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A Novel Benzoyl Glucoside and Phenolic Compounds from the Leaves of Camellia japonica

  • Cho, Jeong-Yong;Ji, Soo-Hyun;Moon, Jae-Hak;Lee, Kye-Han;Jung, Kyung-Hee;Park, Keun-Hyung
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.17 no.5
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    • pp.1060-1065
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    • 2008
  • A novel benzoyl glucoside (4) and 13 known phenolic compounds were isolated from the leaves of Camellia japonica by a guided 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging assay. The structure of 4 was determined to be 4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenol 1-O-$\beta$-D-(6'-O-p-hydroxylbenzoyl)-glucopyranoside (camelliadiphenoside). The 13 known compounds were identified as (E)-coniferyl alcohol (1), (-)-epicatechin (2), 4-hydroxyphenol 1-O-$\beta$-D-(6-O-p-hydroxybenzoyl) glucopyranoside (3), naringenin 7-O-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (5), quercetin 3-O-$\beta$-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1$\rightarrow$6)-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (6), kaempferol 3-O-$\beta$-L-rhamnopyranosyl(1$\rightarrow$6)-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (7), (+)-catechin (8), 1,6-di-O-p-hydroxybenzoyl-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (9), phloretin 2'-O-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (10), quercetin 3-O-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (11), quercetin 3-O-$\beta$-D-galactopyranoside (12), kaempferol 3-O-$\beta$-D-galactopyranoside (13), and kaempferol 3-O-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (14). Their chemical structures were determined by the spectroscopic data of fast atom bondardment mass spectrometry (FABMS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Flavonoids having the catechol moiety showed significantly higher DPPH radical scavenging activity than other isolated compounds having monohydroxy phenyl group.

Efficiency and Behavior of P32-labeled Phosphorus in Camellia japonica L in Blooming Stage (개화기(開花期)에 들어선 동백나무(Camellia japonica L)의 P32 표식(標識) 인산(燐酸)의 행동(行動)과 효율(効率)에 대(對)하여)

  • Kim, Jong Man;Kim, Yong Kwan
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.75-80
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    • 1969
  • Traced observations were carried out for efficiency and behavior of Camellia japonica L in bloom stage by employing $p^{32}$-labeled phosphorus, growing in Southern Korea, and the results were as follows. 1) The percentage of phosphorus contained in flowerbud was double the value of the other parts, and the root and the stem were the same patterns in the course of the times. 2) The circulation of the phosphorus in the plant seems to occur within 24 hours, the proportions of the phosphorus at the growing-point and flowerbud had a half of the total phosphorus contained in other parts. 3) Specific activities of each part were notable on the growing-point where, after 24 hours it took more than 80 percent. On the other hand, the efficiency rate which derived from the phosphorus was shown as about 19 percents.

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Changes in Biston robustum and Camellia japonica distributions, according to climate change predictions in South Korea

  • Kim, Tae Guen;Han, Yong-Gu;Jeong, Jong Chul;Kim, Youngjin;Kwon, Ohseok;Cho, Youngho
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • v.38 no.3
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    • pp.327-334
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    • 2015
  • We investigated the current and potential spatial distributions and habitable areas of Biston robustum and Camellia japonica in South Korea in order to provide useful data for the conservation of C. japonica and minimize the damage caused by B. robustum. It was predicted that, by 2070, although B. robustum would be widely distributed throughout the Korean Peninsula, except for the western and eastern coastal areas, it would be narrowly distributed along the Sokcho-si and Goseong-gun coastlines in Gangwon Province. C. japonica is currently located along the southern coastline but its critical habitable area is predicted to gradually disappear by 2070. Assessment of the potential distribution probabilities of B. robustum and C. japonica revealed that the area under the curve (AUC) values were 0.995 and 0.991, respectively, which indicate high precision and applicability of the model. Major factors influencing the potential distribution of B. robustum included precipitation of wettest quarter and annual precipitation (BIO16 and BIO12), whereas annual mean temperature and mean temperature of wettest quarter (BIO1 and BIO8) were important variables for explaining C. japonica distribution. Overlapping areas of B. robustum and C. japonica were $11,782km^2$, $5447km^2$, and $870km^2$ for the current, 2050-predicted, and 2070-predicted conditions, respectively, clearly showing a dramatic decrease in area. Although it is predicted that B. robustum would cause continuous damage to C. japonica in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, such impacts might diminish over time and become negligible in the future.

