• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1996년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.19-29
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• 1996

The neurological manifestations of AIDS include dementia, encountered even in the absence of opportunistic superinfection or malignancy. The AIDS Dementia Complex appears to be associated with several neuropathological abnormalities, including astrogliosis and neuronal injury or loss. How can HIV-1 result in neuronal damage if neurons themselves are only rarely, if ever, infected by the vitus\ulcorner In vitro experiments from several different laboratiories have lent support to the existence of HIV- and immune-related toxins. In one recently defined pathway to neuronal injury, HIV-infected macrophages/microglia as well as macrophages activated by HIV-1 envelope protein gp120 appear to secrete excitants/neurotoxins. These substances may include arachidonic acid, platelet-activating factor, free radicals (NO - and O$_2$), glutamate, quinolinate, cysteine, cytokines (TNF-${\alpha}$, IL1-B, IL-6), and as yet unidentified factors emanating from stimulated macrophages and possibly reactive astrocytes. A final common pathway for newonal suscepubility appears to be operative, similar to that observed in stroke, trauma, epilepsy, and several neurodegenerative diseases, including Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. This mechanism involves excessive activation of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor-operated channels, with resultant excessive influx of Ca$\^$2+/ leading to neuronal damage, and thus offers hope for future pharmacological intervention. This chapter reviews two clinically-tolerated NMDA antagonists, memantine and nitroglycerin; (ⅰ) Memantine is an open-channel blocker of the NMDA-associated ion channel and a close congener of the anti-viral and anti-parkinsonian drug amantadine. Memantine blocks the effects of escalating levels of excitotoxins to a greater degree than lower (piysiological) levels of these excitatory amino acids, thus sparing to some extent normal neuronal function. (ⅱ) Niuoglycerin acts at a redox modulatory site of the NMDA receptor/complex to downregulate its activity. The neuroprotective action of nitroglycerin at this site is mediated by n chemical species related to nitric oxide, but in a higher oxidation state, resulting in transfer of an NO group to a critical cysteine on the NMDA receptor. Because of the clinical safety of these drugs, they have the potential for trials in humans. As the structural basis for redox modulation is further elucidated, it may become possible to design even better redox reactive reagents of chinical value. To this end, redox modulatory sites of NMDA receptors have begun to be characterized at a molecular level using site-directed mutagenesis of recombinant subunits (NMDAR1, NMDAR2A-D). Two types of redox modulation can be distinguished. The first type gives rise to a persistent change in the functional activity of the receptor, and we have identified two cysteine residues on the NMDARI subunit (#744 and #798) that are responsible for this action. A second site, presumably also a cysteine(s) because <1 mM N-ethylmaleimide can block its effect in native neurons, underlies the other, more transient redox action. It appears to be at this, as yet unidentified, site on the NMDA receptor that the NO group acts, at least in recombinant receptors.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.178-185
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• 2014

Leonuri Fructus, a semen of Leonuri Herba, has been used for the treatment of menstrual disorders such as amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea and leukorrhea and for the remedy of hyperemia. The present study was conducted to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of the Leonuri Fructus extract (Leonurus japonicus Houtt. EtOH extract; LJE) in vivo and in vitro. In vitro study, the MTT assay for cell viability was conducted to determine the non-cytotoxic concentration of LJE treatment in media. The levels of NO were measured with Griess reagent. Pro-inflammatory cytokines were detected by ELISA method. The inflammation-related proteins of this study were detected by immunoblot anlaysis. The increases of NO production and iNOS expression were detected in LPS-treated cells compared with control, but LJE attenuated the increases of NO and iNOS by LPS. LJE reduced the production of TNF-${\alpha}$ and IL-$1{\beta}$ induced by LPS stimulation. LJE suppresses the signaling pathways of NF-${\kappa}B$ and MAPKs in LPS-induced macrophage cells. In vivo study, carrageenan-induced hind paw acute edematous inflammation rat model was used for evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of LJE. LJE significantly inhibited the increases of hind paw swelling, skin thicknesses and inflammatory cell infiltrations, and decreased the numbers of mast cell induced by carrageenan injection. These results suggest that LJE has an anti-inflammatory therapeutic potential, which is mediated through modulating NF-${\kappa}B$ activation and MAPK phosphorylation. Inhibition of the rat paw edema induced by carrageenan is considered as direct evidence that LJE may be a useful source to treat inflammation.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.243-257
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• 2016

