• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1994년도 춘계학술대회 and 제3회 신약개발 연구발표회
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• pp.186-186
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• 1994

Many agonists have been known to activate the hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids through the bindings with corresponding receptors on the various cells. Diacylglycerol and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate(IP3) generated by the action of phosphoinositide-specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC) are well known second messengers for the activation of protein kinase C and the mobilization of Ca2+ in many cells. Three types of PI-PLC isozyme (${\alpha}$,${\gamma}$, and $\delta$) and several subtrpes for each type have been identified from mammalian sources by purification of enzymes and cloning of their cDNAs. Each type PI-PLC isozyme is coupled to different receptors and mediators, for example, ${\beta}$-types are coupled to the seven-transmembrane-receptors via Gq family of G-proteins and ${\beta}$-types directly to the receptor tyrosine kinases. Specific modulators for the signaling pathway through each type of PI-PLC should be very useful as potential potential candidates for lend substances in developing novel drugs. To establish the sensitive and convenient screening systems for searching modulators on PI-PLC mediated signaling, two kinds of approaches have been tried. (1) Establishment of in vitro assay condition for each type of PI-PLC isozyme: Overexpression by using vaccinia virus and purification of each isozyme was carried out for the preparation of large amounts of enaymes. Optimum and sensitive assay condition for the measurements of PI-ELC activities were established. (2) Development of the cell lines in which each type of PI-PLC is permanently overexpressed: A fibroblast cell line (3T3${\gamma}$1-7) in which PI-PLC-${\gamma}$1 was overexpressed by using pZip-neo expression vector was developed and used for the measurement of PDGF-induced IP3 formation. The responses for IP3 formed in 3T3${\gamma}$1-7 cells by the treatment of PDGF is 8 times more sensitive than those in control cells. 3T3${\gamma}$l-7 cell is useful for the screening of the inhibitors on the PDGF-induced cellular responses from large number of samples in a small volume(50 ${\mu}$l) and short time(5-15 min). Using these systems, we screened hundreds of herb-extracts for the inhibition of PDGF-induced IP3 formation and selected several extracts that showed the inhibition as the candidates for isolation and characterization of active substances. The determination of the acting point of selected extracts or fractions in the PDGF signaling pathway has been analyzing.

• Toxicological Research
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.261-266
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• 2010

