• Korean Journal of Acupuncture
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.139-148
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• 2007

목 적 : 약침으로서 씀바귀의 염증 효과를 알아보기 위해 RAW 264.7 대식세포에서 Tnf 생성을 확인하였다. 방 법: 씀바귀를 RAW 264.7 대식세포에 미리 처치한 후 LPS로 염증 반응을 유도하였다. ELISA, Western blotting, RT-PCR, 그리고 EMSA을 통해 Tnf의 생성과 발현에 대한 효과를 평가하였다. 결 과 : LPS 유도된 세포에서 씀바귀 1, 5, 10, 50 ${\mu}g/ml$의 농도는 각각 23.7, 37.8, 66.4, 86.1% Tnf 생성을 억제한 것을 ELISA 통해 확인되었다. LPS로 유도된 대식세포에서 Tnf 생성은 농도에 따라 감소하였고, Western blotting, RT-PCR 분석에서는 씀바귀 5과 50 ${\mu}g/ml$가 LPS로 유도된 대식세포에서 Tnf의 mRNA와 단백질 발현을 저해 하는 것으로 관찰되었다. 또한 EMSA에서도 씀바귀 5과 50 ${\mu}g/ml$가 LPS로 유도된 Nf-kB를 감소시키는 것을 확인하였다. 고 찰 : 이런 결과는 씀바귀가 $Nf-{\kappa}B$를 저해하면서 LPS로 유발된 Tnf 생성을 감소시킨다는 것을 보여주었고, 이는 더 나아가 염증 질환에서 씀바귀가 약침으로써의 치료적 효과를 나타낼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다. 고 찰 : 이런 결과는 씀바귀가 $Nf-_{k}B$를 저해하면서 LPS로 유발된 Tnf 생성을 감소시킨다는 것을 보여주었고, 이는 더 나아가 염증 질환에서 씀바귀가 약침으로써의 치료적 효과를 나타낼 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.37-43
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• 2010

Palmitic acid (PA) is one of free fatty acids, which is found from Gaultheria itoana Hayata and Sarcopyramis nepalensis. Although PA has a variety of pharmacological effects including mediates hypothalamic insulin resistance, induces IP-10 expression, and promote apoptotic activities, the anti-inflammatory mechanism of PA in mouse peritoneal macrophages remains unclear. In this study, we showed that PA exerted an anti-inflammatory action through suppression the production of tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$, interleukin-6, cyclooxygenases-2 and nitric oxide in lipopolysaccaride-stimulated mouse peritoneal macrophages. Our study suggests an important molecular mechanism of PA, which might explain its beneficial effect in the regulation of inflammatory reactions.

• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.95-101
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• 2001

We investigated the effect of aqueous extract of Terminalia chebula (Combretaceae)(TCAE) on the immediate hypersensitivity reaction in vivo and in vivo. TCAE (0.01 to 1 g/kg) dose-dependently inhibited compound 48/80 induced systemic anaphylaxis in mice. When TCAE was pretreated at concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 1 g/kg, the plasma histamine levels were reduced in a dose-dependent manner. TCAE (0.1 and 1 g/kg) significantly inhibited local immunoglobulin E (IgE)-mediated passive cutaneous anaphylactic reaction. TCAE (0.001 to 1 mg/ml) also dose-dependently inhibited the histamine release from rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMC) activated by compound 48/80 or anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE. TCAE (0.01 to 1 mg/ml) had a significant inhibitory effect on anti-DNP IgE-induced tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ production from RPMC. These results indicate that TCAE inhibits immediate hypersensitivity reaction in vivo and in vitro.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제7권5호
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• pp.283-287
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• 2003

While nitric oxide (NO) produced by inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) is beneficial for host survival, it is also detrimental to the host. Thus, regulation of iNOS gene expression may be an effective therapeutic strategy for the prevention of unwanted reactions at various pathologic conditions. During the screening process for the possible iNOS regulators, we observed that esculetin is a potent inhibitor of cytokine-induced iNOS expression. The treatment of 3T3-L1 adipocytes with the tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF) induced iNOS expression, leading to enhanced NO production. TNF-induced NO production was inhibited by esculetin in a dose-dependent manner. Esculetin inhibited the TNF-induced NO production at the transcriptional level through suppression of iNOS mRNA and subsequent iNOS protein expression. These results suggest esculetin, a component of natural products, as a naturally occurring, nontoxic means to attenuate iNOS expression and NO-mediated cytotoxicity.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.46-50
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• 2003

We studied the inhibitory effect of Green Life Enzyme (GLE) on compound 48/80-induced anaphylactic response in a murine model. GLE inhibited compound 48/80-induced systemic anaphylactic shock at the dose of 10 g/kg by 87.5%. When GLE was given as pre-treatment at concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 1.0 g/kg, it inhibited passive cutaneous anaphylaxis activated by anti-dinitrophenyl (DNP) IgE. In addition, GLE (0.1 mg/ml) inhibited anti-DNP IgE-induced tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}$ production from mast cells by 69% compared to saline value. These results indicate that GLE may possess anti-anaphylactic and anti-inflammatory activity.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.50-56
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• 2019