Objectives : Illicium verum Hook. f. has been known to possess antimicrobial, antioxidant, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, insecticidal, analgesic, sedative, convulsive activities, it has been rarely conducted to evaluate the immuno-biological activity. The present study was examined to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of the Illicium verum Hook. f. water extracts (IVE) in vivo and in vitro. Methods : Cell viability was measured by MTT assay. The relative levels of NO were measured with Griess reagent. iNOS, COX-2, $NF-{\kappa}B$ and target proteins were detected by immunoblot analysis, and levels of cytokines were analyzed by ELISA kit. Anti-edema effect was determined in the carrageenan (CA)-induced paw edema model in rats. Results : All dosages of IVE used in MTT assay had no significant cytotoxicity. The increases of NO production and iNOS expression were detected in LPS-treated cells compared with control. However, these increases were attenuated by treatment with IVE. Also, IVE reduced the elevated production of $TNF-{\alpha}$, $IL-1{\beta}$ and IL-6 by LPS. IVE inhibited the $p-I{\kappa}B$ and translocation of $NF-{\kappa}B$ to nuclear. Furthermore, IVE significantly inhibited the increases of hind paw swelling, skin thicknesses and inflammatory cell infiltrations induced by CA injection. Therefore, IVE will be favorably inhibited the acute edematous inflammations. Conclusion : These results provide evidences that anti-inflammatory effect of IVE is partly due to the reduction of some inflammatory mediators by suppression of $NF-{\kappa}B$ pathway.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.331-336
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• 2012

본 연구에서는, 치자 열매를 항염증 소재로 선택하여, 치자 추출물(GFE)에 ${\beta}$-glucosidase를 처리함으로써 항염증 활성을 증진하고자 하였다. 항염증 활성의 비교를 위해 추출물과 LPS를 함께 처리하여 RAW264.7 세포가 생산하는 NO의 양을 측정하였다. Lactic acid bacteria, 식물 그리고 곰팡이 유래 ${\beta}$-glucosidase를 처리한 결과, 곰팡이(A. niger, A. fumigatus)에서 유래된 효소를 처리하는 것이 GFE의 NO생산 억제활성 증진에 가장 효과적이었다. 그리고 GFE에 대한 A. niger 유래 ${\beta}$-glucosidase의 최적 처리조건은 pH 4.6, $45^{\circ}C$ 그리고 20 U/mL의 효소 농도로 24 h 반응시키는 것이었다. 이와 같은 조건으로 GFE에 효소를 처리한 GFAN은 GFE와 유사한 세포 생존율을 나타냈고, 세포독성은 나타나지 않았다. 또한 GFAN의 처리에 의하여 RAW264.7 세포의염증성 cytokine생산, COX-2생산 그리고 NF-${\kappa}B$활성이 현저히 줄어들었다. 본 연구에서 GFAN의 항염증 활성 증진은 치자의 성분 중 주로 geniposide가 ${\beta}$-glucosidase처리에 의하여 genipin으로 전환되었기 때문이라 생각된다. 이상의 결과는 ${\beta}$-glucosidase를 처리한 치자 추출물(GFE)을 이용하여 안전하고 효과적인 항염증 기능성 식품 소재 개발이 가능함을 제시하였다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.1-20
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• 2015

Objectives This study was intended to clarify the anti-inflammation and anti-oxidation effects of gamikyejakjimo-tang herbal acupuncture (GKHA) for osteoarthritis. Methods Osteoarthritis was induced by injection of MIA into right knee joint cavities of rats. Rats were divided into a total of 4 groups (n=8). The 4 groups were normal group, control group, positive comparison group and expeimental group. Indomethacin and GKHA were medicated for a total of 4 weeks. After that, functions of liver and kidney by AST, ALT, creatinine, BUN, DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activity, ROS (reactive oxygen species) production, NO (Total Nitric oxide), IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$ production, weight changes in the hind legs of MIA-induced osteoarthritis rat, serum PGE2, TIMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9, LTB4, hs-CRP, and white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes were measured. The volume of cartilage was observed by micro CT arthrography. H&E and Safranin-O staining were used to examine the injury of synovial tissue. Results 1. In the hind leg weight bearing measurement, level of weight was increased. 2. AST, ALT, BUN, creatinine were decreased. 3. The production of total white blood cell was decreased, and the production of neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes were significantly decreased. 4. The production of NO, PGE2, TIMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-9, LTB4 were significantly decreased, and the production of hs-CRP was also decreased but with no significance. 5. The cartilage volume was significantly increased. 6. In H&E staining and Safranin-O staning, the cartilage cell appeared to be proliferated, and proteoglycans appeared to be increased. Conclusions Based on the results above, Gamikyejakjimo-tang Herbal Acupuncture has anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation effects, which leads to suppressing the underlying causes and the progression of osteoarthritis.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권11호
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• pp.1332-1338
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• 2018

