• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제104권1호
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• pp.67-75
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• 2015

본 연구는 4년근 산양삼을 4년 숙성된 감식초에 22주간 혼입숙성하여 만든 산양삼감식초(가칭: 산삼초)를 활용하여 식이제한을 하였을 때 나타나는 비만관련 요소들을 분석하였다. 웅성 흰쥐 63마리를 대상으로 고지방식을 공급하면서 식후 2회, 6주간 산삼초를 경구투여하였다. 집단은 대조군, 제한식이군, 웨이트사이클링군으로 구분하였으며, 이를 다시 대조군, 산삼초 2.5배 희석 섭취군, 산삼초 5.0배 희석 섭취군으로 각각 구분하였다. 각 집단은 7마리씩으로 하였다. 6주간의 사육이 종료된 후, 복강내 지방(복막후지방, 장간막지방, 부고환지방)과 대사관련 단백질(AMPK, PPAR-${\alpha}$, CPT-1)의 발현을 분석하였다. 결과를 볼 때, 모든 집단에서 산삼초 섭취에 의한 지방저장량의 유의한 감소 또는 감소 경향이 나타났으며, 지방저장량의 총합계 역시 산삼초 섭취에 의해 증가가 억제되었다. 이와는 반대로 대사관련 단백질 발현은 모든 항목에서 산삼초 섭취에 의해 유의한 증가 혹은 증가 경향이 나타났다. 이 결과는 산삼초 섭취에 의한 에너지 대사의 효과적인 상승이 고지방식이 또는 식이제한을 하였을 경우에도 체내 지방 저장량의 증가를 억제하였다는 것이다. 즉, 비만의 가장 큰 문제점인 웨이트사이클링의 억제를 위한 좋은 기능성을 보유하고 있다고 판단된다. 이를 통하여 임업산물인 산양삼과 감식초의 융합소재인 산삼초를 비만억제 식품으로 활용할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.30-37
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• 2022

Objectives: Adipogenesis is the process by which pre-adipocytes are differentiated into adipocytes. It also plays an important role in adipocyte formation and lipid accumulation. Ranunculus sceleratus (R. sceleratus) extracts are used for the treatment of various diseases such as hepatitis, jaundice, and tuberous lymphadenitis in oriental medicine. However, its effect on adipogenesis has not yet been studied. In this study, we investigated the effects of R. sceleratus on adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 cells. Methods: Cells were treated with 50, 100, and 200 ㎍/ml of R. sceleratus and cell viability was evaluated. To differentiate the 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, a 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine, dexamethasone, and insulin (MDI) solution were used. The accumulation of lipid droplets was determined by Oil Red O staining. The expression levels of adipogenesis-related proteins were also determined. Results: MDI solution differentiated the preadipocytes into adipocytes and accumulation of lipids was observed in the differentiated 3T3-L1 cells. Interestingly, the amount of lipid droplets was reduced after R. sceleratus treatment. In addition, the expression levels of key adipogenic transcription factors, such as CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins-𝛼 (C/EBP-𝛼) and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors-𝛾 (PPAR-𝛾) were also reduced after R. sceleratus treatment. Furthermore, R. sceleratus increased AMP-activated kinase (AMPK) phosphorylation and decreased sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1 expression. Conclusions: Our results showed that R. sceleratus reduced preadipocyte differentiation by inhibiting C/EBP-𝛼 and PPAR-𝛾 levels via the AMPK pathway. Therefore, we suggest that R. sceleratus may be potentially used as an anti-adipogenic agent.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.93-101
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• 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to observe the anti-diabetic effect and underlying mechanisms of Galgunhwanggumhwangryun-tang (GHH; Gegen-Qinlian-decoction) in the C2C12 myotubes. Methods: GHH (1.0 mg/ml) or metformin (0.75 mM) or insulin (100 nM) were treated in C2C12 myotubes after 4 days differentiation. The glucose uptake was assessed by 2-[N-(7-160 nitrobenz-2-oxa-1,3-diazol-4-yl)amino]-2-deoxy-d-glucose uptake by C2C12 cells. The expression of adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and phosphorylation AMPK (pAMPK) were measured by western blot. We also evaluated gene expression of glucose transporter type 4 (Slc2a4, formerly known as GLUT4), glucokinase (Gk), carnitine palmitoyltransferase IA (Cpt1a), nuclear respiratory factors 1 (Nrf1), mitochondrial transcription factor A (Tfam), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ coactivator 1α (Ppargc1a) by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results: GHH promoted glucose uptake in C2C12 myotubes. The expression of AMPK protein, which plays an essential role in glucose metabolism, was increased by treatment with GHH. GHH treatment tended to increase gene expression of Slc2a4, Gk, and Nrf1 but was not statistically significant. However, GHH significantly improved Tfam and Ppargc1a gene expression in C2C12 myotubes. Conclusions: In summary, GHH treatment promoted glucose uptake in C2C12 myotubes. We suggest that these effects are associated with increased gene expression involved in mitochondrial biosynthesis and oxidative phosphorylation, such as Tfam and Ppargc1a, and increased expression of AMPK protein.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.494-502
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• 2018

