• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제43권9호
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• pp.1317-1324
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 울금 20% 주정 추출물이 LP-BM5 MuLV에 감염된 MAIDS 모델에서 면역조절 효과를 확인하기 위해 cytokines 생산, 혈장 면역글로불린 농도, T 세포 및 B 세포의 증식능, NK 세포의 활성능을 측정하였다. 그 결과 LPBM5 MuLV 감염으로 인하여 감소된 T 세포 및 B 세포의 증식능, NK 세포의 활성능을 울금 20% 주정 추출물 식이 투여가 증가시켰으며, Th1 type cytokines(IL-2, IFN-${\gamma}$)의 생성량을 증가시키고 Th2 type cytokines(IL-4, IL-10)은 억제시킴으로써 Th1/Th2 type cytokine 발현을 조절하여 면역 항상성을 유지하는 효과를 보였다. 따라서 울금은 면역조절 효과를 가진 천연 기능성 소재로서의 가능성을 기대할 수 있다.

• Journal of Gastric Cancer
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.196-203
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• 2014

Purpose: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is one of the most important growth factors for metastatic tumors. To clarify the role of VEGF-A and C in patients with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) or gastric cancer (GC), we evaluated the expression levels of these two molecules. We also analyzed the effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on VEGF-A and C expression levels. Materials and Methods: Patients with dyspepsia who needed diagnostic endoscopy were selected and divided into three groups: nonulcer dyspepsia (NUD), PUD, and GC, according to their endoscopic and histopathological results. Fifty-two patients with NUD, 50 with PUD, and 38 with GC were enrolled in this study. H. pylori infection was diagnosed by the rapid urease test. After RNA extraction and synthesis of cDNA, the expression levels of VEGF-A and C were determined by quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction. Results: The VEGF-C expression level in the PUD and GC groups was significantly higher than that in the NUD group. Moreover, the VEGF-A expression level in the PUD and GC groups was higher than in the NUD group, although the differences were not statistically significant. Significant positive correlations were also observed between the expression levels of these two molecules in the PUD and GC groups. In addition, the expression levels of these two molecules were higher in H. pylori positive patients with PUD or GC than in H. pylori negative patients of the same groups; however, these differences did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: Up-regulation of VEGF-C expression during gastric mucosal inflammation may play a role in the development of peptic ulcers or GC.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.161-168
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• 2016

Purpose: Patients who suffer from rheumatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, other various inflammatory diseases and musculoskeletal disorders, which are all similar to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), have been complaining about changes in the level and type of pain in response to changes in weather conditions for a long time. Through an investigation about pain perception in TMD patients in response to weather conditions, our primary objective was to develop base materials for future studies on change in pain in response to meteorological factors. Methods: Among patients who presented with TMD to Department of Oral Medicine, Pusan National University Dental Hospital from August to October 2016, one hundred consecutive TMD patients diagnosed with TMDs according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) were recruited for the study and 28 patients were excluded according to exclusion criteria. Survey was done with the questionnaire and investigated whether there was any difference in incidence and level of pain in TMD patients between non-rainy and rainy days. Results: Among a total of 72 samples, 4 patients reported change in pain on rainy days rather than non-rainy days. Two patients from chronic group (joint and complex subgroup) reported increased pain on rainy days rather than non-rainy days but it was not statistically significant (p>0.05). One patient from chronic/muscle group reported the change in pain characteristics while pain intensity remained unchanged. One patient from acute/complex group reported decreased pain intensity. In comparison of the patients who reported increased pain on rainy days between acute and chronic groups, there were two reported cases and were both from chronic group only. There was a significantly higher chance of reporting increased pain on rainy days in chronic group than acute group (p<0.001). Conclusions: It is considered that TMD patients couldn't perceive the change in pain well in response to weather change on rainy days but some chronic patients could perceive the increase in pain in rainy days.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.587-596
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• 2006

치아우식증의 원인균으로 알려져 있는 Streptococcus mutans의 여러 균주 중 GS-5균주는 AgI/II 유전자 내에 생기는 nonsense mutation에 의하여 절편의 분비형 AgI/II 단백질을 발현한다. 이러한 사실은 S. nutans GS-5가 독특한 임상 기능을 가질 수 있음을 암시하며, 최근의 보고는 임상적으로 분리된 S. mutans 균주를 이용한 실험 결과에 근거하여 이러한 가능성을 지지한다. 본 연구는 이전의 실험을 통하여 S. mutans의 agI/II 유전자를 확보한 후 재조합 단백질인 N-terminal AgI/II 단백질을 생산하였다. 이 후 하이브리도마를 통하여 1C11A라 명명되는 세포막 단백질 AgI/II에 대한 단항체를 생산하였으며, Western blot과 ELISA를 통하여 이 항체가 AgI/II 단백질에 매우 높은 특이성을 나타냄을 알 수 있었다. 새로이 얻어진 단항체는 AgI/II와 관련된 질환의 기전을 규명하는데 기초 재료가 될 것이다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.320-324
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• 2012