뇌신경 질환의 주요 원인이 되는 것으로 알려진 미세아교세포의 과도한 활성화에 의한 신경염증반응에서 풀무치 에탄올 추출물이 미세아교세포의 염증 반응에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 미세아교세포의 활성화를 유도하기 위해 LPS를 사용하였으며, LPS 처리에 의해 신경염증반응의 지표인 NO의 생성량과 이들을 조절하는 iNOS, COX-2의 발현이 증가됨을 확인 할 수 있었다. 그러나 풀무치 에탄올 추출물을 1시간 전처리 한 후 LPS를 처리한 경우 추출물의 농도에 의존적으로 이들의 발현량이 현저히 감소되는 것을 확인 하였다. 또한 LPS 처리로 인해 분비되는 염증성 cytokine들의 생성량도 풀무치 에탄올 추출물에 의해 현저히 억제 됨을 확인 할 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구의 결과는 미세아교세포의 과도한 활성화로 인해 발생되는 뇌 신경질환의 치료 소재로서 풀무치 에탄올 추출물의 활성 가능성을 제시하였다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.25-32
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• 2017

Objectives : This study was conducted to investigate candidate materials as anti-inflammatory agent from extracts of Korean medicinal plants in Hwaak mountain. Ligustrum obtusifolium (LO) is a Korea medicinal plants that commonly used for robustness and hemostasis. It has been reported that LO has exhibited anti-ischemic, anti-oxidative, anti-hypolipidemic, anti-tumor and hypoglycemic effects. However, LO has not been previously reported to have an anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, we have evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of LO and its underlying molecular mechanisms in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 macrophages. Methods : Cell viability was determined by MTT assay in RAW 264.7 macrophages. Nitric Oxide (NO) was measured with Griess reagent and pro-inflammatory cytokines were detected by ELISA in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Protein expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and p65 subunit of nuclear $factor-{\kappa}B$ ($NF-{\kappa}B$) were determined by Western blot analysis. Results : Among 15 extracts of Korean medicinal plants tested, Ligustrum obtusifolium (LO) showed the inhibition of NO production without cytotoxicity. LO reduced the expression levels of iNOS and COX-2 proteins in LPS-simulated RAW 264.7 macrophages in dose-dependent manner. Consistent with these data, LO inhibited the productions of $TNF-{\alpha}$, IL-6, and $IL-1{\beta}$ in LPS-simulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. Furthermore, LO attenuated the LPS-induced nuclear translocation of p65 $NF-{\kappa}B$ in RAW 264.7 macrophages involving suppression of $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation. Conclusions : Taken together, these results suggest that the anti-inflammatory effects of LO is associated with regulation of inflammatory mediators via inhibition of $NF-{\kappa}B$ activation in LPS-treated RAW 264.7 macrophages.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제30권11호
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• pp.999-1006
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• 2020

최근 중추신경계에서 면역기능을 담당하는 미세아교세포(microglia)의 염증반응을 효율적으로 조절하는 것은 알츠하이머 병, 파킨슨 병 및 헌팅턴 병과 같은 퇴행성 뇌질환의 치료를 위한 중요한 타겟으로 인식되고 있다. 왕귀뚜라미(Teleogryllus emma)는 다양한 치료효능으로 인해 세계적으로 널리 이용되고 있으며, 본 연구팀에서는 최근 왕귀뚜라미의 전사체 분석을 통하여 항균활성을 가지는 다양한 종류의 새로운 항균 펩타이드(antimicrobial peptide; AMP) 후보들을 선별한 바 있다. 항균 펩타이드는 미생물에서부터 포유류까지 매우 다양한 종으로부터 발견되었으며, 현재는 항균활성뿐만 아니라 염증반응과 같은 다양한 질병의 치료제 개발을 위한 후보 물질로 관심을 받고 있다. 본 연구에서는 선행연구를 통하여 선별된 왕귀뚜라미 유래 항균 펩타이드들 중에서 Teleogryllusine(VKWKR-LNNNKVLQKIYFVKI-NH₂)으로 명명된 항균 펩타이드의 신경염증 억제 효능을 관찰하였다. Teleogryllusine의 신경염증 억제 효능을 관찰 하기 위하여 immortalized mouse microglia 세포주인 BV-2 세포에 Teleogryllusine을 1시간 전처리 한 후 LPS를 이용하여 BV-2 세포의 염증 반응을 유도하였다. 그 결과 Teleogryllusin은 최대 처리 농도인 80 ㎍/ml까지 세포독성 없이 nitric oxide (NO) 생성을 현저히 감소시킴을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 염증반응 매개인자인 iNOS와 COX-2 및 cytokine (Il-6, TNF-α)의 발현을 유전자 수준과 단백질 수준에서 확인한 결과 Teleogryllusine 처리농도에 의존적으로 감소됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 또한 Teleogryllusine의 신경염증 억제작용 기작을 확인한 결과 mitogen activated protein kinases (MAPKs)와 IκB의 인산화 및 proteosome에 의한 IκB의 분해를 억제함으로서 BV-2 세포의 신경염증반응이 조절됨을 확인할 수 있었다. 이러한 결과로 보아 왕귀뚜라미 유래 Teleogryllusine 펩타이드는 신경염증반응에 의해 유도되는 퇴행성 뇌질환 치료 및 예방을 위한 의료용 소재로 사용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권4호
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• pp.524-531
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• 2015