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Reducing the number of adipocytes by inducing apoptosis of mature adipocytes as well as suppressing differentiation of preadipocytes plays an important role in preventing obesity. This study examines the anti-adipogenic and pro-apoptotic effect of red pepper seed water extract (RPS) prepared at $4^{\circ}C$ (RPS4) in 3T3-L1 cells. MATERIALS/METHODS: Effect of RPS4 or its fractions on lipid accumulation was determined in 3T3-L1 cells using oil red O (ORO) staining. The expressions of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) and adipogenic associated proteins [peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-${\gamma}$ ($PPAR-{\gamma}$), CCAAT/enhancer-binding proteins ${\alpha}$ (C/EBP ${\alpha}$), sterol regulatory element binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), fatty acid synthase (FAS), and acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC)] were measured in 3T3-L1 cells treated with RPS4. Apoptosis and the expression of Akt and Bcl-2 family proteins [B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2), Bcl-2-associated death promoter (Bad), Bcl-2 like protein 4 (Bax), Bal-2 homologous antagonist/killer (Bak)] were measured in mature 3T3-L1 cells treated with RPS4. RESULTS: Treatment of RPS4 ($0-75{\mu}g/mL$) or its fractions ($0-50{\mu}g/mL$) for 24 h did not have an apparent cytotoxicity on pre and mature 3T3-L1 cells. RPS4 significantly suppressed differentiation and cellular lipid accumulation by increasing the phosphorylation of AMPK and reducing the expression of $PPAR-{\gamma}$, C/EBP ${\alpha}$, SREBP-1c, FAS, and ACC. In addition, all fractions except ethyl acetate fraction significantly suppressed cellular lipid accumulation. RPS4 induced the apoptosis of mature adipocytes by hypophosphorylating Akt, increasing the expression of the pro-apoptotic proteins, Bak, Bax, and Bad, and reducing the expression of the anti-apoptotic proteins, Bcl-2 and p-Bad. CONCLUSIONS: These finding suggest that RPS4 can reduce the numbers as well as the size of adipocytes and might useful for preventing and treating obesity.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제37권2호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2022

Objectives : Although the anti-obesity effect of Schizandrae Fructus water extract has been demonstrated, its underlying mechanism is still unclear. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the anti-obesity effect of Schizandrae Fructus water extract through the p-AMP-activated protein kinase (p-AMPK), sirtuin1 (Sirt1), and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma coactivator 1α (PGC-1α) signaling in 60% high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obese mouse model. Methods : Male C57BL/6 mice were divided into four groups. The Normal group was fed a normal diet and the obese groups were fed 60% HFD. Except for the Control group, the GG group was supplemented with 0.5% Garcinia gummigutta and the SCW group was supplemented with 0.5% Schizandrae Fructus water extract. After 6 weeks, obesity-related biomarkers in serum were measured and the expressions of protein for lipid-related factors in liver tissue were analyzed by western blot. Results : Treatment with SCW significantly down-regulated body weight compared to the Control group. SCW down-regulated levels of triglyceride and total cholesterol in serum and significantly increased p-AMPK, Sirt1, and PGC-1α in liver tissue. In addition, the expressions of fatty acid oxidation-related proteins such as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α (PPARα), carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1A (CPT-1A), uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1), and uncoupling protein 3 (UCP3) were significantly up-regulated. However, fatty acid synthesis-related proteins including sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1 (SREBP-1), phospho-Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase (p-ACC), and fatty acid synthase (FAS) were significantly down-regulated. Conclusions : Taken together, SCW treatment showed anti-obesity effect by regulating both fatty acid oxidation-related and fatty acid synthesis-related proteins through AMPK/Sirt1/PGC-1α signaling in 60% HFD-induced obese mice.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제43권11호
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• pp.1681-1687
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• 2014

