• 산업식품공학
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.337-343
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• 2018

커피는 전 세계적으로 가장 널리 음용되는 음료 중에 하나로, 항산화 및 항염증 활성을 나타내는 카페인, 클로로겐산, 카페스톨, 트리고넬린, 카와웰 등의 물질을 함유하고 있다. Lactobacillus plantarum은 식물성 식품의 발효에 가장 흔하게 사용되는 유산균으로, 식물에 풍부하게 함유되어 있는 페놀 화합물을 분해하여 고부가 가치의 항산화제 및 방향 성분을 생산한다. 본 연구에서는 L. plantarum을 이용한 발효커피를 제조하여 RAW264.7 대식세포에 대한 면역 조절 효과를 조사하였다. 커피 발효에는 에티오피아 예가체프(Ethiopia Yirgacheffe)와 과테말라 안티구아(Guatemala Antigua) 2종의 원두가 사용되었으며, Y2와 A2는 2%의 포도당, Y5와 A5는 5%의 포도당, 그리고 Y10과 A10은 10%의 포도당이 발효를 위해 첨가되었다. lipopolysaccharide에 의해 자극된 RAW264.7 세포에서 유산균 발효 커피 추출물은 nitric oxide 생성 및 inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2, tumor necrosis factor ${\alpha}$, interleukin $1{\beta}$, interleukin 6, interferon ${\gamma}$ 등의 면역 관련 유전자의 발현을 유의하게 억제하였으며, Y10과 A10 추출물이 다른 커피 추출물에 비해 상대적으로 높은 항산화 활성을 나타내었다. 반면에 IL-6의 경우에는 Y2와 A2 커피 추출물이 가장 높은 억제효과를 나타내었다. 본 연구 결과는 면역세포에 대한 유산균 발효 커피 추출물의 항염증 기전을 이해하는데 도움이 될 수 있으리라 생각되며, 또한 유산균 발효 커피 추출물은 유용한 항염증성 식품 소재로 이용될 수 있다고 판단된다.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.1225-1232
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• 2005

Based on traditional medicine theories, GC, an extract from 5 herbs, has been formulated and prescribed for the treatment of human rheumatoid arthritis(hRA) for many years. The present studies was done to investigate whether GC has inhibitory effects on activation of fibroblast-like sinoviocytes isolated from a RA patient. In tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}(TNF-{\alpha}$)/ interleukin-IL-$1{\beta}$(IL-$1{\beta}$) treated human sinoviocytes, the mRNA expression of molecular indicators related to pathologic changes of the sinoviocytes were examined using quantitative real-time PCR. The treatment of GC($10{\mu}g/ml$) significantly suppressed the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines such as $TNF-{\alpha}$, IL-6 and IL-8 compared with the control, but not $IL-1{\beta}$, The mRNA level of intracellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) which is known to increase in the activated sinoviocytes of RA patients, was slightly decreased by GC. The expression of NOS-II was considerably reduced, which was accompanied by a decrease in the production of nitric oxide(NO). Furthermore, GC dramatically raised the mRNA levels of tissue inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), while those of matrix metalloproteinase-3 were significantly lowered. Taken together, these data suggested that GC might suppress the activation of sinoviocytes in hRA.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.185-191
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• 2010

Mast cell-mediated allergic disease is involved in many diseases such as anaphylaxis, asthma and atopic dermatitis. The discovery of drugs for the treatment of allergic disease is an important subject in human health. In the present study, the effect of water extract of Gleditsiae Spina (WGS) (Leguminosae), on compound 48/80-induced systemic allergic reaction, anti-DNP IgE antibody-induced local allergic reaction, and histamine release from human mast cell line (HMC-1) cells were studied. In addition, the effect of WGS on phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) plus calcium ionophore A23187 (A23187)-induced gene expression and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines were investigated using HMC-1 cells. WGS was anally administered to mice for high and fast absorption. WGS inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic allergic reaction. WGS dose-dependently decreased the IgE-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylaxis. WGS reduced histamine release from HMC-1 cells. In addition, WGS decreased the gene expression and secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines in PMA plus A23187-stimulated HMC-1 cells. These findings provide evidence that WGS could be a candidate as an antiallergic agent.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.344-350
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• 2020

