• BMB Reports
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.451-455
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• 1999

The concentrations of L-ascorbic acid (AsA, ascorbate, vitamin C) and its biosynthetic and metabolically-related enzymes such as L-galactono-1,4-lactone dehydrogenase (GLDase), ascorbate peroxidase (APX), and ascorbate oxidase (ASO) were investigated in suspension cultures of Scutellaria baicalensis. Cells growing from 4 days after subculture (DAS) to 9 DAS and from 16 DAS to 19 DAS showed a diauxic growth, and then growth rapidly decreased with further culturing. The AsA content slowly increased to 19 DAS, reached a maximum at 21 DAS (ca $120\;{\mu}g/g$ dry cell wt), and then rapidly decreased with further culturing. GLDase and ASO activity were well correlated with the cell growth curve, showing a maximum at 19 DAS, whereas APX activity showed a good correlation with the changes in AsA content, showing a maximum at 21 DAS. The total ascorbate contents (reduced form, AsA, and oxidized form, dehydroascorbate, DHA) were markedly enhanced at 10 DAS when L-galactose and L-galactono-1,4-lactone (25 mM) were added to SH medium supplemented with 20 g/l sucrose at 9 DAS, by 5.5 and 6.8 times, respectively. DHA composed more than 90% of the total ascorbate contents in suspension cultures of S. baicalensis, even though the ratio of reduced to oxidized form slightly varied with cell growth stage. The results indicate that L-galactose and L-galactono-1,4-lactone are effective precursors of AsA in cell cultures of S. baicalensis, and that in vitro cultured cells provide suitable biomaterials for the study of biosynthesis and metabolism of AsA.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.635-641
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• 2014

Scutellaria baicalensis $G_{EORGI}$ (Scutellariae Radix) has been used to clear heat and to dry dampness in the stomach or intestines, which manifests as diarrhea or dysenteric disorder. In this study, we investigated the effective preparation of active components in Scutellariae Radix using the methods of solvent extraction and absorption fractionation for the development of new functional food or pharmaceuticals. The marker substances, baicalin, baicalein, wogonoside, and wogonin were directly isolated from the Scutellariae Radix. There chemical structures were elucidated by spectroscopic analysis. The Scutellariae Radix was extracted with hot water. To enhance yield of flavonoids in Scutellariae Radix, the hot water extract was dissolved in ethanol with concentration dependent manner. The precipitates were separated using centrifugal techniques at 10,000 rpm. Supernatant liquid was applied to the HPLC for quantification of major compounds. Separately, the hot water extract was absorbed on Diaion HP-20 resin. And then, the absorbed fraction was eluted with methanol for HPLC. The contents of baicalin, baicalein, wogonoside and wogonin in different treatment methods were analyzed by HPLC. Total amount of four major components were 16.9% in 50% ethanol extract, 21.7% in 70% ethanol extract, 20.5% in 90% ethanol extract, and 39.3% in absorbed fraction of Diaion HP-20 resin. In these results, we found that resin absorption method is suitable for the extraction of enriched flavonoids from Scutellariae Radix.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.41-51
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• 2008

Objectives : This study was conducted to evaluate the antioxidative and anticancer activity of extracts from Scutellaria baicalensis, Zizyphus jujuba and Atractylodes macrocephala. Methods : Three kinds of medicinal herbs were extracted with distilled water and 70% ethanol, and the extracts were tested for their antioxidant activity and growth inhibition activity against cancer cells. Results : Electron donating abilities (EDA) of the water and ethanol extract from Zizyphus jujuba and Atractylodes macrocephala were over than 87% at 1,000 ${\mu}g/mL$, respectively. The highest nitrite scavenging abilities (NSA) of the water and ethanol extracts from Scutellaria baicalensis were 68.9 and 79.2% at 1,000 ${\mu}g/mL$, respectively. Atractylodes macrocephala extracts had shown the highest growth inhibition activity against both of MDA and A549 cells and the water extract had higher activity than ethanol extract. Conclusions : These results suggest that the extracts of medicinal herbs used for this experiment had specific biological activity and they can be used as natural antioxidant to prevent oxidative damage in normal cells.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.131-136
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• 2016