The incidence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, especially in the developing countries. It differs from adult disease in clinical manifestations, especially with regard to genetic predisposition in monogenic IBD. Pediatric disease also have a tendency to show more aggressive inflammation and greater extent of lesion. Newer drugs such as anti-tumor necrosis factor ${\alpha}$ have been known to make a difference in treating pediatric IBD. Recent studies suggested that the patients with high risk factors might have some benefits from earlier use of biologics. To achieve treatment goals such as relieving symptoms, optimizing growth, and improving quality of life while minimizing drug toxicity, more research is needed to develop tools for risk stratification in the use of biologics for pediatric IBD.

• Neonatal Medicine
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.42-48
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• 2011

목적: 기관지폐이형성증(bronchopulmonary dysplasia,BPD)의 발생에는 폐의 염증반응이 중요하게 작용한다. Tumor necrosis factor-$\alpha$ (TNF-$\alpha$)는 대표적인 proinflammatory cytokine으로, TNF-$\alpha$ 고생산 부위의 단일염기다형성과 BPD발생 사이의 연관성을 알아보고자 하였다. 방법: 2006년 1월부터 12월까지 서울대학교병원에서 출생하여 신생아중환자실에 입원한 재태주령 32주 미만이면서 출생체중 1,500 g 미만의 미숙아 93예를 대상으로, 실시간 중합효소연쇄반응을 이용하여, TNF-$\alpha$ 유전자 촉진자 5개 부위(-1031T/C,-863C/A, -857C/T, -308G/A, -238G/A)의 단일염기다형성을 분석하였다. 결과: BPD 군은 전체연구대상93예 중에서 38예로40.9%에 해당하였다. BPD 군에서 대조군보다 재태연령($27^{+5}{\pm}2^{+0}$ wk vs. $29^{+2}{\pm}1^{+4}$ wk, P<0.0001)과 출생체중(990${\pm}$270 g vs. 1,220${\pm}$230 g, P<0.0001)이 낮고, 신생아 호흡곤란증후군(71.1% vs. 49.1%, P=0.035) 과 동맥관개존(71.1% vs. 50.9%, P=0.052) 의 발생빈도가 높아서 두 군간의 임상적 특성에는 차이가 있었다. 그러나 TNF-$\alpha$ 유전자 단일염기다형성 분석에서는, 각각의 TNF-$\alpha$ 대립유전자의 빈도와 일배체형의 분포 모두가 BPD 군과 대조군 사이에 차이를 보이지 않았다. 결론: 한국인 조산아에서는, TNF-$\alpha$ 유전자 다형성보다는 임상적인 위험인자가 BPD 발생에 중요하게 작용하였다.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.324-328
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• 2007

To search for immunoactive natural products exerting anti-inflammatory activity, we have evaluated the effects of the ethanol extracts of Rubus coreanus Miq. (ERC) on lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis $factor-{\alpha}\;(TNF-{\alpha})$, and $Interferon-{\gamma}\;(IFN-{\gamma})$ production by RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line. Our data indicate that this extract is a potent inhibitor of NO production and it also significantly decreased $IFN-{\gamma}\;and\;TNF-{\alpha}$ production. Consistent with these results, the protein level of inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) was inhibited by ethanol extracts of ERC in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that ERC may exert anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects possibly by suppressing the inducible NO synthase and COX-2 expressions.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2014

Panax ginseng is a medicinal herb that is used worldwide. Its medicinal effects are primarily attributable to ginsenosides located in the root, leaf, seed, and flower. The flower buds of Panax ginseng (FBPG) are rich in various bioactive ginsenosides, which exert immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of 18 ginsenosides isolated from steamed FBPG on the transcriptional activity of NF-${\kappa}B$ and the expression of tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ (TNF-${\alpha}$)-stimulated target genes in liver-derived cell lines. Noticeably, the ginsenosides $Rk_3$ and $Rs_4$ exerted the strongest activity, inhibiting NF-${\kappa}B$ in a dose-dependent manner. SF and $Rg_6$ also showed moderately inhibitory effects. Furthermore, these four compounds inhibited the TNF-${\alpha}$-induced expression of IL8, CXCL1, iNOS, and ICAM1 genes. Consequently, ginsenosides purified from steamed FBPG have therapeutic potential in TNF-${\alpha}$-mediated diseases such as chronic hepatic inflammation.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.12-16
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• 1998

The inhibitory effect of 10 lignan constituents isolated from the rhizomes of Coptis japonica var. dissects on tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$ production in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated macrophage cell line (RAW264.7 cells) has been studied. Among them, pinoresinol, woorenoside-V and lariciresinol glycoside showed significant inhibitory activities in the range from 37% to 55% at the concentration of $25{\mu}g/ml.$ The results are first report that the lignans isolated from Coptis japonica inhibit TNF- ${\alpha}$${\alpha}$