FCEE를 3T3-L1 전지방세포의 분화과정 중에 처리한 후, FCEE가 지방의 축적에 미치는 영향을 확인하였다. FCEE($200{\mu}g/mL$)를 세포에 처리한 후 Oil Red O 염색법과 AdipoRed 형광염색법을 이용한 지방 축적과 세포내 중성지방 함량을 측정한 결과, 무처리한 지방세포와 비교하여 각각 10.2%, 13.7% 유의하게 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 이러한 결과에 대한 기작을 확인하고자 포도당 유입량과 유리 글리세롤 방출량을 측정하였다. FCEE($200{\mu}g/mL$) 처리 시 지방세포와 비교하여 포도당 유입량이 36.6% 유의적으로 감소하였으며, 유리 글리세롤 방출량도 8일째에 유의적으로 감소하였다. 이는 지방세포의 분화과정 중에 FCEE의 처리로 분화가 억제되어 지방구의 형성이 억제되고 배양액으로 배출되는 유리 글리세롤의 총량이 감소한 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 결과가 지방세포 분화의 억제에 의한 것인지 판단하기 위해 지방 형성 관련인자의 mRNA 발현량을 측정하였다. FCEE($200{\mu}g/mL$)의 처리로 AMPK mRNA 발현량은 지방세포와 비교하여 3배 증가하였으며, SREBP-1c, $C/EBP{\alpha}$와 $PPAR{\gamma}$ mRNA 발현량은 각각 0.6, 0.6 및 0.8배 감소하는 것을 확인하였다. 이상의 결과들로부터 FCEE는 지방 합성을 억제하는 활성을 보유하고 있는 바, 향후 항비만 기능성 식품소재로 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제31권11호
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• pp.987-994
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• 2021

이전 연구에서 흰점박이꽃무지 유충 유래 항균 펩타이드 Protaetiamycine 2와 6의 항염증 효과를 입증하였다. 본 연구에서는 lipopolysaccharide (LPS)로 염증을 유도한 RAW264.7 대식세포에서 흰점박이꽃무지 유충의 새로운 항균 펩타이드인 Protaetiamycine 9의 염증 조절 기전을 검토하였다. 항염증 활성을 확인하기 위하여 RAW 264.7 세포에 독성이 나타나지 않는 범위(25-100 ㎍/ml)로 Protaetiamycine 9를 1시간 동안 전처리한 후, 24시간 동안 LPS (100 ng/ml)로 염증을 유도하였다. Protaetiamycine 9 (25-100 ㎍/ml)는 LPS 자극으로 증가된 nitric oxide (NO) 분비를 농도의존적으로 감소시켰고, 염증 매개 인자의 생성에 관여하는 inducible NO synthase (iNOS) 및 cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)의 발현을 유의적으로 억제하였다. Protaetiamycine 9는 LPS로 유도된 inhibitory kappa B alpha (IκB-α)의 분해를 저해하고, extracellular signal regulated kinase (ERK), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) 및 p38을 포함하는 mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs)의 인산화를 억제함으로써 염증성 사이토카인(interleukin (IL)-6와 IL-1β)의 생성과 유전자 발현을 효과적으로 억제하였다. 따라서, Protaetiamycine 9는 염증반응의 신호전달경로인 NF-κB와 MAPKs의 활성화를 억제함으로써 항염증 효과를 나타내는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2024

