• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.444-450
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• 2007

Dried leaves from Cedrela sinensis A. Juss. (CS), have been observed to possess various pharmacological activity and contain various antioxidant constituents. The protective effect of ethanol extract of CS on hydrogen peroxide $(H_2O_2)-induced$ neurotoxicity was examined using primary cultured rat cortical neurons in the present study. Exposure of cultured neurons to 100 ${\mu}M\;H_2O_2$ caused a significant neuronal death as assessed by a 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyl-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay and Hoechst 33342 staining. The addition of CS, over a concentration range of 10 to $50{\mu}g/m{\ell}$, concentration-dependently prevented the $H_2O_2-induced$ neuronal apoptotic death. CS $(50{\mu}g/m{\ell})$ significantly inhibited $H_2O_2-induced$ elevation of the cytosolic $Ca^{2+}$ concentration $([Ca^{2+}]_c)$, which was measured by a fluorescent dye, Fluo-4 AM. CS (30 and $50{\mu}g/m{\ell})$ inhibited glutamate release and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) induced by $100{\mu}M\;H_2O_2$. These results suggest that CS may mitigate the $H_2O_2-induced$ neurotoxiciy by interfering with the increase of $[Ca^{2+}]_c$, and then inhibiting glutamate release and generation of ROS in cultured neurons.

• 한국환경성돌연변이발암원학회지
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.19-24
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• 2005

The Swedish double mutation (KM670/671NL) of amyloid precursor protein (Swe-APP) is associated with early-onset familial Alzheimer's disease (FAD) and increases amyloid beta peptide production. Although APP/A/3 mediated neurotoxicity is observed both in vitro and in vivo, the relationship between mutant APP expression, A/3 production, and neuronal death observed in the brains of FAD patients remains to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of Swe-APP-induced cell death in HEK293 and NGF-differentiated PC 12 cells. We found that the expression of Swe-APP induced cytochrome C relase, activation of caspase 3 in HEK 293 and NGF-differentiated PC 12 cells. We also show that the reactive oxygen species (ROS) was detected in Swe-APP expressing HEK 293 cells and NGF-differentiated PC 12 cells and that pretreatment with vitamine E attenuated the cellular death, cytochrome C release induced by Swe-APP expression, indicating the involvement of free radical in these processes. These results suggest one of possible apoptotic mechanisms of Swe-APP which could occur through cytochrome C release from mitochondria and this apoptosis inducing effects could be at least in part, due to ROS generation by Swe-APP expression.

• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.37-46
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• 2012

Objectives : The gnarl of Pinus densiflora, called Songjeol in Korea, has been used as a medicinal herb for the treatment of inflammatory-related diseases such as arthralgia, myalgia and bruise. However, the molecular actions and mechanisms have not been clearly investigated. The aim of this study was to clarify the anti-inflammatory activity of Pinus densiflora gnarl pharmacopuncture (PDGP) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Methods : Cytotoxicity was assessed by XTT assay. The amount of nitric oxide (NO) production was determined by nitrite assay. The mRNA expressions of interleukin-$1{\beta}$ (IL-$1{\beta}$), interleukin-6 (IL-6), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were analyzed by RT-PCR. Reactive oxidative species (ROS) generation was measured using the fluorescence microscopy. In addition, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and redox factor-1 (Ref-1) protein expressions were detected by Western blotting. Results : PDGP inhibited NO production and ROS generation in LPS-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. At the mRNA level, PDGP suppressed IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6 and COX-2 expression. On the other hand, PDGP induced HO-1 mRNA expression. Furthermore, PDGP suppressed iNOS and Ref-1 protein expression. Conclusions : This result suggests that PDGP can act as a suppressor agent on NO and iNOS through induction of HO-1, and play an useful role in blocking inflammatory responses.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.442-450
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• 2013

The aim of this study was to determine and compare the preventive effect of Korean White Ginseng and Red Ginseng on oxidative stress in $H_2O_2$-treated HepG2 cells. The roots of ginseng were extracted with 70% methanol and partitioned with butanol to obtain saponin fractions, which have been known as bioactive constituents of ginseng. 2',7'-Dichlorofluorescein diacetate (DCF-DA) assay and malondialdehyde (MDA) content were measured for evaluating intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Also, mRNA expressions and activities of antioxidant enzymes were analyzed to determine the antioxidant activity of saponin or non-saponin fractions of ginsengs. According to DCF-DA assay, $H_2O_2$-induced MDA release and ROS generation were significantly reduced by treatment with saponin fractions of white and red ginseng roots. Also, saponin fractions increased effectively intracellular antioxidant enzyme activities including catalase, glutathione peroxidase and superoxide dismutase in $H_2O_2$-treated HepG2 hepatoma cells. In general, red ginseng was more effective than white ginseng for reducing oxidative stress. These results indicate that administration of red ginseng may certainly contribute relatively stronger than white ginseng to prevent from damaging liver function by oxidative stress.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.198-204
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• 2019