Osteoporosis is an important public health issue in postmenopausal women. It is a major public health concern and is widely believed that osteoporosis results from imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation. Recently natural products from plants have been extensively studied as therapeutic drugs to treat and prevent various diseases. Hoelen (scientific name, Poria cocos) is a mushroom that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. Hoelen exhibits anti-inflammatory activity and has a protective effect on tumor progression. However, the effect of hoelen in osteoclast differentiation remains unknown. Thus, we examined the effect of hoelen in receptor activator of nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast differentiation. Hoelen significantly inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) in dose dependent manner without toxicity. Also, we showed that hoelen significantly inhibited the mRNA expression of tartrate-resistant acid phophatase (TRAP) and nuclear factor of activated T cells 1 (NFATc1) in BMMs treated with RANKL. In Particular, hoelen greatly inhibited the protein expression of NFATc1. Ectopic expression of NFATc1 partially reverses hoelen-mediated inhibition of osteoclast differentiation. Taken together, our results demonstrated that hoelen may be useful treatment option of bone-related disease such as osteoporosis, reumatoid arthritis, and periodontitis.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.464-472
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• 2009

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Cheonghyul-san on the generation of peroxynitrite ($ONOO^-$), nitric oxide (NO) and superoxide anion radical ( ${\cdot}\;O_2^-$), and on the expression of NF-${\kappa}$B-dependent proinflammatory proteins in ob/ob mice. Mice were grouped and treated for 5 weeks as follows. Both the normal lean (C57BL/6J black mice) and control obese (ob/ob mice) groups have received the standard chow. The experimental groups were fed with a diet of chow supplemented with 7.5, 15 and 30 mg Cheonghyul-san per 1 kg of body weight for 14 days. For this study, the fluorescent probes, namely 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFDA), 4,5-diaminofluorescein-2 (DAF-2) and dihydrorhodamine 123 (DHR 123) were used. Western blot was performed using anti-IKK-${\alpha}$, anti-phospho I${\kappa}$B-${\alpha}$, anti-NF-${\kappa}$B (p50, p65), anti-COX-2, anti-iNOS, anti-VCAM-1 antibodies, respectively. Cheonghyul-san prevented $H_2O_2$-induced cell death. Cheonghyul-san inhibited the generation of $ONOO^-$, NO and ${\cdot}\;O_2^-$ in the $H_2O_2$-treated LLC-$PK_1$ cells. The generation of $ONOO^-$, NO and ${\cdot}\;O_2^-$ were inhibited in the Cheonghyul-san-administered ob/ob mice groups. The GSH/GSSG ratio was decreased in the ob/ob mice, whereas the ratio was improved in the Cheonghyul-san-administered groups. Cheonghyul-san inhibited the protein expression levels of phospho-I${\kappa}$B-${\alpha}$, IKK-${\alpha}$, NF-${\kappa}$B (p50, p65), COX-2, iNOS and VCAM-1 genes. These results suggest that Cheonghyul-san is an effective scavenger of $ONOO^-$, ${\cdot}\;O_2^-$ and NO, and has an inhibitory effect on the expression of NF-${\kappa}$B-dependent inflammatory genes in ob/ob mice. Therefore, Cheonghyul-san might be used as a potential therapeutic drug against the diabetes- and obesity-related proinflammatory diseases.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.347-354
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• 2014

Larrea nitida is a plant that belongs to the Zygophyllaceae family and is widely used in South America to treat inflammatory diseases, tumors and menstrual pain. However, its pharmacological activity remains unclear. In this study we evaluated the property of selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) of Larrea nitida extracts (LNE) as a phytoestrogen that can mimic, modulate or disrupt the actions of endogenous estrogens, depending on the tissue and relative amount of other SERMs. To investigate the property of SERM of LNE, we performed MCF-7 cell proliferation assays, estrogen response element (ERE)-luciferase reporter gene assay, human estrogen receptor (hER) binding assays and in vivo uterotrophic assay. To gain insight into the active principles, we performed a bioassay-guided analysis of LNE employing solvents of various polarities and using classical column chromatography, which yielded 16 fractions (LNs). LNE showed high binding affinities for $hER{\alpha}$ and $hER{\beta}$ with $IC_{50}$ values of $1.20{\times}10^{-7}$ g/ml and $1.00{\times}10^{-7}$ g/ml, respectively. LNE induced $17{\beta}$-estradiol (E2)-induced MCF-7 cell proliferation, however, it reduced the proliferation in the presence of E2. Furthermore, LNE had an atrophic effect in the uterus of immature rats through reducing the expression level of progesterone receptor (PR) proteins. LN08 and LN10 had more potent affinities for binding on $hER{\alpha}$ and ${\beta}$ than other fractions. Our results indicate that LNE had higher binding affinities for $hER{\beta}$ than $hER{\alpha}$, and showed SERM properties in MCF-7 breast cancer cells and the rat uterus. LNE may be useful for the treatment of estrogen-related conditions, such as female cancers and menopause.

