• 한국동물위생학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.345-359
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• 2003

A number of toxicants have been incriminated as a causing hepatic disease. Among many detrimental injury, alcohol has been noted for hepatitis, fatty liver, fibrosis, and hepatic cirrhosis. The purpose of this study was to develop animal model for hepatic fibrosis in pigs fed ethanol, and to search for a new anti-fibrogenic agent via this model. Twelve male Landrace pigs were divided into 3 groups of 4 animals each. Group 1, 2 and 3 were fed with active ceramic water only, ceramic water + liquid diet containing 15% ethanol and normal tap water + liquid diet containing 15% ethanol for 12 weeks, respectively. At week 12, all pigs were immediately sacrificed for collection each tissue and blood. Serologically, serum ALT and AST levels were significantly reversed in group 2, as compared to group 3. They were normal range in pigs of group 1. Microscopically, macrovesicular lipid droplets and moderate hepatocellular necrosis were evident in the tap water + ethanol fed group 3. However, the active ceramic water treated group 1 showed normal architecture. Moreover, in group 2, mild fatty changes and necrosis were observed in hepatocytes. Collagen fibers were increased in spaces surrounding periportal and interlobular connective tissues in the group 3 of tap water + ethanol, but collagen synthesis and its thickness of fibrotic septa connecting portal tracts were markedly reduced in the group 2 of ceramic water + ethanol. Myofibroblasts were detected mainly in the interlobular connective tissues of pig liver of group 3 treated ethanol and tap water. Few to no myofibroblasts were observed in groups 1 and 2. CYP2E1 was not or rarely detected in group 1 fed ceramic water. However, group 2 showed slightly activation of CYP2E1 in the area of pericentral vein, while CYP2E1 was significantly activated in group 3 fed tap water and ethanol. Based on the above data, we believe that we have developed a unique alcohol induced fibrosis model in pig, which will be useful in developing anti-fibrotic agents and drugs. Furthermore, the active ceramic water used in our study had an inhibitory and may be protective against ethanol induced hepatic toxicity and fibrosis.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.217-223
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• 2019

Objective: An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feed intake restriction during late pregnancy on the function, anti-oxidation capability and acute phase protein synthesis of ovine liver. Methods: Eighteen time-mated ewes with singleton fetuses were allocated to three groups: restricted group 1 (RG1, 0.18 MJ ME/kg $W^{0.75}$ d, n = 6), restricted group 2 (RG2, 0.33 MJ ME/kg $W^{0.75}$ d), n = 6) and a control group (CG, ad libitum, 0.67 MJ ME/kg $W^{0.75}$ d, n = 6). The feed restriction period was from 90 days to 140 days of pregnancy. Results: The ewe's body weight, liver weights, water, and protein content of liver in the restricted groups were reduced compared with the CG group (p<0.05), but the liver fat contents in the RG1 group were higher than those of the CG group (p<0.05). The increased hepatic collagen fibers and reticular fibers were observed in the restricted groups with the reduction of energy intake. The concentrations of nonesterified free fatty acids in the RG1 and RG2 groups were higher than those of the CG group with the reduction of energy intake (p<0.05), but there were decreased concentrations of lipoprotein lipase and hepatic lipase in both restricted groups compared with the CG group (p<0.05). In addition, the increased concentrations of ${\beta}$-hydroxybutyric acid, triglycerides, malondialdehyde, total antioxidant capacity and activities of superoxide dismutase activity and catalase were found in the RG1 group, and the concentrations of cholinesterase in the RG1 group were reduced compared with the CG group (p<0.05). For the concentrations of acute phase proteins, the C-reactive protein (CRP) in the RG1 group were reduced compared with the CG group, but there were no differences in haptoglobin relative to the controls (p>0.05). Conclusion: The fat accumulation, increased hepatic fibrosis, antioxidant imbalance and modified synthesis of acute phase proteins were induced in ewe's liver by maternal malnutrition during late pregnancy, which were detrimental for liver function to accommodate pregnancy.

