• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
• /
• 제10권6호
• /
• pp.337-341
• /
• 2006

The present study was designed to investigate the protein expression of nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and guanylyl cyclase (GC) activity in ischemia/perfusion (I/R) renal injury in rats. Renal I/R injury was experimentally induced by clamping the both renal pedicle for 40 min in Sprague-Dawley male rats. The renal expression of NOS isoforms was determined by Western blot analysis, and the activity of guanylyl cyclase was determined by the amount of guanosine 3', 5'-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP) formed in response to sodium nitroprusside (SNP), NO donor. I/R injury resulted in renal failure associated with decreased urine osmolality. The expression of inducible NOS (iNOS) was increased in I/R injury rats compared with controls, while endothelial NOS (eNOS) and neuronal NOS (nNOS) expression was decreased. The urinary excretion of NO metabolites was decreased in I/R injury rats. The cGMP production provoked by SNP was decreased in the papilla, but not in glomerulus. These results indicate an altered regulation of NOS expression and guanylyl cyclase activity in I/R-induced nephropathy.

• 한국식품과학회지
• /
• 제27권2호
• /
• pp.241-245
• /
• 1995

본 연구는 돼지 도축 후 실온에 방치 유통되는 돈육의 문제점을 알아보고자 지연냉각과 숙성기간이 육내 핵산 관련물질의 함량과 조리시 정미성분의 함량 및 고기의 맛에 미치는 영향에 대하여 조사하였다. 동일조건에서 사육된 랜드레이스 12두를 공시하여 도살 후 이분체한 다음, 좌도체는 $20^{\circ}C$ 내외의 실내온도에서 3시간 지연시킨 후 냉장$(1{\sim}2^{\circ}C)$하였고, 우도체는 같은 온도에서 곧바로 냉장하여 실험하였다. 지연냉각도체가 정규냉각도체보다 빠른 pH 하강 경향과 대사작용을 나타냈는데, 숙성기간 중 두 경우 모두 ATP와 AMP는 큰 변화가 없었으나 ADP는 숙성 1일째, IMP는 숙성 3일째에 함량이 가장 높았으며, Hx는 숙성 전기간 동안 점차로 증가하였다(p<0.05). 조리육수내 IMP는 숙성기간이 지남에 따라 감소추세를 나타낸 반면 GMP와 L-glutamate는 증가추세를 보여 미도가 높아졌으며 관능검사 결과도 좋아지는 것으로 나타났다(p<0.05). 그러나 사후 3시간 지연냉각시킨 본 실험에서 정규냉각에 비해 지연 냉각은 정규냉각에 비해 맛에 좋지 않은 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
• /
• 제39권2호
• /
• pp.169-177
• /
• 2015

Background: Ginsenoside Rd (GSRd), one of the most abundant ingredients of Panax ginseng, protects the heart via multiple mechanisms including the inhibition of $Ca^{2+}$ influx.We intended to explore the effects of GSRd on L-type $Ca^{2+}$ current ($I_{Ca,L}$) and define the mechanism of the suppression of $I_{Ca,L}$ by GSRd. Methods: Perforated-patch recording and whole-cell voltage clamp techniques were applied in isolated rat ventricular myocytes. Results: (1) GSRd reduced $I_{Ca,L}$ peak amplitude in a concentration-dependent manner [half-maximal inhibitory concentration $(IC_{50})=32.4{\pm}7.1{\mu}mol/L$] and up-shifted the current-voltage (I-V) curve. (2) GSRd ($30{\mu}mol/L$) significantly changed the steady-state activation curve of $I_{Ca,L}$ ($V_{0.5}:-19.12{\pm}0.68$ vs. $-6.26{\pm}0.38mV$; n = 5, p < 0.05) and slowed down the recovery of $I_{Ca,L}$ from inactivation [the time content (${\zeta}$) from 91 ms to 136 ms, n = 5, p < 0.01]. (3) A more significant inhibitive effect of GSRd ($100{\mu}mol/L$) was identified in perforated-patch recording when compared with whole-cell recording [$65.7{\pm}3.2%$ (n = 10) vs. $31.4{\pm}5.2%$ (n = 5), p < 0.01]. (4) Pertussis toxin ($G_i$ protein inhibitor) completely abolished the $I_{Ca,L}$ inhibition induced by GSRd. There was a significant difference in inhibition potency between the two cyclic adenosine monophosphate elevating agents (isoprenaline and forskolin) prestimulation [$55{\pm}7.8%$ (n = 5) vs. $17.2{\pm}3.5%$ (n = 5), p < 0.01]. (5) 1H-[1,2,4]Oxadiazolo[4,3-a]-quinoxalin-1-one (a guanylate cyclase inhibitor) and N-acetyl-$\small{L}$-cysteine (a nitric oxide scavenger) partly recovered the $I_{Ca,L}$ inhibition induced by GSRd. (6) Phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate (a protein kinase C activator) and GF109203X (a protein kinase C inhibitor) did not contribute to the inhibition of GSRd. Conclusion: These findings suggest that GSRd could inhibit $I_{Ca,L}$ through pertussis toxin-sensitive G protein ($G_i$) and a nitric oxide-cyclic guanosine monophosphate-dependent mechanism.

