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The hepato-protective effect of eupatilin on an alcoholic liver disease model of rats

  • Lee, Hak Yeong;Nam, Yoonjin;Choi, Won Seok;Kim, Tae Wook;Lee, Jaehwi;Sohn, Uy Dong
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제24권5호
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    • pp.385-394
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    • 2020
  • Eupatilin is known to possess anti-apoptotic, anti-oxidative, and anti-inflammatory properties. We report here that eupatilin has a protective effect on the ethanol-induced injury in rats. Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 6 groups: control, vehicle, silymarin, eupatilin 10 mg/kg, eupatilin 30 mg/kg, and eupatilin 100 mg/kg. Plasma levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were analyzed to determine the extent of liver damage. Total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides (TG) were analyzed to determine the level of liver steatosis. Malondialdehyde level, superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, and glutathione (GSH) level were analyzed to determine the extent of oxidative stress. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-1β were quantified to verify the degree of inflammation. Based on our findings, chronic alcohol treatment significantly changed the serum indexes and liver indicators of the model rats, which were significantly improved by eupatilin treatment. Rats in the eupatilin-treatment group showed reduced levels of AST, ALT, TG, TC, TNF-α, and IL-1β, increased SOD activity and GSH levels, and improved overall physiology compared to the alcoholic liver disease model rats. H&E staining also verified the eupatilin-mediated improvement in liver injury. In conclusion, eupatilin inhibits alcohol-induced liver injury via its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

Ethanol extract of Allium fistulosum inhibits development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

  • Hwang, Jin-Taek;Shin, Eun Ju;Chung, Min-Yu;Park, Jae Ho;Chung, Sangwon;Choi, Hyo-Kyoung
    • Nutrition Research and Practice
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.110-117
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    • 2018
  • BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and is closely associated with metabolic syndrome. In the present study, we observed the effect of ethanol extract of Allium fistulosum (EAF) on NAFLD and have suggested the possibility of using EAF as a natural product for application in the development of a treatment for NAFLD. MATERIALS/METHODS: The preventive effect on hepatic lipid accumulation was estimated by using an oleic acid (OA)-induced NAFLD model in vitro and a Western diet (high-fat high-sucrose; WD)-induced obese mouse model. Animals were divided into three groups (n = 7): normal diet group (ND), WD group, and WD plus 1% EAF group. RESULTS: EAF reduced OA-stimulated lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells in the absence of cellular cytotoxicity and significantly blocked transcriptional activation of sterol regulatory element-binding protein 1 and fatty acid synthase genes. Subsequently, we investigated these effects in vivo in mice fed either ND or WD in the presence or absence of EAF supplementation. In comparison to the ND controls, the WD-fed mice exhibited increases in body weight, liver weight, epididymal fat weight, and accumulation of fat in hepatocytes, and these effects were significantly attenuated by EAF supplementation. CONCLUSIONS: Allium fistulosum attenuates the development of NAFLD, and EAF elicits anti-lipogenic activity in liver. Therefore, EAF represents a promising candidate for use in the development of novel therapeutic drugs or drug combinations for the prevention and treatment of NAFLD.

치자 추출물의 지방대사조절을 통한 비알콜성 지방간 유도 인슐린저항성 개선 효과 (Effect of Gardenia Jasminoides on Insulin Resistance Induced by Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease)

  • 서일복;안상현;정한솔;김기봉
    • 동의생리병리학회지
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    • 제33권5호
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    • pp.288-294
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    • 2019
  • Gardenia jasminoides is an herbal medicine that treats obesity and dampness-phlegm. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Gardenia jasminoides on insulin resistance induced by Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 8-week-old C57BL/6 male mice were divided into three groups: control group (Ctrl), high-fat diet group (HFF), and high fat diet with Gardenia jasminoides extract administration group (GJT). Each 10 mice was allocated to each group (a total of 30 mice). All mice were allowed to eat fat-rich diet freely throughout the experiment. To examine the effect of Gardenia jasminoides, we observed weight changes, lipid blot distributions, PPAR-${\gamma}$, p-IkB, p-JNK in liver tissue, total cholesterol, and glucose levels in serum. Comparing of body weight measurements between 3 groups, in the GJT group, weight gain was significantly suppressed compared to the HFF group. The distribution of lipid blots and positive reaction of PPAR-${\gamma}$ were significantly lower in GJT group. The expression levels of p-$I{\kappa}B$ and p-JNK that plays critical roles in the development of insulin resistance were significantly decreased by GJ treatment. Total cholesterol and glucose levels in serum were also significantly lower in GJT group. Gardenia jasminoides has the effect of improving non - alcoholic fatty liver induced insulin resistance through the regulation of lipid metabolism.

