• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.389-395
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• 2019

본 연구는 인체에 유익한 효과가 있고 부작용 없이 장기간 안전하게 사용할 수 있으며 간보호 및 간기능 개선에 탁월한 효과가 있는지 양배추출물의 간보호 효과에 대하여 알아보았다. 약물(APAP)에 의해 유도된 간손상 동물모델에서 수행된 실험에서, 양배추 추출물은 간손상 마커인 AST 및 ALT를 효과적으로 감소시킴으로써 간 보호 및 간 기능 개선 효과를 나타냄을 알 수 있었다. 양배추 추출물은 간질환의 예방 또는 치료용 약학적 추출물로서 유효하다는 것이다. 특히, 양배추 추출물은 간손상에 수반되는 급성 염증 반응에 관여하는 염증 매개체 iNOS 및 COX-2 및 전염증성 사이토카인 $IL-1{\beta}$의 발현을 감소시킴으로써 간염 염증을 치료하는데 효과적이었다. 그 결과, $100{\sim}150^{\circ}C$에서 열처리 한 배추 추출물은 생배추 추출물에 비해 간기능 개선 효과 또는 항염증 효과가 우수 하였다.

• 문화기술의 융합
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.397-404
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• 2019

본 연구는 인체에 유익한 효능을 지니고 부작용없이 장기간 안전하게 사용할 수 있으며 간보호 및 간기능 개선에 탁월한 효능을 갖는 가열 브로콜리 추출물을 연구하기 위해 수행되었다. 열처리된 브로콜리 추출물은 세포 독성을 나타내지 않으므로 안전하게 사용할 수 있었다. 약제에 의한 간손상 동물모델 (APAP)에서 수행 한 실험에서, 열처리된 양배추 추출물은 간손상 마커인 AST 및 ALT를 효과적으로 감소시킴으로써 간보호 및 간기능 개선 효과를 나타냄을 알 수 있었고, 이는 열처리된 브로콜리 추출물이 간질환을 예방하거나 치료하기 위한 약학적 추출물로서 효과적이라는 것을 시사한다. 특히, 열처리된 브로콜리 추출물은 간손상을 동반한 급성염증 반응에 관여하는 염증 매개체 iNOS 및 COX-2 및 염증 유발성 사이토카인 $IL-1{\beta}$의 발현을 감소시킴으로써 간염 염증을 치료하는데 효과적이라고 할 수 있다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.3-9
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• 2001

In the view of oriental medicine, the liver is the general of the army in its function of protecting against the enemy. So this concept is very closely associated to the immunological function. Its relations with immunological function are as follows. 1. The liver produces most of the proteins and converts them with hepatocytes, composes 80% in total reticuloendothelial system with Kuffer cells & endothelial cells and has typical structure of sinusoidal vessels closely related with the blood system. 2. The liver plays an important role in innate immunity with Kuffer cells as well as with the molecules that the liver produces, related to complementary systems. 3. In the embryonic period, the liver is associated with immune associated cell growth and their maturation. After birth, it is associated with removing old red blood cells and with systematically modulating immune system through hormone metabolism. 4. The liver controls the autoimmune disease resulting from immune complex by removing molecules like immune complex. 5. In the processing of blood 19A from the digestive system, the liver has an important role in protecting the body from unnecessary immune responses. 6. In the oriental medical view, liver plays a major role in the immune function by storing blood and dispersing stagnated hepatoqi with the help of the kidneys and spleen.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.1328-1339
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• 2024

Cadmium (Cd) is a prevalent environmental contaminant that poses a potential hazard to the health of both humans and animals. In this study, biosynthesized selenium-enriched Lactobacillus plantarum and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) were developed and evaluated for their protective effects against Cd-induced hepatic injury in mice through oral administration for 4 weeks. Cadmium exposure resulted in severe impairment of liver function, as evidenced by increased levels of serum markers of liver injury and, oxidative stress and significant damage to liver tissue, and a notable decrease in the diversity of the intestinal microbiota. Oral administration of Se-enriched L. plantarum (LS) reduced cadmium accumulation in the liver by 49.5% and, restored other cadmium-induced damage markers to normal levels. A comparison of the effects with those of L. plantarum (L) and SeNPs isolated from LS revealed that LS could more effectively alleviate hepatic oxidative stress and reduce the intrahepatic inflammatory responses of the liver, further protecting against cadmium-induced liver injury. These findings suggest that the development of LS may be effective at protecting the liver and intestinal tract from cadmium-induced damage.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.131-138
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• 2020

