• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.139-149
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• 2009

1. Objectives The roots of Sophora flavescens Aiton (SFA) are widely used as a herbal remedy for allergic inflammation. In this study, we invested the effect of SFA on passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and histamin releas and we demonstrated that SFA suppressed the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$), interleukin- 6 (IL-6), and interleukin -8 (IL-8), through inhibition of the $NF{\kappa}B$, JNK and p38 pathway in the human mast cell line, HMC-1. 2. Methods To accomplish this, we invested passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and histamin release at an animal experiment. In addition, we investigated the effect of SFA on the production of inflammation-related cytokines in HMC-1 cells that were co-treated with PMA and A23187, which can induce production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. 3. Results and Conclusions SFA induced passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reaction and histamin releas and supressed the expression of TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6, and IL-8. In addition, the protein levels of TNF-${\alpha}$ were also decreased by SFA treatment. Furthermore, SFA inhibited the nuclear translocation of nuclear factor $NF{\kappa}B$ through inhibition of the phosphorylation and degradation of $I{\kappa}B-{\alpha}$, which is an inhibitor of $NF{\kappa}B$. Moreover, SFA also inhibited induction of MAPKs (JNK, p38) and $NF{\kappa}B$ promoter-mediated luciferase activity. Taken together, these results suggest that SFA could be used as a treatment for mast cell-derived allergic inflammatory diseases.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제22권5호
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• pp.37-48
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• 2005

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to investigate the anti-caner effect of cobrotoxin on the prostatic cancer cell line(PC-3). Methods : After the treatment of PC-3 cells with cobrotoxin, we performed fluorescence microscope, MTT assay, Western blotting, Flow cytometry, PAGE electrophoresis and Surface plasmon resonance analysis to identify $NF-{\kappa}B$ the change of calcium and NO. Results : 1. The expression of $NF-{\kappa}B$ was decreased at 1nM and It·as decreased significantly at 2, 4, 8nM. 2. $I{\kappa}B,\;NF-{\kappa}B$ inhibitor, was decreased significantly at 8nM and $p-l{\kappa}Ba$, phosphrylation of $I{\kappa}B$, was decreased significantly at all concentrations of cobrotoxin. 3. The expressions of p50 and p65 were decreased significantly and dose-dependently at 1, 2, 4, 8nM. 4. The expression of p53 was increased significantly at 1, 2, 4, 8nM. 5. The calcium concentration in cell wasn't changed at 1, 2, 4, 8nM, but was increased dose-dependently at 30, 70, 130, 250nM comparing with lower dose of cobrotoxin. 6. The NO concentration in cell was increased significantly at 1, 2, 4, 8nM. 7. In immunochemical staining, we found that cobrotoxin-immunochemical complex move into intracellular space dose-dependently. Conclusion : These results indicate that cobrotoxin has anti-cancer effects by inducing apoptosis.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.152-159
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• 2005

연구배경 : COPD의 급성악화는 세균에 의한 감염, 바이러스성 상기도 감염, 대기오염, 기후변화 등에 의하며, COPD의 급성악화 시에 객담 내 호중구의 증가, IL-6와 IL-8 농도의 증가, 그리고 산화질소의 증가는 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성화와 관련된 것으로 알려져 있다. 그러므로 COPD의 병인 및 급성악화의 기전에 $NF-{\kappa}B$ 활성도와 IL-6, IL-8 및 $TNF-{\alpha}$가 관련이 있는지 연구하고자 하였다. 방 법 : 정상대조군 및 COPD로 입원하였던 환자들의 급성악화기 및 치료 후 회복기에 유도객담에서 IL-6, IL-8, $TNF-{\alpha}$, $NF-{\kappa}B$ 활성화 정도를 측정하여 비교하였다. 결 과 : 1) 유도객담내의 IL-6, IL-8 및 $TNF-{\alpha}$는 COPD 환자에서 대조군에 비해 유의하게 증가되었다(p<0.01). IL-8은 급성악화 시에 비해 회복기에 유의하게 감소되었고(p<0.05), IL-6와 $TNF-{\alpha}$는 회복기에도 차이가 없었다. 2) 유도객담 내 대식세포에서의 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성도는 COPD 환자에서 대조군에 비해 유의하게 증가 되었고(p<0.05), 회복기에는 악화 시에 비해 감소하는 경향을 보였다. 결 론 : COPD 환자에서 유도객담 내 IL-6, IL-8, $TNF-{\alpha}$ 및 $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성도 등이 정상대조군에 비해 증가되었고, 회복기에 IL-8은 감소하였고, $NF-{\kappa}B$의 활성도, IL-6 및 $TNF-{\alpha}$는 감소하는 경향을 보여서, COPD의 급성악화 및 COPD의 병인에 $NF-{\kappa}B$가 일부 관여할 것으로 생각된다.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.475-482
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• 2009

