의 발육단계를 크게 3령 유충, 용화직전 번데기, 번데기로 구분지은 후 각각의 분말이 가지는 세포독성 유무를 확인한 결과에서 세포독성은 나타나지 않았다. 세포독성 검사 결과를 토대로 식품원료화하기 위한 유충의 표준사료는 세포독성이 전혀 나타나지 않고 전국 사육농가 중 가장 많이 이용하고 있는 발효 참나무 톱밥을 표준사료로 선정하였다. 흰점박이꽃무지의 분말 전처리 조건으로 증기로 5분 동안 살균처리를 통해 사료 내의 미생물을 제거한 참나무톱밥을 급여하고 3일간 절식상태로 배변유도 후, 중장에 존재하는 내용물의 잔여도가 현저히 감소됨을 확인하였다. 또한 관능평가를 통해 3일간의 배변된 유충의 장 내용물의 잔여물이 감소함으로써 유충이 가지는 고유한 이취와 색깔이 눈에 띄게 개선되는 효과를 확인할 수 있었다. 배변 유도된 유충을 $115^{\circ}C$, $0.9kgf/cm^3$의 고온고압멸균을 5분간 실시한 후 동결건조 한 분말에서 세균 및 진균을 포함하는 미생물이 완전히 제거됨으로서 식품원료로서의 안전성을 확보할 수 있었다.

• 한국작물학회지
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• 제40권6호
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• pp.747-756
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• 1995

본 시험은 호남영농시험장 수도포장인 미사질토양에서 만금벼를 공시하여 건답직파재배와 어린모기계이앙 재배에서 완효성 비료와 속효성 비료 시용시 재배유형별 적정시비량과 생육특성을 비교 검시한 결과는 다음과 같다. 1. 완효성 비료시용은 시용 후 토양에 인산과 양이온 함량 및 C.E.O. 함량이 다량 잔존하였다. 2. 재배유형간 간장과 경수는 완효성 비료가 건답직파보다 어린모기계이앙재배에서 초기생육을 더욱 조장시켰고 같은 질소 시비량에 속효성 비료를 기비에 20% 추가 시용한 것이 재배유형 모두 우수하였다. 3. 건물중비율(출수기)은 어린모기계이앙이 건답직파보다 그리고 속효성 시료가 완효성 시료보다 높았으며 속효성 100% 또는 완효성 100% 시용보다는 완효성 80% ＋ 속효성 20% 추가구가 건물 중비율이 높았다. 4. 엽면적지수(출수기)는 속건성 비료에서는 건답직파보다 기계이앙재배가 높았으나 완효성비료에서는 건답직파가 높았으며, 비종별 엽록소함량은 완효성 비료가 속효성 비료보다 높게 함유하였으며 생육시간별로 보면 속효성 비료는 분얼기와 유수형성기에는 큰 차가 없었고 출수기에 가장 많이 함유하였으며 출수이후에 급격한 감소를 보였으나 완효성 비료는 속효성 비료와는 달리 분얼기에도 높았고 유수형성기에서 보다 많이 함유하였으며 출수이후 황열기까지 완만한 감소를 보였던 바 두 재배유형이 비슷한 경향을 보였다. 5. 출수기는 건답직파가 기계이앙보다 2일 지연되었고 관행(속효성 100%이앙 어린모기계이앙)대비 완효성 비료는 어린모기계이앙에서는 2∼3일, 건답직파에서는 4∼5일이 지연되었고 간장은 속효성 비료에서는 기계이앙이, 완효성 비료에서는 건답직파가 컸다. 6. m 당 수수는 건답직파에서 많았고, 완효성 비료에서 많았으며 등숙율은 기계이앙재배가 건답직파보다, 속효성 비료가 완효성 비료보다 높았다. 7. 수량은 실행(516kg/10a)대비 속효성 비료의 100%와 80% 수준에서는 건답직파가 101%와 100% 그리고 어린모기계이앙은 80% 시비에서 6% 감수되었으며, 완효성 비료에서는 건답직파에서는 2∼4%, 기계이앙에서는 0∼3%의 증수를 보였다. 각 재배유형별 시비량간의 수량 순위는 기계이앙재배에서는 100% =80% ＋ 20% > 100% ＋ 20% > 80% 순이었고, 건답직파에서는 80% ＋ 20% > 100% > 80% =100% ＋ 20% 순으로 완효성 비료를 20% 감비시 속효성 비료 20% 추가구가 수량이 높았다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.529-541
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• 2003