The cabbage extract of the research does not show cytotoxicity, and thus can be used safely. In an experiment performed on an animal model with liver injury induced by a drug (APAP), it could be seen that the cabbage extract exhibited the effects of protecting liver and improving liver function by effectively reducing AST and ALT which are liver injury markers, indicating that the cabbage extract is effective as a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating liver disease. In particular, the cabbage extract was effective in treating inflammation of the liver by reducing the expression of the inflammatory mediators iNOS and COX-2 and the proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β, which are involved in acute inflammatory reactions accompanying liver injury. In the research, an extract of cabbage heat-treated at a temperature of 100 to 150℃ had a better liver function-improving effect or anti-inflammatory effect than an extract of raw cabbage.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.197-212
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• 1988

Casein과 포도당간의 갈변반응시 전분 및 자당 첨가에 의한 갈변반응 저지효과를 흰쥐를 이용하여 검토한 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 체중 및 단백질소화율은 비갈변식이를 섭취한 경우가 갈변식이를 섭취한 경우보다 높았으나 갈변식이의 경우 전분 보호효과는 없었다. 2. 질소균형 및 혈청 yrea-N의 농도는 처리간 유의차가 없었다. 3. Fructosyl-lysine은 분보다 뇨를 통한 배설량이 비갈변식이 섭취시 1.7배, 갈변식이 섭취시 10~18배 가량 높았다. 분과 뇨를 통한 총 배설량은 비갈변식이를 섭취한 경우보다 갈변식이 섭취시 훨씬 높았다. 뇨를 통한 배설량은 비보호갈변식이를 섭취한 경우에 비하여 자당첨가동시보호갈변식이를 섭취했을때 낮았고 분을 통한 배설량은 전분보호 갈변식이를 섭취했을 때 보호방법에 관계없이 비보호갈변식이를 섭취한 경우보다 낮았다. 4. 개별 필수유리아미노산의 분을 통한 배설량은 비갈변식이에 비하여 갈변식이를 섭취한 경우가 높았고 뇨를 통한 배설량은 HIs을 제외하고는 비갈변식이를 섭취한 경우가 오히려 높거나 비슷한 수준이었다. 5. lysine의 분을 통한 배설량은 비갈변식이에 비하여 갈변식이를 섭취한 경우가 3.3~4.3배 높았고 비보호갈변식이에 비하여 전분 보호갈변식이를 섭취한 경우가 23~2*% 정도 낮았다. 6. 혈청, 간 및 소장내용물중 fructosyl-lysine 함량은 비갈변식이에 비하여 갈변식이를 섭취한 경우 혈청내에서는 1.7~2.7배, 간에소는 11.1~22.1%, 소장내용물중에서는 자당첨가동시보호갈변식이를 제외하고는 7.3~11.7배 정도 높았다. 전분보호효과를 보면 비보호갈변식이에 비하여 전분보호갈변식이를 섭취한 경우가 혈청에서는 26~37%, 소장내용물에서는 14.3~82.9% 정도 낮았다.

• International Journal of Industrial Entomology and Biomaterials
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• 제46권2호
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• pp.25-33
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• 2023

The liver, a multifunctional organ, plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being by regulating metabolism, detoxification, nutrient storage, hormone balance, and immune function. Liver diseases, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer, have significant clinical implications and remain a global health concern. This article reviews the therapeutic potential of silkworm larvae (Bombyx mori) and explores their underlying molecular mechanisms in protecting against liver diseases. Silkworm larvae are rich in proteins, vitamins, minerals, and n-3 fatty acids, making them a promising candidate for therapeutic applications. The anti-inflammatory mechanisms of silkworm larvae involve modulating the production of cytokine such as TNF-α and interleukins, inflammatory enzymes including cyclooxygenase-2 and macrophage polarization, thereby attenuating liver inflammation. Silkworm larvae also exhibit anti-oxidative effects by scavenging free radicals, reducing intracellular reactive oxygen species and enhancing the liver's antioxidant defense system. Moreover, silkworms have been reported to decrease the serum alcohol concentration and lipid accumulation. Understanding the therapeutic properties of silkworm larvae contributes to the development of innovative strategies for liver injury prevention and treatment. Further research is warranted to elucidate the precise signaling pathways involved in the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative effects of silkworm larvae, paving the way for potential therapeutic interventions in liver diseases.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.186-198
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• 2000

