• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권5호
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• pp.671-675
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• 2009

Prostate cancer has been a critical health problem due to an increase of prostate cancer-related deaths worldwide. Also, a frequent treatment option for prostate cancer is androgen ablation, but this treatment has a limited scope, especially for hormone-refractory cancer. There is an urgent need for the identification of alternative therapeutic strategies for prostate cancer. Previously, over one hundred species of dried-plant methanol extracts were tested for inhibitory effects on proliferation. One of them, Piper longum Linn. was selected based on its potent anti-proliferation effect. The dried root of P. longum Linn. was extracted with 100% methanol for 2-3 days and its extract was fractionated using chloroform. The chloroform layer was then subjected to column chromatography on silica gel, reverse phase-18 (RP-18) and Sephadex LH-20, in turn. Finally, the pure compound was obtained and identified as pipernonaline by NMR spectroscopic and physico-chemical analysis. In this study, anti-proliferation and cell cycle arrest effects of pipernonaline on human prostate cancer PC-3 cells were investigated using the MTT and PI staining, respectively. Our findings suggest that pipernonaline represents a dose-dependent growth inhibition pattern on PC-3 cells and, moreover, its growth inhibition is associated with sub-G1 and G0/G1 cell cycle accumulation in PC-3 cells. Also, these results provide an anticancer candidate for human prostate cancer.

• 분석과학
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2016

생약의 원산지를 판별하는 논리적인 일련의 기준을 개발한다면, 현재 유통되는 한약을 좀 더 과학적으로 관리 할 수 있을 것이다. 이러한 노력은 전통적인 한약 산업 발전에 기여할 것이라고 사료된다. 산수유의 원산지 판별법을 개발하기 위해, 본 연구에서는 우선 국산 산수유와 중국산 산수유를 각각 수증기 증류하고 이 때 얻은 휘발성분을 GC/MS를 이용하여 분석하였다. NIST mass spectral library의 데이터베이스로부터 정성분석한 결과를 바탕으로 데이터를 범주화(binning)하여 변수를 얻고, 이에 대하여 PCA, OPLS-DA 등 다변량 통계 분석을 수행함으로써 신속, 정확하게 국산 산수유와 중국산 산수유의 산지를 판별할 수 있는 산지 판별모델을 확립하였다. 산지 판별모델 개발을 위해서 학습집합(n=53)을 분석하여 산지 판별모델을 수립한 후, 검증집합(n=12)을 산지 판별모델에 적용함으로써 그 타당성을 확인하였다. 더불어 1-ethylbutyl-hydroperoxide, nonadecane, butylated hydroxytoluene, 5β,7βH,10α-Eudesm-11-en-1α-ol, 7,9-bis (2-methyl-2-propanyl)-1-oxaspiro[4.5]deca-6,9-diene-2,8-dione, 그리고 2-decyldodecyl-benzene 등 6개의 마커성분을 선정할 수 있었다. 최근에 NMR을 활용한 산수유 원산지 판별에 대한 보고는 있었으나, GC/MS를 기반으로 한 대사체학 연구기법을 이용하여 산지판별 모델을 제시하는 것은 최초의 보고로서 그 의미가 크다. 본 연구결과를 활용하여 한약의 원산지 판별모델 확립과 산수유 원산지의 과학적인 관리에 적용할 수 있으리라 사료된다.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제18권5호
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• pp.443-456
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• 2003

The lyophilization of the solution extracted from 60 percent of acetone applied to persimmon leaves, the compounding process in accordance with the solution's concentration, and the gel filteration through Sephadex G-50 of biologically activated substances obstructing enzyme activity, such as tyrosinase, xanthine oxidase, and angiotesin converting enzyme (ACE) led to the assumption that polyphenol was the compound serving as biologically activated substances obstructing enzyme activity. Xanthine oxidase involved in pruine metabolism oxidizes hypoxanthine to xanthine and xanthine to uric acid. In the continuous study for natural compound, nine flavan-3-ols have been isolated from the persimmon leaves. The structures of (+)-catechin, (+)-gallocatechin, procyanidin B-1, pyrocyanidin C-1, prodelphinidin B-3, gallocatechin-$(4{\alpha}{\rightarrow}8)$-catechin, procyanidin B-7-3-O-gallate, procyanidin C-1-3'-3'-3'-O-trigallate and (-)-epigallocatechin-$(4{\alpha}{\rightarrow}8)$-epigallocatechin-$(4{\alpha}{\rightarrow}8)$-catechin were established by NMR and their inhibitory effect on xanthine oxidase activity was investigated. Procyanidin B-7-3-O-gallate, (-)-epigallocatechin-$(4{\alpha}{\rightarrow}8)$-epigallocatechin-$(4{\alpha}{\rightarrow}8)$-catechin and procyanidin C-1-3'-3'-3'-O-trigallate showed 94%, 90.69%, 80.90% inhibition at $100\;({\mu})M$ and inhibited on the angiotensin converting enzyme respectively. Procyanidin B-7-3-O-gallate and procyanidin C-1-3'-3'-3'-O-trigallate showed 66%, 63% inhibition at $100\;({\mu})M$ and inhibited on the xanthine oxidase competitively. Procyanidin C-1-3'-3'-3'-O-trigallate showed 70% inhibition at $100\;({\mu})M$ and inhibited on the tyrosinase competitively.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2003년도 생물공학의 동향(XII)
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• pp.40-44
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• 2003