Objectives: Ephedrae herba (EH) and Coicis semen (CS) has been frequently prescribed for the treatment of obesity. However, effects of combinational extracts of these two herbs on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are unknown. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of EH and CS on lipid accumulation and glucose absorption in free fatty acids (FFAs) or palmitic acid (PA)-treated HepG2 cells. Methods: Five samples of EH and CS were extracted by combination ratios (S1=0:100, S2=25:75, S3=50:50, S4=75:25, S5=100:0). Oil Red O staining was used to measure lipid accumulation in FFAs-induced steatosis cells. Intracellular triglycerides and total cholesterol levels were measured in FFAs-induced steatotic HepG2 cells. In PA-treated cells, intracellular 2-NBDG was detected using a fluorescence microplate reader and flow cytometry. Phosphorylation of key metabolism-related factors of AMP-activated protein kinase and acetyl-CoA carboxylase, expression of key lipid synthesis-related factors carnitine palmitoyltransferase 1 alpha (CPT1α), sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 (SREBP1), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) and CCAAT enhancer binding protein alpha (C/EBPα) were confirmed by western blot. Results: Treatment of EH-CS combination in the FFAs-induced steatotic HepG2 cells significantly reduced lipid accumulation. As the relative ratio of Ephedrae herba increased, the lipid-lowering effects of the combination were increased. However, S1 and S5 of Ephedrae herba and Coicis semen did not significantly reduce triglycerides and total cholesterol induced by FFAs. However, the combination of Ephedrae herba and Coicis semen restored glucose absorption in PA-induced HepG2 cells. Major makers of SREBP1, PPARγ, C/EBPα, and CPT1α expression tended to decrease with EH ratio. Conclusions: The EH-CS combination has advantages over sole EH and CS extracts in improving lipid and glucose metabolism in liver steatosis models.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.401-408
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• 2017

본 연구는 배암차즈기 에탄올 추출물(SPE)을 유효성분으로 함유하는 지방 생성 및 축적 저해 효능을 조사하였다. 배암 차즈기 에탄올 추출물은 마우스 배아 섬유아세포(mouse embryo fibroblast) 유래 지방세포인 3T3-L1에서 지방세포 분화를 억제하는 효능을 보유하고 있었으며, 지방세포 내 중성지방의 농도를 감소시키는 효능을 보유하고 있었다. 또한, $PPAR{\gamma}$, $C/EBP{\alpha}$, SREBP-1c, pACC, pAMPK, CPT-1, 지방산 합성효소(FAS, fatty acid synthase) 발현 억제, 호르몬자극지방분해효소(HSL, hormone sensitivity lipase) 활성화 등 지방합성 관련인자들의 발현을 조절하는 효능을 보유하고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 이상의 결과로 SPE가 지방세포 분화 및 지방대사에 관련된 인자들의 발현을 조절함으로써 지방 생성 및 지방 축적을 저해하는 효능을 보유하기 때문에 배암차즈기를 활용한 비만 개선을 위한 소재로서의 활용이 가능할 것으로 보인다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.802-808
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• 2013

Here we tried to uncover the potential anti-lipogenic effect and the underlying mechanism of Phaseolus angularis seed in a cellular model of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced in HepG2 cells. Ethanol extract of Phaseolus angularis seed (JSD) was prepared. HepG2 cells were incubated in palmitate containing media to induce intracellular lipid accumulation, and co-treated with JSD for 16 hrs before examine intracellular lipid content. In control group, the cells were not co-treated with JSD. We measured the effects of JSD on liver X receptor ${\alpha}$ ($LXR{\alpha}$) and sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor-1c (SREBP-1c) expression, transcription level of lipogenic genes, including acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), fatty acid synthase (FAS), stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD-1), and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation in HepG2 cells. JSD markedly reduced palmitate-induced intracellular lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells. JSD suppressed $LXR{\alpha}$/SREBP-1c expression, and SREBP-1c mediated induction of ACC, FAS, and SCD-1. Furthermore, JSD activated AMPK, which plays a major role in the control of hepatic lipid metabolism. Taken together, it is suggested that JSD has a potential to alleviate hepatic steatosis, at least in part, by suppressing $LXR{\alpha}$/SREBP-1c mediated induction of lipogenic genes. In addtion, the anti-lipogenic potential may be associated with activation of AMPK. Therefore, the Phaseolus angularis seed could be applied as a potential therapeutics for NAFLD with additional clinical studies.