Objectives : This experiment was conducted to verify the effects of some oriental herbs(Alny Cortex et Ramulus, Artemisiae Capillaris Herba, Aurantii Nobilis Pericarpium, Giseng Radix, Hoveniae Semen, Puerariae Flos, Puerariae Radix, and Xanthii Fructus) which have been used in the treatment of alcoholic diseases, on alcoholic metabolism, and on alcoholic liver damage. Methods : The effects of the herbs on the activities of alcohol dehydrogenase(ADH), aldehyde dehydrogenase(ALDH) were evaluated and their protective effects of liver function and cells from alcoholic damage were analysed. For the evaluation of the protective effects, the levels of glucose, triglyceride, BUN, AST, and ALT in serum of rats were measured. Results and Conclusions : It is concluded that Puerariae Radix interferes with the ADH activity directly, thereby reducing the toxicity of alcohol, resulting in enhancing alcohol-tolerance and protecting liver functions. Also Artemisiae Capillaris Herba interferes both ADH and ALDH activities. Isolation of the biologically active compounds from Puerariae Radix and its detailed characterization are matters for future research.

• Applied Microscopy
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.173-182
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• 2006

최근 석류씨 기름은 항암효과를 포함하여 다양한 효과가 있는 것으로 확인되고 있다. 본 연구는 BALB/c 생쥐에 석류씨 기름을 처리한 후 사염화탄소를 주사하여 석류씨 기름이 간 독성에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 확인하기 위하여 올리브 기름만을 처리한 대조군, 사염화탄소만을 처리한 실험군1, 및 사염화탄소를 처리한 후 석류씨 기름을 구강투여한 실험군2로 나누어 24시간 후 혈액을 채취하여 혈청내 AST (aspartate aminotransferase, SGOT), ALT (alanine aminotransferase, SGPT), total protein, albumin, total bilirubin, direct bilirubin 및 alkaline phosphatase의 함량을 측정하였고 광학현미경과 투과전자현미경으로 조직의 변화를 관찰하였다. AST와 ALT는 대조군에서 각각 $88.70{\pm}14.90$ 및 $22.00{\pm}3.12IU/L$, 실험군 1에서 $1963.70{\pm}1212.90$ 및 $4495.40{\pm}2803.60IU/L$ 그리고 실험군2에서 $432.20{\pm}260.10$ 및 $692.30{\pm}433.10IU/L$이었으며 실험군2에서의 측정값은 실험군 1에 비해 유의한 차이를 보였다(P<0.005). 간조직을 관찰한 결과 사염화탄소를 처리한 실험군1에서는 문맥을 제외한 중심정맥 주위에서 간조직의 심한 응고성 괴사가 관찰되었고, 괴사조직 가장자리 주위로 지방변성을 확인할 수 있었다. 이에 비하여 석류씨 기름을 처리한 군에서 중심정맥 주위의 간실질 조직의 괴사가 실험군1에 비하여 현저히 줄어들었고, 간세포의 지방변성은 계속 관찰되었으나 용해소체의 감소와 미토콘드리아가 실험군1에 비해서 보존되어 있는 것으로 보아 석류씨 기름이 간보호에 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.19-26
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• 2018

Objectives: Alcoholic fatty liver is a potentially pathologic condition which can progress to steatohepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of Scutellaria Radix (SR) extract on the alcoholic fatty liver induced by long-term EtOH administration. Results: Male Sprague Dawley rats were used in this study. All animals were randomly divided into Normal group, treated with saline (n=10); EtOH group, treated with ethanol (n=10); EtOH+SR group, treated with ethanol+Scutellaria Radix extract (n=10). For oral administration of ethanol in EtOH and EtOH+SR group, the ethanol was dissolved in distilled water in concentrations of 25% (v/v). Throughout the experiment of 8 week, the rats were allowed free access to water and standard chow. Sample group were administrated by Scutellaria Radix extract daily for 8 weeks. Results: The levels of hepatic marker such as aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase were altered. Histopathological changes such as ballooning, fatty and hydropic degeneration were reduced and the expression of tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ ($TNF-{\alpha}$) was significantly attenuated by Scutellaria Radix extract. Conclusions: These data suggest that Scutellaria Radix extract attenuated the alcoholic simple fatty liver by improving hepatic lipid metabolism via suppression of $TNF-{\alpha}$ protein. Scutellaria Radix could be effective in protecting the liver from alcoholic fatty liver.