• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.29-38
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• 2022

Halophytes are plants that live in harsh environments in coastal regions and are known for their diverse chemical compositions. Limonium tetragonum, a halophyte endemic to Korean shores, is known for its bioactive compounds and is utilized in folk medicine. In this study L. tetragonum extract (LHE) was used to determine and evaluate its anti-osteoporotic properties. Pre-adipocyte and pre-osteoblasts were induced to differentiate along with LHE treatment, and their differentiation was evaluated using differentiation markers. LHE treatment decreased lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes during adipogenesis. Results indicated that the LHE treatment also decreased the levels of key adipogenic transcription factors: PPARγ, SREBP1c, and C/EBPα. Enhancing osteoblastogenesis by LHE treatment was confirmed in osteoblastogenesis-induced MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts. Cells treated with LHE resulted in increased calcification and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity compared with osteoblasts without LHE treatment. Pro-osteogenic and anti-adipogenic effects were also confirmed in D1 murine mesenchymal stromal cells which are capable of differentiation into both adipocytes and osteoblasts. LHE hindered adipogenesis and enhanced osteoblastogenesis in D1 MSCs in a similar fashion. In conclusion, L. tetragonum is believed to possess the potential to be utilized as a nutraceutical ingredient against osteoporotic conditions.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.806-813
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• 2012

Adipocyte differentiation is strongly associated with obesity, which causes metabolic disorders. In this study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of widdrol on 3T3-L1 preadipocyte growth and differentiation. Widdrol decreased lipid droplet accumulation and down-regulated adipogenic transcription factors such as C/$EBP{\alpha}$, C/$EBP{\beta}$, and $PPAR{\gamma}$. Widdrol blocked preadipocyte proliferation and differentiation through the inhibition of mitotic clonal expansion, which was accompanied by the failure of degradation of p21, a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor. Cell-cycle analysis clearly indicated that widdrol actively induces cell-cycle arrest at the G1-S phage transition, causing cells to remain in the preadipocyte state. Moreover, widdrol increased p21 expression and inhibited Rb phosphorylation in preadipocyte incubated in a hormone medium. Therefore, these findings clearly suggest that widdrol blocks preadipocyte growth and differentiation through the inhibition of mitotic clonal expansion by p21-and Rb-dependent G1 arrest and can be developed as a potent anti-adipogenic agent for reducing obesity.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.141-150
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• 2016

Background: Adipocyte-macrophage communication plays a critical role regulating white adipose tissue (WAT) inflammatory gene expression. Because WAT inflammation contributes to the development of metabolic diseases, there is significant interest in understanding how exogenous compounds regulate the adipocyte-macrophage crosstalk. An aqueous (AQ) extract of North American (NA) ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) was previously shown to have strong inflammo-regulatory properties in adipocytes. This study examined whether different ginseng extracts influence adipocyte-macrophage crosstalk, as well as WAT inflammatory gene expression. Methods: The effects of AQ and ethanol (EtOH) ginseng extracts ($5{\mu}g/mL$) on adipocyte and macrophage inflammatory gene expression were studied in 3T3-L1 and RAW264.7 cells, respectively, using real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. Adipose tissue organ culture was also used to examine the effects of ginseng extracts on epididymal WAT (EWAT) and inguinal subcutaneous WAT (SWAT) inflammatory gene expression. Results: The AQ extract caused significant increases in the expression of common inflammatory genes (e.g., Mcp1, Ccl5, Tnf-${\alpha}$, Nos2) in both cell types. Culturing adipocytes in media from macrophages treated with the AQ extract, and vice versa, also induced inflammatory gene expression. Adipocyte Ppar-${\gamma}$ expression was reduced with the AQ extract. The AQ extract strongly induced inflammatory gene expression in EWAT, but not in SWAT. The EtOH extract had no effect on inflammatory gene expression in either both cell types or WAT. Conclusion: These findings provide important new insights into the inflammo-regulatory role of NA ginseng in WAT.

• 대한약침학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.163-176
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• 2008