Soil-borne infectious disease including Pythium aphanidermatum and Rhizoctonia solani causes severe damage to plants, such as cucumber. This soil-borne infectious disease was not controlled effectively by chemical pesticide. Since these diseases spread through the soil, chemical agents are usually ineffective. Instead, biological control, including antagonistic microbe can be used as a preferred control method. An efficient method was developed to select an antagonistic strain to be used as a biological control agent strain. In this new method, surface tension reduction potential of an isolate was included in the ‘decision factor’ in addition to the other factors, such as growth rate, and pathogen inhibition rate. Considering these 3 decision factors by a statistical method, an isolate from soil was selected and was identified as Bacillus sp. GB16. In the pot test, this strain showed the best performance among the isolated strains. The lowest disease incidence rate and fastest seed growth was observed when Bacillus sp. GB16 was used. Therefore this strain was considered as plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). The action of surface tension reducing component was deduced as the enhancement of wetting, spreading, and residing of antagonistic strain in the rhizosphere. This result showed that new selection method was significantly effective in selecting the best antagonistic strain for biological control of soil-borne infectious plant pathogen. The antifungal substances against P. aphanidermatum and R. solani were partially purified from the culture filtrates of Bacillus sp. GB16. In this study, lipopeptide possessing antifungal activity was isolated from Bacillus sp. GB16 cultures by various purification procedures and was identified as a surfactin-like lipopeptide based on the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), high performance liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy (HPLC-MS), and quadrupole time-of-flight (Q-TOF) ESI-MS/MS data. The lipopeptide, named GB16-BS, completely inhibited the growth of Pythium aphanidermatum, Rhizoctonia solani, Penicillium sp., and Botrytis cineria at concentrations of 10 and 50 mg/L, respectively. A novel method to prevent the foaming and to provide oxygen was developed. During the production of surface active agent, such as lipopeptide (surfactin), large amount of foam was produced by aeration. This resulted in the carryover of cells to the outside of the fermentor, which leads to the significant loss of cells. Instead of using cell-toxic antifoaming agents, low amount of hydrogen peroxide was added. Catalase produced by cells converted hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. Also addition of corn oil as an oxygen vector as well as antifoaming agent was attempted. In addition, Ca-stearate, a metal soap, was added to enhance the antifoam activity of com oil. These methods could prevent the foaming significantly and maintained high dissolved oxygen in spite of lower aeration and agitation. Using these methods, high cell density, could be achieved with increased lipopeptide productivity. In conclusion to produce an effective biological control agent for soil-borne infectious disease, following strategies were attempted i) effective screening of antagonist by including surface tension as an important decision factor ii) identification of antifungal compound produced from the isolated strain iii) novel oxygenation by $H_2O_2-catalase$ with vegetable oil for antifungal lipopeptide production.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.271-278
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• 1994

Maleic anhydride와 4-chloroaniline에 의한 amination 반응(反應)을 통하여 CPMA를 회수(回收)하고, 다시 acetic anhydride 및 sodium acetate에 의한 CPMA의 dehydration 반응(反應)을 거쳐 CPMI를 합성(合成)하였다. 생성물(生成物)의 녹는점(CPMA $200-202^{\circ}C$, CPMI $116-118^{\circ}C$) 비교(比較)와 NMR 분석(分析)을 통하여 화합물의 순도(純度)(95% 이상)를 결정(決定)하였다. 생육(生育) 초기단계(初期段階)의 수수에서 metolachlor에 의한 생육억제(生育抑制)는 근부(根部)에 비하여 지상부(地上部)에서 더욱 크게 나타났으며, 이러한 지상부(地上部)의 생육저해(生育沮害)는 종자(種子)에 CPMI를 피복처리(被覆處理)한 경우에 뚜렷한 감소(減少)를 보였다. CPMI를 수수 종자(種子) 1kg당 1.2g의 수준(水準)으로 종자(種子)에 피복처리(被覆處理)한 경우에 가장 높은 약해경감(藥害輕減) 활성(活性)을 나타내었으며, 지상부(地上部)의 50% 생육억제(生育抑制)를 나타내는 metolachlor의 농도(濃度)($GR_{50}$치(値))로 표시한 약해경감지수(藥害輕減指數)는 무처리종자(無處理種子)($15\;{\mu}M$)에 비하여 피복처리(被覆處理) 종자(種子) ($53\;{\mu}M$) 에서 약 3배 정도 증대(增大)되었다. CPMI의 처리(處理) 여부에 관계없이 [$^{14}C$]metolachlor의 흡수(吸收)에는 차이(差異)가 인정(認定)되지 않았다. CPMI를 피복처리(被覆處理)한 수수에서 metolachlor의 부활성화(不活性化)가 촉진되어 수수내의 흡수(吸收)된 metolachlor의 대부분이 빠른 시간내에 glutathione과의 결합(結合)을 통하여 대사(代謝) 또는 해독(解毒)되었다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제8권5호
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• pp.509-515
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• 2014

