• Macromolecular Research
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.530-538
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• 2006

There are three important components in tissue engineering: the cells, signaling factors (cytokines and growth factors), and scaffolds. To obtain finely engineered tissue, all three components should perform their individual functions and be fully integrated with each other. For the past few years, we have studied the characteristics of photodimerizable HA (CHA)/alginate (CA) composite materials. CHA/CA complex hydrogels, which were irradiated under UV light and, then treated with calcium ions, were found to have good biocompatibility, mechanical properties and water resistance for implantable tissue scaffolds. In this study, we introduced a cell growth factor (basic fibroblast growth factor; bFGF) into the CHA/CA scaffolds and studied its release behavior. We also introduced tetracycline hydrochloride and flurbiprofen into the same scaffolds as model activation factors and evaluated their release behaviors from the scaffolds. The drug release rate from the materials was influenced by various parameters, such as the degree of crosslinking, the cross linker type, the physico-chemical properties of the drug, and the amount of the drug in the polymer. The results indicated that the negatively charged CHA/CA composite materials showed sustained release behavior and that HA has a particularly strong negative charge, making it attractive toward tetracycline hydrochloride and bFGF, but repulsive toward flurbiprofen.

• BMB Reports
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• 제56권8호
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• pp.445-450
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• 2023

The development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is associated with the phenotypic switching of vascular smooth muscle cells (SMCs) from a contractile to a synthetic state, leading to cell migration and proliferation. Platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) modulates this de-differentiation by initiating a number of biological processes. In this study, we show that gene expression of hyaluronic acid (HA) and proteoglycan link protein 1 (HAPLN1) was upregulated during differentiation of human aortic SMCs (HASMCs) into a contractile state, but downregulated upon during PDGF-BB-induced dedifferentiation. This is the first study showing that the treatment of HASMCs with full-length recombinant human HAPLN1 (rhHAPLN1) significantly reversed PDGF-BB-induced decrease in the protein levels of contractile markers (SM22α, α-SMA, calponin, and SM-MHC), and inhibited the proliferation and migration of HASMCs induced by PDGF-BB. Furthermore, our results show that rhHAPLN1 significantly inhibited the phosphorylation of FAK, AKT, STAT3, p38 MAPK and Raf mediated by the binding of PDGF-BB to PDGFRβ. Together, these results indicated that rhHAPLN1 can suppress the PDGF-BB-stimulated phenotypic switching and subsequent de-differentiation of HASMCs, highlighting its potential as a novel therapeutic target for atherosclerosis and other vascular diseases.

• 폴리머
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.529-536
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• 2008

뇌 추출 신경성장인자(BDNF)의 서방성 전달체로써 락타이드-글리콜라이드 공중합체(PLGA) 용액에 탈미네랄화된 골분(DBP) 및 히알루론산(HA)를 균일하게 혼합하여 얼음입자추출법으로 다공성 지지체를 제조하였다. ELISA로 BDNF 방출량을 확인하였으며 SEM으로 방출에 따른 지지체의 다공 특성을 관찰하였다. PLGA지지체와 비교시 DBP/HA/PLGA 지지체에서 지속적으로 일정량이 방출됨을 확인하였으며 BDNF의 양이 증가할수록 빠르고 많은 양이 방출되는 패턴을 보였다. 얼음입자추출법으로 제조된 DBP/HH/PLGA 지지체는 BDNF 등의 수용성 사이토카인의 포접이 용이하고, 생분해성 고분자분해 특성에 의해서 방출이 조절되며, 신경손상부분에 이식시 BDNF가 서방화되어 신경재생에 도움을 줄 것으로 기대된다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.731-751
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• 2010

Objectives : The present study aimed to find out the effect of Sagunja-tang on the prevention and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease using mice with TNBS-induced inflammatory bowel disease. Methods : Mice with TNBS-induced inflammatory bowel disease were medicated with Sagunja-tang, and the weight changes, colon length, lipid peroxidation, and myeloperoxidase activity were observed. Levels of the inflammatory markers interleukin (IL)-$1{\beta}$ and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), its transcription factor activation, phospho-NF-${\kappa}$B (pp65), in the colon by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and immunoblot analysis were also measured. Finally, the activation of fecal bacterial enzyme, ${\beta}$-glucuronidase and degradation activation of fecal glycosaminoglycan (GAG) and hyaluronic acid were observed. Results : We found that oral administration of Sagunja-tang inhibited TNBS-induced colon shortening and also inhibited myeloperoxidase activity in the colon of mice as well as IL-$1{\beta}$ and COX-2 expression. Sagunja-tang also inhibited TNBSinduced lipid peroxidation and pp65 activation in the colon of mice. In addition, Sagunja-tang inhibited ${\beta}$-glucuronidase activation and fecal hyaluronic acid degradation activation. Conclusions : It is supposed that Sagunja-tang has a potential therapeutic effect on inflammatory bowel disease through the inhibition of both NF-${\kappa}$B activation and lipid peroxidation, and the improvement of intestinal conditions.