Background: Oxidative stress is a known to be associated with in the pathogenesis of many inflammatory diseases, including periodontitis. Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid with has antimicrobial, antioxidative, and anticancer properties. However, the role of ursolic acid in the regulating of osteogenesis remains undetermined. This study was aimed to elucidate the crucial osteogenic effects of ursolic acid and its ability to inhibit oxidative stress by targeting the immediate early response 3 (IER3)/nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) pathway. Methods: Cell proliferation was determined using water-soluble tetrazolium salt assay, cell differentiation was evaluated by alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity, and formation of calcium nodules was detected using alizarin red S stain. Generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) was determined using by DCFH-DA fluorescence dye in hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$)-treated MG-63 cells. Expression levels of IER3, Nrf2, and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were analyzed using western blot analysis. Results: Our results showed that ursolic acid up-regulated the proliferation of osteoblasts without any cytotoxic effects, and promoted ALP activity and mineralization. $H_2O_2$-induced ROS generation was found to be significantly inhibited on treatment with ursolic acid. Furthermore, in $H_2O_2$-treated cells, the expression of the early response genes: IER3, Nrf2, and Nrf2-related phase II enzyme (HO-1) was enhanced in the presence of ursolic acid. Conclusion: The key findings of the present study elucidate the protective effects of ursolic acid against oxidative stress conditions in osteoblasts via the IER3/Nrf2 pathway. Thus, ursolic acid may be developed as a preventative and therapeutic agent for mineral homeostasis and inflammatory diseases caused due to oxidative injury.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.661-673
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• 2023

Treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) has always been challenged by the development of resistance. We investigated the antiproliferative activity of licochalcone H (LCH), a regioisomer of licochalcone C derived from the root of Glycyrrhiza inflata, in oxaliplatin (Ox)-sensitive and -resistant CRC cells. LCH significantly inhibited cell viability and colony growth in both Ox-sensitive and Ox-resistant CRC cells. We found that LCH decreased epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and AKT kinase activities and related activating signaling proteins including pEGFR and pAKT. A computational docking model indicated that LCH may interact with EGFR, AKT1, and AKT2 at the ATP-binding sites. LCH induced ROS generation and increased the expression of the ER stress markers. LCH treatment of CRC cells induced depolarization of MMP. Multi-caspase activity was induced by LCH treatment and confirmed by Z-VAD-FMK treatment. LCH increased the number of sub-G1 cells and arrested the cell cycle at the G1 phase. Taken together LCH inhibits the growth of Ox-sensitive and Ox-resistant CRC cells by targeting EGFR and AKT, and inducing ROS generation and ER stress-mediated apoptosis. Therefore, LCH could be a potential therapeutic agent for improving not only Ox-sensitive but also Ox-resistant CRC treatment.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.820-829
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• 2020

본 연구에서는 기능성 화장품의 소재로서의 금전초(Lysimachia christinae Hance)의 항산화와 항주름 효과를 조사하였다. 최근 천연물의 주름 개선 개발의 연구가 지속적인 관심을 받고 있어 본 연구를 통해 활성산소종(reactive oxygen species, ROS) 생성과 pro-collagen 합성 및 MMPs의 연관성에 대해 알아보았다. 금전초는 70% 에탄올(LcHE)과 열수(LcHW)로 각각 추출하여 실험을 진행하였다. HaCaT cells에서 LcHE가 LcHW보다 ROS 저해효능이 더 우수하고 세포독성 결과 250 ㎍/mL 농도까지 독성을 보이지 않아 LcHE를 선택하여 주름 개선 소재연구를 진행하였다. pro-collagen 합성실험을 통하여 UVB에 의해 감소된 type-1 pro-collagen의 합성 활성을 유의미하게 확인하였다. Western blot 실험을 통하여 피부세포에서 UVB에 의해 유도된 MMPs 중 MMP-1 -3 -9의 증가를 억제함을 확인하였으며, Real time PCR을 통하여 상위단계인 mRNA levels에서도 MMP-1, MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9의 mRNA levels가 농도 의존적으로 유의미한 감소를 보여 추출물의 효능을 확인하였다. 위의 실험결과에 따라 UVB에 의한 주름생성과 피부 광노화를 효과적으로 예방할 수 있는 화장품의 천연소재로서의 이용이 기대된다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제27권9호
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• pp.1078-1085
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• 2017