The Camellia sinensis Inhalation Effects of Pulmonary Structure Protection and Anti-oxidants Enzyme from Cigarette Smoking

  • Kim Sang-Gi;Jung Hyuk;Kim Bo-Ae;Choi Yoong-Suk;Kim Sang-Kook;Choi Gui-Hyang;Park Jong-Seok;Suh Tae-Soo;Kim You-Young
    • Biomedical Science Letters
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.281-287
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    • 2006
  • Cigarette smoke causes atypical structure of pulmonary and oxidative damage. Therefore, we carried out to determine if exposure to cigarette smoke alters pulmonary structure and anti-oxidant related enzyme in a animal model, when natural product extracts using by Nebulizer. The rat were divided into four groups: $H_2O-treated$ (Control), natural product (Camellia sinensis) extracts-treated (CS), natural product extracts-treated with cigarette smoke-exposed (CS+SM) and cigarette smoke-expose (SM). All groups are similar to Control group in weight, but SM group is lower than the other groups. Microscopic image of the pulmonary structure in SM group showed deleterious alterations in the morphology, but the other groups are maintained in normal structure. In anti-oxidant related enzymes, SOD (superoxide dismutase) and catalase, SM group represents the lowest enzyme activity among all groups. But G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) and LPO (lipid peroxidation) is SM group represents the highest enzyme activity among all groups. These result indicate that the natural product extracts is an efficient tissue protective substance against smoke-induced lung injury.

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Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Flavone di-C-Glycosides as Active Principles of Camellia Mistletoe, Korthalsella japonica

  • Kim, Min Kyoung;Yun, Kwang Jun;Lim, Da Hae;Kim, Jinju;Jang, Young Pyo
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.24 no.6
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    • pp.630-637
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    • 2016
  • The chemical components and biological activity of Camellia mistletoe, Korthalsella japonica (Loranthaceae) are relatively unknown compared to other mistletoe species. Therefore, we investigated the phytochemical properties and biological activity of this parasitic plant to provide essential preliminary scientific evidence to support and encourage its further pharmaceutical research and development. The major plant components were chromatographically isolated using high-performance liquid chromatography and their structures were elucidated using tandem mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance anlysis. Furthermore, the anti-inflammatory activity of the 70% ethanol extract of K. japonica (KJ) and its isolated components was evaluated using a nitric oxide (NO) assay and western blot analysis for inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase (COX)-2. Three flavone di-C-glycosides, lucenin-2, vicenin-2, and stellarin-2 were identified as major components of KJ, for the first time. KJ significantly inhibited NO production and reduced iNOS and COX-2 expression in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells at $100{\mu}g/mL$ while similar activity were observed with isolated flavone C-glycosides. In conclusion, KJ has a simple secondary metabolite profiles including flavone di-C-glycosides as major components and has a strong potential for further research and development as a source of therapeutic anti-inflammatory agents.

Caesdpinia Sappan Natural Dyeing using Camellia Ash Solution and Rice Straw Ash Solution as Mordants (동백나무 잿물과 볏짚 잿물을 매염제로 사용하는 소목 천연염색)

  • Seo, Hee-Song;Jeon, Dong-Won;Kim, Jong-Jun
    • Journal of the Korean Home Economics Association
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    • v.43 no.8 s.210
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2005
  • Ash solutions derived from vegetation have been known for their good mordanting action. They are used as finishing agents because they are able to promote dye uptake. It is expected that the types of ash solutions may have been different worker by worker since the workers have employed easy-to-get plants, when we reviewed old literature. However, the ash solutions are being used without clear distinctions between their characteristics. In this study, camellia ash solution and rice straw ash solution were prepared according to traditional methods. Using these solutions as mordanting agents, natural dyeing experiments with Caesdpinia Sappan were peformed. Following the dyeing procedure, the effect of the type of ash solution on the color of the dyed fabric was evaluated. The results showed that the ash solution mordanting effect us not dependent upon the components of the ash solution. It was also demonstrated that the mordanting effect was not based on the action of the metallic ions in the ash solution. The pH values of the ash solutions were adjusted in order to investigate the effect of changes in ash solution alkalinity on the dyeing process. The pH values ranged from neutral or weak acidity to the alkaline range in order to evaluate the characteristics of the mordanting tv the ash solutions.

