• 고려인삼학회:학술대회논문집
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• 고려인삼학회 1988년도 학술대회지
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• pp.115-121
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• 1988

인삼에서 분리한 항염성분이 일찍이 파낙스 사포닌(${\beta}-{\beta}'$(Rc는 아님)는 chemotaxis에 억제효과($27.6-42.1\%$)를 나타내었는데 이는 스테로이드계 항염증제인 DXM으로 관찰한 것과 같거나 또는 더 강력하였다.($29.6\%$). DXM이 PMNL 화학발광을 억제하는 반면에 중성 사포닌에서는 효과가 관찰되지않았다. 인삼뿌리에서 추출한 몇 종류의 중성 dammarane계 사포닌이 PMNL 기능을 조절하는 효과가 있었으며 그 효과는 항염증제인 dexamethasone 과는 작용면에서는 다른 것으로 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제41권3호
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• pp.247-256
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• 2017

Background: KG-135, a standardized formulation enriched with Rk1, Rg3, and Rg5 ginsenosides, has been shown to inhibit various types of cancer cells; however, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this study, we explored its effects in A549 human lung cancer cells to investigate the induction of Forkhead Class box O3a (FOXO3a) and autophagy. Methods: Cell viability was determined by sulforhodamine B staining. Apoptosis and cell cycle distribution were analyzed using flow cytometry. The changes of protein levels were determined using Western blot analysis. Autophagy induction was monitored by the formation of acidic vesicular organelles stained with acridine orange. Results: KG-135 effectively arrested the cells in G1 phase with limited apoptosis. Accordingly, a decrease of cyclin-dependent kinase-4, cyclin-dependent kinase-6, cyclin D1, and phospho-retinoblastoma protein, and an increase of p27 and p18 proteins were observed. Intriguingly, KG-135 increased the tumor suppressor FOXO3a and induced the accumulation of autophagy hallmark LC3-II and acidic vesicular organelles without an increase of the upstream marker Beclin-1. Unconventionally, the autophagy adaptor protein p62 (sequestosome 1) was increased rather than decreased. Blockade of autophagy by hydroxychloroquine dramatically potentiated KG-135-induced FOXO3a and its downstream (FasL) ligand accompanied by the cleavage of caspase-8. Meanwhile, the decrease of Bcl-2 and survivin, as well as the cleavage of caspase-9, were also drastically enhanced, resulting in massive apoptosis. Conclusion: Besides arresting the cells in G1 phase, KG-135 increased FOXO3a and induced an unconventional autophagy in A549 cells. Both the KG-135-activated extrinsic FOXO3a/FasL/caspase-8 and intrinsic caspase-9 apoptotic pathways were potentiated by blockade of autophagy. Combination of KG-135 and autophagy inhibitor may be a novel strategy as an integrative treatment for cancers.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.77-83
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 인삼의 뿌리보다 활성성분의 함량 및 종류가 많은 것으로 알려지고 있는 인삼열매를 7증7포 증숙처리 후 확보한 열수추출물에 대한 발효에 적합한 발효균주의 선발과 발효의 조건을 탐색하여 효능이 개선된 기능성소재로서의 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 연구결과 5종의 생체친화형 세균(L. fermentarum, L. plantarum, L. brevis, L. casei, B. subtillis) 중 L. plantarum에서 우수한 발효능이 있는 것으로 확인하였으며, 특히 L. plantarum 으로 증포인삼열매 추출물을 발효 시 효과적인 항산화활성이 관찰되었다. 더욱이, L. plantarum으로 발효 시 인삼의 중요 활성성분인 진세노사이드의 함량 및 성분의 변화가 관찰되었고 비발효시 관찰되지 않았던 높은 수준의 Rg3를 포함한 Rh1, Rg2, Rd, 및 Rh2가 관찰되어 발효물의 약리학적 적용도 가능할 것으로 사료된다. 이와 같은 결과를 토대로, 증포인삼열매추출물은 L. plantarum에 의해 효과적으로 발효가 되며, 발효 후 나타나는 항산화활성 및 진세노사이드의 성분/함량의 변화가 치료적 수준에 적합한 후보물질로의 개발이 가능 할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국항행학회논문지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.38-50
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• 2003

본 논문에서는 도선상에서 발생하는 결함 위치와 이상 유무를 감지하는 새로운 고분해능 반사측정법인 시간-주파수 영역반사측정법 (TFDR, Time-Frequency Domain Reflectometry)을 제안하였다. 고전적인 반사측정법들은 단지 시간 또는 주파수의 한 영역에서 분석되어져 왔으나, 본 논문에서 제시한 TFDR은 도선의 결함 위치와 이상 유무를 발견하기 위해 과도신호의 시간과 주파수 영역의 정보를 동시에 이용할 수 있는 시간-주파수 분석기법으로 특성화하였다. TFDR의 기준신호 설계는 측정 케이블의 물리적 성질들을 고려하여 주파수 밴드를 결정하며, 도선의 결함감지와 추정은 시간-주파수 상호상관관계 함수에 의해 이루어진다. TFDR 시스템을 이용하여 여러 결함 상태를 가진 실제 coaxial cable (RG-142, RG-400)에 대해 실험하였고 정확성을 입증하기 위해 TDR (Time Domain Reflectometry) 장비와 성능을 비교하였다. 본 논문에서는 TFDR이 TDR보다 작은 오차로 결함을 찾아냄을 나타내고 있으며, 측정된 정확도는 TFDR의 오차율이 0.5% 이하로 TDR (54750A/54754A) 장비보다 성능이 월등히 우수하다는 것을 알 수 있다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.22-28
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• 2015

