• 대한본초학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2020

Objectives : Allium hookeri is a well-known traditional herbal remedy and its root used for treatment of inflammation and tumor. However, the mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect of Allium hookeri is still unknown. This study aims to examine the mechanism of anti-inflammatory effect of Allium hookeri on mouse macrophage cell line, RAW 264.7 cells. Methods : Anti-oxidant effect of water extract of Allium hookeri (WEAH) was measured by 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid (ABTS) assay. 3- (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS) assay was performed to determine the effect of WEAH on cell viability in RAW 264.7 cells. In addition, anti-inflammatory effect of WEAH was investigated in RAW 264.7 cells. Inflammation of RAW 264.7 cells induced by lipopolysarccharide (LPS) treatment and expression levels of inflammatory cytokine interleukin 1 β (IL-1β) and interleukin 6 (IL-6) gene were analyzed using quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) analysis. Furthermore, the phosphorylation of inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B (IκBα) after LPS treatment with WEAH-treated RAW 264.7 cells was confirmed by immunoblot analysis. Results : WEAH showed a strong anti-oxidant effect and no cytotoxicity to RAW 264.7 cells up to 2 mg/㎖ concentration. The LPS-induced mRNA expression levels of IL-1β and IL-6 were decreased by WEAH treatment. Furthermore, the LPS-induced phosphorylation of IκBα is attenuated by WEAH treatment. Conclusions : Through experimental demonstration of anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of WEAH, we suggest that Allium hookeri is a valuable material for prevention and treatment of various inflammatory diseases.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.680-688
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• 2016

본 연구에서 동의보감에 기록된 유암 치료에 사용되어온 5가지 한약재 처방전인 십육미류기음, 단자청피탕, 지패산 Ⅰ, 지패산 Ⅱ와 청간해울탕의 열수와 에탄올 추출물에 대한 총 페놀 함량의 비교 분석과 항산화능 및 항균활성능을 비교 조사하였다. 열수와 70% 에탄올 추출물의 수율은 각각 지패산 Ⅱ와 단자청피탕이 가장 높았으며, 총 페놀 함량은 다른 한약재에 비해 단자청피탕이 가장 높았다. 열수 추출물의 총 페놀 함량은 지패산 Ⅰ < 청간해울탕 < 지패산 Ⅱ < 십육미류기음 < 단자청피탕 순으로 높게 나타났다. 70% 에탄올 추출물의 총 페놀 함량은지패산 Ⅱ < 지패산 Ⅰ < 청간해울탕 < 십육미류기음 < 단자청피탕 순으로 풍부하였다. 그 중 단자청피탕과 십육미류기음의 환원력과 DPPH radical과 ABTS radical 소거능이 가장 뛰어났으며, 이들 시료의 총 페놀 함량과 그들의 항산화능과의 밀접한 상관도가 관찰되었다. 또한 Staphylococcus aureus 및 Escherichia coli에 대한 항균활성은 열수보다 70% 에탄올 추출물에서 효과가 높게 관찰되었다. 결론적으로 유암의 치료에 사용되었던 조사 대상 한약재 처방전은 항산화와 항균 활성은 그들의 총 페놀 함유량과 연관성이 높았으며, 본 연구의 결과는 각 처방전에 대한 구체적인 생리활성 비교를 위한 자료로서 활용될 것이다.

• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.189-193
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• 2003

This study was undertaken to investigate the effect of baicalein, a major flavone component of Scutellaria balicalensis Georgi, on oxidant-induced cell injury in renal epithelial cells. Opossum kidney cells, an established proximal tubular epithelial cells, were used as a cell model of renal epithelial cells and t-butylhydroperoxide (tBHP) as an oxidant drug model. Cell viability was measured by MTT assay and lipid peroxidation was estimated by measuring the content of malondialdehyde, a product of lipid peroxidation. Exposure of cells to tBHP caused cell death and its effect was dose-dependent over concentration range of 0.1~1.0 mM. When cells were exposed to tBHP in the presence of various concentrations (0.1~10 $\mu$M) of baicalein, tBHP-induced cell death was prevented with a manner dependent of baicalein concentration. tBHP induced A TP depletion, which was significantly prevented by baicalein. Similarly, tBHP-induced DNA damage was prevented by baicalein. tBHP produced a marked increase in lipid peroxidation and its effect was completely inhibited by baicalein. These results indue ate that tBHP induces cell injury through a lipid peroxidation-dependent mechanism in renal epithelial cells, and baicalein prevented oxidant-induced cell injury via antioxidant action inhibiting lipid peroxidation. In addition, these results suggest that baicalein may be a candidate for development of drugs which are effective in preventing and treating renal diseases.

