• Journal of Species Research
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.59-67
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• 2017

Southwest Primorye is located in the southern most part of the Russian Far East. The flora of this area is one of the most thoroughly studied and contains 1,530 species of vascular plants, belonging to 622 genera and 154 families, representing 55.6% of the flora of the Primorsky Territory. The flora native to Southwest Primorye encompasses 1,356 species from 547 genera and 148 families. Adventitious plants are represented by 174 species from 127 genera and 37 families. Among other areas of the Russian Far East, only Southwest Primorye has flora in common with the Korean Peninsula, which contains plant species in the subtropical and tropical latitudes: Mitrasacme indica Wight, Halosciastrum melanotilingia [Boissieu] M. Pimen. et V. Tichomirov, Streptolirion volubile Edgew., Lipocarpha microcephala [R. Br.] Kunth, Pueraria lobata [Willd.] Ohwi, Belamcanda chinensis [L.] DC., Zoysia japonica Steud., Deinostema violacea [Maxim.] Yamazaki and Parthenocissus tricuspidata [Siebold et Zucc.] Planch. Most of the flora is represented by the species restricted to Southwest Primorye (seven endemic species) or the Korean Peninsula (seven hemiendemic species). A total of 50.2% of the 10 largest families are nemoral (preboreal) floras, located in the transitional zone of the boreal and nemoral floras. In terms of the structure of the ranked taxonomic spectrum of the largest families, the flora of Southwest Primorye is more similar to that of Northeast China with influence of the Korean flora.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.208-217
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• 2013

Objectives Modified Yeolda-Hanso tang (MYH) is a traditional herbal formula in Korea for various diseases. MYH is containing the 10 herbs : Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi, Angelica tenuissima Nakai, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, Platycodon grandiflorum (Jacq), Angelicae Dahurica, Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom, Raphanus sativa L., Polygala tenuifolia (Willd), Acorus gramineus Soland and Dimocarpus longan Lour. The 10 herbs is constituted as a ratio of the 6:4:2:1:2:2:2:4:6:6. We investigated neuroprotective effects of MYH on human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells and evaluated the ability of MYH to prevent and treat for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease via basal autophagy enhancement. Methods Pharmacological induction of Autophagy by MYH in SH-SY5Y cells: Induction of autophagy by MYH in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells was carreid out by immunoblot analysis with several autophagy markers. SH-SY5Y cells were treated with MYH at the concentration of 400 and $800{\mu}g/ml$ for 24 hr. Specifically, the autophagosome proteins LC3 II and Atg5 levels were increased and autophagy pathway related proteins such as beclin-1, PI3 Kinase class III protein, ULK1, mTOR and AMPK were activated. Conclusions MYH can enhance the induction of autophagy through key regulator AMPK, mTOR, and Beclin-1 and it should be considered as a possible candidate of neuroprotective agents for such as Parkinson's disease.

• Journal of Biomedical and Translational Research
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.73-78
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• 2018

Osteoporosis is a major worldwide public health problem that poses a great economic burden to society. Puerariae Radix, the dried root of Pueraria lobata (Wild.) Ohwi, has been widely used in Asia. This study investigated the effects of Puerariae Radix (PR) on bone loss in ovariectomized (OVX) mice. C3H/HeN mice (10 weeks old) were divided into sham and OVX groups. The OVX mice were treated with vehicle, $17{\beta}-estradiol$ ($E_2$), PR (oral administration, 250 mg/kg/day) or PR (intraperitoneal administration, 50 mg/kg/every other day) for 6 weeks. Grip strength, uterus weight, serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP), estradiol concentration and osteoclast surface levels were measured. Tibiae were analyzed using microcomputed tomography. There were no significant differences in the degree of grip strength, body weight and uterine weight between OVX group and PR-treated group. As compared with the OVX group, the serum estradiol levels were significantly increased in the PR-treated group. PR (i.p.) significantly preserved trabecular bone volume, trabecular bone number, structure model index and bone mineral density of proximal tibiae metaphysic. The administration of PR lowered serum ALP and osteoclast surface levels in OVX mice, suggesting that PR can reduce the bone turnover rate in mice. The results indicate that the supply of PR can prevent OVX-induced bone loss in mice.

