• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.188-192
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• 1998

We established the model of clonogenic assay with human tumor cell line such as Calu-3 (lung carcinoma), HEC- lB (endometrial adenocarcinoma) , HEp-2 (larnyx carcinoma), Hs-5787 (breast carcinoma), K-562 (chronic myelogenous leukemia), SF-188 (brain carcinoma), SNU-1 (stomach carcinoma) and WiDr (colon carcinoma) . We investigated growth inhibition of solvent (EtOH, MeOH) and water (100$^{\circ}C$, 121$^{\circ}C$) extracts from Korean red ginseng by clonogenic assay. The results of clonogenic assay showed that EtOH extract had growth inhibition against Calu-3, SF-188 and SNU-1, MeOH extract had growth inhibition against Calu-3, Hs-5787, K-562, and WiDr, but water extract at 100$^{\circ}C$ and water extract at 121$^{\circ}C$ had not growth inhibition against used cell lines.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.50-60
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• 2009

Objectives: To elucidate the antitumor activities of Hang-Am-Dan (HAD), we investigated the anti-proliferative effects and related mechanisms of HAD, the main ingredients such as Cordyceps Militaris and Santisigu Tuber, and its main effective components cordycepin and colchicin, respectively. Methods: We cultivated Calu6 and MCF-7 cells and gave them phosphate-buffered saline extracts of HAD, each ingredient of HAD, and the main effective components of each ingredient. After these processes, we performed MTT assay, BrdU assay, TUNEL assay, SDS-PAGE and Western blot analysis and observed the results. Results: The survival rate of these two cancer cells in HAD were 34-38%. The survival rate in extract of Cordyceps militaris (ECM) and extract of Santisigu tuber (EST) were both about 50%. Cordycepin showed decreased survival rate in both cancer cells, 32% and 89%. Colchicin also showed decreased survival rate, 30% and 16%. We observed that all of the cancer cells got apoptotic bodies after adding the extracts and they have more apoptotic bodies when they were exposed to more extracts. The expression of caspase-3 was increased in Calu6 cell lines treated with the ECM, cordycepin and colchicin. The expression of p53 and p21 were increased in the MCF-7 cell lines treated with the ECM and cordycepin. Conclusions: HAD showed cytotoxic activities on the two kinds of human cancer cell lines, Calu6 and MCF-7. Additionally, HAD and its main ingredients caused a dose-dependent inhibition of cell proliferation and induced the apoptotic cell death.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.273-281
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• 2021

Severe acute respiratory syndrome CoV-2 (SARS-CoV-2) is responsible for the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Signaling pathways that are essential for virus production have potential as therapeutic targets against COVID-19. In this study, we investigated cellular responses in two cell lines, Vero and Calu-3, upon SARS-CoV-2 infection and evaluated the effects of pathway-specific inhibitors on virus production. SARS-CoV-2 infection induced dephosphorylation of STAT1 and STAT3, high virus production, and apoptosis in Vero cells. However, in Calu-3 cells, SARS-CoV-2 infection induced long-lasting phosphorylation of STAT1 and STAT3, low virus production, and no prominent apoptosis. Inhibitors that target STAT3 phosphorylation and dimerization reduced SARS-CoV-2 production in Calu-3 cells, but not in Vero cells. These results suggest a necessity to evaluate cellular consequences upon SARS-CoV-2 infection using various model cell lines to find out more appropriate cells recapitulating relevant responses to SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.553-559
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• 2016

고흥산과 캘리포나이산의 석류나무(Punica granatum L.) 과실을 과육, 종자 및 외과피로 분리하여 부위별 총 페놀성 함량, 안토시아닌 함량, DPPH 라디컬 소거능에 대한 항산화 활성 및 항암활성을 비교 검토하였다. 석류과실의 총 페놀성 함량은 외과피>주스>종자 순으로 유의적인 차이로 높게 나타났다. DPPH 라디컬 소거능은 외과피>주스>종자 순으로 높았고, 특히 외과피의 항산화 활성은 vitamin C와 유사한 활성을 보였다. 폐암세포주(Calu-6)에 대한 추출물의 항암활성은 외과피>종자>과육 순으로 높게 나타났다. 고흥산 석류 과실 부위별 총 안토시아닌 함량은 외과피>주스>종자 순으로 나타났고, 함유된 주요 안토시아닌은 Cy3,5G로서 가장 높은 함량을 보였고 그 다음이 Cy3G,Dp3,5G순으로 높게 나타났다. 총 페놀성 함량과 Calu-6 폐암세포주 활성 간이 $r^2=0.9706$으로 가장 높았고, 그 다음이 총 페놀성 함량과 DPPH 라디컬 소거능 간, DPPH 라디컬 소거능과 Calu-6 폐암세포주 활성 간 순으로 상관계수($r^2$)가 각각 0.8904, 0.8309로 나타나 상호 연관이 있음을 나타냈다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제54권8호
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• pp.425-430
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• 2021