• 셀메드
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.28.1-28.6
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• 2016

Oxidative rancidity in foods causes undesirable changes in nutritive value, aroma, flavor, and color. Salix Koreensis Andersson in DC. (SK) has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects and is traditionally used to treat neuralgia, edema, pain, and inflammatory diseases. However, the regulatory effects of SK on oxidative and inflammatory reactions have not been elucidated. In this context, we scientifically validated the anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory activities of SK leaf (SKL). The methanol extract of SKL was evaluated for in vitro anti-oxidative activities. SKL showed increased superoxide dismutase (SOD)-like activity and 1, 1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity. The in vitro anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of SKL were also investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. LPS resulted in decreased SOD activities compared with the unstimulated cells, but SKL significantly increased SOD activities reduced by LPS. In addition, LPS-induced nitric oxide, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, and interleukin-6 productions were significantly and dose-dependently reduced by SKL in RAW264.7 macrophages without inducing cytotoxicity. In conclusion, these results indicate that SKL will be able to be effectively used as a food additive with anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects.

• 한방안이비인후피부과학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.78-85
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• 2011

Background and Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant effects of Hyunggaeyungyo-tang(HYT) on RAW 264.7 cells. Material and Methods : Two types of experiments were implemented for this study: first, the experiment to study the anti-oxidant effect of HYT using riboflavin; second, in vitro experiment to investigate the suppression of NF-${\kappa}$B activation using RAW 264.7 cells (I${\kappa}$B kinase and induce nitric oxide synthase mRNA expression) Results : 1. The anti-oxidant effects of HYT was dose-dependantly increased. 2. The RAW 264.7cells were treated with LPS for 1 hours prior to the addition of indicated concentrations(0.4,-1.0mg/$m\ell$) of HYT, and the cells were further incubated for 24 hours. The LPS-induced IKK & iNOS mRNA expression were dose-dependantly decreased in HYT treated RAW 264.7cells. Conclusion : The results suggest that HYT is significantly effective in the treatment of inflammation through the suppression of NF-${\kappa}$B activation and iNOS production.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.261-265
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• 2012

Xanthohumol was isolated from hops (Humulus lupulus L.), and then investigated anti-oxidant effect by AAPH-induced LLC-PK1 cell and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORCA) assays and MMP-12 inhibitory effect by direct MMP-12 inhibition assay. The treatment of xanthohumol protected LLC-PK1 cells from AAPH-induced cell damage such as cell viability, SOD and GSH-px reduction in a dose dependant manner (0.1, 1, and $5{\mu}M$), the SOD value was 2.98, 4.51, and 5.77 U/mg protein, and GSH-px value was 30.12, 49.32, and 60.11 U/mg protein. ORAC value of xanthohumol was showed as 4320, 12004, and $14209{\mu}M$ TE/g at the concentration 0.1, 1, and $5{\mu}M$, respectively. The change of SOD and GSH-px values was significantly correlated with the results of ORAC assay, that is, AAPH-induced cell and ORCA assays. In addition, inhibition of MMP-12 that is known to play an important role in skin aging was 14%, 37%, 46%, and 79% at the concentration of 0.01, 0.1, 1, and $5{\mu}M$, respectively. On the basis of these results, xanthohumol from hops (Humulus lupulus L.) showed interesting biological and pharmacological activity such as anti-oxidant effect and anti-aging.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제38권5호
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• pp.408-413
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• 1995

Pickle성분이 linolenic acid의 산화효소인 lipoxygenase와 methemoglobin (nonenzymatic oxidant)에 미치는 효과를 조사하였다. 그외, 피클 성분중 건조 양념내의 lipoxygenase, peroxidase와 catalase 활성도 조사하였다. 시중에 판매중인 일부 pickle brine은 lipoxygenase와 methemoglobin에 의한 linolenic acid의 산화를 억제하였다. Dill oil emulsion, 양파 농축액 (onion concentrate), oil cassia, polysorbate 80, turmeric acid와 같은 피클 성분들은 lipoxygenase와 methemoglobin에 의한 산화를 감소시켰다. Lipoxygenase의 활성은 garlic, mustard seed, red pepper에서 발견되었다. Peroxidase의 활성은 mustard seed에서만 존재하였으며, gall black pepper, allspice와 red pepper에서는 catalase의 활성이 있었다.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.1-6
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• 2014