Asthma is a chronic disease and occurs in airway in the lung. The cause of the disease has not been identified, it is assumed that both genetic and environmental risk factors play an important role in the development of asthma. Interleukin (IL)-12 is a cytokine regulating T-cell and NK cell. In this study, we analyzed the genetic polymorphisms of IL-12 receptor genes (IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2) in asthma patients and normal individuals in a Korean population. We analyzed single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2 using the genotype data of 193 asthma cases and 3,228 healthy controls from the Korea Association REsource for their correlation with asthma case. IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2 genes showed statistically significant polymorphism association with asthma case. As a results, 16 SNPs from IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2 genes showed statistically significant association with asthma. Among them, rs375947 SNP in IL-12Rβ1 showed the greatest statistical correlation with asthma (P-value = 0.028, Odds Ratio = 1.27, 95% Confidence Interval = 1.03~1.57). The groups with minor allele of IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2 showed increased risk of asthma. The genotype-based mRNA expression analysis showed that the group of minor allele of IL-12Rβ1 showed decreased mRNA expression. Decreased IL-12Rβ1 expression causes decreased IL-12 signaling, and this affects developing asthma. In conclusion, the SNPs in IL-12Rβ1 and IL-12Rβ2 may contribute to development of asthma in a Korean population.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제14권1호
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• pp.105-119
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• 2006

Objectives & Methods : This present study was performed to investigate the effect of Hwadamtongrak-Tang extract (HTT) on the regulation of cerebral hemodynamics in terms of regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) and mean arterial blood pressure (MABP)] in normal and cerebral ischemic rats. Also the effects of HTT on changes in local blood flow, inhibition of LD H activity in neuronal cells, and levels of cytokine production in the serum were determined in the ischemic rat model. The major findings are summarized below. Results : 1. HTT significantly increased rCBF in a dose-dependent manner, but MABP was not changed by HTT treatment. These results suggest that HTT may increase rCBF by dilating cerebral arterial diameter. 2. HTT-induced increase in rCBF was blocked by pretreatment with cyclooxygenase inhibitor indomethacin (IDN, 1 mg/kg, i.p.) and MABP was significantly increased by ID N. 3. Pretreatment of methylene blue $(MTB,\;10\;{\mu}g/kg,\;i.p.)$, an inhibitor of guanylate cyclase, significantly decreased both rCBP and MABP in HTT-treated rats. 4. HTT treatment significantly increased rCBP to a stable level during the period of cerebral reperfusion. 5. HTT significantly inhibited LD H activity in neuronal cells, suggesting a neuroprotection by HTT. 6. Serum interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$ and tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-{\alpha}$ levels were significantly decreased in the femoral artery 1 hr after middle cerebral arterial occlusion in HTT-treated rats. IL-10 levels in the serum were significantly increased by HTT treatment whereas transforming growth factor $(TGF)-{\beta}$ levels were similar between HTT-treated and control groups. 7. Serum interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$ and tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-{\alpha}$ levels were significantly decreased in the femoral artery 1 hr after reperfusion in HTT-treated rats. Serum IL-10 levels were significantly decreased in HTT-treated rats compared with the control group, and no significant changes in $(TGF)-{\beta}$ in the serum were observed by HTT treatment. Conclusions: The present data suggest that HTT may have an anti-ischemic effect via the improvement of cerebral hemodynamics and thus protect the brain from ischemic damage.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제31권4호
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• pp.787-801
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• 2001

