• Toxicological Research
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.179-185
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• 2012

Paecilomyces sinclairiis (PS) is known as a functional food or human health supplement. However concerns have been raised about its kidney toxicity. This study was performed to investigate the kidney toxicity of PS by 13 week-oral administration to rats. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), serum creatinine, and kidney damage biomarkers including beta-2-microglobulin (${\beta}2m$), glutathione S-transferase alpha (GST-${\alpha}$), kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1), tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (TIMP-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), calbindin, clusterin, cystatin C, neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) and osteopontin were measured during or after the treatment of PS. BUN, creatinine and kidney damage biomarkers in serum were not changed by PS. However, kidney cell karyomegaly and tubular hypertrophy were observed dose-dependently with higher severity in males. KIM-1, TIMP-1 and osteopontin in kidney and urine were increased dose dependently in male or at the highest dose in female rats. Increased urinary osteopontin by PS was not recovered at 2 weeks of post-exposure in both genders. Cystatin C in kidney was decreased at all treatment groups but inversely increased in urine. The changes in kidney damage biomarkers were more remarkable in male than female rats. These data indicate that the PS may provoke renal cell damage and glomerular filtration dysfunction in rats with histopathological lesions and change of kidney damage biomarkers in kidney or urine. Kidney and urinary KIM-1 and cystatin C were the most marked indicators, while kidney weight, BUN and creatinine and kidney damage biomarkers in serum were not influenced.

• ALGAE
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.355-366
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• 2014

Fucoxanthin is known to be an effective cell proliferation inhibitor with anti-tumor and anti-angiogenic activities. However, there is a lack of data regarding the biological effects of cis isomers of fucoxanthin. To assess the potential therapeutic properties of 9'-cis-(6'R) fucoxanthin (FcA), and 13-cis and 13'-cis-(6'R) fucoxanthin complex (FcB) isolated from Sarggassum siliquastrum, we investigated their inhibitory effects on matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA)-induced human fibrosarcoma (HT1080) cells. FcA and FcB reduced MMP-2 and MMP-9 protein and mRNA levels, as well as the migration of these cells, in a dose-dependent manner. Additionally, FcA and FcB increased levels of MMPs inhibition factors such as tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1. FcA and FcB significantly inhibited the transcriptional activity of nuclear factor ${\kappa}B$ (NF-${\kappa}B$) and by inhibiting c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38 mitogen-activated protein kinases. Our results demonstrate that suppression of the NF-${\kappa}B$, JNK, and p38 signaling pathways may inhibit PMA-induced MMP-2 and MMP-9 activity. Therefore, FcA and FcB may be useful in noninvasive therapeutic strategies against fibrosarcoma metastasis.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.224-230
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• 2024

Pinitol (3-O-Methyl-D-chiro-inositol) has been reported to possess insulin-like effects and is known as one of the anti-diabetic agents to improve muscle, liver, and endothelial cells. However, the beneficial effects of pinitol on the skin are not well known. Here, we investigated whether pinitol had effects on human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs), and human dermal equivalents (HDEs) irradiated with ultraviolet A (UVA), which causes various damages including photodamage in the skin. We observed that pinitol enhanced wound healing in UVA-damaged HDFs. We also found that pinitol significantly antagonized the UVA-induced up-regulation of matrix metalloproteinase 1 (MMP1), and the UVA-induced down-regulation of collagen type I and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases 1 (TIMP1) in HDEs. Electron microscopy analysis also revealed that pinitol remarkably increased the number of collagen fibrils with regular banding patterns in the dermis of UVA-irradiated human skin equivalents. Pinitol significantly reversed the UVA-induced phosphorylation levels of ERK and JNK but not p38, suggesting that this regulation may be the mechanism underlying the pinitol-mediated effects on UVA-irradiated HDEs. We also observed that pinitol specifically increased Smad3 phosphorylation, which is representative of the TGF-β signaling pathway for collagen synthesis. These data suggest that pinitol exerts several beneficial effects on UVA-induced damaged skin and can be used as a therapeutic agent to improve skin-related diseases.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.645-656
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• 2008

