• Journal of Marine Life Science
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.25-30
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• 2016

We investigated the possibility of a bio-monitoring system for detecting hypoxic water in coastal area using shell valve movements of Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas), which showed most aquaculture production in Korea, with Hall element sensor. In filtrating water to confirm shell valve movement (SVM) under normal condition, it showed spikes which mean a relatively fast closing condition after opened condition of average 5~12 mm, and then the SVM showed back to opening condition slower than closing speed SVM numbers during light period were similar to that of dark period (p<0.05). When dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration was reduced from 7 mg l^-1 to 3 mg l^-1, SVM numbers were increasing with decreasing of DO, and showed abnormality SVMs as compare with normal condition. Moreover, in the condition of 2 mg l^-1, Distance between light and left shell showed gradually decreased, and then we could not detected SVMs due to closed condition. Thus, if we quickly detect abnormal environmental variations as hypoxia water using bio-monitoring of SVM, it may be contribute to increased productivity by dramatically reducing damages in aquaculture.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.27 no.2
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• pp.57-65
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• 2024

Paiche (Arapaima gigas), is a colossal freshwater fish native to the Amazon basin. Its geographic distribution spans various regions, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Guyana, making it a significant component of the aquatic ecosystems in this area. Beyond its ecological role, the paiche holds substantial importance as a valuable fish resource for local communities, providing sustenance and economic opportunities. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the reproductive aspects of the paiche, based on information published from January 2000 to January 2022. It encompasses a wide range of reproductive characteristics, including sexual differentiation, age at first maturity, and identification techniques. Additionally, it offers an evaluation of various mating behaviors, highlighting their respective advantages and disadvantages. The review also explores genetic and behavioral traits observed in both wild and captive specimens, offering valuable insights for the effective management of breeding programs.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.285-292
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• 2019

A crude drug "Dang-Gui", belonging to the genus Angelica, has been used as a traditional herbal medicine in Asia. Various studies have investigated the chemical components and pharmacological activities of Dang-Gui worldwide. However, domestic research results published in Korean are undervalued in international academia due to language barriers. Therefore, it is necessary to summarize the domestic research findings systematically for greater accessibility. This review focuses on the results published in four Korean pharmaceutical journals between 1970 and 2018, which detail the botanical, phytochemical, and pharmacological properties of three Angelica species (A. gigas, A. sinensis, and A. acutiloba) used as "Dang-Gui" in Korea, China, and Japan.

• YAKHAK HOEJI
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• v.11 no.3_4
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• pp.22-26
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• 1967

From the root of Angelica gigas $N_{AKAI}$ (Umbelliferae), known as "Tang Gui" in Korea, substance A (colorless needle crystal, $C_{14}H_{14}O_{4}$, m.p. $178^{\circ}$) and B (white plate crystal, $C_{19}H_{20}O_{5}$, m.p. $111^{\circ}$) were obtained. Acetylation of "A" gave its monoacetate, white needles, $C_{16}H_{16}O_{5}$. Saponification of "B" with 5% sodium hydroxide produced "A" and senecionic acid. Examination using I.R. and N.M.R. spectra shows that "A" is identical with decursinol and that "B" with decursin. The root also appears to contain five coumarin derivatives and two steroidal compounds.

• Culinary science and hospitality research
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• v.16 no.5
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• pp.247-263
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• 2010

This study was conducted to examine the physicochemical and sensory characteristics of Bulgogi seasoning sauce added with Angelica gigas Nakai extract and salted liquid of Prunus mume. Increasing the amount of salted liquid of Prunus mume in the Bulgogi sauce added with Angelica gigas Nakai extract made its pH and brix decreased. And the lightness(L) value of the samples ranged from 22.50 to 23.43, and the redness(a) and yellowness(b) increased. For the textural characteristics of Bulgogi meat, the addition of salted liquid of Prunus mume decreased its hardness. In the sensory evaluation, Bulgogi added with 10% of salted liquid of Prunus mume made excellent scores in texture, taste and overall preference. Therefore, this results suggest that 10% of salted liquid of Prunus mume and Angelica gigas Nakai extract should be applied to Bulgogi sauce in order to satisfy its preference and functionality. For the changes of total viable cells of Bulgogi seasoning sauce by the storage period, increased amount of salted liquid of Prunus mume showed their number lower than that of the control.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.28 no.4
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• pp.260-269
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• 2015

The protective effects of extract powder of Angelica gigas on the degeneration of the articular cartilage in rats was investigated with monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis, The treatment of high concentration (50 μg/mL) of Angelica gigas effectively inhibited nitric oxide (NO) production induced by interleukin-1α (IL-1α) without any cytotoxicity. Specifically, mRNA and protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) were dose dependently reduced by extract powder of Angelica gigas. Importantly, mRNA expression in articular cartilage of inflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were clearly reduced. The inflammatory cytokines in blood were also reduced as well. These results suggested that the protective effects on the degeneration of the articular cartilage was derived from the inhibitory effects of mRNA and protein expression of tested inflammatory cytokines which is linked to prevent the degradation of proteoglycan (PG), the main matrix content in articular cartilage. Meanwhile, the 2 hrs incubation of decursin, a major compound of extract powder in rat whole blood rapidely converted decursin into decursinol which shows string anti-inflammatory activity. The coverted decursinol was detected after 8 hrs in whole blood by LC-MS/MS. Conclusively, the inhibitory effects of inflammatory cytokines production in osteoarthritis may be derived from the production of decursinol, which performs against inflammatroy cytokines like TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6.

• Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.11-14
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• 1980

A Study of the effects of the root components of Angelica gigas Nakai (Umbelliferae) on voluntary activity in mice has confirmed that there are: 1) MeOH soluble extract, MeOH insoluble extract, decursin and decursinol were antagonized against the voluntary activity in mice pretreated with a dose of caffeine natrium benzoate 30mg/kg. 2) MeOH insoluble extract showed higher depressant effect than MeOH soluble extract. 3) The depressant activity of decursinol was significantly more highly effective than that of decursin.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• v.5 no.4
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• pp.263-270
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• 2002

The Pacific oysters, Crassostrea gigas, were stressed with different concentrations of benzo(a) pyrene and depurated to determine the hemocyte lysosomal membrane stability and hydrolytic enzymatic activity as a biomarker candidate to the chemical, using NRR (neutral red retention) and API ZYM System, respectively. The membrane damage measured as NRR decrease was significant with the increase of chemical concentration and exposure time (P<0.05), providing a possible tool for biomarker. Interestingly, the control showed intrinsic stress probably due to captive life in the laboratory, and a recovering trend was also found during the depuration. The benzo(a)pyrene-exposed oysters showed increased enzyme activities in alkaline phosphatase, esterase (C4), acid phosphatase, naphthol-AS-BI-phospho­hydrolase, $\beta$-galactosidase, $\beta$-glucuronidase, and N-acetyl- $\beta$-glucosaminidase. Of them, only two enzymes, acid phosphatase and alkaline phosphatase, showed some potential available for the generation of enzymatic biomarker in the oyster. The results are suggestive of the potential availability of the cellular and enzymatic properties as a biomarker. However, considering that a robust biomarker should be insensitive to natural stress coming from normal physiological variation, but sensitive to pollutants, a concept of intrinsic stress the animal possesses should be taken into consideration. This reflects the necessity of further research on the intrinsic stress affecting the cellular and enzymatic properties of the chemical­stressed oysters prior to using the data as a biomarker.

• Journal of dental hygiene science
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• v.24 no.1
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• pp.54-61
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• 2024

Background: The Korean name for Angelica gigas Nakai (AGN) is Cham-dang-gui, which grows naturally or is cultivated, and its dried roots are used in traditional herbal medicines. The AGN root exert various pharmacological effects. Despite the various pharmacological effects of the AGN root, there are no reports on its anti-oral microbial effects. The purpose of this study was to reveal the anti-oral microbial effect and the microbial and biochemical changes in oral microorganisms according to the concentration of the ethanol extract of AGN (EAGN) root, and to confirm the possibility of using EAGN as a plant-derived functional substance for controlling oral infectious microorganisms. Methods: Disk diffusion test, growth measurement, biofilm formation assay, and measurements of acid production and buffering capacity were performed to confirm the antibacterial effect of EAGN. Results: EAGN showed anti-oral bacterial effects against Streptococcus mutans and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans at all concentrations, with S. mutans showing a more susceptible effect at concentrations above 5.0 mg/ml and A. actinomycetemcomitans at 3.75 mg/ml. EAGN treatment significantly reduced A. actinomycetemcomitans growth at all concentrations tested. Biofilm formation was significantly reduced at concentrations above 3.75 mg/ml for S. mutans and 2.5 mg/ml for A. actinomycetemcomitans. Acid production in S. mutans and A. actinomycetemcomitans was significantly increased by treatment with EAGN, and the buffering capacities of S. mutans and A. actinomycetemcomitans increased from an EAGN concentration of 3.75 mg/ml and above. Conclusion: EAGN showed anti-oral bacterial effects against both S. mutans and A. actinomycetemcomitans at concentrations above 3.75 mg/ml, which were thought to be related to the inhibition of their growth and biofilm formation. Therefore, EAGN can be used as a safe functional substance derived from medicinal plants owing to its antibacterial effects against S. mutans and A. actinomycetemcomitans.

• Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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• v.8 no.3
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• pp.243-249
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• 2000

Analysis of random amplified polymorphic DNAs(RAPDs) and internal morphological features were performed using three species of medicinal plants in the genus of Angelica(A. gigas Nakai, A. sinensis(Oliv.) Diels., A. acutiloba Kitagawa) to distinguish between these three species. Fifty decarmer oligonucleotide primers were screened for the RAPDs of the herbal plant species. Five primers generated distinct RAPD markers specific to the species of Angelica, In analysis of the degree of similarity, A. sinensis(Oliv.) Diels is more closely related to A. acutiloba Kitagawa than to A. gigas Nakai. Furthermore, we proved the usefulness of RAPD analysis for the discrimination of the species using dry roots and commercial plant materials. In internal morphology of three species, A. sinensis(Oliv.) Diels seemed to be more specialized in systemic than A. acutiloba Kitagawa and A. gigas Nakai