The molecular mechanisms control the function of PDL(periodonta1 ligament) cells and/or fibroblasts remain unclear. PDLsl7, PDL-specific gene, had previousely　identified the cDNA for a novel protein from cultured　PDL fibroblasts using subtraction hybridization between gingival fibroblasts and　PDL fibroblasts. The purpose　of this study was to determine the regulation by growth factors and cytokines on　PDLsl7 gene expression in　cultured human periodontal ligament cells and observe the immunohistochemical　localization of PDLsl7 protein in various tissues of mouse. Primary PDL fibroblasts isolated by scraping the root of the extracted human mandibular third molars. The cells were incubated with various concentration of human recombinant $IL-1{\beta}$, PDGF-BB and TGF\;${\beta}$ for 48h nd 2 weeks. At each time point total RNA was extracted and the levels of transcription ere assessed by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR assay). polyclonal antiserum raised against PDLsl7 peptides, CLSVSYNRSYQINE and SEAVHETDLHDGC, were made, and stained the tooth, periodontium, developing bone, bone marrow and mid-palatal suture of the mouse. The results were as follows. 1. PDLsl7 mRNA levels were increased in response to PDGF (10ng/ml) and $TGF\;{\beta}$(20ng/ml) after treatment of the $IL-1{\beta}$, PDGF-BB and $TGF{\beta}$for 48 h. 2. PDLsl7 was up-regulated only by $TGF{\beta}$(20 ng/ml) after treatment of the $IL-1{\beta}$, PDGF-BB and $TGF\;{\beta}$ for 2 weeks and unchanged by the other stimulants. 3. PDLsl7 was a novel protein coding the 142 amino acid peptides in the ORF and the nucleotide sequences of the obtained cDNA from RT-PCR was exactly same as the nucleotides of the database. 4. Immunohistochemical analysis showed that PDLsl7 is preferentially expressed in the PDL, differentiating osteoblast-like cells and stromal cells of the bone marrow in the adult mouse. 5. The expression of PDLsl7 protein was barely detectable in gingival fibroblasts, hematopoetic cells of the bone marrow and mature osteocytes of the alveolar bone. These results suggest that PDLsl7 might upregulated by PDGF-BB or $TGF{\beta}$ and acts at the initial stage of differentiation when the undifferentiated mesenchymal cells in the bone marrow and PDL differentiate into multiple cell types. However, more research needs to be performed to gain a better understanding of the exact function of PDLsl7 during the differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal and PDL cells.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.862-870
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• 1995

연구배경: 산소기의 작용은 과거에는 세포독성이 주로 알려져 있었던 반면, 최근 들어 산소기의 세포내 신호전달체계에서의 역할에 많은 사람의 관심이 모이고 있다. 여러 cytokine의 전사인자(transcription factor)로 작용하는 $NF{\kappa}B$는 기저상태에서는 세포질에 존재하는데 $I{\kappa}B$와 결합되어 핵내로의 이동이 억제되고 있다. 여러 연구에 의해 $NF{\kappa}B$의 $I{\kappa}B$로부터의 분리는 외부자극에 의해 생성된 산소기에 의한 것으로 알려졌는데, 이렇게 하여 분리된 $NF{\kappa}B$가 핵내로 이동하면 핵내에서 전사인자로 작용하여 여러 유전자의 전사를 증가시키는 것이 보고되었다. IL-8 유전자는 5'flanking promotor region에 $NF{\kappa}B$-like motif가 있어 핵내 $NF{\kappa}B$ activity의 증가로 IL-8 유전자의 전사가 증가되는 것으로 알려졌고, 또한 내독소는 핵내의 $NF{\kappa}B$ activity의 증가와 함께 호중구에서의 산소기의 분비를 가져온다. 이러한 사실로부터 내독소에 의한 IL-8 유전자의 발현은 세포내에서 생성된 산소기에 의해 $NF{\kappa}B$가 $I{\kappa}B$로부터 분리되어 핵내로 이동하고 이로 인해 IL-8 유전자의 전사가 증가되는 가설을 생각할 수 있다. 저자들은 이러한 가설 검정의 첫번째 단계로써 체내 염증반응에서 중요한 역할을 하는 말초혈액 단핵구의 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ 유전자 발현에 세포내의 산소기가 관여하는지의 여부를 평가하고자 본 연구를 시행하였다. 방법: Ficoll-Hypaque density gradient 법과 plastic 부착법을 이용하여 말초혈액 단핵구를 분리하였다. 외부에서 투여한 산소기의 농도에 따른 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA 발현의 유무를 관찰하기 위하여 $H_2O_2$를 0, 10, 100, $300{\mu}M/L$, 1mM/L의 농도로 투여하고 6시간이 경과한후 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$에 대한 Northern blot analysis를 시행하였다. 시간에 따른 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA 변화를 관찰하고자 $H_2O_2$를 $100{\mu}M/L$의 농도로 투여하고 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 24시간이 경과한 후 Northern blot analysis를 시행하였다. 항산화제가 내독소에 의한 IL-8과 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA 발현에 미치는 영향을 평가하기 위하여 TMTU(10 mM/L) 1시간; PDTC($100{\mu}M/L$) 1시간, NAC(10 mM/L) 2.5시간, ME(10mM/(L) 2.5시간, Desferrioxamine(100mM/L) 15시간 동안 전처치 한 디음 내독소를 투여허여 4시간이 경과한 후 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA에 대한 Northern blot analysis를 시행하였다. 결과: $H_2O_2$농도 및 시간에 따른 말초혈액 단핵구에서의 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA의 발현에는 유의한 차이가 관찰되지 않았지만 항산화제로 전처치하였을 때 내독소에 의한 말초혈액 단핵구에서의 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA의 발현이 억제되었고 그 억제정도는 TMTU에서 가장 현저하였다. 결론: 이상의 결과에서 말초혈액 단핵구에서의 IL-8 및 IL-$1{\beta}$ mRNA 발현에 $H_2O_2$가 아닌 다른 산소기가 일부 관여할 것으로 생각된다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.109-116
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• 2007

