• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.329-336
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• 2017

Adipogenesis in murine preadipocyte 3T3L-1 has been used as a model system to study anti-obese bioactive molecules. During adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, we found that capsanthin inhibited adipogenesis ($IC_{50}$; $2.5{\mu}M$) and also showed lipolytic activity in differentiated adipocytes from the preadipocytes ($ED_{50}$; 872 nM). We identified that the pharmacological activity of capsanthin on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 was mainly due to its adrenoceptor-${\beta}_2$-agonistic activity. In high-fat diet animal model study, capsanthin significantly enhanced spontaneous locomotive activities together with progressive weight-loss. The capsanthin-induced activation of kinetic behavior in mice was associated with the excessive production of ATP initiated by both the enhanced lipolytic activity together with accelerated oxidation of fatty acids due to the adrenoceptor ${\beta}_2$-agonistic activity of capsanthin. Capsanthin also dose-dependently increased adiponectin and p-AMPK activity in high fat diet animals, suggesting that capsanthin has both anti-obesity and insulin sensitizing activities.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.105-112
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• 2021

고지방 식이로 고지혈증과 산화적 스트레스를 유도한 생쥐에서 메밀식이섬유의 개선 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 고지방 식이와 함께 메밀식이섬유(저농도, 500 mg/kg; 고농도, 1,000 mg/kg)를 제공한 그룹의 체중은 고지방 식이만 제공한 그룹과 비교하여 유의적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 또한 메밀식이섬유를 제공한 그룹의 지질프로파일 개선 효과는 저농도에서 고농도로 용량 의존적으로 관찰되었다. 혈청 지질 프로파일과 인슐린, 포도당 및 유리 지방산의 수준은 메밀식이섬유 제공으로 유의하게 감소한 반면, HDL-C와 디포넥틴은 유의하게 증가했다(p<0.05). 한편, 고지방 식이만 제공한 그룹과 비교하여 메밀식이섬유 제공으로 혈청 말론다이알데히드(MDA) 수준이 농도 의존적으로 감소하였다(p<0.05). 결과적으로 메밀식이섬유의 섭취는 이상지질혈증과 산화 스트레스를 개선함으로써 비만과 관련 대사 장애를 예방할 수 있을 것으로 기대할 수 있었다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.1078-1088
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• 2020

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of amorfrutin of licorice for Type2 diabetes mellitus. Method: The PubMed, CNKI, Wanfang, OASIS, NDSL, J-STAGE, and CiNii databases were searched from the beginning of the search to September 20, 2020, with no limits on language. Extractions and selections from the literature were made by two authors. The study included in vivo experiments with amorfrutins in high-fat diet-induced obesity C57BL/6 mice and leptin receptor-deficient db/db mice and in silico studies. Results & Conclusion: Four studies were finally selected. We confirmed that amorfrutin treatment considerably improved insulin sensitivity and glucose tolerance and reduced plasma insulin and glucose. Amorfrutins bind to and selectively activate Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARγ), which plays an important role in glucose metabolism. Amorfrutins also strongly bind to the glucagon receptor (GCGR) and work as antagonist. Using the amorfrutins from licorice could therefore be helpful in treating type2 diabetes mellitus.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.444-453
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• 2022

Background: Compound K (CK) is among the protopanaxadiol (PPD)-type ginsenoside group, which produces multiple pharmacological effects. Herein, we examined the effects of CK on muscle atrophy under hyperlipidemic conditions along with its pro-myogenic effects. Further, the molecular pathways underlying the effects of CK on skeletal muscle have been justified. Methods: C2C12 myotubes were treated with palmitate and CK. C2C12 myoblasts were differentiated using CK for 4-5 days. For the in vivo experiments, CK was administered to mice fed on a high-fat diet for 8 weeks. The protein expression levels were analyzed using western blotting analysis. Target protein suppression was performed using small interfering (si) RNA transfection. Histological examination was performed using Jenner-Giemsa and H&E staining techniques. Results: CK treatment attenuated ER stress markers, such as eIF2a phosphorylation and CHOP expression and impaired myotube formation in palmitate-treated C2C12 myotubes and skeletal muscle of mice fed on HFD. CK treatment augmented AMPK along with autophagy markers in skeletal muscle cells in vitro and in vivo experiments. AMPK siRNA or 3-MA, an autophagy inhibitor, abrogated the impacts of CK in C2C12 myotubes. CK treatment augmented p38 and Akt phosphorylation, leading to an enhancement of C2C12 myogenesis. However, AMPK siRNA abolished the effects of CK in C2C12 myoblasts. Conclusion: These findings denote that CK prevents lipid-induced skeletal muscle apoptosis via AMPK/autophagy-mediated attenuation of ER stress and induction of myoblast differentiation. Therefore, we may suggest the use of CK as a potential therapeutic approach for treating muscle-wasting conditions associated with obesity.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.577-588
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Poorly regulated inflammation is believed to be the most predominant factor that can result in a wide scope of diseases including atopic dermatitis (AD). Despite many studies on the effect of pear pomace in obesity-related disorders including dysregulated gut microbiota, the protective effect of pear pomace in AD is still unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of pear pomace ethanol extract (PPE) on AD by inhibiting inflammation. MATERIALS/METHODS: In the in vivo experiment, 2, 4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) was applied to NC/Nga mice to induce AD-like skin lesions. After the induction, PPE was administered daily by oral gavage for 4 weeks. The clinical severity score, serum IgE levels, spleen weight, histological changes in dorsal skin, and inflammation-related proteins were measured. In the cell study, RAW 264.7 cells were pretreated with PPE before stimulation with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Nitrite oxide (NO) production and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-𝛋B) protein expression were detected. RESULTS: Compared to the AD control (AD-C) group, IgE levels were dramatically decreased via PPE treatment. PPE significantly reduced scratching behavior, improved skin symptoms, and decreased ear thickness compared to the AD-C group. In addition, PPE inhibited the DNCB-induced expression of inducible nitrite oxide synthase (iNOS), the receptor for advanced glycation end products, extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) 1/2, and NF-𝛋B. PPE inhibited the LPS-induced overproduction of NO and the enhanced expression of iNOS and cyclooxygenase-2. Moreover, the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 and NF-𝛋B in RAW 264.7 cells was suppressed by PPE. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that PPE could be explored as a therapeutic agent to prevent AD.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.214-223
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• 2024