Objective : The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Bangpungtongsung-san extracts on the preadipocytes proliferation, of 3T3-L1 cell line. lipolysis of adipocytes in rat's epididymis and localized fat accumulation of porcine by extraction methods(alcohol and water). Methods : Diminish 3T3-L1 proliferation and lipogenesis do primary role to reduce obesity. So, 3T3-L1 preadipocyte and adipocytes were performed on cell cultures, and using Sprague-Dawley rats for the lipogenesis, and treated with 0.01-$1mg/m{\ell}$ Bangpungtongsung-san Extracts depend on concentrations. Porcine skin including fat tissue after treated Bangpungtongsung-san Extracts by means of the dosage dependent variation are investigated the histologic changes after injection of these extracts. Results : Following results were obtained from the 3T3-L1 preadipocyte proliferation and lipolysis of adipocyte in rats and histologic investigation of fat tissue. 1. Bangpungtongsung-san extracts were showed the effect of decreased preadipocyte proliferation on the high dosage($1.0mg/m{\ell}$). 2. Bangpungtongsung-san extracts were showed the effect of decreased the activity of glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase(GPDH) on the high dosage($1.0mg/m{\ell}$) and Specially, alcohol extract of Bangpungtongsung-san was clear as time goes by high concentration. 3. Bangpungtongsung-san extracts were showed tries to compare the effect of lipolysis, alcohol extract of Bangpungtongsung-san on the high dosage($1.0mg/m{\ell}$) was observed the effect is higher than water extract. 4. Investigated the histological changes in porcine fat tissue after treated Bangpungtongsung-san extracts, we knew that water extract of Bangpungtongsung-san was showed the effect of lipolysis on the high dosage($10.0mg/m{\ell}$) and alcohol extract of Bangpungtongsung-san was showed significant activity to the lysis of cell membranes in all concentration. Conclusion : These results suggest that Bangpungtongsung-san efficiently induces diminish proliferation of preadipocyte and lipolysis in adipose tissue.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.89-97
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• 2016

비만은 체내 지방이 과도하게 축적되어 일어나는 현상으로, 당뇨, 고혈압, 심혈관 질환 및 암과 같은 질병의 원인이 된다. 본 연구는 RLE에 의해 지방전구세포에서 지방세포로 분화 시, 세포 내 축적되는 Triglyceride 저해 및 발현되는 전사인자들의 발현양상에 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사하였다. 그 결과, RLE는 Oil Red O 염색에서 세포 내 triglyceride의 축적을 농도 의존적으로 억제하였다. 또한 CCAAT/enhancer binding protein(C/EBP) ${\alpha}$, ${\beta}$와 peroxisome proliferator activated receptor ${\gamma}$($PPAR{\gamma}$)과 같은 지방세포 분화 관련 전사인자들의 발현을 억제하였다. RLE는 clonal expansion 단계의 지방세포를 G1기에서 세포 주기를 정지시켜 세포의 증식을 억제하였으며, RLE 처리에 의해 p21의 증가, Cyclin E, Cdk2, Phospho-Rb의 발현 저해 등 G1 arrest 관련 단백질의 발현 변화가 유도되었다. 따라서, RLE는 분화 관련 전사인자들의 발현을 조절하고 지방세포 분화 초기에 G1기의 세포 주기 정지를 억제함으로써 지방전구세포에서 지방세포로의 분화를 억제한다고 사료된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.447-454
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• 2019

비만은 에너지의 불균형으로 인하여 체내 지방조직에 지방이 축적되는 대사성질환으로 심혈관계 질환, 고혈압, 2형 당뇨, 고지혈증 및 각종 암의 발생 빈도를 증가시키는 요인이다. 지방의 축적은 지방전구세포가 지방세포로 분화하는 과정을 의미하는 adipogenesis라는 과정을 거쳐서 일어난다. 지방세포로의 분화는 다양한 호르몬과 전사인자들의 상호작용에 의해서 일어난다. 본 연구에서는 팔각회향이 항비만 소재로 활용 가능한지 확인하기 위해, 팔각회향 물 추출물을 분획하여 지방축적 억제 활성이 좋은 dichloromethane층을 선정하였다. 3T3-L1 지방전구세포가 성숙한 지방세포로 분화할 때 팔각회향 dichloromethane 층이 어떠한 기전으로 분화를 조절하는지 확인한 결과, 지방세포 분화에서 중요한 전사인자인 C/EBP family, $PPAR{\gamma}$의 발현이 억제되었고, 지방세포 최종 분화 마커로 알려져 있는 FAS 및 LPL의 발현 또한 감소되었다. 또한 G1기에서의 세포주기 정지를 통해 지방세포 분화 단계에서 필수적인 mitotic clonal expansion 단계를 억제한다는 결과를 얻었다. 이러한 연구 결과는 팔각회향이 항비만 효과를 가지는 천연물 소재로의 활용가능성을 보여주는 기초 자료가 될 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.78-87
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• 2020