In the workplace, the arsenic is used in the semiconductor production and the manufacturing of pigments, glass, pesticides and fungicides. Therefore, workers may be exposed to airborne arsenic during its use in manufacturing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential toxicity of particulate matters (PMs) doped with arsenic (PMs-Arsenic) using a rodent model and to compare the genotoxicity in various concentrations and to examine the role of PMs-Arsenic in the induction of signaling pathway in the lung. Mice were exposed to PMs $124.4{\pm}24.5\;{\mu}g/m^3$ (low concentration), $220.2{\pm}34.5\;{\mu}g/m^3$ (middle concentration), $426.4{\pm}40.3\;{\mu}g/m^3$ (high concentration) doped with arsenic $1.4\;{\mu}g/m^3$ (Low concentration), $2.5\;{\mu}g/m^3$ (middle concentration), $5.7\;{\mu}g/m^3$ (high concentration) for 4 wks (6 h/d, 5 d/wk), respectively in the whole-body inhalation exposure chambers. To determine the level of genotoxicity, Chromosomal aberration (CA) assay in splenic lymphocytes and Supravital micronucleus (SMN) assay were performed. Then, signal pathway in the lung was analyzed. In the genotoxicity experiments, the increases of aberrant cells were concentration-dependent. Also, PMs-arsenic caused peripheral blood micronucleus frequency at high concentration. The inhalation of PMs-Arsenic increased an expression of phosphorylated Akt (p-Akt: protein kinase B) and phpsphorylated mammalian target of rapamycin (p-mTOR) at high concentration group. Taken together, inhaled PMs-Arsenic caused genotoxicity and altered Akt signaling pathway in the lung. Therefore, the inhalation of PMs-Arsenic needs for a careful risk assessment in the workplace.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.119-122
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• 2010

Interleukin-1${\beta}$ $(IL-1{\beta})$ is one of the key proinflammatory cytokines and it plays an important role for the antimycobacterial host defense mechanisms. In this study, we examined Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-stimulated induction of IL-1${\beta}$ and evaluated the associated signal transduction pathways. In PMA-differentiated THP-1 cells, MTB infection increased mRNA expression of IL-$1{\beta}$ in a dose-dependent manner. The expression of IL-1${\beta}$ mRNA began to be induced at 1.5 h after infection, and induced expression of IL-1${\beta}$ was retained for 48 h after MTB infection. The increase in expression of IL-1${\beta}$ caused by MTB was reduced in cells treated with Ro-31-8425 (an inhibitor of PK$C{\alpha}$, ${\beta}I$, ${\beta}II$, ${\gamma}$, ${\varepsilon}$) or PD98059 (an inhibitor of MEK1), meanwhile, pre-treatment with $G\ddot{o}6976$ (an inhibitor of $Ca^{2+}$ dependent PK$C{\alpha}$ and PK$C{\beta}I$) or Rottlerin (an inhibitor of PK$C{\delta}$) has no effect on MTB-induced expression of $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA. These results show that the expression of $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA caused by MTB may be mediated via MEK1 and PKC isoforms including PK$C{\beta}II$, $PKC{\gamma}$, or $PKC{\varepsilon}$. Further studies are required to determine whether other PKC isoforms $(PKC {\eta},\;{\theta},\;{\varepsilon},\;and\;{\lambda}/{\iota})$, except $PKC{\delta}$, $PKC{\alpha}$, and $PKC{\beta}I$, are also involved in $IL-1{\beta}$ mRNA expression after mycobacterial infection.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.1659-1669
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• 2020