• 순환기질환의공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 순환기질환의공학회 2004년도 제4회 학술대회 초록집
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• pp.15-16
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• 2004

In summary, we have demonstrated soft lithographic application of HA (or polysaccharides in general) by means of ${\mu}CP$ and molding and constructed well-defined patterns of proteins and cells of various substrates including glass, silicon dioxides, poly(HEMA), polystyrene culture dishes, and biodegradable PLGA. These results suggest that HA could be used as a general platform on hydrophilic substrates.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.565-572
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• 2006

Recombinant human bone morphogenic protein-2 (rhBMP-2), which is known as one of the major local stimuli for osteogenic differentiation, was immobilized on the surface of hyaluronic acid (HA)-modified poly$(\varepsilon-caprolactone)$ (PCL) (HA-PCL) scaffolds to improve the attachment, proliferation, and differentiation of human bone marrow stem cells (hBMSCs) for bone tissue engineering. The rhBMP-2 proteins were directly immobilized onto the HA-modified PCL scaffolds by the chemical grafting the amine groups of proteins to carboxylic acid groups of HA. The amount of covalently bounded rhBMP-2 was measured to 1.6 pg/mg (rhBMP/HA-PCL scaffold) by using a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay. The rhBMP-2 immobilized HA-modified-PCL scaffold exhibited the good colonization, by the newly differentiated osteoblasts, with a statistically significant increase of the rhBMP-2 release and alkaline phosphatase activity as compared with the control groups both PCL and HA-PCL scaffolds. We also found enhanced mineralization and elevated osteocalcin detection for the rhBMP-2 immobilized HA-PCL scaffolds, in vitro.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.604-614
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• 2020

Chronological aging and photoaging affect appearance, causing wrinkles, pigmentation, texture changes, and loss of elasticity in the skin. Phragmites communis is a tall perennial herb used for its high nutritional value and for medicinal purposes, such as relief from fever and vomiting and facilitation of diuresis. In this study, we investigated the effects of ethanol extract of P. communis rhizome (PCE) on skin aging. The total flavonoid and total phenolic content in PCE were 2.92 ± 0.007 ㎍ of quercetin equivalents (QE) and 231.8 ± 0.001 ㎍ of gallic acid equivalents (GAE) per 100 mg of dried extract (n = 3). The half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC50) values of PCE for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activities were 0.96 and 0.97 mg/mL, respectively. PCE showed inhibitory effects on tyrosinase when L-tyrosine (IC50 = 1.25 mg/mL) and L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (IC50 = 0.92 mg/mL) were used as substrates. PCE treatment up to 200 ㎍/mL for 24 h did not cause any significant cytotoxicity in B16F10 melanocytes, human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs), and HaCaT keratinocytes. In B16F10 melanocytes, PCE (25 and 50 ㎍ /mL) inhibited melanin production and cellular tyrosinase activity after challenge with α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH; p < 0.05). In HDFs, PCE suppressed the mRNA expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and reduced the activity of elastase (p < 0.05). In addition, ultraviolet B (UVB)-mediated downregulation of hyaluronic acid synthase-2 gene expression in HaCaT keratinocytes was also effectively suppressed by PCE treatment. Overall, our results showed that PCE has potential anti-skin aging activity associated with the suppression of hyperpigmentation, wrinkle formation, and reduction in dryness. PCE is a promising candidate for the development of an anti-skin aging cosmetic ingredient.

• 한국수정란이식학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.337-342
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• 2018

Cryopreservation is mainly used for preservation of boar sperm. However, this method stresses the sperm by reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the conception rate and the litter size are not more efficient than the liquid preservation of spermatozoa. Therefore, we use chitosan which is a natural product derived antioxidant compound. We used GnHA (chitosan+hyaluronic acid) and GnHG (chitosan hydrogel) as chitosan complexes to cryopreserve boar sperm for improve sperm metabolism and function. Sperm parameter (sperm motility, progressive motility, path velocity, straight-line velocity, curvilinear velocity) is measured by computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA) using frozen sperm with GnHA or GnHG (0, 0.25, 0.5, 1 mg/mL), respectively. Also, lipid peroxidation analysis using malondialdehyde (MDA) is performed to confirm the antioxidative effect of chitosan in frozen spermatozoa. CASA analysis showed GnHA and GnHG are effective against cryopreserved boar sperm. And antioxidant effect is measured by lipid peroxidation analysis. GnHA and GnHG, which is chitosan complex are effective for boar sperm cryopreservation by antioxidant effect.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제54권3호
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• pp.327-333
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• 2022