방풍통성산의 지방대사조절을 통한 비알콜성 지방간 유도 인슐린저항성 개선 효과 (The Effect of Bangpungtongsungsan on Insulin Resistance Induced by Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD))

  • 서일복;안상현;김기봉
    • 대한한방소아과학회지
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    • 제32권4호
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2018
  • Objectives Bangpungtongsungsan is an herbal medicine that treats obesity and dampness-phlegm. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of Bangpungtongsungsan on insulin resistance induced by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Methods Male 6-week-old C57BL/6 male mice were divided into four groups: control group (Ctrl), high fat diet group (HFF), high fat diet with Bangpungtongsungsan extract administration group (BT1), and high fat diet with double concentration of Bangpungtongsungsan extract administration group (BT2). Each 10 mice were allocated to each group (total of 40 mice). All mice were allowed to eat fat rich diet freely throughout the experiment. To examine the effect of Bangpungtongsungsan, we observed weight changes, lipid blot distributions, PGC-1, $p-I{\kappa}B$, 8-OHdG, p-JNK, total cholesterol and glucose levels. Results Comparing of body weight measurements between 4 groups, weight gain was significantly lower in BT1 and BT2 group than the HFF group. The distribution of lipid blots and positive reaction of PGC-1 were significantly lower in BT1 and BT2 group. The positive reaction of $p-I{\kappa}B$ and 8-OHdG in hepatic tissues was significantly lower in BT1 and BT2 group. The positive reaction of p-JNK in hepatic tissues was significantly lower in BT1 and BT2 group. Total cholesterol and glucose levels were significantly lower in BT1 and BT2 group. Conclusions Bangpungtongsungsan has the effect of improving non-alcoholic fatty liver induced insulin resistance through regulation of lipid metabolism.

Phytochemical Standardization and Anti-Anxiety (Izterab-e-Nafsani) study of Aftimoon Hindi (Cuscuta reflexa Roxb.) on An Animal Model

  • Ara, Irfat;Kalam, Mohd Afsahul;Maqbool, Mudasir;Zehravi, Mehrukh
    • 셀메드
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    • 제11권3호
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    • pp.14.1-14.9
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    • 2021
  • Background: Cuscuta reflexa Roxb is a member of the Cuscutaceae family, and in Unani medicine, it is known as Aftimoon. It is a parasitic plant that can be found growing abundantly on various host plants in India up to 3000 metres in altitude during the rainy season. Unani physicians have been using it for years to cure a variety of illnesses, including psychiatric illnesses like melancholia, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. It has been used to cure hepatitis, palpitations, and skin disorders, among other things. Objective of the study: To evaluate anti-anxiety effect of Cuscuta reflexa Roxb in Swiss Albino mice of either sex. Materials and Methods: A total of 24 Swiss Albino mice weighing 25-35 g were used in this study. Animals were chosen at random and held in their cages for at least 7 days in a standard setting. Group A was given regular saline as a vehicle, Group B was given a hydro alcoholic extract of the lower dose of the test drug, Group C was given a hydro alcoholic extract of the higher dose of the test drug, and Group D was given the standard drug Diazepam 5 mg/kg orally. Aftimoon as hydro alcoholic extract (200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg body wt.) was given in single and double doses and observed for 7 days. Results: For each parameter in each category, mean and standard deviations were computed. For multiple group comparisons, a one-way ANOVA was used, followed by Turkey's post hoc test. (p<0.05) was used as the significance standard. Conclusion: These results advocate that the Aftimoon as double dose (400 mg/kg body wt.) revealed anti-anxiety effect similar to standard drug.

한국 일부 20~30대 성인의 음료 섭취와 비만도와의 관련성 (Association between Beverage Intake and Obesity in Korean Adults in their 20s~30s)

  • 이연경;노희경;허영란;현태선;최미경
    • 대한영양사협회학술지
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    • 제29권1호
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    • pp.1-12
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    • 2023
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between daily beverage intake and obesity in young adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 256 adults in their 20s and 30s. Obesity was evaluated by anthropometric measurement of body mass index (BMI), waist to hip ratio and waist to height ratio. In addition, the daily intake of milk, caffeinated beverages, sweetened beverages, and alcoholic beverages was investigated using the dietary record and 24-h recall methods. Based on the BMI, men and women were classified into underweight, normal, overweight and obese. Among men, 38.3% were found to be normal, 28.1% were overweight and 31.3% obese. Among women, 11.7% were underweight, 73.4% were normal, and 10.2% were overweight, which was significantly different from men. In women, the BMI of the milk consumers was significantly lower than the non-consumers. Also, the obesity indices of caffeinated beverage consumers were significantly lower than the non-consumers. An analysis of the correlation between beverage intake and the obesity index showed that the intake of caffeinated beverages among women had a significant negative correlation with the obesity index, and intake of alcoholic beverages had a significant positive correlation with waist to height ratio. This study suggests that intake of milk and caffeinated beverage may have a positive effect on obesity, whereas the intake of alcoholic beverages may have a negative effect, especially in young adult women.