• 생약학회지
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.278-290
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• 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate the hangover relieving effect of HO-series. HO-S1 is an herbal mixture, which consists of extracts from Flower of Pueraria lobata Ohwi, Glycyrrhiza glabra Linné, Fruit of Lycium chinense Miller, Poria cocos Wolf, Acanthopanax sessiliflorum Seeman, Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi, Atractylodes lancea De Candlle and Zingiber officinale Roscoe. HO-S2 is a candidate that has been performed to ultra filtration based on HO-S1. HO-S3 is a mixture of amino acids and vitamins based on HO-S2. HO-01 is the final beverage base produced based on HO-S3. The antioxidant activity of HO-series was similar to that of vitamin C or trolox. The production of t-BHP induced reactive oxygen species(ROS) was significantly blocked in the presence of HO-series. In vivo study, AUC of alcohol and acetaldehyde concentrations in HO-S2 and HO-S3 treated groups significantly decreased. Hepatic alcohol dehydrogenase(ADH) and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase(ALDH) activity were significantly higher in HO-S2 and HO-S3 treated groups. And 2E1 activity and glutathione were significantly elevated, while the malondialdehyde level was not significantly in liver tissue. After alcohol exposure, the sensitivity scores of blood alcohol and acetaldehyde concentration and hangover symptoms were significantly decreased in the HO-01 intake group compared with the non-intake group. ALDH activity was significantly increased in the HO-01 intake group. HO-series have antioxidant activity and a protective effect from ROS. HO-S2, HO-S3 and HO-01 are potentially highly beneficial in relieving hangover, as it scavenges reactive free radicals and boosts the endogenous antioxidant system.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.14-25
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• 2010

본 연구는 염해지역의 식재수종 선발에 대한 기초자료로 활용하고자 한국 남해안 방풍림 자생수목의 토양염분에 대한 내성과 염분비산 영향을 미치는 지대별 토양염분도와 출현수종을 조사 분석하였다. 조사지의 토양염분 $EC_{1:5}$는 전체 평균 $0.18dSm^-1$이었고, 최저 $0.05dSm^{-1}$, 최고 $0.58dSm^{-1}$이었다. 토양염분($EC_{1:5}$)은 I 지대를 제외하고는 해안 정선으로 부터 내륙으로 갈수록 낮았으며, II 지대>llI지대>I 지대>IV지대 순으로 각각 $EC_{1:5}$ $0.22dSm^{-1}$ $0.22dSm^{-1}$ $0.19dSm^{-1}$ $0.13dSm^{-1}$이었다. 출현한 자생식물은 45과 74속 9변종 100종 총 110분류군이었다. 토양염분이 가장 높은 단계인 $EC_{1:5}$ $0.50dSm^{-1}$를 초과하는 곳에 출현한 식물은 담쟁이덩굴과 안동이였으며, 그 다음으로 $EC_{1:5}$ $0.41{\sim}dSm^{-1}$까지 자생하는 식물은 꾸지뽕나무, 멍석딸기, 산초나무, 송악, 아까시나무, 졸참나무, 좀작살나무 퉁이었다. 전제 지대에 출현하는 수종은 정과 새머루이었고, 내조성이 높은 순비기나무는 I 지대에만 출현하였다. 전체 지대에서 중요도가 가장 높온 수종은 느티나무, 팽나무, 모감주나무, 예덕나무, 마삭줄, 칡 등이었다. 이러한 수종은 조사지의 자생 수종들 중에서 다른 수종에 버하여 상대적으로 내조성이 강한 수종으로 판단되었다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.543-550
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• 2010