Yukmijihwang-tang has been widely used as an and-aging herbal medicine for hundred years in Asian countries. Numerous studies show that Yukmijihwangtang has anti-oxidative effect both in vivo and in vitro. It has been reported that Moutan Cortex Radicis extract (MCR) was the most effective herb in Yukmijihwang-tang on undifferentiated PC12 cells upon oxidative-stressed with hydrogen peroxide. The purpose of this study is to; 1) evaluate the recovery of neuronal damage by assessing the anti-oxidant effect of MCR on PC12 cells differentiated with nerve growth factor (NGF), 2) identify candidate genes responsible for anti-oxidative effect on differentiated PC12 cells by oligonucleotide chip microarray. PC12 cells, which were differentiated by treating with NGF, were treated without or with hydrogen peroxide in the presence or absence of various concentration of MCR. Cell survival was determined by using MTS assay. Measurement of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation was determined using the H2DCFDA assay The viability of cells treated with MCR was significantly recovered from stressed PC12 cell. In addition, wide rage of concentrations of MCR shows dose-dependent inhibitory effect on ROS production in oxidative-stressed cells. Total RNAs of cells without treatment(Control group), only treated with H₂O₂ (stressed group) and treated with both H₂O₂ and of MCR (MCR group) were isolated, and cDNAs was synthesized using oligoT7(dT) primer. The fragmented cRNAs, synthesized from cDNAs, were applied to Affymetrix GeneChip Rat Neurobiology U34 Array. mRNA of Calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II delta subunit(CaMKII), neuron glucose transporter (GLUT3) and myelin/oligodendrocyte glycoprotein(MOG) were downregulated in Stressed group comparing to Control group. P2X2-5 receptor (P2X2R-5), P2X2-4 receptor (P2X2R-4), c-fos, 25 kDa synaptosomal attachment protein(SNAP-25a) and GLUT3 were downregulated, whereas A2 adenosine receptor (A2AR), cathechol-O-methyltransferase(COMT), glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1), EST223333, heme oxygenase (HO), VGF, UI-R-CO-ja-a-07-0-Ul.s1 and macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) were upregulated in MCA group comparing to Control group. Expression of Putative potassium channel subunit protein (ACK4), P2X2A-5, P2X2A-4, Interferon-gamma inducing factor isoform alpha precursor (IL-18α), EST199031, P2XR, P2X2 purinoceptor isoform e (P2X2R-e), Precursor interleukin 18 (IL-18) were downregulated, whereas MOO, EST223333, GLUT-1, MIF, Neuronatin alpha, UI-R-C0-ja-a-07-0-Ul.s1, A2. adenosine receptor, COMT, neuron-specific enolase (NSE), HO, VGF, A rat novel protein which is expressed with nerve injury (E12625) were upregulated in MCR group comparing to Stressed group. The results suggest that decreased viability and AOS production of PC12 cell by H₂O₂ may be, at lease, mediated by impaired glucose transporter expression. It is implicated that the MCR treatment protect PC12 cell from oxidative stress via following mechanisms; improving glucose transport into the cell, enhancing expression of anti-oxidative genes and protecting from dopamine cytotoxicity by increment of COMT and MIF expression. The list of differentially expressed genes may implicate further insight on the action and mechanism behind the anti-oxidative effects of herbal extract Moutan Cortex Radicis.