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The root of Vitis amurensis Ruprecht, a sort of wild-growing grape, has been used in oriental medicine for treatment of skin ailments; however, its dermatological activity is not sufficiently understood. The aim of this study was to investigate tyrosinase inhibitory and anti-melanogenic activities of V. amurensis Ruprecht root methanol extract (VARM) in B16F10 mouse melanoma cells and to attempt to isolate and identify the active compound issued from VARM. MATERIALS/METHODS: Anti-melanogenic activity of VARM was analyzed in ${\alpha}$-melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH)-stimulated B16F10 cells through evaluation of antioxidative activity as well as inhibited tyrosinase activity and melanin contents compared with those of kojic acid and arbutin. After anti-melanogenic analysis of VARM, serial fractionation, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and thin layer chromatorgraphy (TLC) were applied for identification of active compounds contained in VARM. RESULTS: VARM significantly inhibited oxidative stress and tyrosinase activity and attenuated ${\alpha}$-MSH-induced melanin production in B16F10 cells. For isolation of active compounds, VARM was fractionated using a series of organic solvents, including dichloromethane ($CH_2Cl_2$), ethyl acetate (EtOAc), and n-butanol (n-BuOH). Among fractions showing anti-melanogenic activity, the CH2Cl2 fraction induced the most potent attenuation of melanogenesis without cytotoxicity and the major compound in the $CH_2Cl_2$ fraction was identified as betulinic acid. Betulinic acid isolated from the $CH_2Cl_2$ fraction of VARM significantly attenuated ${\alpha}$-MSH-induced melanogenesis in a dose dependent manner, which was stronger than that of arbutin used as a positive control. CONCLUSIONS: These results indicate that VARM inhibits oxidative stress, tyrosinase activity, and ${\alpha}$-MSH-induced melanogenesis in B16F10 cells, due primarily to the active compound, betulinic acid, in the $CH_2Cl_2$ fraction.

• 대한핵의학회지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.223-232
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• 1993

Technetium labeled isonitrile analogues are widely used as myocardial perfusion imaging agents. We synthesized and characterized a new isonitrile compound, ethyl 3-isocyanobutyrate(EIB). Proton and $^{13}C$ NMR spectroscopy and thin layer chromatography with a $C_{18}$ coat was performed. EIB was easily labeled with $^{99m}TcO_4^-$- with sodium dithionite. The labeling efficiency measured by RP-HPLC was over 95%. The labeled product was stable with dilution in normal saline and with prolonged incubation at room temperature. There was no formation of secondary products or free $^{99m}TcO_4^-$. In vivo kinetics study of $^{99m}Tc$ (I) labeled EIB in rabbits showed adequate myocardial uptake, good contrast against lung background, and relatively rapid liver clearance. The heart to lung ratio was over 2.5 and the heart to liver ratio was approximately from 0.4 to 5 at 60 minutes post injection. Hepatic clearance of $^{99m}Tc-MIBI$ was faster ($t_{1/2}$=6 minutes) than that of $^{99m}Tc-MIBI$. In vivo kinetics observed in dog was similar to that in rabbit but there was faster gallbladder filling, and thus lower liver background. SPECT imaging of the canine myocardium showed favorable imaging characteristics. However, biodistribution in mice demonstrated a myocardial % injected dose/organ of less than 0.1%. This was thought to be due to interspecies difference in plasma esterase activity. In human plasma, $^{99m}Tc$ ( I ) labeled EIB was stable for at least 2 hours, without production of secondary products by HPLC. We conclude that ethyl 3-isocyanobutyrate may be a potential new myocardial perfusion imaging agent and deserves further investigation as to its usefulness for clinical use.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제39권6호
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• pp.393-400
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• 2009