• 대한약침학회지
• /
• 제27권2호
• /
• pp.82-90
• /
• 2024

Objectives: Nitric oxide is the most important mediator of penile erection after the onset of sexual excitement. It activates cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), increasing penile blood flow. Most pharmaceutical medications prevent enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) from breaking down cGMP, thus keeping its level high. However, due to the adverse effects of pharmacological therapies, herbal drugs that improve sexual function have gained attention recently. This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of ginseng, Tribulus terrestris, and L-arginine amino acid on the sexual performance of individuals with erectile dysfunction (ED) using the 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire. Methods: Over three months, 98 men with erectile dysfunction were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg of herbal supplements or placebo pills. Each herbal tablet contained 100 mg of protodioscin, 35 mg of ginsenosides, and 250 mg of L-arginine. Results: The results showed that the changes in the average scores of ILEF-5 within each group before and after the intervention indicated that all parameters related to the improvement of sexual function in patients with erectile dysfunction improved in the herbal treatment group (p < 0.001). The herbal group significantly improved IIEF-5 scores in nondiabetics (p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the changes of IIEF-5 scores between the two intervention and control groups in diabetic patients. Conclusion: In conclusion, ginseng, Tribulus terrestris, and L-arginine have properties that increase energy and strengthen sexual function, making them suitable for patients with sexual disorders.

• 한국식품과학회지
• /
• 제22권2호
• /
• pp.221-226
• /
• 1990

어육을 발효하여 정미성분 생산 가능성을 검토하기 위하여 명태육에 전분을 첨가한 발효기질에 8종의 곰팡이를 접종, 발효하여 성분의 변화를 검토하였다. 시험에 사용한 균주는 모두 어육발효 배지에서 왕성히 증식하였고, $30^{\circ}C$에서 48시간 배양 이후 특징적인 포자를 형성하였으며, 냄새는 균종에 따라 각각 다른 양상을 보였다. 발효어육의 $NH_2-N$ 함량은 명태육에 비하여 25-26배, Ex-N은 6-15배 증가하였고, 명태육으로부터 ADP 생성능력이 높은 균주는 IMP와 GMP 생성능력도 높았다. 발효어육 중의 유리아미노산은 사용균주에 따라 차이는 있으나 일반적으로 lysine 함량이 가장 높고 arginine, glutamic acid, leucine, alanine 순이었다. 발효어육 추출액의 관능검사한 핵산 관련물질, $NH_2-N$ 및 Ex-N의 함량과 아미노산 조성 등을 종합적으로 검토할 때 어육발효에 비교적 우수한 균주는 Aspergillus oryzae KFCC 11371, Asp. oryzae KFCC 32343, Penicillium roqueforti KFCC 11269 및 Asp. quercinus KFCC 11956이었다.

