• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.613-618
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• 2016

1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-${\beta}$-D-glucose(PGG)는 오배자(Galla Rhois)의 gallotannin으로 항산화 효과, 항균 효과, 항알레르기 효과 등을 가지는 것으로 알려졌다. 알레르기성질환은 비만세포를 포함한 다양한 면역세포와 관련된 질환이다. 비만세포는 탈과립화에 의한 알레르기 매개성 물질(histamine 및 ${\beta}-hexosaminidase$)의 분비, T helper 2 type 사이토카인(IL-4) 분비 및 염증을 일으키는 매개체($TNF-{\alpha}$)의 증가를 통해 알레르기 반응에서 중요한 역할을 한다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 PGG가 phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate(PMA)와 A23187로 비만세포인 RBL-2H3 세포에서 탈과립 그리고 Th2 type 및 염증성 사이토카인 생산에 미치는 영향을 조사하고, 관련 메커니즘에 대해 평가하였다. PGG는 PMA와 A23187 자극에 의한 탈과립 마커(histamine 및 ${\beta}-hexosaminidase$)의 분비를 억제하고, IL-4 및 $TNF-{\alpha}$와 같은 사이토카인의 분비를 억제하였다. 이러한 효과는 전사인자인 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 세포질에서 핵으로의 이동을 억제함으로써 나타나는 것으로 판단된다. 이러한 결과로부터 gallotannin의 하나인 PGG가 알레르기 반응을 현저히 저해하는 효과가 있는 것으로 나타나, 향후 알레르기성 질환을 예방, 개선 및 치료하는 데 유용한 물질로 사용될 가능성이 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.369-376
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• 2012

Platycodon grandiflorum is a medicinal herb that is used to treat pulmonary and respiratory allergic disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the protective effects of ethyl acetate extract of Platycodon grandiflorum (PGEA) against inflammation and to discern the molecular mechanism of PGEA in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced signal pathways in RAW264.7 macrophage cells. PGEA suppressed the generation of nitric oxide (NO) and the expression of inducible NO synthase induced by LPS in RAW264.7 cells, and inhibited the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by LPS in RAW264.7 cells. Western blot analysis showed that PGEA suppressed LPS-induced phosphorylation of p38 and c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) but not extracellular signal-regulated kinase and $I{\kappa}-B{\alpha}$ degradation. Inactivation of JNK and p38 was effectively alleviated by PGEA, which subsequently affected the activation of c-Jun and c-Fos, which are the essential components of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) transcription complex. Taken together, the results indicate PGEA suppress the activation of p38, JNK, and AP-1, thereby inhibiting the generation of NO and pro-inflammatory cytokines, which affect the regulation of inflammation. PGEA may be useful for the treatment of various inflammatory diseases.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.481-491
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• 2018

Allergic asthma is one of the most enduring diseases of the airway. The T-helper cells and regulatory T-cells are critically involved in inflammatory responses, mucus hypersecretion, airway remodelling and in airway hyper-responsiveness. Cigarette smoke (CS) has been found to aggravate inflammatory responses in asthma. Though currently employed drugs are effective, associated side effects demand identification and development of novel drugs with negligible or no adverse effects. Rutin, plant-derived flavonoid has been found to possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. We investigated the ability of rutin to modulate T-cells and inhibit inflammation in experimentally-induced asthma in cigarette smoke exposed mice. Separate groups of neonatal mice were exposed to CS for 10 days from post-natal days 2 to 11. After 2 weeks, the mice were sensitized and challenged with ovalbumin (OVA). Treatment group were given rutin (37.5 or 75 mg/kg body weight) during OVA sensitization and challenge. Rutin treatment was found to significantly inhibit cellular infiltration in the airways and Th2 and Th17 cytokine levels as well. Flow cytometry revealed effectively raised $CD4^+CD25^+Fox3^+$ Treg cells and supressed Th17 cell population on rutin treatment. Airway hyper-responsiveness observed following CS and OVA challenge were inhibited by rutin. $NF-{\kappa}B$ and iNOS, chief regulators of inflammatory responses robustly activated by CS and OVA were down-regulated by rutin. Rutin also inhibited the expression of matrix metalloproteinase 9, thereby aiding in prevention of airway remodelling in asthma thereby revealing to be a potent candidate in asthma therapy.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.341-347
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• 2010