1,3-α-3,6-anhydro-L-galactosidase (α-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolase) catalyzes the last step of agar degradation by hydrolyzing neoagarobiose into monomers, D-galactose, and 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, which is important for the bioindustrial application of algal biomass. Ahg943, from the agarolytic marine bacterium Gayadomonas joobiniege G7, is composed of 423 amino acids (47.96 kDa), including a 22-amino acid signal peptide. It was found to have 67% identity with the α-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolase ZgAhgA, from Zobellia galactanivorans, but low identity (< 40%) with the other α-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolases reported. The recombinant Ahg943 (rAhg943, 47.89 kDa), purified from Escherichia coli, was estimated to be a monomer upon gel filtration chromatography, making it quite distinct from other α-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolases. The rAhg943 hydrolyzed neoagarobiose, neoagarotetraose, and neoagarohexaose into D-galactose, neoagarotriose, and neoagaropentaose, respectively, with a common product, 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, indicating that it is an exo-acting α-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolase that releases 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose by hydrolyzing α-1,3 glycosidic bonds from the nonreducing ends of neoagarooligosaccharides. The optimum pH and temperature of Ahg943 activity were 6.0 and 20℃, respectively. In particular, rAhg943 could maintain enzyme activity at 10℃ (71% of the maximum). Complete inhibition of rAhg943 activity by 0.5 mM EDTA was restored and even, remarkably, enhanced by Ca²⁺ ions. rAhg943 activity was at maximum at 0.5 M NaCl and maintained above 73% of the maximum at 3M NaCl. K_m and V_max of rAhg943 toward neoagarobiose were 9.7 mg/ml and 250 μM/min (3 U/mg), respectively. Therefore, Ahg943 is a unique α-neoagarooligosaccharide hydrolase that has cold- and high-salt-adapted features, and possibly exists as a monomer.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권4호
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• pp.527-538
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• 2019

Background: Ginsenoside Rg1 was shown to exert ligand-independent activation of estrogen receptor (ER) via mitogen-activated protein kinase-mediated pathway. Our study aimed to delineate the mechanisms by which Rg1 activates the rapid ER signaling pathways. Methods: ER-positive human breast cancer MCF-7 cells and ER-negative human embryonic kidney HEK293 cells were treated with Rg1 ($10^{-12}M$, $10^{-8}M$), $17{\beta}$-estradiol ($10^{-8}M$), or vehicle. Immunoprecipitation was conducted to investigate the interactions between signaling protein and ER in MCF-7 cells. To determine the roles of these signaling proteins in the actions of Rg1, small interfering RNA or their inhibitors were applied. Results: Rg1 rapidly induced $ER{\alpha}$ translocation to plasma membrane via caveolin-1 and the formation of signaling complex involving linker protein (Shc), insulin-like growth factor-I receptor, modulator of nongenomic activity of ER (MNAR), $ER{\alpha}$, and cellular nonreceptor tyrosine kinase (c-Src) in MCF-7 cells. The induction of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) phosphorylation in MCF-7 cells by Rg1 was suppressed by cotreatment with small interfering RNA against these