• 생약학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.192-198
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• 2020

Caenorhabditis elegans model system was used to investigate the antioxidant activity of Beta vulgaris L. (Chenopodiaceae) methanol extract. The methanol extract showed DPPH radical scavenging and superoxide quenching activity in a dose-dependent manner. The B. vulgaris methanol extract was measured for the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and oxidative stress tolerance by using C. elegans, along with reactive oxygen species (ROS) level. In addition, to see that the regulation of the stress response gene is responsible for the increased stress tolerance of C. elegans treated by the methanol extract, SOD-3 expression was measured using a transgenic strain. As a result, the B. vulgaris methanol extract increased SOD and catalase activities, and decreased ROS accumulation, dose-dependently. Furthermore, the methanol extract-treated CF1553 worm showed higher SOD-3::GFP intensity than the control.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.728-734
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• 2006

The tannins represent a highly heterogeneous group of water-soluble plant polyphenols that may play an important role in antimutagenic and antioxidant properties. We investigated the antioxidant function of tannic acid in comparison to other phenolic compounds including catechin, chlorogenic acid, cinnamic acid, ellagic acid, and gallic acid for their ability to scavenge several stable radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as ${\bullet}DPPH^+$, ${\bullet}ABTS^+$, hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radical, and superoxide radical. The ability of tannic acid to decrease paraquat-induced lipid oxidation in mouse liver and lung through its antioxidant properties was also assessed. The results showed that almost all the tested compounds have stable radical scavenging activity except cinnamic acid. Tannic acid, gallic acid, and ellagic acid demonstrated remarkable ROS scavenging properties toward $H_2O_2$, ${\bullet}OH^-$, ${\bullet}O_2^-$ and especially only tannic acid could inhibit paraquat-induced lipid peroxidation effectively in mouse liver and lung. Based on these results, it appears that increased number of galloyl and ortho-hydroxyl groups enhances the antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds and tannic acid is evaluated as the most effective antioxidant among all the tested compounds. These results suggest that the tannins, especially tannic acid, can be used as therapeutic agent for various diseases caused by ROS.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제43권2호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2019

Background: Oxidative stress induces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which play important causative roles in various pathological conditions. Black ginseng (BG), a type of steam-processed ginseng, has drawn significant attention due to its biological activity, and is more potent than white ginseng (WG) or red ginseng (RG). Methods: We evaluated the protective effects of BG extract (BGE) against oxidative stress-induced cellular damage, in comparison with WG extract (WGE) and RG extract (RGE) in a cell culture model. Ethanolic extracts of WG, RG, and BG were used to evaluate ginsenoside profiles, total polyphenols, flavonoid contents, and antioxidant activity. Using AML-12 cells treated with $H_2O_2$, the protective effects of WGE, RGE, and BGE on cellular redox status, DNA, protein, lipid damage, and apoptosis levels were investigated. Results: BGE exhibited significantly enhanced antioxidant potential, as well as total flavonoid and polyphenol contents. ATP levels were significantly higher in BGE-treated cells than in control; ROS generation and glutathione disulfide levels were lower but glutathione (GSH) and NADPH levels were higher in BGE-treated cells than in other groups. Pretreatment with BGE inhibited apoptosis and therefore protected cells from oxidative stress-induced cellular damage, probably through ROS scavenging. Conclusion: Collectively, our results demonstrate that BGE protects AML-12 cells from oxidative stress-induced cellular damages more effectively than WGE or RGE, through ROS scavenging, maintenance of redox status, and activation of the antioxidant defense system.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.366-371
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• 2006

참가사리의 항산화효과를 측정하기 위해 ROS와 RNS 제거활성을 측정하였다. ROS 제거활성 측정결과 GTMM층과 GTMB층이 positive control로 사용한 trolox와 유사한 높은 제거능을 보였고, $ONOO^-$ 제거능은 그 효과가 미약하였으나 GTMM 층에서 나타났으며 NO 제거활성 역서 GTMM층과 GTMB층에서 약한 효과가 관찰되었다. 따라서 본 실험의 결과 GTMM 층에서 ROS 제거 활성의 효과가 높았으며 다음으로 GTMB층에서 효과를 보여 GTMM층과 GTMB층에 활성산소 제거효과를 가지는 물질이 있는 것으로 사료되어진다. Paper disc method를 이용한 항균활성 효과 실험결과, Serratia marcescens가 모든 층에서 높은 항균력을 보였으며 Proteus mirabilis에서도 GTMA층을 제외한 모든 층에서 항균효과를 보였다. 사용한 모든 균주에서 각각 항균력의 차이는 있으나 전체적으로 GTMB 층과 GTMM 층에서 높은 항균활성을 관찰할 수 있었다. 이 연구결과를 토대로 참가사리의 항산화 및 항균활성물질에 대한 단계적인 분리 동정이 이루어져 GTMM 층과 GTMB 층의 생리활성물질 개발이 기대되는 바이다.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.469-476
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• 2009

The antioxidant activities of two crude extracts ($CH_2Cl_2$ and MeOH) and their solvent fractions (n-hexane, 85% aq. MeOH, n-BuOH, and $H_2O$ fractions) from Corydalis heterocarpa were determined by evaluating authentic $ONOO^-$ and $ONOO^-$ generated from SIN-1 (3-morpholinsydnonimine) in vitro as well as by measuring the degree of occurrence of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO). Scavenging activities of solvent fractions on authentic $ONOO^-$ increased in the order of n-BuOH > 85% aq. MeOH > $H_2O$ > n-hexane fractions, while those on $ONOO^-$ generated from SIN-1 increased in the order of n-BuOH > 85% aq. MeOH > $H_2O$ > n-hexane fractions. In addition, all solvent fractions effectively inhibited the intracellular ROS and NO levels. The n-BuOH fraction especially exhibited the strongest ROS scavenging effect. Further purification of n-BuOH fraction led to the isolation of cnidimoside A, which presented the potent ROS scavenging effect at $10\;{\mu}M$. From these results, extracts of C. heterocarpa and its component, cnidimoside A, were predicted to be potentially useful as ingredients for protecting against oxidation.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제35권8호
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• pp.1010-1015
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• 2006