칡에서 추출한 이소플라본(AI)의 첨가량을 0, 1.76, 3.52 및 7.11 g/kg으로 각각 달리하여 제조한 청국장(Con, AC1, AC2, AC3)의 품질 특성 및 이소플라본의 함량을 조사하여, 칡 이소플라본 첨가 청국장의 건강기능성 식품으로서의 이용 가능성을 알아보았다. AI 첨가량이 증가할수록 청국장의 pH는 낮아졌고, 점질물의 함량은 4.46~7.36%로 대조구(4.36%)에 비해 높아졌으나, 일반 성분 함량은 차이가 없었다. 청국장의 색도는 AI 첨가량이 증가할수록 $L^*$, $a^*$ 및 $b^*$ 값 모두 낮아져 전체적으로 옅은 초록색을 나타냈다. 칼슘 함량은 AI 첨가구(AC1, AC2, AC3)가 대조구에 비해 11.18~12.82% 증가하였다. 청국장의 이소플라본 함량은 AI 첨가량의 증가에 따라 AC3>AC2>AC1 순으로 유의적으로 증가하여, 대조구에 비해 30.81~130.66% 증가하였다. Aglycone 형태인 genistein과 daidzein은 AI 첨가구(AC1, AC2 및 AC3)가 대조구에 비해 각각 65.00~128.34%와 89.38~142.91% 증가하였으며, glycoside 형태의 genistin과 daidzin 역시 AI 첨가량의 증가에 따라 그 함량이 증가하였다. 이상의 결과, 칡 이소플라본을 첨가하여 제조한 청국장은 일반 청국장에 비해 이소플라본의 함량이 높을 뿐만 아니라 특히, 체내 이용 효율이 높은 aglycone 형태의 이소플라본을 높게 함유하고 있으므로 건강기능성 식품 개발에 활용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제42권4호
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• pp.512-519
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 전통적으로 질병치료와 예방의 목적으로 사용되어온 약용식물 10종을 선정하여 총 페놀 및 총 플라보노이드 함량과 항산화 효과를 측정하였다. 약용식물의 총 페놀 함량을 측정한 결과 화피 추출물이 320.10 mg/g, 갈근이 153.93 mg/g으로 높게 나타났으며, 총 플라보노이드 함량은 화피 추출물이 226.25 mg/g, 황금 추출물이 101.98 mg/g으로 높았다. 약용식물 중 가장 높은 DPPH 라디칼 소거능을 나타낸 시료는 화피로 $IC_{50}$ $5.39{\mu}g/mL$를 나타냈으며, 그 다음으로 헛개나무($IC_{50}$ $24.87{\mu}g/mL$), 오가피($IC_{50}$ $27.79{\mu}g/mL$) 순으로 높게 나타났다. 아질산 소거 활성 측정결과 헛개나무가 $IC_{50}$ $173.96{\mu}g/mL$, 화피 추출물이 $IC_{50}$ $167.94{\mu}g/mL$로 비슷한 활성을 나타내었다. $Superoxide^-$ 라디칼 소거능과 $ABTS^+$ 라디칼 소거능에서는 화피와 오가피가 유의적으로(p<0.001) 높은 소거능을 보였다. 환원력에 대한 흡광도 값을 측정한 결과는 10종의 약용식물 중에서 화피 추출물이 2.72의 흡광도를 나타내어, 양성대조군인 비타민C의 3.04과 비교해도 크게 뒤떨어지지 않음을 알 수 있었다. 본 연구의 결과 화피, 헛개나무, 오가피 추출물은 총 페놀 및 플라보노이드 함량이 높고, 항산화 활성도 높게 나타나 식품첨가물 및 식품보존제 등 기능성 소재로써 활용될 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.141-154
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• 2012

This study was launched to verify the effective composition of plant species and its management program most suited for the dredged soiled area near Nakdong River Site 14. The improvement methods of planting base and the composition of plants such as silver grass, reed, and some colonies in aesthetic effect were studied. To search the management methods to decrease the confining pressure risen from the burried seeds which would consequently harm the previously seeded plants, experimental construction process was measured on the site. The purpose of this experiment was to figure out which part of the improvement on the plant base has the most significant effect for the revegetation of infertile, dredged soil, to verify the easily seeded, developing plants among seeded plants, and finally, to find the restoration model using plants near the dredged soil around riverside. 8 seeded plants and 23 invaded species were appeared which among the emerged plants, development of Aster yomena MAKINO, Lotus corniculatus var. japonica Regel, Trifolium repens L, and Dianthus longicalyx Miq were proved to be brought up well. Difference risen from the seed composition were not noticeable until 150day since the germination was proceeded mainly by Aster yomena MAKINO. The experimental plot with dredging sand+organic fertilizer method of construction and dredging sand+soil conditioner method showed most development while the effect of the plot with only the soil base of dredging sand stayed low. Another important method for the management of infertile, dredged soil base would be the removal of disturbing species which the experiment showed the tied relationship between the removal of disturbing species and development of seeding plants. Although this study was carried out focused on the Nakdong River Project, the study suggests the general management program that the removal of disturbing species such as Humulus japonicus Sieboid & Zucc. and Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi in times around rainy season(60days after seedling) would be effective for the easy growth of revegetation plants.