PHEA (hydroxyethyl-aspartamide)-mPEG (methoy-polyethyleneglycol)-$C_{16}$ (hexadecylamine)-ED (ethylenediamine) was prepared as a drug delivery carrier. The structure and molecular weight of polymers were characterized by $^1H$-NMR and gel permeation chromatography. Micelle size and shape were measured by electro-photometer light scattering and transmission electron microscope. The mean diameter of micelles was 23 nm in aqueous solution. To evaluate the potential of these polymeric micelles as a drug carrier, PSI-mPEG-$C_{16}$-ED was conjugated with Cy5.5 for Near-Infrared Fluorescent (NIRF) based optical imaging. PSI-mPEG-$C_{16}$-ED-Cy5.5 was injected intravenously into mice (n=5) and in vivo NIRF imaging was performed during 48 h after injection. The biodistribution study at 24 h after injection showed the longcirculation property of PSI-mPEG-$C_{16}$-ED-Cy5.5. Therefore, PSI-mPEG-$C_{16}$-ED micelles could be a promising drug carrier and imaging agent.

• Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제54권1호
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• pp.63-66
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• 2011

The bark of Machilus thunbergii was extracted with 80% aqueous methanol (MeOH), and the concentrated extract was partitioned using ethyl acetate (EtOAc), butanol (n-BuOH), and $H_2O$, successively. From the EtOAc fraction, five lignans were isolated through the repeated silica gel, octadecyl silica gel (ODS) and, Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography. Based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), mass spectroscopy (MS), and infrared spectroscopy (IR) spectroscopic data, the chemical structures of the compounds were determined to be machilin A (1), machilin F (2), licarin A (3), nectandrin A (4), and nectandrin B, (5). This study presents comparative account of five lignans from M. thunbergii bark contributing inhibition of low density lipoprotein (LDL), ACAT-1, and ACAT-2. Compounds 2-5 showed varied degree of antioxidant activity on LDL with $IC_{50}$ values of 2.1, 11.8, 15.3, and $4.1{\mu}M$. Compounds 1, 2, and 3 showed inhibition activity on ACAT-1 with values $63.4{\pm}6.9%$ ($IC_{50}=66.8{\mu}M$), $53.7{\pm}0.9%$ ($IC_{50}=109.2{\mu}M$), and $78.7{\pm}0.2%$ ($IC_{50}=40.6{\mu}M$), respectively, at a concentration of 50 mg/mL, and on ACAT-2 with values $47.3{\pm}1.5%$ ($IC_{50}=149.7{\mu}M$), $39.2{\pm}0.2%$ ($IC_{50}=165.2{\mu}M$), and $52.1{\pm}1.0%$ ($IC_{50}=131.0{\mu}M$, respectively, at a concentration of 50 mg/mL.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.359-374
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• 2010

국내산 낙엽성 참나무류인 신갈나무, 상수리나무, 떡갈나무, 졸참나무, 갈참나무 및 굴참나무 수피의 추출성분의 구조를 규명하고 수종 상호간 성분의 특성 및 연관성 등을 조사하였다. 그 결과 신갈나무에서 화합물 2(ellagic acid, 0.03 g), 4 ((+)-catechin, 4.59 g), 6 (taxifolin, 3.35 g) 및 7 (glucodistylin, 20.52 g)을 상수리 나무에서는 화합물 1 (gallic acid, 0.18 g), 4 ((+)-catechin, 8.52 g), 5 ((+)-gallocatechin, 0.09 g), 6 (taxifolin, 0.54 g) 및 7 (glucodistylin, 3.28 g)을 떡갈나무에서는 화합물 1 (gallic acid, 0.38 g), 2 (ellagic acid, 0.11 g) 4 ((+)-catechin, 2.01 g), 5 ((+)-gallocatechin, 0.12 g) 및 7 (glucodistylin, 0.39 g)을 갈참나무에서는 2 (ellagic acid, 1.51 g), 4 (+)-catechin, 21.91 g) 및 7 (glucodistylin, 3.91 g)을 졸참나무에서는 2 (ellagic acid, 0.84 g), 4 ((+)-catechin, 0.82 g), 6 (taxifolin, 4.02 g) 및 7 (glucodistylin, 21.50 g)을 굴참나무에서는 1 (gallic acid, 0.24 g), 3 (caffeic acid, 0.05 g), 4 ((+)-catechin, 0.32 g) 및 7 (glucodistylin, 0.65 g)을 분리하여 구조를 규명하였다. 국내산 참나무속 6 수종의 수피에서는 화합물 4 ((+)-catechin)와 7 (glucodistylin) 이 공통적으로 분리되었으며 두 성분 중 함유량이 상대적으로 높은 glucodistylin은 참나무류 수피의 지표성분 으로 이용될 수 있을 것이다.