signaling proteins. The stimulatory effects of Rg1 on MEK phosphorylation in these cells were suppressed by both PP2 (Src kinase inhibitor) and AG1478 [epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor]. In addition, Rg1-induced estrogenic activities, EGFR and MEK phosphorylation in MCF-7 cells were abolished by cotreatment with G15 (G protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1 antagonist). The increase in intracellular cyclic AMP accumulation, but not Ca mobilization, in MCF-7 cells by Rg1 could be abolished by G15. Conclusion: Ginsenoside Rg1 exerted estrogenic actions by rapidly inducing the formation of ER containing signalosome in MCF-7 cells. Additionally, Rg1 could activate EGFR and c-Src ER-independently and exert estrogenic effects via rapid activation of membrane-associated ER and G protein-coupled estrogen receptor.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 2007년도 Proceedings of The Convention
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• pp.79-92
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• 2007

Oxidative stress have known to be a risk factor for the degenerative processes and closely related to a lot of diseases. It is well established that antioxidants are good in protection and therapeutic means against oxidative damage. There is increasing interest in natural antioxidants and many natural antioxidants have been found and utilized as the possible protection for various diseases and skin aging. We have screened natural antioxidant agents for cosmeceuticals, nutraceuticals, and drugs as therapeutic and preventive means against oxidative stress, and have developed a number of novel antioxidants from various natural sources. A novel melanin synthesis inhibitor, Melanocin A, isolated from the metabolite of a fungal strain Eupenicillium shearii F80695 inhibited mushroom tyrosinase and melanin biosynthesis of B16 melanoma cells with $IC_{50}$ value of 9.0 nM and MIC value of $0.9\;{\mu}M$, respectively. Melanocin A also exhibited potent antioxidant activity by scavenging of DPPH and superoxide anion radicals. UV was found to increase the level of hydrogen peroxides and other reactive oxygen species (ROS) in skin tissues. This increase in ROS may not only alter the structure and function of many genes and proteins directly but may also modulate their expressions through signal transduction pathways and, ultimately, lead to skin damage. We investigated the effect of Melanocin A on UV-induced premature skin aging. Firstly, the effect of Melanocin A on UV-induced matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 expression in an immortalized human keratinocyte cell line, HaCaT in vitro was investigated. Acute UV irradiation induced MMP-9 expression at both the mRNA and protein levels and Melanocin A suppressed this expression in a dose-dependent manner. We then investigated UV-induced skin changes in hairless mice in vivo by Melanocin A. Chronic exposure of hairless mouse dorsal skin to UV increased skin thickness and induced wrinkle formation and the gelatinase activities of MMP-2 and MMP-9. Moreover, Melanocin A significantly suppressed UV-induced morphologic skin changes and MMP-2 and MMP-9 expression. These results show that Melanocin A can prevent the harmful effects of UV that lead to