• 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.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.802-808
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• 2013

Here we tried to uncover the potential anti-lipogenic effect and the underlying mechanism of Phaseolus angularis seed in a cellular model of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) induced in HepG2 cells. Ethanol extract of Phaseolus angularis seed (JSD) was prepared. HepG2 cells were incubated in palmitate containing media to induce intracellular lipid accumulation, and co-treated with JSD for 16 hrs before examine intracellular lipid content. In control group, the cells were not co-treated with JSD. We measured the effects of JSD on liver X receptor ${\alpha}$ ($LXR{\alpha}$) and sterol regulatory element-binding transcription factor-1c (SREBP-1c) expression, transcription level of lipogenic genes, including acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC), fatty acid synthase (FAS), stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1 (SCD-1), and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) activation in HepG2 cells. JSD markedly reduced palmitate-induced intracellular lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells. JSD suppressed $LXR{\alpha}$/SREBP-1c expression, and SREBP-1c mediated induction of ACC, FAS, and SCD-1. Furthermore, JSD activated AMPK, which plays a major role in the control of hepatic lipid metabolism. Taken together, it is suggested that JSD has a potential to alleviate hepatic steatosis, at least in part, by suppressing $LXR{\alpha}$/SREBP-1c mediated induction of lipogenic genes. In addtion, the anti-lipogenic potential may be associated with activation of AMPK. Therefore, the Phaseolus angularis seed could be applied as a potential therapeutics for NAFLD with additional clinical studies.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.13-31
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• 2016

Objectives In this study, it was investigated whether Gami-Handayeolso-Tang (HDYST) medication has anti-obesity effects in high fat diet (HFD)-fed obese mice. Methods The experimental animals were divided into five groups-normal diet-fed (ND), high fat diet-fed control (HFD), HFD+HDYST 150, HFD+HDYST 300, and HFD+orlistat as a positive drug. The obese markers such as body weight, diet efficiency ratio, serum levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, lipid contents, leptin, adiponectin, and GOT/GPT were measured. Also, white adipose tissue, liver weight, abdominal fat mass, hepatic lipid contents, and mRNA expression of obese-associating genes were examined in obese mice. Results In high fat diet-fed mice, HDYST administration significantly decreased body weight, diet efficiency ratio, serum levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-cholesterol, as well as leptin and GOT/GPT, compared to the HFD group in a dose-dependent manner. HDYST increased significantly the serum levels of HDL-cholesterol and adiponectin. It also reduced the accumulation of lipids, such as total lipid and triglycerides, in organs such as liver and abdominal adipose tissue. Moreover, HDYST administration significantly decreased the expression levels of fatty acid synthetic genes, such as sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), FAS and Stearoyl-Coenzyme A desaturase 1 (SCD-1), in the liver tissues, while it increased the messenger RAN (mRNA) levels of fatty acid catalytic genes, such as Peroxisome proliferator activated receptor alpha (PPAR-${\alpha}$), acyl-COA oxidase (ACO), and Carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1a (CPT-1a). Conclusions Based on the results above, HDYST reveals anti-obesity effects declining body fat accumulation through the regulation of fatty acid metabolism and leptin/adiponectin serum levels. It therefore suggests that HDYST can be clinically useful for the treatment of obesity.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.117-117
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• 2005

Objectives : This experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of SBY-III extract on the weight, cell size of epididymal fat-pad, fat accumulation area in liver, serum lipid level and UCP1 mRNA in brown adipose tissue of high fat diet-fed obese rats continued by high fat diet and regulated by normal Diet. Methods : The body weight gain, weight of the internal organs(epididymis, liver, brown adipose tissue), insulin, triglyceride, total cholesterol, total lopod, free fatty acid, expression of UCP1 mRNA were measured in high fat diet-fed obese rats continued by high fat diet and regulated by normal diet. The experimental study are divided into exp-I and exp-II. Each study was administered normal diet, high fat diet and SBY-III according to each situation. Normal group is normal diet for 8 weeks. Exp-I are divided into control group(high fat diet for 8 weeks) and sample group(high fat diet for 8 weeks and SBY-III for last 2 weeks). Exp-II are divided into control group(high fat diet for 6 weeks and normal diet for 2 weeks) and sample group(high fat diet for 6 weeks and normal diet with SBY-III for 2 weeks). These were then compared mutually. Results : 1. Irrespective of diet control, sample group taken SBY-III showed the more effective decrease of weight gain than control group and diet control-fed sample group with SBY-III showed the more effective decrease of weight loss including weight gain than control group. 2. Irrespective of diet control, sample group taken SBY-III showed the more effective decrease cell size of epididymal fat-pad, fat accumulation area in liver than control group. 3. Non diet control-fed sample group taken SBY-III showed the more effective decrease of serum triglyceride, total lipid, free fatty acid than control group and diet control-fed sample group taken SBY-III showed the decrease of serum triglyceride, free fatty acid than control group. 4. Only diet control-fed sample group taken SBY-III showed the decrease of UCP1 volume. Conclusions : These results shows that SBY-III has effects on anti-obesity, especially keeping pace with diet control.