• 고려인삼학회:학술대회논문집
• /
• 고려인삼학회 1993년도 학술대회지
• /
• pp.40-48
• /
• 1993

Intravenous administration of saponin extracted from the root of Panax ginseng lowered the blood pressure dose-dependently (10-200 mg/kg, B.W) in anesthetized rats. Therefore, experiments were designed to study the hypothesis that the lowering of blood pressure is associated with the release of endothelium-derived relaxing factor and the accumulation of guanosine 3, 5-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP). Rings of thoracic aorta with and without endothelium were suspended for the measurement of isometric tension in organ chamber and the tissue content of cGMP was measured by radioimmunoassay. All experiments were performed in the presence of $indomethacin(10^{-5}M).$ Ginseng saponin $(10^{-5}-3{\times}10^{-6}g/ml)$ relaxed contractions induced by phenylephrine $10^{-6}M)$ in the aorta with endothelium but not in that without endothelium. Treatment of aortic rings with $N^G$ monomethyl-L-arginine (L-NMMA, $10^{-4}M$ for 30 min), a competitive inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, and methylene blue $(MB,\;3{\times}10^{-7}M$ for 30 min). an inhibitor of soluble guanylate cyclase, diminished the relaxation induced by Ginseng saponin. Ginseng saponin $10^{-4}g/ml$ for 2 min) increased the accumulation of cGMP in rings with endothelium. L-NMMA and MB inhibited the accumulation of cGMP induced by Ginseng saponin. These data suggest that vascular relaxations induced by Ginseng saponin are mediated by release of endothelium-derived relaxing factor and the accumulation of cGMP. The effect of Ginseng saponin on endothelial function in hypercholesterolemic rabbits was examined. In hypercholesterolemic rabbits fed with $2\%$ cholesterol for 8 weeks, relaxation of aortic rings to acetylcholine was impaired. The impaired relaxations of aortic rings in hypercholesterolemic rabbits were improved by dietary supplementation of Ginseng saponin, probably because of an improved release of endothelium - derived relaxing factor.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
• /
• 제36권5호
• /
• pp.569-577
• /
• 2007

영 유아의 정상적인 성장과 발육에 도움을 줄 수 있는 영 유아용 조제식의 영양적 완전성을 강화하기 위하여 우리나라, CODEX, 미국, 일본, EU, 호주 및 뉴질랜드의 관련법령 및 개선안을 비교 분석 후, 우리나라 영 유아용 조제식의 규격기준의 개선방안을 다음과 같이 제시하고자 한다. 조제유류와 영아용 조제식으로 이원화된 기준을 CODEX 규격안과 같이 '영 유아용 조제식'으로 통합하고 사용 대상을 6개월 이내의 영 유아로 한정하도록 제시한다. 영 유아용 조제식의 유단백질에 대한 질소계수를 CODEX 규격안과 동일한 수준으로 변경하고, 단백질 급원에 따른 함량별 차이와 모유내의 필수아미노산 성분을 단백질 함량 규격에 제시한다. 또한 영 유아를 위한 필수지방산인 $\alpha$-linolenic acid, DHA와 EPA, trans fatty acid 함유량을 지방 함량 규격에 제시한다. 영 유아용 조제식의 비타민과 무기질 및 기타 영양소의 성분기준을 선진국과 동일한 중량(100 g)당에서 에너지(100 kcal)당 영양소 함량으로 개선하도록 제시한다. 현행 규격에는 일부 비타민(비타민 A, D)과 무기질(나트륨, 칼륨 및 염소)의 최대값만 지정되어 있으므로 모든 비타민과 무기질의 최대값을 설정하도록 제시한다. CODEX 규격안, EU, 호주 및 뉴질랜드 영 유아용 조제식 관련 규격에서 제시한 모유내 면역증진성분으로 알려진 nucleotide 5종(cytidine, uridine, adenosine, guanosine, inosine 5'-monophosphate)과 치아 건강 유지에 도움이 되는 불소의 함량 규격을 설정하도록 제시한다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
• /
• 제13권6호
• /
• pp.503-510
• /
• 2009