Initiating Liver Transplantation at a Public Hospital in Korea

  • Lee, Doo-ho;Lee, Hae Won;Ahn, Young Joon;Kim, Hyeyoung;Yi, Nam-Joon;Lee, Kwang-Woong;Suh, Kyung-Suk
    • 대한이식학회지
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    • 제31권4호
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    • pp.193-199
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    • 2017
  • Background: Although there more than 1,000 liver transplantations (LTs) are performed in Korea annually, their immense cost remains a great hurdle. Hence, in an attempt to reduce the medical costs of LT, a program was initiated at a public hospital affiliated with the Seoul National University Hospital. Methods: A total of 11 LTs have been successfully executed since the first LT performed at Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center in July 2011 through December 2014. Results: Nine patients (81.8%) were male and two (18.2%) were female. The mean age of patients was 53.4±11.4 years. Hepatitis B virus-related liver disease (n=6, 54.5%) was the most common causative disease, followed by alcoholic liver disease (ALD) (n=4, 36.4%). The actuarial 3-year survival rate was 90.9%. The median total medical cost of LTs was US $41,583 (calculated from operation to discharge), but only $11,860 was actually charged for patients with health insurance coverage. One female patient who had undergone deceased donor LT for alcoholic liver cirrhosis died during follow-up. This patient was non-compliant with the medical instructions after discharge, and finally expired due to septic shock at 10 months post-LT. Conclusions: In the public hospital, LT was successfully performed at a much lower cost. However, LT guidelines and peritransplant management protocols for patients with ALD must be established before escalating LT at public hospitals since ALD with poor compliance is one of the most common causes of complications at public hospitals.

영양교육이 알코올중독자의 영양지식, 식습관 및 영양섭취상태에 미치는 효과 (Effects of nutrition education on nutrition-related knowledge, dietary habits, and nutrient intakes of alcoholic patients)

  • 김안나;임현숙
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제47권4호
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    • pp.277-286
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    • 2014
  • 본 연구는 알코올중독자의 영양지식과 식습관 및 영양섭취상태의 특성을 알아보고, 영양교육이 이들 특성에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 수행되었다. 알코올중독으로 병원에 입원한 37명 환자를 연구대상자로 하였으며, 이들의 영양지식과 식습관은 설문지를 이용하여 조사하였고, 영양교육은 80분짜리 5차시 분량의 프로그램을 제작해 실시하였다. 본 연구대상자는 40대 중반의 남성이었으며, 정상 체위를 지녔고, 병원에 입원하기 전 음주 빈도가 높고, 음주량이 많으며, 소주를 선호하는 음주습관을 지니고 있었다. 이들은 저 학력, 중 하류층 직업, 독거 비율이 높은 가족형태 등 사회경제적 수준이 열악한 편이었고, 자신의 건상상태에 대한 인식은 낮은 경향이었으며, 간 질환을 비롯한 질병 보유율이 높아, 삶의 질이 취약한 편이었다. 영양교육 실시 전 이들의 영양지식은 1점 만점에 0.52점으로 비교적 낮은 수준이었고, 식습관은 3점 만점에 1.70점으로 바람직하지 않은 경향이었다. 영양섭취상태도 에너지와 식이섬유를 비롯해 본 연구에서 조사한 8종의 비타민 중에 비타민 C, 티아민, 리보플라빈 및 엽산이 영양섭취기준을 충족하지 못했고, 6종의 무기질 중에서는 칼슘과 칼륨은 영양섭취기준에 미치지 못한 반면에 나트륨 섭취는 과다한 문제점을 보였다. 그러나 영양교육을 받은 후 본 연구대상자의 영양지식이 0.81점으로 유의하게 향상되었고, 식습관은 2.13점으로 유의성 있게 개선되었으며, 영양섭취상태도 다음과 같이 유의적으로 향상되었다. 즉 에너지, 탄수화물, 식이섬유, 비타민 E를 제외한 비타민 A, 비타민 C, 비타민 $B_6$, 티아민, 리보플라빈, 엽산 및 니아신, 칼슘, 인, 칼륨, 철분, 아연 모두 섭취가 증가했다. 반면에 나트륨 섭취는 감소했으나 여전히 목표섭취량의 256%에 달하였지만, 감소했으며, 이러한 결과 Na/K 섭취 비율이 저하되었다. 이와 같은 본 연구결과는, 비록 연구대상자가 광주광역시에 소재한 G병원에 입원 중인 소수의 성인남자 환자였다는 제한점은 있으나, 알코올중독 입원환자의 경우 영양지식 정도가 낮고, 식습관이 좋지 않으며, 영양섭취상태가 불량한 편이지만 이들에게 비교적 단기간의 영양교육을 실시함으로써 이러한 문제점들을 긍정적으로 변화시킬 수 있다는 점을 확인해 주었다. 그러므로 알코올중독전문병원 등 알코올중독자의 재활을 돕는 현장에서 영양교육의 필요성을 인식하고 영양교육을 적극 실시하여야 할 것으로 사료된다.