In the present study, we investigated whether Houttuynia cordata Thumb (Saururaceae; HC) extracts have an anti-inflammatory effect in human monocytic THP-1 cells and human eosinophilic EoL-1 cells. The dried and powdered whole plants of HC were extracted with 80% EtOH. The combined extract (HC-1) was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was diluted with water, and then successively partitioned with n-hexane, EtOAc, and BuOH to produce the n-hexane (HC-2), EtOAc (HC-3), BuOH (HC-4), and the water-soluble fractions (HC-5), respectively. HC extracts have no cytotoxicity on THP-1 cells and EoL-1 cells at a high concentration of $10\;{\mu}g/ml$ for 24 h, except HC-2 extract ($10\;{\mu}g/ml$). Interleukin-6, Interleukin-8 and Monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 in THP-1 cells were increased after the treatment with the extract from house dust mite or LPS. The increase of cytokine production was strongly suppressed by HC-3 extract, in comparision with other extracts. HC-3 also had inhibitory effect on Interleukin-6 production increased by mite extract and LPS in EoL-1 cells. However, HC-3 extract increased Interleukin-8 production induced by mite extract and LPS in EoL-1 cells. These results suggest that HC extracts may be used as useful agents for treating allergic disorders such as asthma and atopic dermatitis.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.140-145
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• 2016

Seven phenolic compounds including p-coumaric acid (1), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (2), 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (3), vanillic acid (4), luteolin (5), acacetin (6), and tricin (7), were isolated from the methylene chloride and ethyl acetate fractions of Echinochloa utilis grains. Compounds (1 - 4, 6) were isolated for the first time from this plant. These compounds were tested for inhibitory activities against LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.7 cells. Compounds 5 and 6 displayed significant inhibitory effects, with $IC_{50}$ values of $27.9{\pm}2.6$ and $14.0{\pm}1.1{\mu}M$, respectively. The results suggested that E. utilis ethanolic extract may be used as a potential source of anti-inflammatory agents and functional foods for the treatment of allergic diseases.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.103-114
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• 2006

Herbal mixture water extract of (Chrysanthemum morifolium, Portulaca oleracea, Sanguisorba officinalis, Sophora flavescens, Phellodendron amurense, Cnidium monnieri) which exhibit several beneficial effects including acne and skin diseases, was tested for anti-microbial activity and anti-inflammation effects. The herbal mixture extract showed antimicrobial activity against Stapylococcus epidermis, and Propionibacterium acne. The growth of Stapylococcus epidermis, and Propionibacterium acne was inhibited completely by addition of 1.0% of the extract. Also in the present study we examined the mixture extract on compound 48/80 induced allergy and LPS induced cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) gene expression in RAW 264.7 macrophage. The results indicated the ear swelling and histamine release induced by compound 48/80 were dose-dependently reduced, ranging 28-60%, and 48-72% , respectively. Furthermore the extract inhibited the expression of LPS-induced COX-2 proteins and mRNAs without an appreciable cytotoxic effects on RAW 264.7 cells. The LPS-induced cytokine gene expression including IL-$1{\beta}$, TNF-$\alpha$, and IL-6 were dose-dependently suppressed by the mixture extract. Based on these results, it is concluded that the herbal mixture water extract can be applied to the acne and skin diseases therapy.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.757-761
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• 2010

자소는 여러 질환을 치료하는 식물로 알려져 있는데, 본 연구는 자소 추출물을 이용하여 항산화 활성 및 항염증 활성을 알아보았다. 자소 추출물을 이용한 DPPH, FRAP 실험 결과, 농도에 따른 항산화 활성을 확인할 수 있었으며, 자소자 추출물의 경우 고온/고압 추출시 활성이 증가하는 것을 알 수 있었다. 마우스 동물모델을 이용한 항아토피활성 결과 귀와 상피의 비후를 감소시키고, 면역세포의 침투현상을 억제하는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과로, 자소는 항산화 및 염증완화 소재로 이용할 수 있음을 확인하였다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제18권3호
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• pp.26-36
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• 2005