혼합 두발염색제의 독성을 확인할 목적으로 체중 $230{\pm}20\;g$의 Sprague-Dawley종의 흰쥐를 대조군, 6% 과산화수소 도포 실험군, 2% 암모니아 용액에 5% PPD를 용해시켜 도포한 실험군, 2% 암모니아 용액에 5% PPD와 6% 과산화수소의 동량 혼합액을 도포한 실험군 등 4군으로 분류하여 2일 간격으로 피부 표면적 $16.5\;cm^2$ 당 25 mg이 되게 5회 도포한 다음 피부조직의 손상 정도 및 ROS 생성계와 해독계의 활성변동을 관찰하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. PPD와 과산화수소 혼합액을 도포한 실험군에서 PPD를 단독 도포한 실험군에 비해 피부조직의 손상 지표인 ACP 활성이 현저하게 증가하였으며, PPD 단독 도포군의 조직병리에서는 관찰되지 않았던 진피층 내 모세혈관의 확장 등이 나타나는 것으로 보아 피부조직의 손상이 심화된 것을 확인할 수가 있었다. 이러한 실험 조건 하에서 ROS 생성계효소인 XO의 활성은 PPD와 과산화수소 혼합액 도포군에서 PPD 단독 도포군에 비해 현저하게 증가하였으며, ROS 해독계 효소들의 활성은 유의하게 감소하였다. 이상의 실험결과를 종합해 볼 때, PPD와 과산화수소 혼합액 도포군이 PPD 단독 도포군에 비해 XO의 활성이 현저하게 증가되어 과잉의 ROS를 생성시켜 ROS 해독계 효소의 활성을 억제함으로서 조직의 손상이 심화된 것으로 생각된다.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2010

In this study, the anti-oxidative effects and components of sprout serum were investigated. In the buds, high levels of zinc, iron and manganese were analyzed in addition to copper, magnesium, and potassium. The free radical (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl, DPPH) scavenging activity of sprout serum was evaluated with $IC_{50}$. $IC_{50}$ of sprout serum was $58.0\;mgmL^{-1}$, and that of vitamin C was $3.7\;mgmL^{-1}$. In the test of superoxide scavenging activity of sprout serum, the activity was dependent on the concentration of serum. In this case, the $IC_{50}$ was 2.0 wt%. Cell viability was detected by using the MTT method. Cultured human fibroblast was treated with 15 mM $H_2O_2$ and cell viability was 70% in case of control. However, the effect of treating 0.5% of sprout serum was similar to that of 0.0001% of vitamin C.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.14-19
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• 2016

To investigate the effect of peanut sprout extract on skin care, we measured anti-oxidant activity and whitening action. As a result of measuring DPPH radical scavenging activity to examine independent anti-oxidation of peanut sprout extract, there was strongly scavenging activity. Fluorescent material DCF-DA was used to measure hydrogen peroxide created in RAW 264.7 cells, and all concentration dependently decreased ROS production. As a result of measuring nitric oxide to examine anti-inflammation of peanut sprout extract, there was strongly inhibited nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 cells. Tyrosinase activation was found to inhibited dose-dependant. Melanin production was also prevented dose-dependant. Therefore, it is expected to be used effectively in development of functional cosmetic materials.

• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제39권2호
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• pp.115-124
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• 2017

The objective of this study is to evaluate the antioxidant activity of the fruits of Ligustrum japonicum. The crude extract was successively fractionated into n-hexane, 85% aqueous methanol (85% aq.MeOH), n-butanol (n-BuOH), and water fractions by means of solvent polarity. The crude extract and its solvent fractions were evaluated for their antioxidant effect by four different assay systems: scavenging power on peroxynitrite and intralcellular ROS produced in HT-1080 cells; DNA oxidation inhibition; ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP). The n-BuOH fraction exhibiting potent antioxidant activity was further purified by C18 silica gel column chromatography and RP-HPLC to give tyrosol (1) and salidroside (2). The structure of isolated compounds was determined by extensive 2 D NMR experiments such as $^1H$ COSY, NOESY, HSQC and HMBC as well as by comparison with the published spectral data.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.255-260
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• 2019

Piper nigrum L. (Piperaceae), which is a well-known food seasoning, has been used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and anorexia in Korea, China and Japan. Methanol extract from the fruit of P. nigrum was successively partitioned as n-hexane, methylene chloride, ethyl acetate, n-butanol and $H_2O$ soluble fractions. Among those fractions the ethyl acetate soluble fraction showed the most potent DPPH radical scavenging activity, and piperine was isolated from the ethyl acetate fraction. To know the antioxidant activity of piperine, we tested the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase together with oxidative stress tolerance and intracellular ROS level in Caenorhabditis elegans. To investigate whether piperine-mediated increased stress tolerance was due to regulation of stress-response gene, we quantified SOD-3 expression using transgenic strain including CF1553. Consequently, piperine enhanced SOD and catalase activities of C. elegans, and reduced intracellular ROS accumulation in a dose-dependent manner. Moreover, piperine-treated CF1553 worms exhibited significantly higher SOD-3::GFP intensity.