• 대한한방부인과학회지
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.16-36
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• 2017

목 적: 본 연구에서는 지백지황탕 열수추출물(수율=19.76%)의 갱년기 장애 개선 효과를 확인하기 위해 난소적출(Ovariectomy, OVX) 마우스 모델을 이용하여 estrogen 유사 효과, 항비만 효과, 고지혈증 억제 효과, 지방간에 대한 보호 효과 및 골다공증 억제 효과의 5가지 생리활성 효과로 구분하여 평가하였다. 방 법: 본 연구에서는 지백지황탕의 갱년기 장애 개선 효과를 평가하기 위해 사람의 다양한 갱년기 장애와 유사한 증상을 나타내는 난소적출 마우스모델을 활용하였다. 총 6개의 실험군에서 각 8마리의 마우스를 사용하여 위수술 sham 대조군, OVX 대조군, Estradiol 대조 약물군, 지백지황탕 500, 250, 125 mg/kg 투약 실험군으로 나누어 실험하였다. OVX 수술 28일 후부터 지백지황탕 추출물을 각각 500, 250 and 125 mg/kg으로 매일 1 회씩 84일 동안 경구투여하고, $17{\beta}$-estradiol $0.03{\mu}g/head/day$ 피하 투여군과 비교 하여 estrogen 유사 효과, 항비만 효과, 고지혈증 억제 효과, 지방간에 대한 보호 효과 및 골다공증 억제효과로 구분하여 평가 하였다. 본 실험결과는 $17{\beta}$-estradiol $0.03{\mu}g/head/day$ 피하 투여 마우스에서의 결과와 비교 평가 하였다. 결 과: 본 실험의 결과, OVX 대조군에서는 위수술 매체 대조군에 비해 현저한 체중 및 증체량, 체지방 및 복부 축적 지방량, 복부 축적 지방 중량, 혈청 중 AST, ALT, TC, LDL, TG 및 osteocalcin 함량의 증가가 자궁, 간 및 대퇴골 중량, 혈중 bALP 및 estradiol 함량, 평균 total body 골밀도 및 대퇴골 골밀도의 감소와 함께 인정되었으며, 현저한 복부 축적 지방 두께의 증가 및 지방세포의 비대, 간의 지방병증, 자궁의 불용성 위축, 대퇴골의 골량 감소 소견이 각각 인정되었다. 한편 이러한 OVX에 의해 유발된 estrogen 결핍성 폐경기 관련 갱년기 장애 소견이 지백지황탕 추출물 500, 250 및 125 mg/kg의 84일에 걸친 연속 투여에 의해 투여 용량 의존적으로 현저히 억제되었으며, 특히 지백지황탕 500 mg/kg은 estradiol $0.03{\mu}g/head/day$ 피하투여군과 유사한 갱년기 장애 개선 효과를 OVX 마우스에서 나타내었다. 결 론: 이상의 결과에서, 지백지황탕 500, 250 및 125 mg/kg의 경구투여는 OVX 마우스에서 estrogen 결핍성 폐경기 관련 갱년기 장애(비만, 고지혈증, 간 지방병증 및 골다공증) 개선 효과를 투여 용량 의존적으로 나타내었다. 그러나 지백지황탕은 총 8종의 약제로 구성되어 있고, 각각 수많은 생리활성 물질을 함유하고 있어, 향후 생리활성을 나타내는 화학성분의 검색과 더불어 다양한 방면으로 기전적인 연구가 체계적으로 수행되어야 할 것으로 판단된다.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.269-275
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• 2008