Metabolic abnormalities in the liver are closely associated with diverse metabolic diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ameliorating effect of robinetin (RBN) on the significant pathogenic features of metabolic failure in the liver and to identify the underlying molecular mechanism. RBN significantly decreased triglyceride (TG) accumulation by downregulating lipogenesis-related transcription factors in AML-12 murine hepatocyte cell line. In addition, mice fed with Western diet (WD) containing 0.025% or 0.05% RBN showed reduced liver mass and lipid droplet size, as well as improved plasma insulin levels and homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) values. CD38 was identified as a target of RBN using the BioAssay database, and its expression was increased in OPA-treated AML-12 cells and liver tissues of WD-fed mice. Furthermore, RBN elicited these effects through its anti-histone acetyltransferase (HAT) activity. Computational simulation revealed that RBN can dock into the HAT domain pocket of p300, a histone acetyltransferase, which leads to the abrogation of its catalytic activity. Additionally, knock-down of p300 using siRNA reduced CD38 expression. The chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay showed that p300 occupancy on the promoter region of CD38 was significantly decreased, and H3K9 acetylation levels were diminished in lipid-accumulated AML-12 cells treated with RBN. RBN improves the pathogenic features of metabolic failure by suppressing the p300-CD38 axis through its anti-HAT activity, which suggests that RBN can be used as a new phytoceutical candidate for preventing or improving this condition.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.354-361
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• 2019

고추(Capsicum annuum L.)는 한국 전통 음식의 중요한 채소 중 하나이며, 비타민 A, 비타민 C, 비타민 E, 폴리페놀 및 플라보노이드를 많이 함유하고 있다. 또한 고추는 높은 항산화능을 가지고 있으며, 비만, 당뇨병, 고혈압, 소화 장애, 스트레스 및 노화를 예방하는데 효과적이라고 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 발효 홍고추 및 발효하지 않은 홍고추의 항비만 및 당뇨병 효과를 조사하였다. 8 주 동안 45% HFD를 공급하여 비만 유도 시킨 C57BL / 6N 마우스는 HFD 사료와2.5% NRM, 1.25% FRM, 2.5% FRM을 함유한 HFD 사료를 8 주간 투여하였다. 식이섭취 시킨 후 7주 경과 후 경구당 부하검사(OGTT)를 진행하였고 8주 경과 후 체중, 간, 부고환 지방량, 혈청 인슐린 수치 및 HOMA-IR을 측정하고 지질 함량 검사를 시행하였다. 이 연구의 결과는 2.5% FRM이 HFD와 2.5% NRM보다 체중, 조직 중량, 지질 함량, 혈청 인슐린 수치 및 HOMA-IR을 감소시켰다. 이 결과를 통해 발효 홍고추는 항비만 및 항당뇨에 효과가 있는 것을 확인하였다. 또한, 본 연구는 발효 홍고추를 이용한 건강기능식품 및 기능성 생리활성증대 소재의 기초자료로 활용할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.257-269
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• 2009