Rifampicin is a macrocyclic antibiotic which is used extensively for treatment against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other mycobacterial infections. Recently, a number of studies have focused on the immune-regulatory effects of rifampicin. Therefore, we hypothesized that rifampicin may influence the TLR2 expression in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells. In this study, we determined that rifampicin suppresses LPS-induced TLR2 mRNA expression. The down-regulation of TLR2 expression coincided with decreased production of TNF-$\alpha$ Since NF-${\kappa}B$ is a major transcription factor that regulates genes for TLR2 and TNF-$\alpha$, we examined the effect of rifampicin on the LPS-induced NF-${\kappa}B$ activation. Rifampicin inhibited NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA-binding activity in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells, while it did not affect IKK$\alpha/\beta$ activity. However, rifampicin slightly inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-${\kappa}B$ p65. In addition, rifampicin increased physical interaction between pregnane X receptor, a receptor for rifampicin, and NF-${\kappa}B$ p65, suggesting pregnane X receptor interferes with NF-${\kappa}B$ binding to DNA. Taken together, our results demonstrate that rifampicin inhibits LPS-induced TLR2 expression, at least in part, via the suppression of NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA-binding activity in RAW 264.7 cells. Thus, the present results suggest that the rifampicin-mediated inhibition of TLR2 via the suppression of NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA-binding activity may be a novel mechanism of the immune-suppressive effects of rifampicin.

• 생약학회지
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• 제35권1호통권136호
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• pp.92-97
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• 2004

Effect of AGI $({\alpha}-Glucosidase\;Inhibitor)-1120$, pine (Pinus densiflora) bark extract and Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) - and Chaga mushroom mycelium extracts on cellular $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation in malignant human keratinocytes (SCC-13) were evaluated to elucidate the possible correlation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ with antioxidant activity. The antioxidant activities of these natural products were examined in three different evaluation methods, i.e., lipid peroxidation value (POV) evaluation test, and 1,1diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical (DPPH) and nitric oxide (NO) scavenging test. In a cell-based $NF-{\kappa}B$ monitoring assay systern, all samples revealed the downregulatory profiles on the cellular $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity. AGI -1120 (1, 2 mg) and Chaga mushroom extract (0.05, 0.1 mg) downregulated the $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity in a dose-dependent manner. Chaga mushroom mycelium extract (5 mg) significantly inhibited the $NF-{\kappa}B$ activity (p<0.05). Although AGI-1120 and Chaga mushroom mycelium extract exhibited no antioxidant activities evaluated in pay, Chaga mushroom extract showed antioxidant in a dose-dependent manner at concentrations of $0.05{\sim}1$ mg. While AGI-1120 and Chaga mushroom extract possessed a relatively potential DPPH radical scavenging activity, the NO scavenging activity of Chaga mushroom extract $(SC_{50}:47\;{mu}g)$ was higher than the known antioxidant, vitamin C $(SC_{50}:77\;{mu}g)$. These results suggest that AGI-1120 and Chaga mushroom- and Chaga mushroom mycelium extracts may serve as an useful radical scavenging antioxidant agents with $NF-{\kappa}B$ inhibitory effect in human skin.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제20권12호
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• pp.1772-1776
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• 2010

내재면역반응의 중요한 조절자인 Nrf2와 NF-${\kappa}B$는 염증시에 교차 작용을 통하여 서로의 전사활성을 조절할 수 있다고 보고된 바 있으나 상반된 결과도 제시되고 있어서 아직까지 확실하게 규명되어 있지 않다. 저자들은 선행연구에서 NF-${\kappa}B$ 저해제인 금(I)-화합물 오라노핀이 인간 관절활막세포와 단핵구성 세포에서 Nrf2를 활성화시킴을 확인한 바 있기 때문에, 본 연구에서는 Nrf2를 knockdown 시킨 류마티스성 활막세포를 사용하여 오라노핀에 의해 저해되는 NF-${\kappa}B$ 신호전달 과정에 Nrf2가 관여하는지를 조사하였다. 세포를 Nrf2 siRNA로 transfection시켰을 때 Nrf2 발현은 대부분 차단됨을 확인하였다. 하지만 Nrf2 knockdown은 TNF-$\alpha$에 의해 유도되는 $I{\kappa}B-{\alpha}$ 분해를 막는 오라노핀의 작용에는 영향을 주지 않았다. Nrf2 target 단백질로서 항염 작용에 관여하는 HO-1을 knockdown 시켰을 경우에도 $I{\kappa}B-{\alpha}$ 분해를 저해하는 오라노핀의 작용에 영향을 미치지 않았다. 또한, Nrf2 knockdown은 오라노핀에 의해 저해된 ICAM-1 발현을 다시 복원시키지 못했다. 이러한 결과들은 염증성 싸이토킨에 의해 유도되는 NF-${\kappa}B$ 활성화를 오라노핀이 저해하는 기전에 Nrf2 및 HO-1이 관련되어 있지 않음을 시사한다. 따라서 류마티스성 관절활막세포에서 오라노핀의 항염작용 기전으로 알려진 Nrf2/HO-1 활성유도와 NF-${\kappa}B$ 활성저해는 교차작용 없이 각각 독립적인 기전을 통해 나타나는 것으로 생각된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.337-342
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• 2002