Objectives: To expand and provide information on the efficacy of herbal medicines, anti-obesity effects were evaluated. In many studies, plant-derived components with anti-obesity efficacies have been investigated for their potential inhibitory effects on 3T3-L1 preadipocyte cells. The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-obesity effects of 65 herbal medicine in 3T3-L1 preadipocyte cells. Methods: Preferentially, 3T3-L1 cells were treated with 65 herbal medicines (500 ㎍/mL) during differentiation for 8 days. Next, 3T3-L1 cells were treated with selected herbal medicines at concentrations ranging from 50 to 200 ㎍/mL during differentiation for 8 days. The accumulation of lipid droplets was determined by Oil Red O staining. The expressions of genes related to adipogenesis were measured by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and Western blot analyses. Results: Among the 65 kinds of herbal medicines, 13 herbal medicines that been shown to be effective against the accumulation of lipid droplets were selected. Finally, selected Banhasasim-tang and Samhwangsasim-tang showed inhibitory activity on adipocyte differentiation at 3T3-L1 preadipocytes without affecting cell toxicity. In addition, Banhasasim-tang and Samhwangsasim-tang significantly reduced the expression levels of several adipocyte marker genes including peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-γ and CCAAT/enhancer binding protein-α. Conclusions : These results suggest that the ability of Banhasasim-tang and Samhwangsasimtang has inhibited overall adipogenesis and lipid accumulation in the 3T3-L1 cells. Banhasasim-tang and Samhwangsasim-tang may be a promising medicine for the treatment of obesity and related metabolic disorders.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2024

본 연구에서는 산딸기 잎의 항비만 기능성 소재로서의 가능성을 확인하기 위하여 3T3-L1 지방전구세포에 산딸기 잎 추출물을 처리한 후 중성지방 함량을 측정하고 지방생성과 관련된 여러 단백질의 발현 양상을 측정하였다. 산딸기 잎은 열수로 추출·농축하여 시료로 사용하였으며 추출물의 수율은 4.76%였다. 산딸기 잎 추출물에 의한 3T3-L1 세포 생존율을 측정한 결과, 1,000 ㎍/mL 농도에서 13%의 성장 저해를 확인할 수 있었다. 이에 본 연구에서 시료 처리 농도를 500 ㎍/mL까지 처리하여 실험을 진행하였다. 세포 내 중성지방의 생성은 농도의존적으로 감소하는 경향을 나타내었으며, 감소율은 대조군에 비하여 농도 100, 300, 500 ㎍/mL에서 각각 28.7, 40.8, 51.6%를 나타내었다. 또한 PPARγ, C/EBPα 및 SREBP-1c, FAS 및 ACC의 발현 억제, p-AMPK 발현 증가로 지방합성이 억제되는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과, 산딸기 잎 추출물이 지방세포 분화 및 지방생성 관련 인자들을 조절함으로서 비만 개선 소재로서의 활용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.523-528
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• 2017

본 연구는 국내 산림자생 식물 추출물 5종(밤나무, 진달래, 산수유, 복분자딸기, 갈참나무)에 대한 지방세포 분화 억제 및 활성산소종(ROS) 생성 억제 효능을 평가하였다. 지방세포 분화 중 세포 내 지방축적 및 ROS 생성량을 비교한 결과, 국내 산림 식물 5종 모두 지방축적량 및 ROS 생성량을 농도 유의적으로 감소키는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 복분자딸기 추출물을 처리한 지방세포에서 지방 축적 및 ROS 저감에 가장 크게 나타났으며 양성대조군으로 사용된 N-acetyl-L-cysteine과 유사한 결과를 나타내었다. 또한, 복분자딸기 추출물을 처리함으로써 지방세포의 분화를 조절하는 전사인자인 $PPAR{\gamma}$, $C/EBP{\alpha}$ 및 aP2 발현이 억제됨을 확인하였다. 국내 산림 식물 5종 추출물은 천연물에서 유래한 항비만 및 항산화 활성 기능성식품 소재로 활용 가능할 것으로 생각한다.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.84-88
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• 2009

Cathepsin S is a cysteine protease that affects extracellular matrix remodeling. Recently, several studies have reported that cathepsin S is involved in obesity. Both mouse and human adipose cells produce this enzyme in the early phase of adipocyte differentiation, where it degrades fibronectin. Cathepsin S gene expression is elevated in the adipose tissue of obese mice as compared to that of lean mice. Paecilomyces tenuipes water extracts (PTW) are shown to have an inhibitory effect on cathepsin S activity. In this study, Z-Val-Val-Arg-MCA was used as a cathepsin S-specific substrate in order to examine inhibitory effect of PTW. Supplementing 3T3-L1 cell media with PTW clearly reduced lipid droplet accumulation and cathepsin S-induced adipogenesis. Furthermore, PTW decreased weight gain, subcutaneous adipose tissue growth, the level of serum triglyceride, and total cholesterol in mice fed a high-fat diet. These data suggest that PTW work against adipose cathepsin S and presumably contribute to anti-obese activities.