활성산소란 세포에 손상을 가하는 모든 종류의 변형된 산소를 의미하며, 활성산소 생성의 증가는 세포 내의 산화적 스트레스를 유발하여 심혈관 질환, 암, 당뇨, 근위축 등 각종 질병의 원인이 된다. 그러나 적정 수준의 활성산소는 세포의 성장 및 발달에 중요한 역할을 담당하는 것으로 보고되어 있으며, 골격근에서의 활성산소는 근기능과 대사에 필수적인 역할을 담당한다. 규칙적인 운동은 건강상 다양한 이점을 가져다주지만, 과도한 운동은 골격근을 비롯한 다양한 체내 조직에서 활성산소의 생성을 증가시키며, 고농도의 활성산소 생성은 세포 손상을 일으키는 것으로 보고되고 있다. 따라서 운동에 의한 활성산소의 생성 증가와 그에 따른 분자적 기전은 운동이 주는 건강상의 많은 이점들을 이해하는데 있어 중요한 기전으로 받아들여지고 있다. 최근 운동 강도나 형태에 따른 활성산소의 생성 수준과 근육 관련 유전자 발현 및 대사 관련 연구에 있어 활성산소의 역할에 관한 연구들이 활발히 이루어지고 있지만 심도 있는 기전적 연구와 이해는 부족한 실정이다. 따라서 본 총설에서는 운동에 의한 활성산소 생성 기전과 그에 따른 역할에 대한 선행 연구들을 살펴보고, 운동에 의한 인슐린 신호체계의 활성 및 그에 따른 수명 조절에 있어 NADPH 산화효소의 역할에 대해서도 살펴보았다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.129-134
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• 2018

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Although several recent studies have reported the anti-cancer effects of extracts or components of Citrus unshiu peel, which has been used for various purposes in traditional medicine, the molecular mechanisms for their effects remain unclear. In the present study, the anti-cancer activity of a water-soluble extract of C. unshiu peel (WECU) in MDA-MB-231 human breast carcinoma cells at the level of apoptosis induction was investigated. MATERIALS/METHODS: Cytotoxicity was evaluated using the MTT assay. Apoptosis was detected using DAPI staining and flow cytometry analyses. Mitochondrial membrane potential, reactive oxygen species (ROS) assay, caspase activity and Western blotting were used to confirm the basis of apoptosis. RESULTS: The results indicated that WECU-induced apoptosis was related to the activation of caspase-8, and -9, representative initiator caspases of extrinsic and intrinsic apoptosis pathways, respectively, and caspase-3 accompanied by proteolytic degradation of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase and down-regulation of the inhibitors of apoptosis protein family members. WECU also increased the pro-apoptotic BAX to anti-apoptotic BCL-2 ratio, loss of mitochondrial membrane potential and cytochrome c release from mitochondria to cytoplasm. Furthermore, WECU provoked the generation of ROS, but the reduction of cell viability and induction of apoptosis by WECU were prevented when ROS production was blocked by antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that WECU suppressed proliferation of MDA-MB-231 cells by activating extrinsic and intrinsic apoptosis pathways in a ROS-dependent manner.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제23권11호
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• pp.1342-1350
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• 2013

본 연구는 화학적 허혈에 의해 손상된 마우스 간세포에서 hydrogen sulfide ($H_2S$)의 효과를 규명하기 위해 수행되었다. 본 연구에서 허혈 모방 화합물로 알려져 있는 cobalt chloride ($CoCl_2$)는 간세포 손상을 시간 및 농도 의존적으로 유의성 있게 증가 시켰다. $CoCl_2$에 의한 간세포 손상은 Sodium sulfide (NaHS, $H_2S$ 공여제)의 전처리에 의해 유의적으로 감소 되었다. $CoCl_2$는 세포 내 활성산소(reactive oxygen species, ROS)의 농도를 증가시켰으며, 이는 NaHS 및 N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC, a ROS 제거제)에 의해 감소하였다. 또한, $CoCl_2$에 의해 증가된 p38 MAPK 인산화가 NaHS 및 NAC에 의해 억제되었다. $CoCl_2$에 의해 증가된 Bax/Bcl-2 비율은 NaHS, NAC 및 SB 203580 (p38 MAPK 저해제)에 의해 차단되었으며, $CoCl_2$에 의해 유발된 간세포의 손상 또한 NaHS, NAC 및 SB 203580의 전처리에 의해 억제되었다. NaHS는 $CoCl_2$에 의해 증가된 COX-2의 발현을 억제하였다. 또한, NaHS의 효과와 유사하게 $CoCl_2$에 의해 증가된 COX-2의 발현이 NAC에 의해 억제되었다. 더욱이, NS-398 (COX-2 선택적 억제제)는 $CoCl_2$에 의한 Bax/Bcl-2 비율의 증가를 억제하였을 뿐 아니라, 간세포의 세포 손상 또한 억제하였다. 결론적으로, $H_2S$는 초대배양 된 마우스 간세포에서 $CoCl_2$에 의해 유발된 간세포의 손상을 ROS에 의해 유발된 p38 MAPK 및 COX-2 경로의 활성화를 억제함으로써 세포보호효과를 수행하는 것을 알 수 있었다.