• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.469-474
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• 2012

Fagopyrum esculentum(FE) is an important food crop and medicinal plant that is used to improve diabetes, obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and constipation in Korea, but the underlying mechanisms involved in its anti-allergic activity are not fully understood. We investigated the effects on the release of inflammatory mediator and proximal signal events in $Fc{\varepsilon}RI$-mediated RBL-2H3 cell activation. FE reduced antigen (DNP-HSA)-induced release of histamine, prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) and cysteinyl Leukotriene (cysLT) in IgE-sensitized RBL-2H3 cells. In addition, it inhibited antigen-induced HDC2 and COX-2 and 5-LO mRNA expression in IgE-sensitized RBL-2H3 cells. FE also suppressed antigen-induced $Fc{\varepsilon}RI{\beta}$ and $Fc{\varepsilon}RI{\gamma}$ subunit mRNA expression in these cells. To identify the mechanisms underpinning the inhibition of release of inflammatory mediators such as histamine and PGD2 and cysLT by FE, we examined the proximal signal events of intracellular FceRI signaling molecules. FE suppressed antigen-induced phosphorylation of Lyn, Syk, LAT, $PLC{\gamma}1$, PI3K, Akt and cPLA2. Collectively, the anti-allergic effects of FE in vitro suggest its possible therapeutic application to inflammatory allergic diseases, in which its inhibition of inflammatory mediator and FceRI-dependent signaling events in mast cells may be hugely beneficial.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2012

Objectives : Fagopyrum esculentum(FE) has been used for removal of inflammation of internal organs and treatment of sore and ulcer by heat toxin in Korean herbal medicines. In this study, To investigated the protective effect of FE on allergic response, we determined whether FE inhibits allergic response. Methods : The effect of FE was analyzed by ELISA, RT-PCR and Western blot in RBL-2H3 cells. We investigated cell viability, ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase, as a marker of degranulation, cytokne, and intracellular ROS and MAPK and NF-${\kappa}B$ signaling. Results : We found that FE suppressed ${\beta}$-hexosaminidase release, the production of IL-4 and TNF-${\alpha}$ and intracellular ROS level in RBL-2H3 by the anti-DNP IgE plus DNP-HSA stimulation. FE also significantly inhibited cytokine mRNA expressions, such as IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-13, TNF-${\alpha}$ and GM-CSF in RBL-2H3. In addition, PF suppressed the phospholyation of ERK1/2, JNK1/2, p38 and $I{\kappa}B{\alpha}$ and NF-${\kappa}B$ signal transduction pathway. Conclusions : Our results indicate that FE protects against allergic response and exerts an anti-inflammatory effect through the inhibition of degranulation and production of cytokines and ROS via the suppression MAPK and NF-${\kappa}B$ of signal transduction. Abbrevations : FE, Fagopyrum esculentum; RBL-2H3, rat basophilic leukemia cell line; ROS, reactive oxygen species; MAPK, Mitogen-activated protein kinase; $NF{\kappa}B$, nuclear factor ${\kappa}B$; $TNF{\alpha}$, Tumor necrosis factor alpha; GM-CSF, Granulocyte macrophage colony-stimulating factor; ERK, extracellular-signal-regulated kinase; JNK, c-Jun NH2-terminal kinase; p38, p38 MAP kinase; $I{\kappa}B{\alpha}$, inhibitory-kappa B alpha.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.702-711
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• 2011

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench), one of the minor crops grown in Korea belonging to the Polygonaceae family, is an annual crop widely cultivated in Asia, Europe, and America and has a character of outcrossing and self-incompatibility. The objective of this study was to analyze the genetic variability, phylogenetic relationships and population structure of buckwheat landraces of Korea using SSR markers. Ten microsatellite markers have been detected from a total of 79 alleles among the 179 buckwheat accessions were collected from Korea. The number of allele per marker locus ($N_A$) ranged from 2 (GB-FE-001, GB-FE-043 and GB-FE-055) to 31 (GB-FE-035) with an average of 7.9 alleles. GB-FE-035 was the most polymorphic with the highest PIC value 0.93. Major allele frequencies ($M_{AF}$) for the 10 polymorphic loci varied from 0.12 to 0.97 with a mean allele frequency of 0.57. The expected heterozygosity ($H_E$) values ranged from 0.05 to 0.94 with an average of 0.53. The observed heterozygosity ($H_O$) ranged from 0.06 to 0.92 with an average of 0.42. The overall polymorphic information contents (PIC) values ranged from 0.05 to 0.93 with an average of 0.48. The landrace accessions of buckwheat used in the present study were not distinctly grouped according to geographic distribution. The study concludes that the results revealed genetic differentiation was low according to the geographic region because of outcrossing and self-incompatibility. We reported that our analyses on the genetic diversity of common buckwheat cultivars of Korea were performed by using of microsatellite markers.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.695-699
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• 2009