An ethanolic extracts of Scutellaria Baicalensis GEORGI are used to treat cancer, infectious diseases, and inflammation. In the present study, we investigated the effects of an ESBG on the growth and survival of 5637 cells, a human bladder carcinoma cell line. Cells were treated with different concentrations of an ethanolic extract of Scutellaria Baicalensis GEORGI (ESBG), and cell death was assessed using a MTT (3-[4, 5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2, 5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay. Analyses of the sub G1 peak, caspase-3 and -9 activities, and mitochondrial membrane depolarizations were conducted to confirm cell death by apoptosis. ESBG had a cytotoxic effect on 5637 cells, and increased the sub G1 peak, caspase-3 and -9 activities, and mitochondrial depolarization, indicating ESBG induced apoptosis. Furthermore, MAPK (mitogen-activated protein kinases) inhibitors suppressed this apoptosis. In an in vitro study, a combination of sub-optimal doses of ESBG and paclitaxel, 5-fluorouracil, or docetaxel noticeably suppressed tumor growth by 5637 cells. Our findings provide insight of the mechanisms underlying cellular apoptosis induced by ESBG, and suggest new therapeutic strategies for bladder cancer.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.1230-1239
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• 2019

Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi has been widely used in China for treatment of various diseases. This study investigated the effect of Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi extracts (SBE) against Coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3)-induced myocarditis in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, Hela cells and primary myocardial cells were infected with CVB3 and treated with SBE ($50-800{\mu}g/ml$) and ribavirin ($200{\mu}M$) for 48 h and then determined by CCK8 assay. Real-time PCR and western blotting assays were performed. In vivo, a myocarditis model was induced in male BALB/c mice by injecting CVB3 suspension intraperitoneally for three times, followed by treatment with SBE (400 and 200 mg/kg) and ribavirin (100 mg/kg) for 28 days. SBE ameliorated the cytotoxicity of CVB3 in Hela cells, especially at $400{\mu}g/ml$ (39.93% vs 65.67%, p < 0.05) without influencing cell growth and also significantly reduced CVB3 replication in primary myocardial cells. The levels of AKT, ERK, and p38 were increased after CVB3 infection. SBE could downregulate the expressions of AKT and p38. In vivo, the mortality rate from CVB3 reached to 66.67%, while 10.00% and 23.33% of this came after 400 and 200 mg/kg SBE treatment, respectively (p < 0.05). The CVB3 replication was obviously reduced after SBE administration from day 5. Similarly, the levels of AKT, ERK, and p38 mRNAs and proteins were increased, and SBE suppressed the expression of AKT and p38. Our study indicates that SBE is a promising potent antiviral agent against CVB3-induced myocarditis by inhibition of virus replication via depressing AKT and p38 expressions.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.258-272
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• 2000

The cytotoxic activities of Pinellia ternate, Aconitum carmichaeli, Arisaema amurense, Aconitum kusnezoffii and Scutellaria baicalensis on monkey kidney cell (Vero) and human liver cell (WRL68) were evaluated by Sulforhodamine B Protein (SRB) and Tetrazolium-based (MTT) colorimetric assay methods The results were as fellows : 1 The Pinellia ternate and Arisaema amurense did not show the cytotoxic activities at any concentration without processing or natural drugs. 2 The extracts of Aconitum carmichaeli, Aconitum kusnezoffii and Scutellaria baicalensis showed cytotoxic activities. However, the cytotoxic activities of processing drugs were less effective than the natural drugs. 3. The cytotoxic activities on monkey kidney cell (Vero) and human liver cell (WRL68) of Aconitum carmichaeli was determined by MTT assay. The Kyungpo(京?) of Aconitum carmichaeli showed less concentrate than that of the Dangpo(唐?). The $IC_{50}$ value on monkey kidney cell (Vero) and human liver cell (WRL68) of Kyungpo was $937{\pm}29\;and\;731{\pm}31{\mu}g/ml$, respectively 4. The cytotoxicity on monkey kidney cell (Vero) and human liver cell (WRL68) of Scutellaria baicalensis showed strong activities without processing or natural drugs.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.132-137
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• 2007

Inhibitory effect of Scutellaria baicalensis ethanol extracts (SR) on chemical mediator release and immunoglobulin (Ig) production from Sprague-Dawley rats originated cells as type I allergic reaction was examined. SR showed concentration-dependent inhibition on basal and concanavalin A (ConA)-stimulated Ig production. In the mesenteric lymph node lymphocytes, the inhibitory effect of SR on the IgE production in the presence of Con A was stronger than these on IgA and IgG production. Moreover, tumor necrosis factor-alpha $(TNF-{\alpha})$ production-inhibiting effect of SR in the presence ConA was observed. However, SR did not affect the production of $interferon-{\gamma}$. SR also inhibited histamine release from the peritoneal exudate cells stimulated with a calcium ionophore A23187. In the case of leukotriene B4, SR markedly inhibited it at the concentration of 100 mg/ml. From these results, ethanol extracts obtained from Scutellaria baicalensis may have an anti-allergic effect on the intestinal system of rats.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.219-226
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• 2014