Objectives : Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are involved in a wide spectrum of diseases including chronic inflammation and cancer. In this study, we investigated the antioxidant activities and anti-inflammatory effects of the extracts from the herbal teas such as Lonicera japonica Thunberg (L. japonica), Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat (C. morifolium), Mentha arvensis L. (M. arvensis), and P.rhizoma. Methods : Anti-oxidant activity was evaluated using DPPH radical scavenging assay and $Fe^{2+}$ chelating assay. And DNA cleavage assay was performed to evaluate an anti-oxidative effect. Anti-inflammatory effect was performed using NO generation assay and western blot in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cell line. Results : L. japonica scavenged DPPH radical by 9.8% at 12.5 ${\mu}g/ml$, 24.8% at 25 ${\mu}g/ml$, 34.3% at 50 ${\mu}g/ml$, 61.1% at 100 ${\mu}g/ml$ and 75.8% at 200 ${\mu}g/ml$, respectively. In addition, C. morifolium and M. arvensis removed DPPH radical by 15.6% and 10.4% at 12.5 ${\mu}g/ml$, 34.8% and 22.8% at 25 ${\mu}g/ml$, 66.9% and 43.3% at 50 ${\mu}g/ml$, 87.4% and 69.1% at 100 ${\mu}g/ml$, and 92.1% and 73.2% at 200 ${\mu}g/ml$, respectively. However, P. rhizoma did not affect on DPPH radical scavenging. The $Fe^{2+}$ chelating activity was highest in L. japonica, but lowest in P. rhizoma among the herbal teas. In addition, the extracts from L. japonica, C. morifolium and M. arvensis inhibited oxidative DNA damage via its anti-oxidant activity. In anti-inflammatory effect, the extracts from C. morifolium inhibited NO production. In addition, it suppressed the $NF-{\kappa}B$ signaling pathway in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Conclusions : Together, this study indicates that L. japonica, M. arvensis and C. morifolium possess the protective effect against the oxidative DNA damage. Furthermore, C. morifolium exerts an anti-inflammatory effect.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.71-87
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• 2020

Objectives Even though the various alternative herbal medicine has applied for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment, its scientific proof remains uncertain. The aim of the present study evaluates the effects of Chulbu-tang on inflammatory responses in a monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis rat model. Methods OA rat model was established by MIA injection in intra-joint of rats. 7 days after, OA rats except OA control rats were administrated Chulbu-tang (100 or 200 mg/kg) or Indomathacin (5 mg/kg) once a day for 14 days. The weight-bearing ability of hind paws were measured when group isolation 0, 7, and 14 days. Western blotting was performed to examine the knockdown/overexpressing efficiency of Chulbu-tang. In addition, cartilage destruction was measured histologically. Results Chulbu-tang treatment significantly reduced the protein expressions of inflammatory mediators such as inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase 2, and inhibited inflammatory cytokines including tumor necrosis factor alpha, interleukin (IL)-1β, and IL-6 through nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) inactivation. Moreover, anti-oxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase-1/2 through nuclear factor-erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway significantly increased. Our findings indicate that Chulbu-tang has the potential therapeutic effect on OA through inhibiting the inflammatory responses via inactivating NF-κB signaling pathway. In addition, upregulation of Nrf2 led to anti-oxidant effects. Conclusions Taken together, Chulbu-tang is believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects, and cartilage protection for arthritis-causing rats.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.295-302
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• 2022

본 연구에서는 한국산 겨우살이(Viscum album var. coloratum)의 항산화, 항노화, 미백 효능을 알아보았다. 겨우살이 분획물은 hexane (HX), ethyl acetate (EA), butanol (BU), methylene chloride (MC) 총 4 가지를 사용하였다. 실험 결과 HX 분획물이 4 가지 분획물 중 가장 높은 페놀 함량을 보였다. 또한 EA 분획물이 가장 높은 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH)자유 라디칼 소거능 및 catalase-유사 활성을 나타내었으며, MC 분획물이 가장 높은 superoxide dismutase (SOD)-유사 활성을 나타냈다. MC 분획물은 또한 가장 우수한 hyaluronidase와 elastase 억제능을 보였다. 미백 효능을 알아보기 위하여 tyrosinase 억제능을 알아보았는데, HX 분획물이 가장 우수한 억제능을 보여주었다. 본 연구 결과를 통하여 한국산 겨우살이는 항산화, 항노화 및 미백 활성을 가지는 기능성 화장품 소재로 사용이 가능할 것으로 보인다.