• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.344-350
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• 1998

Lipid lowering properties from three plant water extracts, Rosa rugosa, Crataegus pinnatifida and Polygonum cuspidatum, were tested by supplementing a 1% high-cholesterol diet with them in rats. Plasma triglyceride levels in Rosa fugosa, Crataegus pinnatifida and Polygonum cuspidatum groups were significantly lower compared to that of the control. by 29% , 24% and 47% respectively. hepatic trigylceride levels in Rosa rugosa and Crataegus pinnatifida groups were significantly lower compared to the control by 11% and 15% respectively. Hepatic HMG-CoA reductase activity in Rosa rugosa group was significantly greater compared to the control by 406%. Hepatic ACAT activity was significantly lower in Polygonum cuspidatum group compared to the control by 28%. by multiple regression results, only plasma cholesterol was associated significantly (p<0.05) with liver HMG-CoA reductase activity. Plasma cholesterol explained 12% of thevariance of the liver HMG-CoA redctase activity. In conclusion, we have showen that hot water extracts from Rosa rugosa, Crataegus pinnatifida and Polygonum cuspidatum lowered plasma triglycerides in rats fed on a high-cholesterol diet. Data suggests that these extracts could potentially prevent or treat hypertriglyceridemia induced by a high fat diet and fatty liver.

• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제35권2호
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• pp.173-176
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• 2007

The purpose of this study was to improve the palatability of fermented red pepper soybean paste (Kochujang). Five individual models of Kochujang were prepared the following: control, glutinous rice containing 50% (A) and 100% (B) of barley, glutinous rice containing 1.5% (C) and 3.0% (D) of red rice. These Kochujangs were prepared and fermented for 60 days at 30 in a crock, and examined for changes in their physicochemical properties. There were no distinguishable change in their pH, acidity, formol-N content. L (lightness)-, a (redness)- and b (yellowness)-values were decreased rapidly until 20 days of fermentation. After 60 days, the values of L-, a- and b- of A, B Kochujang were increased than those of control, C, D Kochujang. Sensory profiles of color, flayer, taste and overall quality on the final products which fermented for 60 days showed that there were no differences in quality of each models. HMG-Co A reductase inhibitory activities were observed in 1.5% of red rice containing Kochujang.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.958-962
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• 1999

Hydroxy methylglutaryl CoA(HMG CoA) reductase and acyl CoA:cholesterol acyltransferase(ACAT) are two important enzymes that are associated with regulation of cholesterol metabolism. The inhibitors of HMG CoA reductase and ACAT are very effective in lowering serum cholesterol in most animal species. In present study, various plant extracts with hot water were used to examine the inhibitory activities against HMG CoA reductase and ACAT that are involved in cholesterol biosynthesis and cholesterol esterification in tissues, respectively. The extracts of Fagophyrum rotundatum, Rosa multiflora, Rosa rugosa and Alisma orientalis exhibited significant inhibitory activities against the ACAT, 29%, 24%, 19%, and 18%, respectively. However the extracts of Typha augustifolia, Polygonum cuspidatum, Crataegus pinnatifida, Polygonum multiflorum inhibited the HMG CoA reductase activity by 53%, 42%, 37%, and 33% respectively. Results suggest that these plant extracts might play important roles in the regulation of the cholesterol metabolism in vivo.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.70-74
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• 1999

The primary objective of these studies was to screen the materials showing inhibitions of HMG-CoA reductase in vitro. The secondary objective was to determine the effect of garlic, lovastatin and copper on cholesterol concentrations in plasma. liver and brease muscle of pullets. In experiment 1, the degree of inhibition of the selective samples on HMG-CoA reductase activity was determined in vitro. The inhibition rate of water soluble garlic extracts, lovastatin and copper to HMG-coA reductase activity were 51.3%, 87.5%, and 82.0% respectively . In experiment 2, control diet (basal diet), garlic powder (3% in diet) , lovastatin (300mg/kg of diet) and copper(200mg/kg of diet) were fed to pullets in order to investigate the changes of cholesterol concentration in plasma and tissues. Plasma total cholesterol , and LDL-cholesterol were significantly reduced in pullets fed a diet containing 3 % garlic powder. However, coper significantly increased total cholesterol compared to controls and lovastatin did not affect plasma chholesterol concentration . Total cholesterol inlover and breast muscle inpullets were not affectedb y adding cholesterol lowering materials to the diets. The data suggests that it is not easy for HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors to reduce cholesterol levels in the body due to complication in cholestrol metabolism . However, garlic administration can lower the levels of plasma cholesterol in pullets.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.241-247
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• 1996