To elucidate the mechanism of cyclic nucleotides, such as adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) and guanosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cGMP), in the regulation of human gastric motility, we examined the effects of forskolin (FSK), isoproterenol (ISO) and sodium nitroprusside (SNP) on the spontaneous, high $K^+$ and acetylcholine (ACh)-induced contractions of corporal circular smooth muscle in human stomach. Gastric circular smooth muscle showed regular spontaneous contraction, and FSK, ISO and SNP inhibited its phasic contraction and basal tone in a concentration-dependent manner. High $K^+$ (50 mM) produced sustained tonic contraction, and ACh $(10\;{\mu}M)$ produced initial transient contraction followed by later sustained tonic contraction with superimposed phasic contractions. FSK, ISO and SNP inhibited high $K^+$-induced tonic contraction and also ACh-induced phasic and tonic contraction in a reversible manner. Nifedipine $(1\;{\mu}M)$, inhibitor of voltage-dependent L-type calcium current $(VDCC_L)$, almost abolished ACh-induced phasic contractions. These findings suggest that FSK, ISO and SNP, which are known cyclic nucleotide stimulators, inhibit smooth muscle contraction in human stomach partly via inhibition of $VDCC_L$.

• 농업과학연구
• /
• 제42권4호
• /
• pp.369-374
• /
• 2015

본 연구는 가열 한우육 및 호주산우육 스테이크에서 심부온도에 따른 glucose, lactate 및 핵산 분해 물질 함량을 비교하고자 실시하였다. 시료로 한우육(거세우, 1등급) 및 호주산우육(Bos indicus, 100일 곡류 비육)의 등심(M. longissimus dorsi)과 우둔(M. semimembranosus)를 약 2 cm 두께로 절단하여 각각 세 그룹으로 나누고, $180^{\circ}C$ 오븐에서 심부온도가 각각 50, 70 및 $90^{\circ}C$가 되도록 가열하였다. Glucose 함량은 심부온도에 관계없이 한우육 스테이크가 호주산우육 스테이크에 비해 현저하게 높았다(P<0.05). 이와 반대로 lactate 함량은 한우육 스테이크가 호주산우육 스테이크보다 낮았다(P<0.05). 핵산 분해 물질 중 Hx 함량은 모든 심부온도에서 한우육 스테이크가 호주산우육 스테이크보다 낮았던 반면(P<0.05), GMP, IMP 및 inosine 함량은 한우육 스테이크가 높았다(P<0.05). 심부온도가 증가함에 따라 쇠고기 스테이크의 glucose 함량은 감소하는 경향을 보였으나, lactate 함량은 일정한 경향을 보이지 않았다. 또한 핵산 분해 물질 함량은 심부온도의 증가에 따라 유의적인 변화를 보이지 않았다. 따라서 가열 한우육 스테이크의 단맛 및 감칠맛 관련 풍미 전구물질 함량이 호주산우육 스테이크보다 높았다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
• /
• 제15권5호
• /
• pp.273-277
• /
• 2011

Nitric oxide (NO) and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) may induce vascular relaxation by increasing the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), an important mediator of vascular tone during sepsis. This study aimed to determine whether regulation of NO and the ANP system is altered in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced kidney injury. LPS (10 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$) was injected in the tail veins of male Sprague-Dawley rats; 12 hours later, the kidneys were removed. Protein expression of NO synthase (NOS) and neutral endopeptidase (NEP) was determined by semiquantitative immuno-blotting. As an index of synthesis of NO, its stable metabolites (nitrite/nitrate, NOx) were measured using colorimetric assays. mRNA expression of the ANP system was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. To determine the activity of guanylyl cyclase (GC), the amount of cGMP generated in response to sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and ANP was calculated. Creatinine clearance decreased and fractional excretion of sodium increased in LPS-treated rats compared with the controls. Inducible NOS protein expression increased in LPS-treated rats, while that of endothelial NOS, neuronal NOS, and NEP remained unchanged. Additionally, urinary and plasma NOx levels increased in LPS-treated rats. SNP-stimulated GC activity remained unchanged in the glomerulus and papilla in the LPS-treated rats. mRNA expression of natriuretic peptide receptor (NPR)-C decreased in LPS-treated rats, while that of ANP and NPR-A did not change. ANP-stimulated GC activity reduced in the glomerulus and papilla. In conclusion, enhancement of the NO/cGMP pathway and decrease in ANP clearance were found play a role in the pathogenesis of LPS-induced kidney injury.