skin aging. Therefore, we suggest that Melanocin A should be viewed as a potential therapeutic agent for preventing and/or treating premature skin aging. Terrein is a bioactive fungal metabolite isolated from Penicillium species. Terrein has a relatively simple structure and can be easily synthesized. However, the biologic effects of terrein are comparatively unknown. We found for the first time that terrein potently inhibit melanin production in melanocytes and has a strong hypopigmentary effect in a spontaneously immortalized mouse melanocyte cell line, Mel-Ab. Treatment of Mel-Ab cells with terrein (10-100 mM) for 4 days significantly reduced melanin levels in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, terrein at the same concentration also reduced tyrosinase activity. We then investigated whether terrein influences the extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase (ERK) pathway and the expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), which is required for tyrosinase expression. Terrein was found to induce sustained ERK activation and MITF down-regulation, and luciferase assays showed that terrein inhibits MITF promoter activity in a dose-dependent manner. To elucidate the correlation between ERK pathway activation and a decreased MITF transcriptional level, PD98059, a specific inhibitor of the ERK pathway, was applied before terrain treatment and found to abrogate the terrein-induced MITF attenuation. Terrein also reduced the tyrosinase protein level for at least 72 h. These results suggest that terrain reduces melanin synthesis by reducing tyrosinase production via ERK activation, and that this is followed by MITF down-regulation.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.310-322
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• 2000

배경 : Phospholipase C는 세포내 신호 전달과정의 초기 단계에 있어서， 매우 중요한 역할을 하는 효소로 알려져 있으며, 세포막에 존재하는 인지질 가운데 중요한 부분을 차지하는 $PIP_2$를 분해하여 제2전령물질인 DAG와 IP3를 생성한다. 이들 제2전령물질은 각각 PKC를 활성화시키고, 세포내의 $Ca^{2+}$농도를 증가 시켜서 세포내 여러 단백질 효소들을 활성화시키는 동시에, PLC 효소는 자체적으로 갖고 있는 고유의 SH2, SH3 및 PH domains 등의 기능 영역을 통해, 다른 신호 전달 인자들과 상호 작용하고, 세포막의 재구성이나, 세포분열, 발안과정에 관여 하게 된다. 이에 저자 등은 이전의 연구에서, 인체 정상 폐조직에서 PLC-${\beta}1$, -${\beta}3$, -${\gamma}1$ 및 -${\delta}1$ 동위효소가 존재함을 보고하였으며, bovine lung 내에서 PLC-${\gamma}1$ 동위 효소를 활성화 시키는 AHNAK 단백을 분리, 정제 및 클로닝 하였고, 이 AHNAK 단백이 인체 폐암조직내에서 정상조직에 비해 증가 되어 있음을 보고하여, 폐암의 발암과정에 있어서 칼슘-inositol 신호전달체계의 이상이 연관 되어있음을 제시하였다. 하지만 아직 인체 폐암조직이나 다른 종류의 폐질환에 대해서는， PLC 동위효소의 발현양상에 대한 보고가 없었으므로, 이에 저자 등은 수술로 적출한 인체 폐암 조직 내에서 PLC 동위 효소의 발현을 연구하여, 폐암의 발암과정에서 이들 효과가 갖는 역할을 규명하고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 아주 대학교 병원에 내원하여 원발성 폐암으로 수술적 절제술을 받은 환자중에서, 신선냉동상태의 암조직과 동일환자의 정상폐조직이 확보가, 가능했던 37예의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 이들조직을 대상으로 PLC-${\beta}1$, -${\beta}3$, -${\gamma}1$ 및 -${\delta}1$ 동위효소에 대해 Western blot 분석을 시행하였고, 대표적인 표본에 대해서는 PLC-${\gamma}1$에 대한 면역조직화학검사를 시행하였다. 결과 : 연구의 대상이었던 15예의 선암조직 모두에서, PLC-${\gamma}1$ 동위효소의 과발현을 관찰할 수 있었으며, 편평상피세포암 19예 중 16예에서 PLC-${\gamma}1$의 발현이 정상조직에 비해 증가하였음이 확인되었다. PLC-${\delta}1$ 동위효소의 경우, 대부분의 폐암조직에 감소되어 있었다. 하지만 이와는 반대로, 일부 선암 및 편평상피 암 조식(각3예)에서는, 현저한 증가를 보이기도 했다. 또한, 비록 그 증례수가 적기는 하였지만, 소세포 폐암 4예에서는, 모두에서 정상 폐조직보다, PLC-${\delta}1$ 효소의 발현이 현저히 감소되어 있음을 관찰하였다. 결론 : 이상의 결과로 미루어 폐암 조직 내에서 PLC-${\gamma}1$ 동위효소의 발현이 증가되어 있었는데, 이는 저자등이, 이미 보고한바 있는, PLC-${\gamma}1$의 활성화 AHNAK의 과발현과 함께, 폐암의 발암과정에, 칼슘-inositol 신호전달 채계의 이상이 관여할것이라는 실험적인 증거가 될수 있다고 하겠다. 하지만, PLC-${\delta}1$ 동위효소의 감소에 대해서는, 좀더 구체적인 기전의 규명 및 PLC-${\delta}1$ 효소의 역할에 대한 보다 많은 연구가 필요할것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.209-216
