• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• v.20 no.1
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• pp.65-70
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• 2003

The activity of phase II enzyme in the liver of mice was examined following the application of Cnidium officinale Makino aqua-acupuncture solution (COMAS). The application of COMAS $CV_{12}$ to mice for 7 days increased quinone reductase(QR) activity. The glutathione S-transferase(GST) activity was also increased with COMAS. A greater increase was observed in the glutathione(GSH) levels than in the QR and GST activities.

• The Journal of Korean Medicine
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• v.17 no.1 s.31
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• pp.9-20
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• 1996

Oxygen free radicals can generated during metabolic processes in normal cells and by exposure of cells to toxic substances. These radicals have been recogenized to playa critical role in several pathological conditions including carcinogenesis and aging, and they have been implicated in pathogenesis of various diseases such as seizure, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, myocardial infarction, respiratory distress syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis. This study was undertaken to determine if Juglandis semen herb-acupuncture solution (JSHAS) has a protective effect against cell injury caused by oxidants, t-butylhydroperoxide (t-BHP) and $H_{2}O_2$. Cell injury was estimated by measuring lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) release and lipid perexidation was estimated by measurimg malondialdehyde, a product of lipid peroxidation. JSHAS significantly prevented LDH release induced by t-BHP or $H_{2}O_2$ in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations of 0.5-10%. Such protective effect was observed in control tissues untreated with oxidants. JSHAS, at 5% concentration, significantly reduced LDH release even when the concentrations of t-BHP and $H_{2}O_2$ increased to 5 and 200 mM, respectively. JSHAS, at 5% concentration, significantly reduced the lipid peroxidation by t-BHP and $H_{2}O_2$. These results indicate that JSHAS prevents cell injury and lipid peroxidation induced by oxidants in rabbit kidney cells. However, the underlying mechanisms remain to determined.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.18 no.6
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• pp.161-170
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• 2001

목적 : 본 연구는 최근 임상에서 많이 사용하는 봉독약침액의 nitric oxide (NO)에 대한 소거효과를 분석하기 위하여 실행되었다. 방법 : 양성대조군으로 비타민과 실험군으로 국산 봉독과 미국산 봉독에 NO를 분비하는 S-nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine (SNAP)을 투여한 후 NO의 농도를 540 nm 파장의 자외선 흡수량을 측정하여 평가하였다. 결과 : 국산 봉독은 $100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$에서 SNAP 처리 1.5, 3, 6 및 12시간에 대조군 (100%)과 비교하여 각각 $86.7{\pm}1.5,\;103.8{\pm}1.9,\;88.3{\pm}2.9$ 및 85.6{\pm}3.2%$의 잔류 NO 농도를 보였고, 1.5, 6 및 12시간에서 유의한 NO 소거 효과를 나타냈다. 미국산 봉독에서는 각각 $74.0{\pm}2.2,\;66.5{\pm}10.9,\;86.1{\pm}2.8$ 및 $59.1{\pm}3.8%$로 모든 시간에서 유의한 결과를 보였다. 결론 : 이상의 봉독의 NO 소거효과는 봉독 약침액이 임상에서 동통, 종창, 등에 치료에 사용하는 작용기전의 하나로 사료된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• v.24 no.2
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• pp.15-29
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• 2007

목적 : 후박(厚朴)(Magnolia Obovata)에서 추출한 낮은 농도의 Obovatol 약침액의 RAW264.7 세포에서 LPS로 유발된 염증，$TNF-{\alpha}$로 유발된 human Prostate carcinoma PC-3 및 LNCap 세포의 세포증식에 대한 영향과 그 기전을 살펴보고자 하였다. 방법 : RAW264.7 세포에서 LPS로 염증을 유발하고 낮은 농도의 Obovatol 약침액을 처리한 후 cell viability, NO 생성량，iNOS와 COX-2의 발현, $NF-{\kappa}B$활성，전사능력을 관찰하기 위해 MTT assay, NO determination assay, western blot analysis, EMSA, luciferase activity assay를 시행하였고，LNCap, PC-3 세포에 $TNF-{\alpha}$로 증식을 유도하고 낮은 농도의 Obovatol 약침액을 처리한 후 cell growth, apoptosis 및 apoptosis와 연관된 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성 변화를 관찰하기 위해 WST-1, Cell morphogy test, DAPI staining and TUNEL assay, EMSA, luciferase activity assay를 시행하였다. 결과 : 1. RAW264.7 세포에서 낮은 농도의 Obovatol 약침액 처리는 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성 및 전사능력을 낮추고 iNOS와 COX-2의 발현과 NO 생성을 감소시켜 LPS로 유발된 염증을 억제하였다. 2. LNCap, PC-3 세포에서 낮은 농도의 Obovatol 약침액 처리는 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성을 낮추어 세포자별사를 촉진함으로써 $TNF-{\alpha}$로 유발된 암세포의 성장을 억제하였다. 결론 : 이상의 결과는 낮은 농도의 Obovatol 약침액이 항염 및 인간 전립선암세포주인 PC-3, LNCap에 대한 증식억제 효과가 있음을 입증한 것이며，향후 이를 바탕으로한 생체 연구에서의 긍정적인 결과는 Obovatol 약침액이 만성염증성 질환 및 전립선암의 예방과 치료에 대한 효과적인 치료제 개발에 초석이 될 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.5 no.2
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• pp.6-24
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• 2002