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and may increase the risk of adverse outcomes in lung cancer patients. In this study, we investigated the expression and function of mucin 1 (MUC1) after SARS-CoV-2 infection in the lung epithelial cancer cell line Calu-3. MUC1 is a major constituent of the mucus layer in the respiratory tract and contributes to pathogen defense. SARS-CoV-2 infection induced MUC1 C-terminal subunit (MUC1-C) expression in a STAT3 activation-dependent manner. Inhibition of MUC1-C signaling increased apoptosis-related protein levels and reduced proliferation-related protein levels; however, SARS-CoV-2 replication was not affected. Together, these results suggest that increased MUC1-C expression in response to SARS-CoV-2 infection may trigger the growth of lung cancer cells, and COVID-19 may be a risk factor for lung cancer patients.

• BMB Reports
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• 제56권12호
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• pp.669-674
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• 2023

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection leads to various clinical symptoms including anemia. Lipocalin-2 has various biological functions, including defense against bacterial infections through iron sequestration, and it serves as a biomarker for kidney injury. In a human protein array, we observed increased lipocalin-2 expression due to parental SARS-CoV-2 infection in the Calu-3 human lung cancer cell line. The secretion of lipocalin-2 was also elevated in response to parental SARS-CoV-2 infection, and the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Beta, and Delta variants similarly induced this phenomenon. In a Calu-3 implanted mouse xenograft model, parental SARSCoV-2 and Delta variant induced lipocalin-2 expression and secretion. Additionally, the iron concentration increased in the Calu-3 tumor tissues and decreased in the serum due to infection. In conclusion, SARS-CoV-2 infection induces the production and secretion of lipocalin-2, potentially resulting in a decrease in iron concentration in serum. Because the concentration of iron ions in the blood is associated with anemia, this phenomenon could contribute to developing anemia in COVID-19 patients.

• Molecules and Cells
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.265-269
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• 2008

Calumenin, a multiple EF-hand $Ca^{2+}$ binding protein is located in the SR of mammalian heart, but the functional role of the protein in the heart is unknown. In the present study, an adenovirus gene transfer system was employed for neonatal rat heart to examine the effects of calumenin over-expression (Calu-OE) on $Ca^{2+}$ transients. Calu-OE (8 folds) did not alter the expression levels of DHPR, RyR2, NCX, SERCA2, CSQ and PLN. However, Calu-OE affected several parameters of $Ca^{2+}$ transients. Among them, prolongation of time to 50% baseline ($T_{50}$) was the most outstanding change in electrically-evoked $Ca^{2+}$ transients. The higher $T_{50}$ was due to an inhibition of SERCA2-mediated $Ca^{2+}$ uptake into SR, as tested by oxalate-supported $Ca^{2+}$ uptake. Furthermore, co-IP study showed a direct interaction between calumenin and SERCA2. Taken together, calumenin in the cardiac SR may play an important role in the regulation of $Ca^{2+}$ uptake during the EC coupling process.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.613-618
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• 2005

율무종자에 0, 1, 4, 8, 16, 32 및 64 Gy 선량의 감마선을 조사한 후 메탄을 추출하였으며 조사 종자 추출물이 인체의 유방암세포주(MCF-7), 폐암세포주(Calu-6), 위암세포주(SNU-601), 그리고 인체 급성골수성백혈암세포주(AML-2/WT)에 대한 세포독성 및 다제내성세포주(AML-2/D100)에 대한 다제내성 극복활성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 MTT 방법을 이용하여 분석하였다. 감마선 조사한 율무종자의 추출물은 대조구보다 비교적 낮은 농도에서 암세포 증식 저해 활성을 나타내는 경향을 보였으며 그 활성은 암세포 주와 조사선량별 추출물에 따라 다르게 나타났다. Calu-6의 경우 4, 8 및 16 Gy 추출물에서 암세포 증식 억제 효과를 나타냄을 알 수 있었으며 MCF-7에서 는 유일하게 8 Gy 추출물에서 $IC_{50}$값을 측정할 수 있었다. 그리고 SNU-601의 경우는 Calu-6에서와 같이 4, 8 및 16 Gy 추출물에서 증식저해 활성을 관찰할 수 있었으나 그 활성은 대조구인 0 Gy 추출물 보다 약간 높은 농도에서 관찰되었다. 한편, 선량이 높을수록 즉, 32 Gy 이상 감마선 조사는 암세포 증식억제 활성을 거의 나타내지 않았다. 유의할 만한 결과로는 8 Gy추출물이 3가지 암세포$(Calu-6:\;633\;{\mu}g/mL,\;MCF-7:\;653\;{\mu}g/mL,\;SNU-601:\;683\;{\mu}g/mL)$ 모두에서 증식 억제 활성을 나타냈다. 다제내성 세포에 대한 감수성 세포의 세포독성도를 측정하여 선택독성을 관찰한 결과 4,8 및 16 Gy추출물들은 오히려 감수성 세포에 대한 세포독성이 높게 나타나 교차내성을 나타내지 않았다. 그러나 다제내성 세포에 대하여 항암제인 vincristine과 함께 추출물을 처리한 결과 내성극복도(RF)가 4, 8 및 16 Gy 추출물에서 각각 1.7, 1.8 및 1.6으로서 다제내성 조절 활성을 관찰할 수 있었다. 따라서 감마선 조사기술은 약용식물 종자의 생리활성 증진에 활용 가능성이 매우 높을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.79-92
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• 2006