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 뽕잎 당단백질의 활성을 알아보기 위하여 뽕잎 당단백질의 안정성 및 특성을 알아보고, hydroxyl 라디칼, superoxide anion 라디칼, DPPH 라디칼 등의 활성 산소종에 대한 항산화 효과를 살펴보았다. 또한 Raw 264.7 세포에 환경호르몬의 일종인 BPA와 뽕잎 당단백질(32 kDa)을 함께 처리 하여, 뽕잎 당단백질의 활성산소종과 NO의 소거 능력뿐만 아니라 염증 매개성 단백질들 [$NF-{\kappa}B(p50)$와 iNOS]의 활성 억제능력 대하여 평가하였다. 뽕이 당단백질은 금속이온에는 다소 약하지만 온도와 pH에는 안정적인 특징을 지니고 있었으며, 탁월한 hydroxyl 라디칼, superoxide anion 라디칼, DPPH 라디칼 소거 능력을 가지고 있었다. 이러한 항산화 능력을 지닌 뽕잎 당단백질을 BPA와 함께 Raw 264.7 세포에 처리한 결과, BPA만 처리된 Raw 264.7 세포의 활성 산소종 양은 8시간째에, 그리고 NO 양은 24시간째에 현저히 증가한데 반해, BPA와 함께 뽕잎 당단백질을 처리한 Raw 264.7 세포에서는 같은 시간 동안에 농도에 비례하여 활성 산소종 및 NO양이 유의적으로 감소한 것을 알 수 있었다. 또한 8시간 동안 BPA처리에 의해 활성화된 Raw 264.7 세포의 $NF-{\kappa}B(p50)$와 iNOS 단백질들은 함께 처리한 뽕잎 당단백질의 농도에 비례하여 현저히 억제되었다. 따라서, 이러한 결과를 종합해 보면, 뽕잎 당단백질은 높은 안정성과 강력한 항산화 효과를 가지고 있었으며, 이러한 항산화 효과가 환경 호르몬(BPA)에 의한 활성산소종 및 NO 생성을 저해할 뿐만 아니라, $NF-{\kappa}B(p50)$와 iNOS의 활성을 억제함으로써 Raw 264.7 세포의 염증 신호전달을 막는데 영향을 끼쳤을 것으로 생각 된다.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.223-230
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• 2007

저자들은 녹차 카테킨(GTC)이 강한 항 혈전 작용을 나타내며, 이는 항 혈소판 활성에 의한 것임을 보고한 바 있다. 본 연구에서는, 8가지 녹차 카테킨 성분들의 항 혈소판 활성을 비교하였다. 실험결과, 갈레이트(gallate) 구조를 갖는 카테킨들(EGCG, GCG, ECG, CG)은 콜라겐$(5{\mu}g/ml)$으로 유도한 토끼 혈소판 응집능을 강하게 억제하였으며, 50% 억제농도$(IC_{50})$는 각각 79.8, 63.0, 168.2, $67.3{\mu}M$이었다. 또한 EGCG, GCG, CG는 아라키돈산(AA, $100{\mu}M$)으로 유도한 토끼 혈소판 응집능을 억제하였고, 50% 억제농도$(IC_{50})$는 각각 98.9, 200.0, $174.3{\mu}M$이었다. 반면에, 갈레이트 구조를 가지지 않는 카테킨들은 혈소판 응집능 억제 효과가 매우 약했다. 이 결과는 항 혈소판 활성에서 카테킨들의 C-3 위치의 갈레이트 구조의 존재가 매우 중요하다는 것과 카테킨들과 B-ring 갈레이트 구조의 존재 또한 녹차카테킨의 항 혈소판 활성에 중요한 작용한다는 것을 의미한다. 그리고, EGCG는 농도 의존적으로 세포내 칼슘 생성과 아리키돈산의 생성을 억제시켰는데, 이는 혈소판 응집능의 억제와 일치하였다. 반면에, EGC는 세포 내 칼슘 및 다른 혈소판 활성 기전에 아무런 영향이 없었다. 이들 결과는 EGCG의 항 혈소판 활성은 C-ring에서 carbon 3 자리의 에스테르화 된 갈레이트 구조의 존재에 의해서 강화된 항 혈소판 작용으로, 아라키돈산 생성과 세포 내 칼슘 생성을 억제하는 효과에 기인한 것이라 사료된다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제21권6호
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• pp.466-473
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• 2006

본 연구에서는 췌장 베타세포의 인슐린 분비 촉진 물질로 선별된 방선균 배양액에서 유래한 YHB-2017 (genistein)의 인슐린 분비 촉진 활성의 특성을 조사하고 그 작용 기전을 밝히고자 하였다. YHB-2017는 췌장소도에서 glucose 농도가 16 mM일 때 농도 의존적으로 인슐린 분비를 대조군에 비해 2배 이상 촉진시켰으며, 5.5 mM 이하의 glucose 농도에서는 인슐린 분비 촉진 활성이 거의 없는 것으로 나타났다. MIN6 세포를 이용한 YHB-2017의 인슐린 분비 촉진 활성 특성을 분석한 결과, PKA inhibitor (H89)에 의해서 활성이 저해되었으며, 세포막의 $K_{ATP}$ channel를 배제하고 단순히 칼슘이온을 최대로 세포내로 유입시킨 조건인 diazoxide ($200\;{mu}M$)와 KCI (35 mM)를 첨가한 경우에 YHB-2017는 인슐린 분비 촉진 활성을 나타내 $K_{ATP}$ channel-independent pathway를 통한 인슐린 분비 촉진 기전을 추정할 수 있었다. 베타세포의 단백질 인산화에 대한 영향을 조사한 결과 YHB-2017는 고농도 glucose 조건에서만 PKA 기질과 cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB)의 인산화를 증가시키는 것으로 나타났고, PKC 기질의 인산화에는 영향이 없었다. 또한, YHB-2017를 18시간동안 베타세포에 처리하였으나 인슐린 유전자 발현에는 영향을 주지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하여 볼 때 YHB-2017는 기존의 sulphonylurea 계열 약물과는 다른 작용 기전에 의해 췌장 베타세포에서 인슐린 분비를 촉진시키며, 그 기전은 PKA경로를 통해 amplify 신호를 활성화시키는데 관여하는 것으로 추정된다.