The effects of ginseng total saponin, ginsenoside-Rb, and -Rb, on the reduction of chmlesterol level and the myNA expression rates of HMG CoA reductase and LDL receptor in Hep G2 were investigated and compared with that of lovastatin, a competitive HMG CoA reductase Inhibitor. The amounts of cholesterol in Hep G2 decreased in total saponin-and ginsenoside-treated groups as compared with that of control group, while there was no significant reduction in lovastatin-treated group. The mRNA expression rates of HMG CoA reductase increased in total saponin and gin- senoside groups except for ginsenoside-Rb, (10-3%) group and decreased in lovastatin group com- pared with that of control group. The mRNA expression rates of LDL receptor generally increased In all of the test groups except for total saponin (10-5%) group compared with that of control group. Because the ginseng components tested were more effective in the reduction of cholesterol level in Hep G2 than lovastatin and induced the gene expression of LDL receptor, we suggest the possibility that they could be used as a replacement agent for lovastatin which can not be prescribed especially to patients with hepatic diseases.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.123-130
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• 1995

Many types of medication regimens have been used for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproductive technique(ART). Questions are now being raised regarding how to lower the escalating costs of assisted reproduction and decrease the extent of patient discomfort and disruption of life style without sacrificing success rates. In this investigation, from January 1994 through August 1994 patients presenting to the Chung-Ang university hospital, infertility clinic were offered the option of the clomiphene citrate (CC)/single Human Menopausal Gonadotropin(HMG) combination and conventional GnRH-agonist combination method. 60 patients (78 cycles) were given CC/single HMG combination as a study group, and 78 patients (102 cycles) were given conventional GnRH-a combined ultrashort protocol as a control group for IVF-ET program and the resulting number of oocyte retrieved, embryo produced, and pregnancy initiated were compared. There were no differences between the two groups in mean age, serum $E_2$, LH and FSH level on menstrual cycle day 2. HMG requirement was 2 ampules in study group and $24.2{\pm}6.8$ ampules in control group. On the day of HCG injection, serum LH and FSH levels were not significantly different, but serum $E_2$, was significantly higher in control group(p<0.001). There was relatively well endometrial quality in control group but not significant compare to study group. In control group, numbers of retrieved oocyte and transferred embryo were significantly more than study group(p<0.001). Fertilization rate was not significantly different in the two groups and pregnancy rates were 20.2% in study group 28.4% in control group(p<0.001). CC/single HMG protocol for IVF-ET is less expensive than GnRH-a combined ultrashort protocol and minimizes patients discomfort. In addition, CC/single HMG protocol produces acceptable pregnancy rate and represents an attractive alternative to select patients undergoing IVF-ET.

• 산업식품공학
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2009

프라바스타틴 나트륨은 HMG-CoA(3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A) 환원효소 저해제로서, 콜레스테롤 생합성의 초기 율속단계(rate-limiting step)에 작용하여 메 발로네이트(mevalonate)의 합성을 저해하는 광범위한 고지혈증 치료제이다. 본 연구에서는 효율적 발효와 고품질의 정제를 통한 생산성 향상을 위해 수행하였다. 프라바스타틴 나트륨의 경쟁력있는 생산성 향상을 위하여 Streptomyces carbophilus KCCM 10370을 UV 돌연변이 처리하여 프라바스타틴 나트륨의 생산량을 약 45배 향상시키는 S. carbophilus K-212(KCCM 10370) 선별하였다. 생산성을 극대화시키기 위하여 콤팩틴 나트륨의 연속식 투입이 회분식 투입보다 생산량이 24%, 전환율 4.3%로 향상 되었으며, 본배양에서 콤팩틴 나트륨의 농도를 연속적으로 투입하여 0.1%(w/v) 이하로 유지시켜 프라바스타틴 나트륨의 생산량이 0.49%, 전환율 70%로 확인하였다. 발효가 종료된 후 배양액을 Diaion HP20 수지 컬럼, 분배(Partition), 그리고 ODS(Octa-Decylsilyl Silicagel) 수지 컬럼 크로마토 그래피를 하여 유럽약전기준(EP)에 적합한 순도 99.7% 이상, 70~72%의 수율이었다. 프라바스타틴 나트륨을 적외부스펙트럼측정법, 자외부스펙트럼측정법, 수소핵자기공명스펙트럼측정법 및 탄소핵자기공명스펙트럼측정법으로 분석한 결과 유럽약전기준(EP)과 일치하였다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.35-42
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• 1987