죽염된장의 발효기간(3년, 6년)과 죽염의 구운 횟수($3{\times}$, $9{\times}$)에 따른 항산화 및 HT-29 암세포에서 in vitro 항암 효과를 측정하였다. 죽염된장의 발효 기간에 따른 pH 및 아미노태 질소, 암모니아태 질소 함량은 3B-S($3{\times}$, 삶은 콩)를 제외하고는 큰 차이가 없는 것으로 나타났다. 총 폴리페놀 함량은 6Y9B-D(6년, $9{\times}$)가 유의적으로 가장 함량이 높았다(P<0.05). DPPH free radical 소거 효과에서는 6Y3B-D(6년, $3{\times}$)는 $34.1{\pm}0.4%$, 6Y9B-D는 $38.2{\pm}2.5%$, hydroxyl radical 소거 효과 역시 6Y3B-D는 $80.8{\pm}0.9%$, 6Y9B-D는 $86.2{\pm}2.0%$로 높은 소거 효과를 나타내었다. HT-29 인체 대장암세포를 이용한 암세포 성장 억제 효과 역시 6Y3B-D는 $65.9{\pm}2.4%$, 6Y9B-D는 $72.8{\pm}1.7%$로 가장 높은 성장 억제율을 나타내었다. TNF-${\alpha}$, IL-6과 iNOS, COX-2 염증 유발 인자에서 6Y9B-D군이 유의적인 차이를 보이며 mRNA의 발현을 가장 많이 억제하는 것으로 나타났다. 장기간 숙성된 6년 죽염된장이 3년 죽염된장보다 항산화, 항암 효과가 뛰어났고, 3회 죽염보다 9회 죽염을 첨가한 된장이 천일염과 정제염을 혼합해 제조한 시판된장보다 항산화, 항암 효과가 더 우수했다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제28권2호
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• pp.240-246
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• 2018

원심성, 구심성 교감신경 신호는 고혈압 및 심부전의 발생과 밀접한 관련이 있다. 혈관 내 카테터를 이용한 교감신경절제술(RDM)은 난치성 고혈압의 대체치료로 시행되어 왔다. 시술과 관련하여 장기간 신장의 안정성에 대해서는 보고가 있었으나 단기간 심근의 안정성에 대한 연구 결과는 없었다. 저자들은 RDN 시술로 인한 교감신경차단 후 염증성 심근손상이 발생할 수 있음을 가정하여 실험으로 검증하고자 하였다. 25마리의 암컷돼지를 3군으로 나누고-정상대조군(n=5), Sham군(n=5), RDN 시술군(n=15)-RDN 시술군을 시술 후 sacrifice 시기에 따라 다시 세분하였다-시술 후 즉시 sacrifice한 RDN-0 (n=5), 시술 1주 후 sacrifice한 RDN-1 (n=5), 시술 2주 후 sacrifice한 RDN-2 (n=5). 조영제의 영향을 배제하기 위해 설정했던 Sham군과 정상대조군 간에는 의미있는 차이를 보이지 않았다. $IL-1{\beta}$, $TNF-{\alpha}$ 등의 염증 싸이토카인은 시술 1주 후 증가하여 2주째 감소하였다. 항염증 싸이토카인 IL-10은 시술 직후부터 증가하여 2주째 감소하였다. Inflammasome에 의해 위험신호(danger signal)를 전달받고 활성화되는 Caspase-1 및 inflammasome을 매개하는 도메인 ASC는 시술 직후 활성화되어 발현이 증가하였고 2주까지 지속되었다. 그러나 caspase-1을 매개할 것으로 추정되었던 NLRP3 inflammasome의 발현은 의미있는 차이를 보이지 않았다. RDN 시술에 의한 교감신경차단은 caspase-1, $IL-1{\beta}$ 등의 활성화에 의해 염증성 심근손상을 초래할 수 있으며 RDN 시술 후에는 그 위험성을 고려해야 하겠다. NLRP3 외에 다른 NLRP inflammasome pathway의 관련성에 대한 추가연구가 필요하다.