Purpose: To evaulate the effects of chlorhexidine and $H_2O_2$ on matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase(TIMP-1, TIMP-2), Type 1 collagen, fibronectin and UNCL expressions in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (hPDLF). Materials and Methods: $1.2{\times}10^{-1}%$, $1.2{\times}10^{-2}%$ and $1.2{\times}10^{-3}%$ CHX and $3{\times}10^{-3}%$, $3{\times}10^{-4}%$ and $3{\times}10^{-5}%$ $H_2O_2$ and mixture of CHX and $H_2O_2$ were applied to hPDLF for 1 min and 30 min. The mRNA expressions of MMP-1, TIMP-1 and 2, Type 1 collagen, fibronectin and UNCL in hPDLF were analysed by RT-PCR. Results: The result were as follows: 1. The expression of UNCL mRNA was higher than that of other mRNAs. 2. $1.2{\times}10^{-3}%$ CHX increased mRNA expressions of hPDLF as application time increased. 3. $H_2O_2$ lower than $3{\times}10^{-3}%$ increased expression of UNCL mRNA, and did not decrease mRNA expression of hPDLF. 4. hPDLF treatment with $1.2{\times}10^{-1}%$ CHX (with or without $H_2O_2$) resulted in no gene expression. 5. hPDLF treatment with $1.2{\times}10^{-2}%$ CHX (with or without $H_2O_2$) for 30 minutes resulted in no gene expression. Conclusion: Because low concentration of CHX and $H_2O_2$ increased UNCL mRNA expression of hPDLF, low concentraction of CHX and $H_2O_2$ may have an antioxidative effect.

• Applied Biological Chemistry
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• 제46권1호
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• pp.60-65
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• 2003

피부노화는 크게 생리적 노화(chmnological aging)와 광노화(photoaging)로 나누어 진다. 진피세포와 표피세포에서 광노화는 MMP(Matrix metalloproteinase)의 분비량이 증가하면서 MMP와 TIMP(Tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase)의 균형을 깨뜨려 진피층을 붕괴가 유도된다. 본 연구는 광노화 및 암 전이 과정, 관절염 등 여러 질병에서 주목받고 있는 MMP-1의 생성 억제활성물질을 120여종의 식용식물(edible plants)로부터 활성물질을 분리, 정제하고 정제물질의 일부 물리화학적 성질을 규명하였다. 표피세포(HaCaT)와 진피세포(HS68) 세포주를 이용하여 다양한 강도의 UVB를 조사하여 생성되는 MMP-1의 양과 감수성을 검토한 결과 HS68에서 UVB의 조사량에 비례하여 MMP 분비량이 증가되는 반면, HaCaT세포의 MMP 분비량은 유의적 차이를 보이지 않았다. MMP-1 생성량이 가장 높은 UVB 조사량은 35 $mJ/cm^2$ 내외이었고, UVB조사 후 분비되는 MMP-1의 양은 36-48시간대에 가장 높게 나타났다. MMP-1의 생성 억제활성을 검색한 결과 아가위(Crataegus pinnatifida Bunge)의 냉수분획층(CP)에서 최대활성을 나타내었다. CP를 periodate 산화 처리에서는 변화가 없으나 pronase 처리시 활성이 감소되는것으로 단백질이 활성의 본체임을 확인하였다. 정제는 CP의 ultrafiltration처리, DEAE-Tayopearl 650c, Butyl-Tayopearl 650M의 이온교환크로마토그래프와 Bio-Gel P-30겔 여과 크로마토그래프 통해서 MMP-1 억제 활성 분획층 CP-2Va-2를 정제하였다. CP-2Va-2의 MMP-1억제활성은 88.5%이었으며, 분자량은 HPLC로 확인한 결과 19kDa, SDS-PAGE에서는 20 kDa 확인됨으로써 monomer구조임을 알 수 있었다.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.655-669
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• 2007