체내 면역시스템은 내부의 돌연변이 세포에 의하여 발생된 암 뿐만 아니라 세균감염에 의하여 기인된 여러질환으로 부터 우리의 몸을 보호한다. 하지만 노화됨에 따라 비정상적인 면역시스템은 류머티스 관절염과 같은 만성염증을 유발시킨다. 그러므로, 본 연구의 목적은 효능성분으로 바이칼린을 함유한 황금의 항염증 효과를 조사한 것이다. 먼저 HPLC 분석에서 SBWE는 42.2 mg/g의 바이칼린을 함유하고 있는 것으로 관찰되었다. Raw264.7 세포에서 황금열수추출물(SBWE)의 세포독성을 평가하기 위하여 MTT assay를 수행하였다. SBWE는 160 ${\mu}g/ml$ 이하의 농도에서 세포에 대한 독성이 없는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 lipopolysaccharide로 자극된 대식세포에서 발생하는 nitric oxide 소거능 효과를 조사해 본 결과 40 ${\mu}g/ml$의 농도에서 SBWE는 40%의 억제효과를 나타내었다. 뿐만 아니라 SBWE는 zymosan으로 자극된 대식세포의 식세포작용도 억제 하였다. 더욱이 SBWE는 농도에 비례하여 대식세포에서 생성되는 $TNF{\alpha}$함량을 감소시켰다. SBWE는 또한 시간경과 실험에서 인터류킨 베타($IL-1{\beta}$)의 생성을 억제하였다. 더욱이 cyclooxynase-2의 발현수준은 20 ${\mu}g/ml$의 SBWE 처리에 의하여 현저하게 감소되었다. 그러므로 이상의 연구결과는 황금 열수 추출물이 면역조절을 통해 항염증을 효능을 발휘할 수 있다는 하나의 증거를 제공한다.

• 한국토양비료학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.44-48
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• 1990

약용(藥用)으로 넌리 사용(使用)되는 황금(黃芩)뿌리의 품질(品質)을 향상(向上)시킬 수 있는 합리적(合理的)인 재배법(栽培法)을 정립(定立)하기 위하여 삼요소시용량(三要素施用量)을 각각 달리하였을때 황금(黃芩)뿌리 중(中)의 무기성분(無機成分), 회분(灰分), 유리당류(遊離糖類) 및 baicalin의 함량(含量)과 건조근(乾燥根)의 수량(收量)에 미치는 영향을 조사(調査)하였다. 질소(窒素) 18kg/10a 이상 시용(施用)할 경우 baicaln의 함량(含量)이 감소(減少)되었다. 인산시용량(燐酸施用量) 증가(增加)에 따라 유리당류(遊離糖類)의 함량(含量)이 증가(增加)되었다. 회분(灰分) 및 엑기스의 함량(含量)은 삼요소시용량(三要素施用量)에 대한 변화(變化)가 인정(認定)되지 않았다. 10a 당(當) 건조근(乾燥根)의 수량(收量)은 질소(窒素) 12 kg/10a, 가리(加里) 6 kg/10a의 시용량(施用量)에서 증가(增加)되었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.90-96
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• 2013

Effects of dietary Scutellaria baicalensis extract (SBE) on growth, feed utilization and challenge test of olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) were determined. Six hundred thirty fish averaging 5.0 g were distributed into 18, 180-L tanks. Six experimental diets were prepared in triplicate: SBE-0, SBE-0.5, SBE-1, SBE-2, SBE-3 and SBE-5 diets containing SBE at the concentrations of 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 5%, respectively. Fish were hand-fed to apparent satiation twice a day for 8 wks. At the end of 8-wk feeding trial, ten fish from each tank were infected by Edwardsiella tarda for challenge test. Survival and weight gain of fish were not affected by dietary concentrations of SBE. However, specific growth rate of fish fed the SBE-2 diet was higher than that of fish fed the SBE-0, SBE-1, SBE-3 and SBE-5 diets. Neither feed efficiency nor serum chemical composition of fish was affected by dietary concentrations of SBE. The cumulative mortality of fish fed the SBE-0 diet was 100% at 96 h after E. tarda infection, but 77 to 87% for fish fed the other diets. Dietary inclusion of 2% SBE appears to be recommendable to improve specific growth rate of fish and SBE had the potential to mitigate mortality of fish at E. tarda infection.