• Molecular & Cellular Toxicology
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.298-303
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• 2009

(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), a major flavonoid in green tea has multiple health benefits including chemoprevention, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-obesity effects. In connection with these effects, EGCG can be a candidate to help the treatment of metabolic diseases. Metformin is a widely used anti-diabetic drug regulating cellular energy homeostasis via AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation. Therefore, the combination of metformin with EGCG may have additive or synergistic effects on treatment of type 2 diabetes. Nevertheless, there is no report for the pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic interaction of EGCG with metformin. Here, we evaluated the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interaction between metformin and EGCG in rats. Pharmacokinetics parameters of metformin were measured after oral administration of metformin in rats pre-treated with EGCG (10 mg/kg) or saline for 7 days. The results showed that there is no significant difference in pharmacokinetic parameters between saline control and EGCG-treated group. In addition, the hepatic AMPK activation by metformin in EGCG-treated rats was also similar to the control. The lack of additive effects of EGCG on AMPK activation or intracellular uptake of metformin was also evaluated in cells in the presence or absence of EGCG. Treatment of HepG2 cells with EGCG inhibited the metformin-induced AMPK activation. Combined results suggested that EGCG has no effect on the pharmacokinetics of metformin but may contribute to metformin action.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제17권8호통권88호
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• pp.1141-1146
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• 2007

현미와 먹기에 용이하고 영양적 가치를 높인 발아현미 및 발아현미에 상황버섯 균사체를 배양액을 침지한 상황버섯 발아현미의 항산화, 변역기능과 여러 가지 생리호적 기능을 하는 유리아미노산 함량을 비교하였다. 발아현미 및 상황버섯발아현미의 주요 유리아미노산은 pro, ile, leu, aromatic amino acid, GABA 및 lysine 등으로 현미에 비하여 발아과정에서 유리아미노산함량이 크게 증가 하는 것으로 나타났으며, 그 중에서도 상황버섯발아현미의 유리아미노산이 가장 높게 나타났다. 일반현미와 발아현미 및 상황버섯발아현미의 메탄올 추출물의 DPPH 소거능과 SOD 유사활성은 모든 시료에서 농도 의존적으로 증가하였으며, 특히 발아현미의 전자공여능 및 SOD 유사활성이 높게 나타났다. 상황버섯발아현미 추출물의 항산화력은 DPPH 법에서 5 mg/ml 농도에서 65% 이상의 라디칼 소거능을 보였으며, SOD 유사활성은 10 mg/ml 농도에서 약 70% 의 SOD 유사 활성을 나타내었다. 일반현미와 발아현미 및 상황버섯발아현미의 면역기능은 세균의 LPS를 처리하여 유도된 RAW264.7 세포에서 조사되었는데 LPS를 처리하여 유도된 NO 활성을 400 μg/ml 농도로 상황버섯발아현미 추출물을 첨가함으로써 약 80%까지 NO합성을 현저히 감소시켰으며, 이 농도에서 세포독성이 없는 것으로 MTT assay 에 의하여 확인하였다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권10호
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• pp.1444-1450
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• 2009

본 연구를 통해 BALB/c 마우스에서 quercetin의 경구투여가 PCL로 유도된 접촉성 피부 알레르기의 예방에 미치는 효과에 대해 알아보았다. Quercetin을 투여 농도에 따라 대조군(0 mg/kg), 저용량군(50 mg/kg), 고용량군(100 mg/kg)으로 나누고 8일에 걸쳐 총 8번 경구투여를 실시한 후 알레르기 유발물질인 PCL을 마우스의 양쪽 귀에 감작시켜 접촉성 피부 알레르기를 유발 시켰다. Quercetin의 투여 농도별 ear swelling 변화를 확인한 결과 quercetin을 투여하지 않은 대조군에 비해 quercetin을 투여한 군의 ear swelling 증가폭이 낮게 나타났고, 100 mg/kg (고용량군)에서 농도 유의적으로 ear swelling의 증가폭이 현저히 낮게 나타났다. Quercetin의 투여 농도에 따른 혈청 내 염증성 매개 물질의 농도 변화를 알아보기 위한 IgE 및 histamine level 측정 결과에서 quercetin을 투여하지 않은 대조군에 비해 quercetin을 투여한 50 mg/kg (저용량군), 100 mg/kg (고용량군)에서 낮은 수준의 IgE, histamine 수치가 나왔다. H&E염색과 Toluidine blue stain을 통한 조직병리학적 검사결과에서 quercetin을 투여한 고용량군의 귀 두께가 대조군에 비해 얇게 관찰되었고, 비만세포의 유무를 알아보기 위한 Toluidine blue stain의 결과 대조군에 비해 고용량군에서 적은 수의 비만세포들이 관찰되었다. 따라서 ear swelling과 IgE, histamine level, 조직병리학적 결과를 종합해 봤을 때 식물성 flavonoid 성분인 quercetin은 접촉성 피부 알레르기의 예방에 상당한 효과가 있다고 판단되며, 부작용이 발생하는 기존의 치료제를 대체할 수 있는 후보 물질로써 중요한 가치가 있다고 사료된다.