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of various diseases. And vitamin C has shown a protective effect for the tissues. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of $H_2O_2$ and ascorbic acid on matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase (TIMP: TIMP-1, TIMP-2), Type 1 collagen, fibronectin, and PDLs22 level in human periodontal ligament fibroblasts (hPDLF) via reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). hPDLF was obtained from a healthy periodontium and cultured in Dulbecco's modified Eagles's medium plus 10% fetal bone serum. The concentration of ascorbic acid in hPDLF was $50{\mu}g/ml$, and that of $H_2O_2$ in hPDLF was 0.03% and 0.00003%. Ascorbic acid only, $H_2O_2$ only and mixture of ascorbic acid and $H_2O_2$ were applied with hPDLF for 1-, 3-, and 30-min. respectively. The gene expression of MMP-1-, TIMP-1-, TIMP-2-, Type 1 collagen-, fibronectin-, and PDLs22-mRNA in hPDLF was analysed via RT-PCR. The results were as follows; 1. hPDLF in response to 30-min. incubation with 0.03% $H_2O_2$ did not show any gene expression. 2. In all the experimental groups, the gene expression of fibronectin mRNA showed the decreased tendency compared to control. 3. In all the experimental groups, the gene expression of TIMP-1 mRNA showed the tendency similar to control. 4. hPDLF in response to 30-min. incubation with 0.03% $H_2O_2$ and ascorbic acid increased mRNA induction for MMP-1. 5. In all the experimental groups, hPDLF increased mRNA induction for PDLs22, collagen type 1, and TIMP-2 compared to control. Within the limited experiments, $H_2O_2$ and ascorbic acid increased mRNA induction for PDLs22, collagen type 1, TIMP-2 in hPDLF. More research will be needed in order to confirm the relative importance of the different roles of ROS and antioxidants in hPDLF from a periodontal regeneration or repair standpoint.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.11-24
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• 2021

Objective: Chronic reflux esophagitis (CRE), characterized by esophageal mucosa ulcer, is caused by continuous backflow of gastric acid and consequent inflammation due to unstable gastroesophageal sphincter. The aim of the present study was to clarify the effect of an Arecae Semen and Coptidis Rhizoma mixture (AC-mix) on CRE. Methods: CRE was surgically induced in SD rats with three experimental groups used: normal; CRE control; and CRE treatment (200 mg/kg AC-mix). Blood and esophageal tissue were collected after two weeks of drug administration. The anti-oxidant activity of the AC-mix was measured by total polyphenol and total flavonoid contents as well as by radical scavenging activity with protein levels evaluated using western blotting. Results: CRE damage to the esophageal mucosa was significantly reduced in the AC-mix group as compared with the controls, and administration of the AC-mix was seen to inhibit NF-κBp65 activity. Consequently, the inactivation of NF-κBp65 significantly inhibited inflammatory mediators such as COX-2 and iNOS. Moreover, the anti-oxidant enzyme HO-1 significantly increased through activation of the Nrf2-Keap1 pathway. Matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), which can break down collagen from the basement membrane and extracellular matrix, was decreased following AC-mix treatment, and elevated levels of MMP-2 were regulated by its tissue inhibitor. Conclusions: These results show that AC-mix can alleviate esophageal mucosa ulcer though inhibition of the NF-κBp65 inflammatory pathway and enhancement of the anti-oxidant Nrf2-Keap1 pathway.

• 대한본초학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.27-35
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• 2019

Objectives : Osteoarthritis is characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, which is characterized by chronic pain, stiffness and decrease range of motion. The present study was designed to compare the therapeutic effect of Dioscoreae Rhizoma water extract (DRW) and Dioscoreae Rhizoma 30% ethanol extract (DRE) on the monosodium iodoacetate (MIA)-induced osteoarthritis rats. Methods : Osteoarthritis was induced by injection of MIA ($50{\mu}{\ell}$ with $80mg/m{\ell}$) into the knee joint cavity of rats. After adaptation period for seven days, rats were divided by 5 groups (n=10/group): normal group, control group, positive control (indomethacin 5 mg/kg), DRW 200 mg/kg treated group, DRE 200 mg/kg treated group (n=10/group). The hind paw weight distribution was measured with the changes of reactive oxygen species (ROS), peroxynitrite ($ONOO^-$) in articulation tissue. Also, the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factoralpha ($TNF{\alpha}$), interleukin-6 (IL-6), matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 (TIMP-1) were investigated by western blot analysis. Results : The administration of DRW and DRE significantly decreased the hind paw weight distribution. The ROS and $ONOO^-$ levels of cartilaginous tissue were significantly decreased in DRW and DRE compared to control group. The results showed that DRE decreased inflammatory cytokines such as iNOS and $TNF{\alpha}$. Also DRE decreased MMP-1 and increased TIMP-1. Conclusions : Based on the above results, Dioscoreae Rhizoma extract seems to have the therapeutic effect on osteoarthritis via suppression of inflammation.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제51권4호
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• pp.303-314
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• 2001