Background: Sun ginseng (SG), a specific formulation of quality-controlled red ginseng, contains approximately equal amounts of three major ginsenosides (RK1, Rg3, and Rg5), which reportedly has antitumor-promoting activities in animal models. Methods: MTT assay was used to assess whether SG can potentiate the anticancer activity of epirubicin or paclitaxel in human cervical adenocarcinoma HeLa cells, human colon cancer SW111C cells, and SW480 cells; apoptosis status was analyzed by annexin V-FITC and PI and analyzed by flow cytometry; and apoptosis pathway was studied by analysis of caspase-3, -8, and -9 activation, mitochondrial accumulation of Bax and Bak, and cytochrome c release. Results: SG remarkably enhances cancer cell death induced by epirubicin or paclitaxel in human cervical adenocarcinoma HeLa cells, human colon cancer SW111C cells, and SW480 cells. Results of the mechanism study highlighted the cooperation between SG and epirubicin or paclitaxel in activating caspase-3 and -9 but not caspase-8. Moreover, SG significantly increased the mitochondrial accumulation of both Bax and Bak triggered by epirubicin or paclitaxel as well as the subsequent release of cytochrome c in the targeted cells. Conclusion: SG significantly potentiated the anticancer activities of epirubicin and paclitaxel in a synergistic manner. These effects were associated with the increased mitochondrial accumulation of both Bax and Bak that led to an enhanced cytochrome c release, caspase-9/-3 activation, and apoptosis. Treating cancer cells by combining epirubicin and paclitaxel with SG may prove to be a novel strategy for enhancing the efficacy of the two drug types.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.316-324
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• 2021

Background: Korea Red Ginseng (KRG) has been used as remedies with hepato-protective effects in liver-related condition. Microbiota related gut-liver axis plays key roles in the pathogenesis of chronic liver disease. We evaluated the effect of KRG on gut-liver axis in patients with nonalcoholic statohepatitis by the modulation of gut-microbiota. Methods: A total of 94 patients (KRG: 45 and placebo: 49) were prospectively randomized to receive KRG (2,000 mg/day, ginsenoside Rg1+Rb1+Rg3 4.5mg/g) or placebo during 30 days. Liver function test, cytokeraton 18, and fatigue score were measured. Gut microbiota was analyzed by MiSeq systems based on 16S rRNA genes. Results: In KRG group, the mean levels (before vs. after) of aspartate aminotransferase (53 ± 19 vs. 45 ± 23 IU/L), alanine aminotransferase (75 ± 40 vs. 64 ± 39 IU/L) and fatigue score (33 ± 13 vs. 26 ± 13) were improved (p < 0.05). In placebo group, only fatigue score (34 ± 13 vs. 31 ± 15) was ameliorated (p < 0.05). The changes of phyla were not statistically significant on both groups. In KRG group, increased abundance of Lactobacillus was related with improved alanine aminotransferase level and increased abundance of Clostridium and Intestinibacter was associated with no improvement after KRG supplementation. In placebo group, increased abundance of Lachnospiraceae could be related with aggravation of liver enzyme (p < 0.05). Conclusion: KRG effectively improved liver enzymes and fatigue score by modulating gut-microbiota in patients with fatty liver disease. Further studies are needed to understand the mechanism of improvement of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. ClnicalTrials.gov: NCT03945123 (www.ClinicalTrials.gov).

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제38권3호
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• pp.176-183
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• 2023

홍삼의 일반적인 가공법인 물과 주정 혼합용매로 추출 여과하여 농축액으로 제조 시 증숙 등의 가열처리에 의해 가수분해되거나 중합반응이 일어나게 되어 현재 기능성이 밝혀진 30여 가지 주요 진세노사이드 외 극미량인 200여종의 진세노사이드가 검출되고 있어서, 오히려 홍삼 본래의 기능성 규명과 효능 구현을 복잡하게 만들고, 추출 횟수를 거듭할수록 떫은맛이 강해지는 등 건강기능식품으로서 부정적인 영향을 배제하기 위하여 저온(40℃ 미만)에서 1차만 추출한 홍삼농축액을 제조한 결과 수율은 고형분 66-77% 정도에서 26-30%를 나타내어 기존의 연구 결과인 40.47±0.47% 보다 현저히 적은 수율을 나타내었고, 동결건조 분말의 진세노사이드 함량분석시험을 진행한 결과 시료 18종 전체에서 진세노사이드 34종이 검출되었고, 특히 홍삼 지표성분 3종인 Rb₁, Rg₁, Rg₃ 합계는 42.48 mg/g으로 시판 홍삼제품의 환산량 9.0 mg/g과 8.7 mg/g 보다 4-5배 많았다. 본 시료는 진한 홍삼의 향취와 함께 면역력 증진 등 6가지 기능발현에 9-25%의 소량 복용으로 1일 복용량이 유의성 있게 작아서 복용의 편의성과 함께 제품의 보관, 유통에 장점이 있는 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.138-142
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• 2000