This study was carried out to evaluate antioxidative, cytotoxic and chemosensitizing effects for anti-tumor activities of Naesosungma-tang (NST). The results were as follows ; 1. The oxidative effects were measured by DPPH radical scavenging activity. NST water extract was showed more effective than ethanol extract and also various solvent fractions from NST showed effective in the following order : butanol fraction > ethyl acetate fraction > hexane fraction > aqueous fraction. 2. NST water extract was showed cytotoxic effects on the human cancer cells Calu-6 cell and SNU-601 cell, but not on MCF-7 cell. 3. The viability of cells was measured in 4 kinds of solvent fractions from water extract of NST by MTT assay. The results were as followings : 1) On the NIH3T3 cell, $IC_{50}$ value was $200{\sim}300\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ in three fractions except aqueous fraction. 2) On the Caco-2 cell, effective only in the butanol fraction. 3) On the Calu-6 cell, most effective in hexane fraction($IC_{50}:80\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$) and effective in ethyl acetate and butanol fraction($IC_{50}:100{\sim}120\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$). 4) On the MCF-7 cell, $IC_{50}$ value was similar in three fractions except aqueous fraction. 5) On the SNU-601 cell, $IC_{50}$ value was within $100\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ in three fractions except aqueous fraction. 6) On the HCT-1l6 cell, $IC_{50}$ value was $150{\sim}200\;{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ in three fractions except aqueous fraction. 7) On the AML-2/WT cell, not effective in four kinds of solvent fractions. 4. In combined effects of NST and vincristine on AML-2/D100 cell, water and ethanol extracts of NST and hexane fraction of water extracts of NST more effectively inhibited proliferation of AML-2/D100 cell. These results Suggest that NST has antioxidative and cytotoxic effects against Caco-2, Calu-6, MCF-7, SNU-601, HCT116 and NIH3T3 cell especially Calu-6 and SNU-601 cell, and also chemosensitizing effects against AML-2/D100 cell in combined vincristine.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.329-338
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• 2020

Rhinorrhea in allergic rhinitis (AR) is characterized by the secretion of electrolytes in the nasal discharge. The secretion of Cl^- and HCO₃^- is mainly regulated by cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) or via the calcium-activated Cl^- channel anoctamin-1 (ANO1) in nasal gland serous cells. Interleukin-4 (IL-4), which is crucial in the development of allergic inflammation, increases the expression and activity of ANO1 by stimulating histamine receptors. In this study, we investigated ANO1 as a potential therapeutic target for rhinorrhea in AR using an ANO1 inhibitor derived from a natural herb. Ethanolic extracts (30%) of Spirodela polyrhiza (SP_EtOH) and its five major flavonoids constituents were prepared. To elucidate whether the activity of human ANO1 (hANO1) was modulated by SP_EtOH and its chemical constituents, a patch clamp experiment was performed in hANO1-HEK293T cells. Luteolin, one of the major chemical constituents in SP_EtOH, significantly inhibited hANO1 activity in hANO1-HEK293T cells. Further, SP_EtOH and luteolin specifically inhibited the calcium-activated chloride current, but not CFTR current in human airway epithelial Calu-3 cells. Calu-3 cells were cultured to confluency on transwell inserts in the presence of IL-4 to measure the electrolyte transport by Ussing chamber. Luteolin also significantly inhibited the ATP-induced increase in electrolyte transport, which was increased in IL-4 sensitized Calu-3 cells. Our findings indicate that SP_EtOH and luteolin may be suitable candidates for the prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis. SP_EtOH^- and luteolin-mediated ANO1 regulation provides a basis for the development of novel approaches for the treatment of allergic rhinitis-induced rhinorrhea.