칼슘과 함께 뼈 건강에 필수적이나, 그 섭취량이 부족하여 문제가 되고 있는 비타민 D를 쉽게 보충할 수 있는 새로운 제형으로 천연 고분자 물질인 히알루론산을 기반으로 한 비타민 D 함유 구강용해필름(orally disintegrating film, ODF)을 개발하고 비타민 D 함량에 따른 필름의 특성을 분석하였다. 첨가량은 2020 한국인 영양소섭취기준의 비타민 D 하루 충분섭취량(400IU: 10 ㎍)을 기준으로 4, 7배, 그리고 상한섭취량인 10배로 설정하였다. 제조한 필름의 두께는 기반물질의 농도가 가장 높은 대조군이 가장 두꺼웠고, 비타민 D 첨가량에 따른 유의적 차이는 없었다(p<0.05). 비타민 D 첨가군간 필름의 수분함량의 차이는 없었으며, 첨가량이 많아질수록 투습도는 다소 감소하는 경향을 보여 소수성 물질인 비타민 D가 영향을 미친 것으로 보인다. 비타민 D의 함량이 높아질수록 필름의 명도는 10AI만 유의적으로 높았으며, 적색도는 감소하고 황색도는 증가하였다(p<0.05). 이와 같은 색도특성은 첨가한 비타민 D 시료 자체 색의 영향을 받은 것으로 보인다. 대조군과 비교하였을 때 비타민 D의 증가는 불투명도를 유의적으로 증가시켰으며(p<0.05), 7AI와 10AI에서 가장 높은 불투명도를 보였다. 다른 친수성 고분자 필름과 달리 본 연구에서 제조된 히알루론산 기반 필름은 가소제의 첨가 없이도 타 연구의 필름에 비교하여 높은 인장강도(84.40-106.6 MPa)(p<0.05)와, 비슷한 수준의 연신율(4.71-9.43%)(p>0.05)을 갖는 질감 특성을 보였다. HPLC/MS 분석을 통해 필름 내의 실제 비타민 D 함량을 분석한 결과, 제조 과정 중 비타민 D의 손실이 발견되었으며 이로 인해 목표섭취량(2020 한국인 영양소섭취기준 비타민 D 충분섭취량)을 충족하기 위해서는 제조 기준의 1.5-2배를 섭취하는 것이 적절할 것으로 보인다. 본 연구에서는 생체물질인 히알루론산을 기반으로 비타민 D를 쉽게 섭취할 수 있는 새로운 제형을 개발하였으며, 비타민 D 첨가로 인한 필름의 특성이 향상되는 결과를 이용하여 구강용해용 뿐 아니라 가식성 포장재 등 다양한 활용이 가능할 것으로 제안하는 바이다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제48권2호
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• pp.169-180
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• 2022

Streptococcus sp.는 일반적으로 히알루론산을 생산하는 균주로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 Streptococcus 균주가 배양하면서 만들어내는 여러 대사산물 중 히알루론산 이외의 영양성분에 주목하였다. 히알루론산이 생성되지 않은 조건에서의 Streptococcus sp. 배양 여과물로 모발 실험용 샘플(HAIRCLE^TM)을 제조하고 모발에 미치는 효과를 확인하였다. 모발의 인장강도는 만능시험기(universal testing machine, UTM)로 측정하였으며, 모발표면의 미세구조는 atomic force microscope (AFM)으로 분석하였다. 이 연구를 통해 Streptococcus sp. 배양 여과물은 손상된 모표피개선, 마찰력증가 및 모발강도의 증가 등의 모발개선 효과가 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 또한 in vitro 모발관련 실험을 통해 Streptococcus sp. 배양 여과물이 모발성장인자인 혈관내피세포 성장인자(vascular endothelial growth factor, VEGF), 간세포성장인자(hepatocyte growth factor, HGF), Wnt10b의 발현 촉진 효과가 있음을 확인 하였으며, 안드로젠 수용체(androgen receptor, AR)와 TGF-β2 발현을 저해시켜 남성형 탈모완화 효과도 있음을 확인 하였다. 또한 산화스트레스에 대해 장벽 관련 인자(INV, CLDN-1)의 발현을 증가시키고, 염증성 인자인 COX-2 발현을 억제시킴으로써 손상된 두피 장벽을 개선하고 유도된 염증을 완화시키는 효능이 있음을 확인하였다.