흰쥐 대뇌겉질로부터 별아교세포를 배양하여 흥분성아미노산인 L-glutamate에 의하여 유발되는 세포종창(astrocytic swelling)에 대한 ginsenosides의 억제효과를 검토하였다. Glutamate(0.5 mM)를 세포에 가하고 1시간동안 배양하면 swelling을 일으켜, 세포내의 물의 용적([$^3$H]OMG의 uptake량으로 측정)은 대조세포에 비하여 약 2배의 증가를 나타냈다. Glutamate와 함께 ginsenosides Rb$_2$와 Rc를 가하고 배양하면 glutamate에 의한 astrocytic swelling이 용량의존적으로 감소하였다. 세포는 Rb$_2$와 Rc(0.5 mg/ml)에 24시간까지 노출시켜도 MTT reduction이 감소하지 않는 것으로 보아 이 ginsenosides에 의한 swelling의 억제효과는 세포막의 손상에 의한 것이 아님을 알 수 있었다. Rb$_2$와 Rc는 glutamate에 의한 세포내 $Ca^{2+}$농도의 상승을 억제하였다. 따라서 Rb$_2$와 Rc는Ca$^{2+}$의 유입을 억제하므로서 glutamate에 의한 astrocytic swelling을 억제하는 것으로 생각된다.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.87-93
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• 1997

DA-5018, a new capsaicin derivative, showed potent analgesic effect comparable to that of morphine in various experimental acute pain models. in this study, whether the analgesic mechanism of DA-5018 is related to opiate receptors or prostanoids was investigated. The affinity of DA-5018 for opiate receptor was determined by receptor binding assay. The Ki values of DA-5018 for nonspecific and specific $\mu$, $textsc{k}$, $\delta$-opiate receptor was 299$\pm$8.88, 735$\pm$215, 2930$\pm$ 163, 1550$\pm$813 nM, respectively and DA-5018 exhibited lower affinity than morphine. DA-5018 (10-"~3$\times$10-′M) inhibited electrically-evoked contractions of the guinea ply ileum and rat vas deferens, and these inhibition was not antagonized by naloxone(10 nM), an opiate receptor antagonist. Antagonism of analgesic effect of 7A-5018 by naloxone was examined by tail pinch test. Analgesic action of DA-5018(0.1 ~2 mg/kg, 5.c.) was not antagonized by naloxone(1 mg/rg, i.p.). These results indicate that pharmacological action of DA-5018 is not related with opiate receptor. Cyclooxygenase and 5-lipoxygenase activities in rat peritoneal neutrophil treated with A23187 and arachidonic acid were measured by radioimmunoassay. DA-5018 stimulated the cyclooxygenase activity and the concentration show-ing the two fold increase of activity was 124$\mu$M. DA-5018 slightly inhibited 5-lipoxygenase activity and these results together indicate that analgesic action of 3A-5018 is not mediated through inhibition of cyclooxy genase or lipoxygenase. These results suggest that the analgesic effect of DA-5018 is not due to blocking opiate receptor or to inhibiting the synthesis of prostanoids in the arachidonic acid metabolism pathway.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권10호
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• pp.1435-1440
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• 2008

An experiment was carried out to investigate whether a local breed of cattle is better adapted than European breed crosses to low quality feeds and to variations in their supply. Four Red Chittagong (RC) and four Holstein cross Sahiwal (Hx) cattle were used to compare the intake and digestibility of German grass (Echinocloa crusgalli) and rice straw with four regimes of feed supply. These were; a choice of German grass and rice straw each offered ad libitum on the same day (A); German grass and rice straw offered ad libitum on alternate days (B); rice straw offered ad libitum for 5 days followed by German grass ad libitum for 5 days (C); and German grass offered ad libitum for 5 days followed by rice straw ad libitum for 5 days (D). Each breed was offered the treatments in a $4{\times}4$ Latin Square design. The German grass intake and total dry matter intake per kg metabolic live weight were significantly higher for the Hx than for RC, but there were no significant effects of genotype on digestibility of nutrients or live weight. Treatment A had the highest proportion of German grass relative to rice straw in the total DM intake, and had the highest total DM intake and apparent digestibility of nutrients compared with treatments B, C and D. It was concluded that there was no significant evidence that the RG cattle were better adapted to a variable supply of low quality feed than Hx cattle, and that the variable feed supply reduced the ability of cattle to select a preferred diet and consequently nutrient intake was depressed.