연구배경 : 특발성 폐섬유회증은 병리학적으로 폐구조가 파괴되면서 섬유아세포 및 교원질이 간질 및 폐포내에 침작하는 질환으로 교원질의 침착은 cytokine 및 성장촉진인자들에 의한 교원질생성의 증가 뿐 아니라 교원질의 분해흡수의 감소도로 초래될 수 있다. IPF의 또 다른 특징인 폐구조의 파괴 및 폐보내 섬유화 현상은 기저막 파괴로 인한 섬유아세포 등의 폐포내 유입 및 비정상적 증식이 기전으로 생각되므로 기저막의 주요 성분인 제4형 교훤질올 분해하는 Matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-2와 MMP-9이 IPF의 발병기전에 중요한 역할을 할 것으로 추정되고 있다. 또한 병이 계속 활발히 진행되는 상태에서는 이들 효소의 농도도 높올 것이 예상되므로 본 연구는 특발성 폐섬유화증에서 질병의 진행파정에 따른 기관지폐포세척액(BALF)내 MMP 농도 및 BALF내 세포분포와의 IPF에서 MMP의 역할 및 예후인자로서의 가능성을 규명하고자 시행되었다. 방 법 : 서울중앙병원에서 진단된 41명(연령 $59.82{\pm}1.73$세, 남:여=23:18)의 IPF환자들과, IPF진단은 받았으나 1년 이상 치료하지 않고도 병이 진행되지 않았던 안정군 16명($63.6{\pm}2.8$세, 남:여=13:3) 및 정상 대조군 7명을 대상으로 BAL액과 AM배양 배지에서 MMP-2와 MMP-9농도를 zymography와 densitometry에 의한 정량분석을 시행하였고, TIMP-1 농도는 상업용 ELISA kit로 측정하였다. 결 과 : 1) BAL 액내 총 세포수(${\times}10^6/ml$)는 IPF환자군($3.40{\pm}0.20$), 안정군($2.92{\pm}0.39$), 대조군($0.91{\pm}0.15$)간 유의한 차이를 보였고 AM수효(${\times}10^5/ml$)와 호중구 수(${\times}10^5/ml$)는 IPF 환자군($24.74{\pm}1.88$, $2.15{\pm}0.35$)과 안정군($19.16{\pm}2.26$, $0.63{\pm}0.11$)에서 대조군($7.36{\pm}1.04$, $0.052{\pm}0.038$)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 호산구비율도 IPF 환자군($2.83{\pm}0.66%$)과 안정군($1.50{\pm}0.42%$)에서 대조군($0{\pm}0%$)에 비하여 유의하게 높았으나(p<0.05), 림파구수나 비율은 차이가 없었다. 2) Zymography에 의한 육안적 관찰에서 IPF환자군은 34/41(82.9%), 안정군은 9/15(60%), 각각 band를 관찰하여 대조군 0/6(0%)과 차이를 보였다. 3) BALF내 MMP-2는 IPF환자군($1.36{\pm}0.28$)은 안정군($0.46{\pm}0.13$)에 비하여, 또 안정군도 대조군($0.08{\pm}0.09$)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다. MMP-9은 IPF 환자군($0.31{\pm}0.058$)과 안정군($0.22{\pm}0.078$)에서 대조군($0.002{\pm}0.004$)보다 높았다. TIMP-1도 IPF환자군($36.34{\pm}8.62{\mu}g/ml$)과 안정군($20.83{\pm}8.53{\mu}g/ml$)에서 대조군($2.80{\pm}1.05{\mu}g/ml$)에 비하여 유의하게 높았다(p<0.05). 4) AM배양액에서는 MMP-9만이 역시 IPF군에서($0.80{\pm}0.10$) 대조군보다($0.23{\pm}0.081$) 높았다. 5) BALF내 MMP-2는 전체 세 포수(r=0.298)와 호중구수(r=0.357)와 유의한 상관관계를 보였으나(p<0.05), AM수(r=0.096)나 임파구수(r=0.100)와는 상관관계가 없었고, MMP-9은 호중구수(r=0.407) 및 임파구수(r=0.574)와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. TIMP-1은 전체 세포수(r=0.338, p<0.05) 및 호중구수(r=0.449, p=0.059)와 상관관계의 경향을 보였다. 결 론 : 본 연구의 결과로 MMP와 TIMP는 IPF의 병인에 있어서 중요한 역할을 하며, BALF내 MMP농도는 IPF의 활성도와 연관이 었을 것으로 추정된다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.15-35
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• 2015

