• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.29 no.4
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• pp.183-187
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• 1985

During investigation of the anthelmintic substances against Clonorchis sinensis which are based on the structure of meso-dihydroguairaretic acid, some non-mesoic diaryl butanes were synthesized by Grignard reaction and their anthelmintic activities were determined. In this reaction, an aryl butanone was reacted with benzylmagnesium chloride to produce the corresponding diaryl hydroxybutane which was converted to the corresponding diaryl butane by zinc and hydrogen chloride. The substituents in benzene ring of the diaryl butanes were changed by methylation or demethylation. Among the synthesized substances, 4-phenyl-1-(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2, 3-dimethylbutane(VII), 4-phenyl-1-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dimethylbutane(IX) and 4-phenyl-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2, 3-dimethylbutane(VI) showed strong wormicidal effects against Clonorchis si-nensis in that order. Phenolic hydroxyl group seemed to play a certain role for the wormicidal activity of the diaryl butanes.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.35 no.3
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• pp.245-251
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• 1991

Selective culture of actinomycetes from soil microbes and their antibiotic producing characters by agar-disk method were examined. Some of the organisms which produced antibiotics on agar disk did not produce antibiotics in liquid culture. Further examination indicated that production of antibiotic was dependent on the composition of medium. Many streptomycestes produced antibacterial substances in tryptic soy broth but others produced antifungal antibiotics in V-8 broth. Production of antibacterial substances by Streptomyces sp. was also dependent on the medium composition.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.22 no.1
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• pp.1-12
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• 2016

Compositional differences in flavonoids are varied in the big family of Compositae. By summarizing our previous analytical studies and other scientific evidences, new strategy will be possible to further analyze flavonoids and utilize them for human health. The HPLC analytical method has been established in terms of linearity, sensitivity, accuracy, and precision. Herbs of the family of Compositae have considerable amounts of peroxynitrite ($ONOO^-$)-scavenging effects and their phenolic substances. These effects may contribute to the prevention of disease associated with excess production of $ONOO^-$, depending on the high content of flavonoid substances.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.13 no.2_3
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• pp.71-75
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• 1969

Chemical changes in components of ginseng roots by heat treatment were observed. We have let the roots of fresh ginseng, of steamed ginseng and the water soluble parts obtained from preparing steamed one be subject to our research. Acids, bases, neutral substances and genins from each one of the above came up to 12 fractions. Having the fractions through column chromatography and TLC test thereafter, we determined the Rf values of each spots presented. Among so many similar values of them, 15 spots of heterogenous component in the fresh ginseng and 6 spots in the steamed one, and 10 spots in that of water soluble parts wre detected. Considering this data obtained, we can assume that partialor all of some components of fresh ginseng might be passed into water parts while preparing steamed ginseng from fresh ones and also some components of the later (fresh ginseng) might have been converted into other substances while being heated.

• Journal of Marine Bioscience and Biotechnology
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.1-13
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• 2019

Seaweeds contain various bioactive compounds. Especially, brown algae (Phaeophyceae), the second abundant group of seaweeds, contain numerous nutraceutical and pharmaceutical substances. In this review, we investigated on the brown algae-related patents and literature. Consequently, the research and development (R&D) trends of patent related to brown algae showed that the large majority was applied as the composition of stem cell culture medium and mostly used as active substances. In conclusion, we suggested that many researchers try to investigate and develop applications of brown algae as the sophisticated-level biomedical materials because brown algae are actively developing as simple-level biomedical materials.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• v.26 no.8
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• pp.585-590
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• 2003