UV irradiation causes skin-aging involving coarse wrinkles, thickening, dyspigmentation, and rough skin surface. This study was carried out to develop health & functional food by using Korean red ginsneg and Fagopyrum esculentum extract mixture (RGFE) for prevention of skin wrinkles. The RGFE-treated group showed the more effective collagenase inhibition rate than the red ginseng (RG)-treated group. To investigate photo protective effects of RGFE on UV-induced damaged skin, SKH hairless male mice were orally administerd RGFE and regional treatment and irradiated with UV for up to 8 weeks. In RGFE-treated group, better skin, and less wrinkle formation were observed compared with UV group. Epidermal thickness of hairless mouse was significantly decreased in RGFE, RG, and Fagopyrum esculentum (FE) groups compared with UV group. These results demonstrate RGFE have photo-protective effects on UV-damaged hairless mouse skin.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.83-92
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• 2008

본 연구에서는 기능성 화장품에의 응용하기 위하여, 메밀 추출물의 항산화, 미백 및 항주름 효능을 측정하고, 그 추출물의 성분 분석을 실시하였다. 씨앗 부분의 껍질과 껍질을 제거한 속으로 나누어 실험하였다. 항산화 효능은 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical(DPPH)을 이용한 free radical 소거 활성 측정, luminol-의존성 화학발광법을 이용한 $Fe^{3+}-EDTA/H_2O$ 계에서 생성된 활성산소종(ROS)의 소거 활성 측정, rose-bengal과 빛으로 유도된 사람 적혈구의 용혈에 대한 세포보호 효과를 측정하였다. 미백과 항주름 효능으로는 tyrosinase와 elastase의 활성 저해 능력을 측정하였다. 항산화 및 항노화 효능 측정 결과, 대부분 메밀 속 50% ethanol 추출물을 제외한 나머지 분획 및 추출물에서 효과가 크게 나타났다. Free radical 소거활성($FSC_{50}$)과 총항산화능($OSC_{50}$)은 각각 메밀 껍질의 aglycone 분획($3.5{\pm}0.0{\mu}g/mL$)과 ethyl acetate 분획($0.2{\pm}0.1{\mu}g/mL$)이 가장 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 세포보호활성(${\tau}_{50}$)은 메밀 껍질의 ethyl acetate 분획이 10 ${\mu}g/mL$에서 $771.7{\pm}9.9$ min으로 $^1O_2$으로 유도된 세포손상에 대한 보호작용이 가장 크게 나타났다. Tyrosinase 활성 저해 능력($IC_{50}$)은 메밀 껍질과 속의 aglycone 분획이 각각 $53.6{\pm}0.5{\mu}g/mL,\;35.6{\pm}0.4{\mu}g/mL$으로 arbutin보다 효과가 좋은 것으로 나타났다. Elastase 활성 저해 능력($IC_{50}$) 또한 메밀 껍질과 속의 aglycone 분획이 각각 $3.7{\pm}0.4{\mu}g/mL,\;6.0{\pm}0.7{\mu}g/mL$으로 나타났다. 이러한 항산화 및 항노화 활성을 나타내는 메밀의 성분을 분석한 결과, 메밀 속의 ethyl acetate 분획에는 (+)-catechin, (-)-epicatechin이 함유되어 있었고, 껍질에는 hyperin의 함량이 가장 많은 것으로 나타났으며, 이외에도 quercetin, rutin 등의 많은 플라보노이드 성분들이 함유되어 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이상의 결과들은 메밀 속 및 껍질 추출물이 $^1O_2$ 혹은 다른 ROS를 소광시키거나 소거함으로써 그리고 ROS에 대항하여 세포막을 보호함으로써 생체계, 특히, 태양 자외선에 노출된 피부에서 항산화제로서 작용할 수 있음을 가리킨다. 또한 태양 자외선으로 인한 기미, 주근깨 과형성 및 주름 생성에 있어 상당한 저해 효과를 나타낼 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.267-273
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• 1994

To provide the effective application scheme and basic information of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench), buckwheat was germinated at 10$^{\circ}C$ for 7 days and 100 kernels weight, germination rate, root length, chemical composition and mineral contents were examined at 24 hour Intervals. During the germination period, the 100 kernels weight increased approximately 0.3g per day. The germination rate increased sharply after 2 days and the root length increased greatly after 4 days. The crude protein contents increased with germination time, whereas the carbohydrate contents decreased. The crude ash and fat contents did not differ significantly during the germination period. The Ca contents Increased for the 4th day of gemination, but gradually decreased afterwords. The Na contents increased in the initial stage of germination, but then gradually decreased. However, there were no significant change In the Mg, K. Fe. Mn and Zn contents.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.280-287
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• 2000

Generally, buckwheat has been regarded as a crop of secondary importance in many countries. In vitro functionalities of buckwheats as a food were evaluated in this study. Five of buckwheat cultivars were extracted with methanol, and the extractant were dried and lyophilized, separately. Or water soluble buckwheat components were digested with the commercial enzymes and the obtained protein hydrolysate was again fractionated by acid precipitation. The antioxidant capacity of the methanol extracts determined using Fe2+-ascorbic acid system was dependent ont the cultivars: The extract of Suwon 4 showed 3.3 times stronger activity than ascorbic acid in terms of IC50. Also, the extracts of buckwheats inhibited efficiently the activities of $\alpha$-amylase and lens aldose reductase. Buckwheat soluble protein or rutin suppressed the in vitro activities of angiotensin-converting enzyme, and the inhibitory degree depended largely on the cultivars. Buckwheat proteins exerted higher hydrophobicity being related to the sterol binding capacity than casein. The results suggested that buckwheat seeds may be desirable and functional food resources in human living in current society.