Many components that are derived from medicinal or dietary plants possess potential chemopreventive properties. Curcumin, a yellow coloring agent from turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn, Zingiberaceae), possesses strong antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic activities. In this study, we have found that curcumin inhibits the 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced nuclear factor ${\kappa}B$ (NF-${\kappa}B$) activation by preventing the degradation of the inhibitory protein $I{\kappa}B{\alpha}$ and the subsequent translocation of the p65 subunit in cultured human promyelocytic leukemia (HL-60) cells. Alternatively, curcumin repressed the TPA-induced activation of NF-${\kappa}B$ through direct interruption of the binding of NF-${\kappa}B$ to its consensus DNA sequences. Likewise, the TPA-induced DNA binding of the activator protein-1 (AP-1) was inhibited by curcumin pretreatment.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.922-928
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• 2012

Sulforaphane [1-isothiocyanato-4-(methylsulfinyl)-butane] is one of the most abundant isothiocyanates in some cruciferous vegetables, especially broccoli. Sulforaphaene has been shown to exhibit many pharmacological activities, including anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities. However, the anti-skin photoaging effects of sulforaphane have not yet been reported. In the present study, we investigated the inhibitory effects of sulforaphane on MMP-1 and -3 expressions of the human dermal fibroblasts via various in vitro experiments and elucidated the pathways of inhibition. Western blot analysis and real-time PCR revealed sulfiraphane inhibited UVB-induced MMP-1 and -3 expressions in a dose-dependent manner. UVB strongly activated nuclear factor-${\kappa}B$ (NF-${\kappa}B$) activity, which was determined by NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA binding activity. UVB-induced NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and MMP expression were completely blocked by sulforphane. These findings suggest that sulforaphane could prevent UVB-induced MMPs expressions through inhibition of NF-${\kappa}B$ activation.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.353-358
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• 2010

This study demonstrates the ability of magnolol, a hydroxylated biphenyl compound isolated from Magnolia officinalis, to inhibit LPS-induced expression of iNOS gene and activation of NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel in RAW 264.7 cells. Immunohisto-chemical staining of iNOS and Western blot analysis showed magnolol to inhibit iNOS gene expression. Reporter gene assay and electrophoretic mobility shift assay showed that magnolol inhibited NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel transcriptional activation and DNA binding, respectively. Since p38 is important in the regulation of iNOS gene expression, we investigated the possibility that magnolol to target p38 for its anti-inflammatory effects. A molecular modeling study proposed a binding position for magnolol that targets the ATP binding site of p38 kinase (3GC7). Direct interaction of magnolol and p38 was further confirmed by pull down assay using magnolol conjugated to Sepharose 4B beads. The specific p38 inhibitor SB203580 abrogated the LPS-induced NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel activation, whereas the selective MEK-1 inhibitor PD98059 did not affect the NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel. Collectively, the results of the series of experiments indicate that magnolol inhibits iNOS gene expression by blocking NF-${\kappa}B$/Rel and p38 kinase signaling.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.288-294
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• 2014

Mangostenone F (MF) is a natural xanthone isolated from Garcinia mangostana. However, little is known about the biological activities of MF. This study was designed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effect and underlying molecular mechanisms of MF in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. MF dose-dependently inhibited the production of NO, iNOS, and pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6, and IL-$1{\beta}$) in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Moreover, MF decreased the NF-${\kappa}B$ luciferase activity and NF-${\kappa}B$ DNA binding capacity in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages. Furthermore, MF suppressed the NF-${\kappa}B$ activation by inhibiting the degradation of $I{\kappa}B{\alpha}$ and nuclear translocation of p65 subunit of NF-${\kappa}B$. In addition, MF attenuated the AP-1 luciferase activity and phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and p38 MAP kinases. Taken together, these results suggest that the anti-inflammatory effect of MF is associated with the suppression of NO production and iNOS expression through the down-regulation of NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and MAPK signaling pathway in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 macrophages.