인삼, 들깨 기름, 칼슘 및 마그네슘이 함유되어 있는 식이로 사육한 토끼의 혈장 콜레스테롤과 HMG-CoA reductase의 활성을 조사하였다. 간에 포함되어 있는 HMG-CoA reductase의 활성은 인삼과 들깨 기름 및 마그네슘 첨가 식이군에 있어서 증가되었으며 혈장 콜레스테롤의 농도는 감소되었다. 혈장 LDL-콜레스테롤은 대조군보다 감소하였으나 HDL-콜레스테롤은 증가되었다. 또한 베타 글로블린의 분포도 인삼과 마그네슘 및 들깨 기름을 첨가 급여한 실험군에 있어서 가장 낮았으며, ${\alpha}$-2-글로블린은 대조군에 비하여 가장 높은 값을 보였다. 전해질은 $K^+$은 인삼 첨가로 감소 되었으나 $Na^+$은 증가되었다. 혈장 마그네슘의 농도는 인삼의 첨가로 변화가 없었지만 칼슘과 들깨 기름 및 인삼 첨가식이로 마그네슘의 농도가 더 증가되었다. 혈장 칼슘의 농도는 마그네슘과 인삼을 첨가한 식이군에 있어서 감소하였다.

• Korean Circulation Journal
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• 제48권11호
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• pp.951-963
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• 2018

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, i.e. statins, are effective in reducing cardiovascular disease events but also in cardiac-related and overall mortality. Statins are in general well-tolerated, but currently the concerns are raised if statins may increase the risk of new-onset diabetes mellitus (NOD). In this review, the possible effects of statins on organs/tissues being involved in glucose metabolism, i.e. liver, pancreas, adipose tissue, and muscles, had been discussed. The net outcome seems to be inconsistent and often contradictory, which may be largely affected by in vitro experimental settings or/and in vivo animal conditions. The majority of studies point out statin-induced changes of regulations of isoprenoid metabolites and cellassociated cholesterol contents as predisposing factors related to the statin-induced NOD. On the other hand, it should be considered that dysfunctions of isoprenoid pathway and mitochondrial ATP production and the cholesterol homeostasis are already developed under (pre)diabetic and hypercholesterolemic conditions. In order to connect the basic findings with the clinical manifestation more clearly, further research efforts are needed.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 3T3-L1 전지방세포를 이용하여 발효 삼정환의 지방 분화 억제 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 삼정환을 5가지 주요 유산균으로 각각 발효시킨 후, Oil Red O 염색법으로 지방세포 분화 억제 여부를 알아보고, 이의 기전을 알기 위해서 지방생성에 핵심적인 역할을 하는 transcription factor 및 지질 조절 효소의 유전자 발현량을 비교하여 보았다. Oil Red O 염색 분석에서는 Lactobacillus plantarum, Enterococcus faecium으로 발효한 삼정환에서 지방구 수의 감소를 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 transcription factor로 $C/EPB{\alpha}$, $PPAR{\gamma}$, UCP-2 및 콜레스테롤 조절과 관련된 효소인 HMG-CoA reductase의 4가지 유전자 발현 정도를 분석하였는데, 발효시키지 않은 삼정환의 경우 농도가 $100{\mu}L/mL$ 이상일 때 네 가지 항목에서 억제 효과를 나타냈으며, 발효시켰을 때는 유산균의 종류에 따라 효과 억제효과가 있었는데, Lactobacillus plantarum으로 발효한 삼정환이 효과가 가장 좋은 것으로 나타났다. Lactobacillus plantarum으로 발효한 삼정환은 동일 농도의 발효하지 않은 삼정환과 비교했을 때, Oil Red O 실험에서 염색된 지방구 수가 더욱 감소하였으며, $PPAR{\gamma}$, UCP-2, HMG-CoA reductase의 경우 농도가 $200{\mu}L/mL$일 때 각각 35%, 57%, 54%로 5가지 발효 삼정환 중 가장 높은 억제율을 나타내었다. 이에 지방분화 억제 효과를 가진 삼정환을 발효시키면 그 효과가 더욱 증가하는 것으로 나타났는데, 특히 Lactobacillus plantarum으로 발효한 삼정환은 $PPAR{\gamma}$, UCP-2, HMG-CoA reductase의 유전자 발현조절을 통해 지방 분화를 억제시키는 것으로 밝혀져 발효 삼정환은 항비만 혹은 항고지혈증 약물로 개발 가능성이 있는 것으로 사료된다.