Activity-guided fractionation of the EtOAc-soluble extract of the whole plants of Sida acuta using a bioassay based on the induction of quinone reductase (OR) in cultured Hepa 1c1c7 mouse hepatoma cells, led to the isolation of ten active compounds of previously known structure, quindolinone (1), cryptolepinone (2), 11-methoxyquindoline (3), N-trans-feruloyltyramine (4), vomifoliol (5), loliolide (6), 4-ketopinoresinol (7), scopoletin (8), evofolin-A (9), and evofolin-B (10), along with five inactive compounds of known structure, ferulic acid, sinapic acid, syringic acid, ($\pm$)-syringaresinol, and vanillic acid. These isolates were identified by physical and spectral data measurement. A new derivative of quindolinone, 5,10-dimethylquindolin-11-one (1a) was synthesized and characterized spectroscopically. Of the active substances, compounds 1-3 and 1a exhibited the most potent QR activity, with observed CD (concentration required to double induction) values ranging from 0.01 to 0.12 $\mu$ g/mL. Six compounds were then evaluated in a mouse mammary organ culture assay, with cryptolepinone (2), N-trans-feruloyltyramine (4), and 5,10-dimethylquindolin-11-one (1a) found to exhibit 83.3, 75.0, and 66.7% inhibition of 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene-induced preneoplastic lesions, respectively, at a dose of 10 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mL.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• v.25 no.6
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• pp.725-746
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• 2002

The demand for new alternative "low calorie" sweeteners for dietetic and diabetic purposes has increased worldwide. Although the currently developed and commercially used highly sweet sucrose substitutes are mostly synthetic compounds, the search for such compounds from natural sources is continuing. As of mid-2002, over 100 plant-derived sweet compounds of 20 major structural types had been reported, and were isolated from more than 25 different families of green plants. Several of these highly sweet natural products are marketed as sweeteners or flavoring agents in some countries as pure compounds, compound mixtures, or refined extracts. These highly sweet natural substances are reviewed herein.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.29-32
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• 1994

In order to improve the sensitivity of the current assay methods of selenium in dried-yeast preparations, atomic absorption spectrophotometry (AAS), high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and UV-Vis spectrophotometry were employed. The sample was prepared with the digestion by acid mixture of hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and perchloric acid after elimination of ether-soluble substances. The range of quantitation of selenium was $1.0{\sim}6.0\;{\mu}g/ml$ by UV-Vis spectrophotometry, $5.0{\sim}20.0\;{\mu}g/ml$ by HPLC and $0.03{\sim}0.10\;{\mu}g/ml$ by AAS.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.34-46
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• 1971

The existence of oxytocin in the pituitary gland of chicken has been ascertained, but its physiological roles are still obscure. In the study the action of oxytocin on renal function of the chicken was investigated during water diuresis, utilizing clearance and the Sperber technique. The results obtained are summarized as follows: Oxytocin, like in many species of mammals, elicited a profound diuretic response in the chicken. Urine flow, excretion of electrolytes, as well as glomerular filteration rate increased, with intravenous infusion of $3{\sim}10\;m{\mu}/kg/min$. Oxtocin, infused into the renal portal circulation via hindleg vein in a dose of $3{\sim}13\;m{\mu}/kg/min$. elicited marked increase in urine flow, glomerular filteration rate and sodium excreted in the urine. The diuretic effect was more pronounced in the infused side. It is suggested that diuretic response to oxytocin in the chicken results from dual action of oxytocin: increase of GFR and inhibition of sodium reabsorption on the renal tubule. The possibility that oxytocin might act through some endogenous substances could be ruled out.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• v.5 no.3
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• pp.30-35
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• 1975

When the pH of the mixture containing oxytetracycline, $MgCl_26H_2O$ (2 : 1) and citric acid in aqueous solution is changed by adding monoethanolamine, some difference substances are produced. In the range of pH 8.5-9.3, the stable substance which exhibit U. V. max. absorption at 267.5-268 nm and 372.5 nm is produced. According to preparing method, the mixture of oxytetracycline. $MgCl_26H_2O$ (2 : 1) and citric acid in 75% propylene glycol aqueous solution are dissolved with monoethanolamine, and then, it is standed for a long time. An unknown substance is precipitated. It seems to be a compound containing $MgCl_26H_2O$, citric acid and monoethanolamine, but not oxytetracycline.