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) has been widely used as an anti-inflammatory agent in oriental medicine. In the current study, we investigated the protective effect, and the possible mechanism, of dandelion extracts against ethanol-induced acute hepatotoxicity in C57BL/6 mice. Dandelion water and ethanol extract was administered at 2 g/kg body weight (BW) once daily for 7 consecutive days, whereas control and ethanol groups received water by gavage. Ethanol (50% ethanol; 6 g/kg BW) was administered 12 hr before sacrificing the mice in order to generate liver injury. Significantly increased serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities as well as liver triglyceride (TG) and cholesterol levels were attenuated by dandelion supplementation. In addition, dandelion extracts not only enhanced alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and anti-oxidative enzyme activities, but reduced lipid peroxidation. Cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP 2E1), one of the critical enzymes xenobiotic metabolism, expression was lower with ethanol treatment but restored by dandelion supplementation. These results were confirmed by improved histopathological changes in fatty liver and hepatic lesions induced by ethanol. In conclusion, dandelion could protect liver against ethanol administration by attenuating of oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.267-272
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• 2013

The anti-obesity effects of a hot water extract from wasabi (Wasabia japonica Matsum.) leaves (WLE), without its specific pungent constituents, such as allyl-isothiocyanate, were investigated in high fat-diet induced mice. C57J/BL mice were fed a high-fat diet (control group) or a high-fat diet supplemented with 5% WLE (WLE group). Physical parameters and blood profiles were determined. Gene expression associated with lipid metabolism in liver and white adipose tissue were analyzed. After 120 days of feeding, significantly lower body weight gain, liver weight and epididymal white adipose tissue weight was observed in the WLE group compared to the control group. In liver gene expression within the WLE group, PPAR${\alpha}$ was significantly enhanced and SREBP-1c was significantly suppressed. Subsequent downstream genes controlled by these regulators were significantly suppressed. In epididymal white adipose tissue of the WLE group, expression of leptin, PPAR${\gamma}$, and C/EBP${\alpha}$ were significantly suppressed and adiponectin was significantly enhanced. Acox, related to fatty acid oxidization in adipocytes, was also enhanced. Our results demonstrate that the WLE dietary supplement induces mild suppression of obesity in a high-fat diet induced mice, possibly due to suppression of lipid accumulation in liver and white adipose tissue.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.669-676
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• 2004

본 연구는 젖산균과 효모에 의해 발효처리한 감귤의 기능적 특성을 파악하고자 수행되었다. 발효감귤 추출물의 항산화도는 발효하지 않은 감귤 추출물과 비교할 때 뚜렷하게 증가하였다. 또한, 대조구와 비교할 때 발효처리한 감귤 추출물에서 플라보노이드 조성변화가 나타났으며, 각각 naringenin, hesperetin의 농도가 증가하였다. 감귤은 발효처리와 상관없이 HepG2 세포의 세포사멸 보호효과를 나타내었으나, 발효처리구에서 세포사멸 보호효과와 ROS(Reactive oxygen species) 생성 감소효과가 더욱 차별적으로 나타났다. 수컷의 Sprague-Dawley rat에 감귤 추출물과 발효감귤 추출물을 경구 투여하였다, 체중은 다른 실험군에 비해 발효감귤 추출물의 고농도 투여(100 mg/kg 체중)에서 유의적으로 감소하였고 혈장 콜레스테롤 함량은 다소 감소하였으나, 다른 실험구에 비하여 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 고지방 식이에 의해 유도된 지방간 형성은 발효 감귤 추출물 투여에 의해 유의하게 감소되었다. 본 연구 결과는 발효 감귤 추출물은 세포수준에서 감귤추출물에 비해 증강된 세포 사멸 보호효과와 항산화 효과를 나타내며, 동물실험에서는 고 지방 식이에 의해 유도된 지방간 형성을 저해하는 효과를 보여 주었다.