Objectives : In the present study, we investigated anti-inflammatory effects of chloroform fraction of Coptidis rhizoma (CR-C) on the production of inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide (NO) and proinflammatory cytokines, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-${\alpha}$) and interleukin-1beta (IL-1${\beta}$) in LPS-stimulated BV2 microglial cells. Methods : Copriditis rhizoma was extracted with 80% methanol, and then extracted with chloroform. BV2 cells were pre-treated with CR-C, and stimulated with LPS. The cytotoxicity was determined by MTT assay. The production of NO and cytokines was measured by Griess assay and ELISA. The mRNA expression of inducible nirtic oxide synthase (iNOS) and cytokines were determined by RT-PCR. Results : CR-C significantly inhibited the production of NO. TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-1${\beta}$ in a dose-dependent manner in LPS-stimulated BV2 cells. In addition, CR-C suppressed the mRNA expressions of iNOS and inflammatory cytokines induced by LPS stimulation. These results indicate that CR-C was involved in anti-inflammatory effects in activated microglia. Conclusion : The present study suggests that chloroform extract of Coptidis rhizoma can be useful as a potential anti-inflammatory agent for treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.53-59
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• 2016

Anti-inflammatory effects of dihydrobenzofuran neolignans isolated from Euonymus alatus leaves and twigs were evaluated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophage cells. Six neolignans, (+)-simulanol (1), (+)-dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol (2), (-)-simulanol (3), (-)-dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol (4), (+)-dihydrodehyrodiconiferyl alcohol (5), threo-buddlenol B (6) effectively inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO) induced by LPS, and the activity of iNOS. (-)-dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol (4), which showed the most potent inhibitory activity, attenuated the activity of iNOS enzyme and also the expression of iNOS and COX-2 proteins. The subsequent production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, interleukin-$1{\beta}$, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ and prostaglandin E2 were also inhibited by the pretreatment of RAW264.7 cells with (-)-dehydrodiconiferyl alcohol (4). These neolignans are thought to contribute to anti-inflammatory effects of E. alatus, and expected to be potential candidates to prevent/treat inflammation-related diseases.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.369-379
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• 2019

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease associated with age, and amyloid beta ($A{\beta}$) is known to cause Alzheimer's disease. In the present study, we investigated the protective effects of Cirsium japonicum var. maackii extract and its fractions against $A{\beta}$-induced neurotoxicity in C6 glial cells. The cells treated with $A{\beta}_{25-35}$ showed a decrease in cell viability and an increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS) production compared with the non-treated cells. However, the cells treated with the C. japonicum var. maackii extract and its fractions increased the cell viability and inhibited the $A{\beta}$-induced ROS production. These results demonstrate the neuroprotective effects of C. japonicum var. maackii against $A{\beta}$. To further examine the protective mechanism, we measured inflammation and apoptosis related protein expressions. The cells treated with extract and fractions from C. japonicum var. maackii down-regulated inflammatory related proteins such as cyclooxygenase-2, interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$, and IL-6, and attenuated apoptosis related proteins including B-cell lymphoma-2 (Bcl-2) associated X protein/Bcl-2 ratio. In particular, the ethanol and ethylacetate fraction exhibited higher inhibitory effect against ROS production and apoptosis-related protein expressions among the extract and the other fractions. Therefore, this study demonstrated the protective effects of C. japonicum var. maackii extract and its fractions against $A{\beta}$-induced neurotoxicity in C6 glial cells through the regulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis, suggesting that it might have potential as a therapeutic for AD.