Objectives This study was performed to investigate the effects of Bujasasim-tang ethanol extract (BST) on oxidative stress, inflammation and osteoarthritic rat model. Methods To ensure safety of BST, heavy metal levels were measured and cytotoxicity test was done. In vitro, To evaluate antioxidative effects of BST, total phenolic contents, 1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2'-azino-bis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) scavenging activity, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were measured. Also, to evaluate anti-inflammatory effects of BST treated group, total nitric oxide (NO) and pro-inflammatory cytokines (IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, TNF-${\alpha}$) levels were measured in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. In vivo, We injected MIA $50{\mu}l$ (60 mg/ml) into knee joints of rats to induce osteoarthritis. Rats were divided into total 3 groups (normal, control, BST treated group, each n=7). Normal group was not treated at all without inducing osteoarthritis and taken normal diet. Control group was induced osteoarthritis by MIA and taken with 2 ml of distilled water once a day for 4 weeks. BST treated group was induced osteoarthritis by MIA and taken BST 2 ml (200 mg/kg/mouse) once a day for 4 weeks. We evaluated dynamic weight bearing with the Incapacitance Test Meter. At the end of experiment, the rats were sacrificed to observe the functions of liver and kidney, changes of WBC, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte levels in blood, to evaluate the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, tissue inhibitor of metallopreteinases-1 (TIMP-1), matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), prostaglandin $E_2$ ($PGE_2$), leukotriene $B_4$ ($LTB_4$) within serum. We observed change of articular structures by Hematoxylin & Eosin (H&E), safranin-O staining method and measured amount of cartilage by micro CT-arthrography. Statistical analysis was done by unpaired student's t-test with significance level at p<0.05 in SPSS 11.0 for windows. Results 1. Safety of the BST was identified. 2. AST, ALT, BUN, creatinine levels of BST treated group were within normal limit. In vitro, 1. DPPH and ABTS free radical scavenging activities of BST showed dose-dependent increase. 2. ROS production were significantly decreased. 3. Total nitric oxide (NO) and IL-$1{\beta}$ production were decreased. 4. IL-6 and TNF-${\alpha}$ production were significantly decreased. In vivo, 1. Weight bearing ability was significantly increased. 2. WBC, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte levels in blood were decreased. 3. IL-$1{\beta}$ and TNF-${\alpha}$ levels in serum were significantly decreased. and the IL-6 level was decreased. 4. TIMP-1, MMP-9, $LTB_4$, $PGE_2$ levels in serum were significantly decreased. 5. Cartilage volume of BST treated group was significantly increased. Also changes of cartilage, synovial membrane, fibrous tissue were suppressed. Conclusions The results obtained in this study Bujasasim-tang have effects of antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, relieve pain and protection of cartilage. Therefore we expect that Bujasasim-tang is effective treatment for osteoarthritis.