Objective : Obesity is an important cause of diabetes, and lipotoxicity causes insulin resistance. Recently a lot of research is being done on PPAR-${\alpha}$. TNF-${\alpha}$. adiponectin, and leptin, which are important obesity related factors. In this study, we investigated the effects of Supungsunki-hwan on high fat. high carbohydrate diet-induced obese type 2 diabetic mouse models. Methods: Diabetes was induced in ICR male mouse (30${\pm}$5g) with Surwit's high fat, high sucrose diet. Mice were divided into 4 groups(n=10) of Normal. Control. Supungsunkj-hwan group. and acarbose group. The Supungsunki-hwsn group was given 10% Supungsunkj-hwan in their diet. and the acarbose group was given 0.5% acarbose in their diet. After 6 weeks. body weight. food intake, FBS and OGTT. lipid profile and liver enzymes, epididymal fat weight, and gene expression of leptin, adiponectin, TNF-${\alpha}$ and PPAR-${\alpha}$ were measured. Leptin. adiponectin. tumor necrosis factor(TNF)-${\alpha}$ and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-${\alpha}$ were evaluated by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Results : Supungsunkj-hwan increased the gene expression of PPAR-${\alpha}$, which reduces lipotoxicity and insulin resistance. Supungsunkj-hwan also significantly reduced triglyceride. AST. ALT serum levels. and 1 hour oral glucose tolerance levels. Conclusion : These results show that Supungsunkj-hwan improves insulin resistance in the liver and muscles, by reducing triglyceride levels and lipotoxicity through increased PPAR-${\alpha}$ gene expression. This is supported by the fact that Supungsunkj-hwan significantly reduces 1 hour oral glucose tolerance levels. Therefore we suggest that Supungsunkj-hwan would be an effective treatment for obese type 2 diabetic patients.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제41권8호
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• pp.1106-1111
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• 2012

본 연구는 식이 불포화지방산으로 산화 스트레스가 유도된 쥐에게서 비타민 E의 항산화 효과를 알아보기 위해 4주령의 쥐 90마리를 1주일간 적응시킨 후, 정상식이를 섭취한 대조군(C), 식이 불포화지방산(올레산, 리놀레산, 리놀렌산, DHA)군, 식이 불포화지방산에 비타민 E를 첨가한 군으로 나누어 8주간 실시하였다. 체중변화는 대조군에 비하여 모든 군에서 증가하였고, 비타민 E 첨가군에서는 LA+비타민 E군을 제외한 모든 군에서 유의적인 체중증가가 나타났다. 뇌 마이크로좀의 지질과산화물 생성은 대조군에 비해 특히 LA, DHA 군에서 유의적으로 높은 경향을 보였다. 비타민 E 첨가 시 모든 군에서 첨가하지 않은 군에 비하여 지질과산화물 농도가 감소하였다. 뇌 세포질의 항산화 효소 SOD, GPx는 대조군에 비하여 모든 지방산 군에서 활성이 증가하였고 비타민 E 첨가 시 활성이 유의하게 감소하였다. 뇌 마이크로좀의 CYP2E1의 활성은 LNA군에서만 유의적으로 증가하고 비타민 E 첨가 시 LNAE군만이 유의하게 감소됨을 확인하였다. 이상의 실험결과, 식이 불포화지방산으로 유도된 뇌의 산화 스트레스는 비타민 E를 식이 불포화지방산과 같이 섭취함으로써 산화 스트레스 감소에 긍정적 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제45권9호
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• pp.1249-1256
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• 2016

백삼을 9회 증숙 및 건조 과정 후 제조한 흑삼의 항산화 효과급성위염 유발 모델에서 점막 보호 효과를 확인하기 위하여 증숙 횟수별 추출한 시료를 통해 실험을 진행하였다. 백삼과 흑삼의 증숙 횟수에 따른 추출물의 성분을 분석한 결과 백삼과 비교하여 흑삼 추출물에서 모두 유효성분의 양이 증가하는 것을 확인하였고, 특히 9회 반복 과정을 거친 BG군에서 가장 높은 성분 함량을 보였다. 또한, 항산화능을 확인하기 위하여 실시된 DPPH, ABTS free radical 소거 활성에서도 BG군의 억제율이 가장 높게 나타났으며, 총페놀과 총플라보노이드의 함량도 가장 높게 나타났다. 이러한 결과를 토대로 백삼과 9번 증숙 과정을 거친 흑삼을 HCl/에탄올로 유도한 급성위염 마우스에 투여한 결과 BG군에서 위 점막의 손상은 대조군과 비교하여 유의한 감소를 보였으며, 또한 백삼과 비교하여 9회 증숙한 흑삼에서 유의한 감소를 보였다. 혈액에서 측정한 활성산소종의 수치에서도 대조군과 비교하여 9회 증숙 흑삼에서 유의한 감소를 보였고, 백삼과 비교하여 뛰어난 항산화 효과를 나타내었다. 산화적 스트레스의 증가로 발생한 사이토카인의 발현을 확인한 결과에서도 COX-2, TNF-${alpha}$와 IL-6의 경우 대조군보다 유의한 감소를 보였고, 백삼과 비교하여도 유의한 감소를 보였다. 그러므로 9회 증숙한 흑삼에서는 백삼과 비교하여 유효성분 함량의 증가가 발생하여 뛰어난 항산화력을 보이고, 이에 따라 염증성 사이토카인의 발현을 억제시키므로 9회 증숙한 흑삼은 항산화 효과에 따른 급성위염 유발모델에서 점막 보호 효과가 있다고 생각한다.