Distribution and Population Structure of Evergreen Broad-Leaved Forest in the Weolchulsan National Park (월출산국립공원 상록활엽수 분포 및 군집구조)

  • Oh Koo-Kyoon;Shim Hang-Yong
    • Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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    • v.20 no.2
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    • pp.81-93
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    • 2006
  • To investigate distribution status of the evergreen broad-leaves forest in Weolchulsan National Park, 146 plots and surveyed. Thirteen Evergreen broad-leaved trees wear distributed up to four hundred fifty meters(sea level) along valley in the Weolchulsan National Park. Camellia japonica, Eurya japonica and Quercus acuta were distributed as a plant community. Neolitsea sericea, Vaccinium bracteatum, Camellia sinensis, Eleagnus macrophylla, Ligustrum japonicum and Ardisia japonica were distributed as small patch or individual. Trachelospermum asiaticum and Hedera japonica were distributed by discoid, erysipelas shape. Quercus acuta community was appeared as a small patch type in Weolchulsan National Park. Evergreen broad-leaved trees were distributed at subcanopy layer in the Pinus densiflora community, Quercus varabilis community and Quercus acutissima community. Quercus acuta community might be maintained and expanded. Pinus densiflora community and deciduous broad-leaved plant community at which Quercus acuta, were growing in the forest floor will be succeeded to Quercus acuta community.

Study on noise attenuation according to hedge species (생울타리의 종에 따른 소음감소효과에 관한 연구)

  • Oh, Kwang-Il;Kim, Dong-Pil;Choi, Song-Hyun
    • Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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    • v.23 no.3
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    • pp.272-279
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    • 2009
  • The purpose of this study is to examine noise attenuation according to hedge species and thickness of their leaves. The order of their decrease effects was as follows from the highest to the lowest: Osmanthus asiaticus, Camellia japonica, Pyacantha angustifolia, Photinia glabra, Pittosporum tobira, Nandina domestica, Euonymus japonica, Chaenomeles lagenaria, Aucuba japonica for. Variegatar. The result of the experiment for noise atteunation has shown that woody plant with thicker leaves were better than those with thinner leaves. Multiple Regression Analysis showed Y = 7.653 + 26.530 X ($R^2$= 0.385). The order for the subjects according to their effects on noise attenuation is as follows from the highest to the lowest: Camellia japonica, Nandina domestica, Pittosporum tobira, Taxus cuspidata, Chaenomeles lagenaria. The noise attenuation level of Camellia japonica was the highest (14.70[dB]), while that of Chaenomeles lagenaria was the lowest (6.80[dB]), and its difference between them was 7.9[dB].

Improvement of Catechin Productivity in Callus Cultures of Camellia sinensis Leaves (차나무 잎의 캘러스 배양을 통한 카테킨류의 생산성 개선)

  • Oh, Soon-Ja;Koh, Seok-Chan
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.18 no.2
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    • pp.351-358
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    • 2005
  • The effects of thiamine-HCl or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) on growth and catechin contents of calli from Camellia sinensis leaves were investigated to improve catechin productivity in callus cultures on the selective medium. The growth of calli was great on the proliferation medium (the MS medium with 0.2 mg/L 2,4-D and 1.0 mg/L TDZ) supplemented with $20{\sim}30\;mg/L$ thiamine-HCl. Although the caffeine content was low in calli compared to young leaves, the total content of catechins was high in calli. Particularly,(-)-epicatechin (EC) which not detected in young loaves was also detected in calli on the propagation medium containing thiamine-HCl or PVP. In addition, the (-)-epicatechingallate (ECG) content was significantly higher in calli than in young leaves. In conclusion, the proliferation medium supplemented with 30 mg/L thiamine-HCl as a vitamin source seemed to be optimal condition for the growth and catechin production in callus culture.

Phenolic Compounds from the Flower Buds of Camellia japonica

  • Cho, Jeong-Yong;Ryu, Hyun-Jung;Ji, Soo-Hyun;Moon, Jae-Hak;Jung, Kyung-Hee;Park, Keun-Hyung
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.766-770
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    • 2009
  • Hot water extracts of Camellia japonica flower buds were found to have the higher 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity than the other solvent extracts. Five phenolic compounds were isolated and purified from the ethyl acetate soluble-neutral fraction of hot water extracts by Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography and octadecyl silane-high performance liquid chromatography using the guided assay of DPPH radical scavenging. Based on mass spectrometer and nuclear magnetic resonance, the isolated compounds were identified as p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (1), vanillin (2), dehydroxysynapyl alcohol (3), 7S,7'S,8R,8'R-icariol $A_2$ (4), and (-)-epicatechin (5). Four compounds (1-4) except for 5 were newly identified in this plant. Their DPPH radical scavenging activities as 50% scavenging concentration decreased in order to 5 $(20\;{\mu}M)>{\alpha}-tocopherol$ $(29\;{\mu}M)>4$ $(67\;{\mu}M)>3$ $(72\;{\mu}M)>1=2$ ($>250\;{\mu}M$). These results indicate that the antioxidant effect of the hot water extract of C. japonica flower buds may partially due to 5 isolated phenolic compounds.