Objectives: Maier symptoms of allergic rhinitis are nasal obstructions, sneezing and watery rhinorrhea. When exposed to certain allergens, the IgE covered mast cells degranulate and release inflammatory mediators and cytokines which result in a local inflammatory reaction. In many recent studies, molecular biological methods have been used to investigate the role of cytokines in pathogenesis and new therapeutic targets of allergic rhinitis. This experimental study was done to reveal the effects of the Bojungikgi-tang on the allergic rhinitis. We have studied effect of mice on OVA-induced production of IL-4, IL-5, $INF-{\gamma}$ by murine splenocytes and effect of OVA-induced Total IgE and OVA-specific IgE Meterial and Metheds: 21 BALB/c rats were divided into three groups: normal group, control group, experimental group. To induce the allergic rhinitis in control group and experimental group, rats were sentitized intraperitioneally with 0.1% ovalbumin solution 3 times at intervals of 2 weeks. Then intranasal sensitization was performed by diffusing 0.1% ovalbumin solution 3 times at intervals of 2 days for a week. After that time, rats in experimental group were oral administration treated by the Bojuogikgi-tang fer 28 days. We observed changes of IL-4, IL-5, $INF-{\gamma}$, Total IgE and OVA-specific IgE. We used independent-test statistically. Results: 1. In IL-4 study, Bojungikgi-tang treated group didn't show significant differences. 2. In IL-5 study, Bojungikgi-tang treated group shows significant differences. 3. In $INF-{\gamma}$ study, Bojungikgi-tang treated group shows significant differences. 4. In Total IgE, Bojungikgi-tang treated group shows significant differences. 5. In OVA-specific IgE, Bojungikgi-tang treated group didn't show significant differences. According to this result, Bojungikgi-tang was concluded to be effective on lowering the total IgE. Through this. Bojungikgi tang seems to reduce the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. More studies are required to know exact mechanism of Bojungikgi tang to show the anti allergenic effect.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.975-984
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• 2018

마치현 추출물에 대한 생리활성 소재로서 응용 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 마치현 추출물의 측정 결과, 플라보노이드, 폴리페놀 함량과 DPPH radical 소거능을 확인하였으며, 세포실험 결과 HaCaT, RAW 264.7, RBL-2H3 세포에서 유의한 세포독성은 나타나지 않았으며. $H_2O_2$에 의한 유발되는 산화적 스트레스에 대한 HaCaT 세포는 마치현 에탄올 $100{\mu}g/mL$ 농도에서 83% 보호효과가 확인되었다. RAW 264.7 세포에 대한 마치현 추출물의 항염 효과를 확인 결과 저농도에서도 nitric oxide 생성이 억제되었으며, S. aureus, S. epidermidis, P. acnes 균에서도 마치현 추출물의 농도 의존적으로 항균 활성이 확인되었다. 본 연구는 마치현 추출물의 항산화, 항염증 및 항균 효과를 가지는 생리 활성 물질로서 활용 가능성을 확인하였다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.311-317
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• 2019

Mast cells are the most prominent effector cells of Type 1 hypersensitivity immune responses. CYC116 [4-(2-amino-4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-5-yl)-N-[4-(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl] pyrimidin-2-amine] is under development to be used as an anti-cancer drug, but the inhibitory effects of CYC116 on the activation of mast cells and related allergy diseases have not reported as of yet. In this study, we demonstrated, for the first time, that CYC116 inhibited the degranulation of mast cells by antigen stimulation ($IC_{50}$, ${\sim}1.42{\mu}M$). CYC116 also inhibited the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines including TNF-${\alpha}$ ($IC_{50}$, ${\sim}1.10{\mu}M$), and IL-6 ($IC_{50}$, ${\sim}1.24{\mu}M$). CYC116 inhibited the mast cell-mediated allergic responses, passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (ED50, ~22.5 mg/kg), and passive systemic anaphylaxis in a dose-dependent manner in laboratory experiments performed on mice. Specifically, CYC116 inhibited the activity of Fyn in mast cells and inhibited the activation of Syk and Syk-dependent signaling proteins including LAT, $PLC{\gamma}$, Akt, and MAP kinases. Our results suggest that CYC116 could be used as an alternative therapeutic medication for mast cell-mediated allergic disorders, such as atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis.