• 생명과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.300-308
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• 2011

톳은 새로운 생리활성 물질을 생산할 수 있는 소재로 각광받고 있으며, mouse calvaria 유래의 MC3T3-E1 세포는 골세포의 세포 활성과 관련된 연구에서 유용하게 이용되어 왔다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 MC3T3-E1 세포를 이용하여 톳 분획물이 세포 증식에 미치는 영향과 ALP 활성, 조골세포의 골 형성을 위한 필수 인자인 collagen 합성 및 조골세포의 표식인자인 골 석회화 형성능에 미치는 영향에 대해 검토하였다. 각 분획물의 수율은 aqueous 분획물이 47.4%로 가장 높은 수율을 나타내었으며 다음으로 butanol 분획물, methanol 분획물 순으로 나타났으며, hexane 분획물이 4.7%로 가장 낮은 수율을 나타내어 극성 성분의 함유량이 더 높은 것으로 확인되었다. 톳분획물의 농도(1, 10 50, 100 ${\mu}g$/ml)에 따른 조골세포 성장에 미치는 영향을 MTT assay로 분석한 결과, 모든 분획물에서 대조군과 비교하여 120% 정도의 증식률을 나타내었다. 이는 선행연구자에 의한 대두 에탄올 추출물 실험 결과인 최고 117%의 세포 증식률과 비슷한 조골세포 증식유도 결과임을 확인할 수 있었다. 톳 분획물이 ALP 활성에 미치는 영향을 조사한 결과, 톳 분획물 중 hexane 분획물과 butanol 분획물이 조골세포의 ALP 활성을 증가시켰으며, 특히 butanol 분획물은 120% 이상의 ALP 활성을 증가시켜 조골세포의 분화에 영향을 줄 가능성이 제시 되었다. 톳 분획물이 조골세포의 collagen 합성에 미치는 실험결과에서 모든 분획물에서 유의적인 collagen 합성능력을 나타내었다. 또한 조골세포의 골 석회화 형성에 미치는 영향은 methanol 분획물을 제외한 다른 분획물에서 유의적인 형성능을 보였으며, 특히 butanol 분획물을 100 ${\mu}g$/ml 첨가하였을 때는 281.25%, aqueous 분획물을 100 ${\mu}g$/ml 첨가하였을 때는 240.46%로 높은 골 석회화 형성능을 나타냈다. 따라서 톳 분획물이 조골세포의 증식, ALP 활성, collagen 합성 및 골 석회화 형성을 촉진하여 골 생성에 영향을 줄 수 있는 것이 확인되었으며, 구체적인 기작 연구와 in vivo 연구가 병행된다면 골다공증 예방과 관련된 기능성 식품의 천연소재로 개발이 가능하리라 사료된다.

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2009

The Platelet Function Analyzer (PFA)$^{(R)}$-100 measures the ability of platelets activated in a high-shear environment to occlude an aperture in a membrane treated with collagen and epinephrine (CEPI) or collagen and ADP (CADP). The time taken for the flow across the membrane to stop (closure time, CT) is recorded. The aim of this study was to assess the potential of the PFA$^{(R)}$-100 as a primary clinical screening tool using the wide spectrum of clinical samples assessed for platelet function as well as to perform the optimal algorithm for the use of PFA$^{(R)}$-100. We established the reference interval in 460 hospital inpatients defined as having normal platelet function based on classical laboratory tests. The reference interval by using the range $5^{th}$ and $95^{th}$ percentile was 84~251 seconds for males CEPI-CT and 85~249 seconds for females CEPI-CT. A total of 1,200 inpatients were enrolled to identify impaired hemostasis before surgical interventions. The abnormal group showing prolonged CEPI-CT was 303 cases (18.9%). Only 3 cases had both abnormal CEPI-CT and CADP-CT. Several factors including sample errors, drugs, hematologic abnoralities were contributed to unexpected prolonged CEPI-CT for screening test. The von Willebrand factor (vWF:Ag) assay was performed only in one patient to verify the algorithm for the use of PFA$^{(R)}$-100. The PFA$^{(R)}$-100 was sensitive and rapid method for primary screening test of platelet dysfunction, so we can substitute it for the bleeding time in routine clinical practice.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.289-294
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• 2012

Background: Myofibroblasts play an important role in the development of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF). In the current study, we investigate the effect of curcumin on growth and apoptosis of myofibroblasts derived from human oral mucosa. Methods: Myofibroblasts were generated by incubating fibroblasts, obtained from human oral mucosa, with transforming growth factor-${\beta}1$ (TGF-${\beta}1$). MTT, PI staining, and FACS assays were used to investigate curcumin's effect on proliferation and cell cycle of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts. Annexin V/PI binding and FACS assays were used to examine apoptosis of myofibroblasts, Western blotting to determine the levels of Bcl-2 and Bax, and enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay was employed to examine the levels of collagen type I and III in the supernatants of myofibroblasts. Results: Curcumin inhibits proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts; it also disturbs the cell cycle, induces apoptosis and decreases the generation of collagen type I and III in myofibroblasts, which are more sensitive to its effects than fibroblasts. Curcumin induces apoptosis in myofibroblasts by down-regulating the Bcl-2/ Bax ratio. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate the antifibrotic effect of curcumin in vitro. It may therefore be a candidate for the treatment of OSF.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.52-58
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• 2017

This study was aimed to examine relaxing effects of Acanthopanacis cortex(AC) through nitric oxide(NO) production and phosphodiesterase type 5(PDE-5) inhibition in corpus cavernosum. In order to define the relaxation effects of AC extract, rabbit corpus cavernous tissues were prepared in $2{\times}2{\times}8mm$ sized strip. AC extract ($0.01-3.0mg/m{\ell}$) were treated in contracted strips induced by phenylephrine(PE) and $N{\omega}$-nitro-L-arginine (L-NNA) was treated before AC extract-treated. And calcium chloride($Ca^{2+}$) 1 mM was infused into precontracted strips after pretreatment of AC extract in $Ca^{2+}-free$ krebs-ringer solution. When AC extract was applied to human umbilical vein endothelial cell(HUVEC), cell viability was measured by MTT assay, and NO concentration was measured by Griess reagent system. Ratio of smooth muscles to collagen fibers and eNOS, PDE-5 positive reaction were measured by histochemical and immunohistochemical process on mice corpus cavernosum. AC extract significantly affected relaxion of the cavernous strips, and the pretreatment of L-NNA inhibited AC extract-induced relaxation. Contraction induced by the addition of $Ca^{2+}$ was inhibited by treatment with the AC extract in $Ca^{2+}-free$ solution. In AC group, NO concentration, ratio of smooth muscle to collagen fibers, and eNOS positive reaction were increased, PDE-5 positive reaction was decreased compared to PE group. As a result of the above experiment, it was thought that AC extract inhibits the inflow of extracellular $Ca^{2+}$ by activating cGMP through the increase of eNOS / NO and the decrease of PDE-5 which inhibits cGMP activity, in the corpus cavernosum.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.9-13
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• 2011

Objectives: Although increased reactive oxygen species (ROS) is caused by stress accelerates collagen degradation, there was no data on the relationship between stress and urinary hydroxyproline (Hyp) and proline (Pro), a good marker of collagen degradation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) and concentrations of urinary Hyp and Pro. Methods: 97 hospital employees aged 20 to 58 were asked to fill out comprehensive self-administrated questionnaires containing information about their medical history, lifestyle, length of the work year, shit-work and DAS. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) was applied to evaluate chronic mental disorders. Urine samples were analyzed using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with double derivatization for the assay of hydroxyproline and proline. Results: The mean value of Hyp and Pro concenturation in all subjects was $194.1{\pm}113.4\;{\mu}mol/g$ and $568.2{\pm}310.7\;{\mu}mol/g$. DASS values and urinary Pro concentrations were differentiated by sex (female > male, p < 0.05) and type of job (nurse > others, p < 0.05). In the stepwise multiple linear regressions, urinary Hyp and Pro concentrations were influenced by stress (Adjusted $r^2$ = 0.051) and anxiety and job (Adjusted $r^2$ = 0.199), respectively. Conclusions: We found that stress and anxiety were correlated with urinary Hyp and Pro concentrations. To identifying a definite correlation, further study in large populations will be needed.

• 대한한의학방제학회지
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.199-214
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• 1998

This study was performed to prove the antithrombotic effects of DoHongYeum fluid by way of experimental methods. The thrombosis was induced by injection of collagen the mixture (0.1ml/10g, 2mg/kg B.W)plus serotonin (5mg/kg B.W) into the caudal vein of rat, 2 hours after liquid extract of DoHongYeum was oral administration. The effect of the fluid of DoHongYeum was rxamined by the number of RBC and platelets, bleeding time, blood clotting time, death rate, platelet aggregation, plasmacoagulation factor activity, exvivo and fibrinolytic activity of englobulin fracture in the rats. The results were summerized as followings. 1. The number of RBC and platelets was significantly increased in DoHomeYeum group incomparison with the control group. 2. Bleeding time was significantly shortened in DHY group in comparison with the controlgroup. 3. Blood clotting time was significantly prolonged in DHY group in comparison with the control group. 4. The death rate of mouse was inhibited in DHY group in comparison with the control group. 5. The platelet aggregation was inhibited in DHY group in comparison with the control group. 6. The prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time on the test of plasmacoagulation factor activity was prolonged but was not valuable in DHY group. 7. Fibrinogen lyses time of rat was reduced and lyses area was increased in DHY group incomparison with the control group. 8. Fibrinogen lyses time of rat in vitro assay was reduced in DHY group. From the above results, it was thought that the DoHongYeum could be applied effectively in the thrombosis.

• Journal of Nutrition and Health
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.280-286
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• 2003

Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) consists of several geometric isomers of linoleic acid. CLA is found in foods derived from ruminants and exhibits strong anticarcinogenic effects in a variety of animal models. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) play a key role in cancer progression. Specifically, MMP-2 and -9, which hydrolyze the basal membrane type IV collagen, are involved in the initial breakdown of collagen and basement membrane components during tumor growth and invasion. However, the effects of CLA on cancer cell motility and MMP expression and activity are not currently well known. Therefore, the present study examined whether CLA reduces the activity of MMP and cell motility in SW480 and SW620 cells, the human colon cancer cell lines. Gelatin zymography and Western blot analysis revealed that phorbol 12-myristate 13-acetate (PMA) induced the activity and protein expression of Mr 92,000 MMP-9 in both cell lines. To examine whether CLA inhibits the MMP activity, cells were incubated with 100 ngfmL PMA in the presence of various concentrations of CLA. PMA-induced MMP-9 activity was decreased by 20 $\mu$ M CLA in SW480 cells, and by 10 $\mu$ M and 20 $\mu$ M CLA in SW620 cells. Results from the Hoyden chamber assay showed that cell motility was increased by PMA and that PMA-induced cell motility was significantly decreased by 20 $\mu$ M CLA in SW480 cells. These results indicate that CLA may reduce the motility and MMP activity in human colon cancer cells.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.317-323
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• 2009

지속적인 자외선 노출은 사람의 피부에 주름 형성을 유발한다. 본 연구에서 생강나무 추출물이 광노화에 의한 피부 주름 형성의 개선에 미치는 효능을 검증해 보고자 하였다. 우선 사람 섬유아세포를 이용하여 생강나무 추출물의 세포증식과 타입 I 콜라겐의 생합성 활성을 측정하였다. 그 결과 생강나무 추출물에 의한 세포증식과 타입 I 콜라겐의 생합성능은 대조군과 비교하여 각각 33.8 %와 91.8 % 증식함을 보였다. 동물실험에서는 SKH-1 무모쥐에 일주일에 3번 UV를 조사하면서 5 % 생강나무 추출액을 국부적으로 도포하였다. 10주 후에는 각각의 무모쥐의 피부 모사판을 제작하여 관찰하였다. 광노화에 의한 주름형성에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 UVB를 무모쥐의 피부조직에 조사한 후 생강나무 추출액을 도포하여 피부 상태를 관찰하였다. 모사판을 접사카메라를 이용하여 관찰한 결과 5 % 생강나무 추출액의 도포는 생강나무가 포함되지 않은 도포액을 도포한 대조군에 비해 UV에 의해 생성되는 주름 형성 억제에 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 결과로 생강나무 추출액의 도포는 광노화에 의한 피부주름 생성을 억제하고 피부를 보호하는 효과가 있을 것으로 판단된다.

• 대한한의학회지
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.141-155
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• 2001

Objective : The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of Injin fractions on hepatic fibrosis induced by $TGF-{\beta}1$. Method : $TGF-{\beta}1$ mRNA, protein, $TGF-{\beta}1$ receptor, Smad family and PAI-I mRNA were studied in HepG2 cell, and the proliferation, connective tissue growth factor, fibronectin and collagen type I mRNA in T3891 fibroblast by quantitative RT-PCR, ELISA and thymidine incorporation assay. Results : On $TGF-{\beta}1$ mRNA and protein synthesis in HepG2, $H_2O$, butanol and hexane fractions of Injin showed inhibitory effect in a dose-dependent way. In the study on $TGF-{\beta}1$ receptor, Smad family and PAI-1 mRNA in HepG2, $H_2O$, butanol and hexane fraction of Injin showed inhibitory effect on the expression of PAI-1 in a dose-dependent way. On the proliferation of T3891 fibroblast induced by $TGF-{\beta}1$, $H_2O$, ethylacetate and butanol fractions of Injin showed inhibitory effect. In the study on the factors affected by $TGF-{\beta}1$, $H_2O$, ethylacetate and butanol fractions of Injin showed inhibitory effect on CTGF, and $H_2O$, butanol, chloroform and hexane fractions showed inhibitory effect on the expression of collagen type I, whereas no fraction showed inhibitory effect on the expression of fibronectin Conclusion : These results show that each fraction of Injin acts as a fibrosis inhibitory factor by itself or in combination, ultimately inhibiting liver cirrhosis.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제14권4호
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• pp.1857-1862
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• 2013

교원질을 비롯한 세포외기질의 생합성을 통해 피부장력과 탄력 등 피부 특성을 제공하는 진피섬유모세포는 피부노화와 함께 활성이 감소되어 주름 형성의 이유가 된다. 따라서 젊고 건강한 피부를 유지하기 위해서는 진피섬유 모세포의 활성화가 큰 의미를 지닌다. 본 연구에서는 대복피 에탄올추출물이 진피섬유모세포의 세포외기질 합성에 미치는 영향을 ELISA, Western blot analysis 및 RT-PCR 등의 in vitro 평가법으로 측정하였다. ELISA와 western blot analysis에서 대복피추출물은 제1형 교원질, fibronectin, transforming growth factor-${\beta}1$ (TGF-${\beta}1$)의 생성을 촉진시켰고, RT-PCR에서는 COL1A1, TGF-${\beta}1$, keratinocyte growth factor (KGF), insulin growth factor (IGF)-1의 유전자 발현을 증가시켰다. 이상의 결과로부터 대복피추출물은 진피섬유모세포에서 세포외기질의 생성을 촉진시키는 천연소재인 것으로 판단되었다.