This experiment was carried out to study on the safety assessment of Bos tures$^{\circ}{\S}Ursus thibetanus^{\circ}{\S}$Moschus extract solution(BUM) for Herbal-acupuncture. SD rats and ICR mice were used for acute toxicity test. the results were summerized as follows; 1. In rats and mice, LD50 value could not be measured. 2. There were no abnormal finding in acute toxicity test treated BUM for Herbal-acupuncture

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.9 no.1
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• pp.75-82
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• 2006

Objective : This research was carried out for the development of medicine for vitiligo treatment and focused on the effect of Hominis Placenta extract on Melanin synthesis of B16 melanoma cells. Methods : Acitivity of tyrosinase playing a vital role in synthesis of Melanin and the quantity of Melanin, which is the final product in cultured B16 melanoma cells, effects of Hominis Placenta extract were measured. Results: The results indicated that Hominis Placenta extract increased both the amount of Melanin and the activity of tyrosinase according to the concentration, and they also supported by western blot analysis. Conclusion : The results suggests that Hominis Placenta extract has an advantageous effect on the promotion of Melanin synthesis and will contribute to the development of vitiligo treatment through further related studies.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.93-97
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• 2008

Objective: This study was done to investigate the safety of Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution manufactured with freezing dryness method to use eye drop. Methods: The eye irritation test of this material was performed according to the Regulation of Korea Food & Drug Administration(2005. 10. 21, KFDA 2005-60). After Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, the author observed eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Results: 1. After Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't physical problem at 9 rabbits. 2. After Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Conclusions: I suggested that Fel Ursi pharmacopuncture solution didn't induced eye irritation in rabbits.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.99-104
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• 2008

Objective: This study was done to investigate the safety of Fel Ursi & Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution manufactured with freezing dryness method to use eye drop. Methods: The eye irritation test of this material was performed according to the Regulation of Korea Food & Drug Administration(2005. 10. 21, KFDA 2005-60). After Fel Ursi & Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, the author observed eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Results: 1. After Fel Ursi & Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't physical problem at 9 rabbits. 2. After Fel Ursi & Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Conclusions: I suggested that Fel Ursi & Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution didn't induced eye irritation in rabbits.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.75-79
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• 2008

Objectives This study was done to investigate the safety of Soyeom pharmacopuncture solution manufactured with freezing dryness method to use eye drop. Methods The eye irritation test of this material was performed according to the Regulation of Korea Food & Drug Administration(2005. 10. 21, KFDA 2005-60). After Soyeom pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, the auther observed eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Results 1. After Soyeom pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't physical problem at 9 rabbits. 2. After Soyeom pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Conclusions I suggested that Soyeom pharmacopuncture solution didn't induced eye irritation in rabbits.

• Journal of Pharmacopuncture
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• v.11 no.2
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• pp.81-85
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• 2008

Objective This study was done to investigate the safety of Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution manufactured with freezing dryness method to use eye drop. Methods The eye irritation test of this material was performed according to the Regulation of Korea Food & Drug Administration (2005. 10. 21, KFDA 2005-60). After Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, the auther observed eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Results 1. After Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution was medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't physical problem at 9 rabbits. 2. After Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solutionwas medicated in the left eye of the rabbits, there wasn't eye irritation of the cornea, iris, conjunctiva at 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7day. Conclusions I suggested that Bovis Calculus pharmacopuncture solution didn't induced eye irritation in rabbits.