클로로필 제거 구기엽 추출물의 비알코올성 지방간 보호 효과 (Protective effect of chlorophyll-removed ethanol extract of Lycium barbarum leaves against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease)

  • 이한솔;배은영;김경아;이선영
    • Journal of Nutrition and Health
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    • 제56권2호
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    • pp.123-139
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    • 2023
  • 구기엽 추출물 (LLE)과 클로로필을 제거한 구기엽 추출물 (LLE(Ch-))이 MCD diet로 비알코올성 지방간을 유도한 C57BL/6 mouse와 팔미트산으로 지방 축적을 유도한 HepG2 세포에서 지방축적의 억제에 미치는 영향을 검토하였다. 대조군 대비 LLE(Ch-)는 혈장 TG 농도와 혈장 AST와 ALT의 활성을 유의하게 감소시켰으며 LLE군에서는 혈장 ALT 활성이 유의하게 감소하였다. 두 군 모두 간조직의 TG와 cholesterol 함량을 유의하게 낮추었으며 간조직의 병리학적 변화 결과에서 LLE군에 비해 LLE(Ch-)군에서 지방축적의 억제효과가 더 크게 나타났다. 팔미트산 0.5 mM을 처리한 HepG2 세포에서 LLE와 LLE(Ch-)가 1,000 ㎍/mL 농도까지 독성이 없었으며 대조군에 비하여 각각 200 ㎍/mL과 500 ㎍/mL 농도부터 세포 내 지방 축적량을 유의하게 감소시켰고 pAMPK와 pACC 발현이 농도 의존적으로 증가하였으며 FAS발현은 농도 의존적으로 억제되었다. 결과적으로 구기엽 100% 에탄올 추출물들은 간조직의 지방 축적을 억제할 수 있으며 그 효과는 클로로필 제거 구기엽의 활성이 좀 더 큰 것으로 나타났다. 따라서 이 두 소재 모두 항 지방간 효능이 있는 것으로 판단되며 기능성 소재로서의 개발 가능성을 확인하였다.

Evaluation of Pasma Folate and Total Homocysteine in Korean Alcoholics

  • Hyesun Min;Kim, Chang-Su;Jungsook Seo
    • Journal of Community Nutrition
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    • 제1권1호
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    • pp.60-65
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    • 1999
  • Chronic alcoholism often leads to folate deficiency. In recent years it has been reported that mild elevation of plasma homocysteine (Hcy) is associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease. In the present study we investigated the effects of chronic ethanol consumption on folate status and the relation between plasma folate and Hcy. A human study was conducted to determine plasma folate, total Hcy, cysteine(Cys), total cholesterol and hemoglobin(Hb) concentrations in 44 Korean alcoholics(men aged 30 to 50yr) and 45 Korean non-alcoholic subjects(men aged 30 to 50 yr). In alcoholic subjects, 52.6% were folate deficient and 34.2% were marginally deficient, which suggested that most alcoholics were subnormal in folate status. Plasma total Hcy concentration of alcoholics was twice as high as in control subjects (p<0.001). We found a negative correlation between plasma folate and plasma total Hcy(r=-0.271, p<0.05) and a positive correlation between plasma folate and plasma Cys(r=0.249, p<0.05) in total subjects. Hb concentrations in alcoholics was significantly lower than in control subjects, but there was no difference in total cholesterol concentration between alcoholics and controls. These results suggest that chronic alcohol consumption may impair the disposal of Hcy by interfering with folate metabolism.

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