• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.928-933
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• 2005

This study was carried out to understand the effects of Bambusae Caulis in Liquamen manufactured by different production process and Rosa rugosa on blood sugar in the db/db mice. Bambusae Caulis in Liquamen(L-BCL, H-BCL) manufactured by low or high temperature production process and Rosa rugosa were used. The effects of L-BCL, L-BCL+Rosa rugosa, H-BCL and H-BCL+Rosa rugosa were observed in terms of blood sugar, creatinine, BUN, ALT in db/db mice. The results were as follows : The amount of glucose was significantly decreased (P<0.01) in the experimental groups compared with the control. The amount of Creatinine ovserved decrease in the case of L-BCL group. The amount of blood urea nitrogen observed significant decrease in the case of H-BCL and H-BCL+Rosa rugosa groups. The amount of ALT did not show any differences among five groups.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제29권8호
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• pp.666-676
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• 2006

Gangliosides are widely distributed in mammalian cells and play important roles in various functions such as cell differentiation and growth control. In addition, diabetes and obesity cause abnormal development of reproductive processes in a variety of species. However, the mechanisms underlying these effects, and how they are related, are not fully understood. This study examined whether the differential expression of gangliosides is implicated in the abnormal follicular development and uterine architecture of streptozotocin (STZ)-induced and db/db diabetic mice. Based upon the mobility on high-performance thin-layer chromatography, mouse ovary consisted of at least five different ganglioside components, mainly gangliosides GM3, GM1, GD1a and GT1b, and diabetic ovary exhibited a significant reduction in ganglioside expression with apparent changes in the major gangliosides. A prominent immunofluorescence microscopy showed a dramatic loss of ganglioside GD1a expression in the primary, secondary and Graafian follicles of STZ-induced and db/db diabetic mice. A significant decrease in ganglioside GD3 expression was also observed in the ovary of db/db mice. In the uterus of STZ-induced diabetic mice, expression of gangliosides GD1a and GT1b was obviously reduced, but gangliosides GM1, GM2 and GD3 expression was increased. In contrast, the uterus of db/db mice showed a significant increase in gangliosides GM1, GD1a and GD3 expression. Taken together, a complex pattern of ganglioside expression was seen in the ovary and uterus of normoglycemic ICR and $db/^+$ mice, and the correspoding tissues in diabetic mice are characterized by appreciable changes of the major ganglioside expression. These results suggest that alterations in ganglioside expression caused by diabetes mellitus may be implicated in abnormal ovarian development and uterine structure.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제39권3호
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• pp.199-205
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• 2015

Background: Ginsenoside Rb1 (G-Rb1), the major active constituent of ginseng, improves insulin sensitivity and exerts antidiabetic effects. We tested whether the insulin-sensitizing and antidiabetic effects of G-Rb1 results from a reduction in ectopic fat accumulation, mediated by inhibition of lipolysis in adipocytes. Methods: Obese and diabetic db/db mice were treated with daily doses of 20 mg/kg G-Rb1 for 14 days. Hepatic fat accumulation was evaluated by measuring liver weight and triglyceride content. Levels of blood glucose and serum insulin were used to evaluate insulin sensitivity in db/db mice. Lipolysis in adipocytes was evaluated by measuring plasma-free fatty acids and glycerol release from 3T3-L1 adipocytes treated with G-Rb1. The expression of relevant genes was analyzed by western blotting, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Results: G-Rb1 increased insulin sensitivity and alleviated hepatic fat accumulation in obese diabetic db/db mice, and these effects were accompanied by reduced liver weight and hepatic triglyceride content. Furthermore, G-Rb1 lowered the levels of free fatty acids in obese mice, which may contribute to a decline in hepatic lipid accumulation. Corresponding to these results, G-Rb1 significantly suppressed lipolysis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes and upregulated the perilipin expression in both 3T3-L1 adipocytes and mouse epididymal fat pads. Moreover, G-Rb1 increased the level of adiponectin and reduced that of tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$ in obese mice, and these effects were confirmed in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Conclusion: G-Rb1 may improve insulin sensitivity in obese and diabetic db/db mice by reducing hepatic fat accumulation and suppressing adipocyte lipolysis; these effects may be mediated via the upregulation of perilipin expression in adipocytes.

• 한국식품영양학회지
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.425-429
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• 2008

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Type 1 diabetes, or juvenile-onset diabetes, results from a cellular-mediated autoimmune destruction of the ${\beta}$-cells of the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes, is a term used for individuals who have insulin resistance, a condition that makes it harder for the cells to properly use insulin, and usually have relative insulin deficiency. The diabetes causes the onset of chronic complications and diabetic neuropathy is one of the most debilitating complications. In this study, the hypoglycemic effect and the preventive effect of diabetic complications of Dioscorea rhizoma extract(DRE) were examined in rodent model. We investigated the glucose tolerance test and long term hypoglycemic effect of DRE in Type 1 streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and Type 2 diabetic db/db mice. DRE showed a hypoglycemic effect on blood glucose levels than that of control group in Type 1 streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats and Type 2 diabetic db/db mice. On the basis of our results, we conclude that long-term use of DRE might help decrease blood glucose level and prevention of diabetes-associated complication.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.107-111
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• 2011

The objective of this study was to investigate the hypoglycemic effects of quercetin (QE) in animal models of diabetes mellitus (DM). A starch solution (1 g/kg) with and without QE (100 mg/kg) or acarbose (40 mg/kg) was orally administered to streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats after an overnight fast. Postprandial plasma glucose levels were measured and incremental areas under the response curve were calculated. To study the effects of chronic feeding of QE, five-week-old db/db mice were fed an AIN-93G diet, a diet containing QE at 0.08%, or a diet containing acarbose at 0.03% for 7 weeks after 1 week of adaptation. Plasma glucose and insulin, blood glycated hemoglobin, and maltase activity of the small intestine were measured. Oral administration of QE (100 mg/kg) or acarbose (40 mg/kg) to STZ-treated rats significantly decreased incremental plasma glucose levels 30-180 min after a single oral dose of starch and the area under the postprandial glucose response, compared with the control group. QE (0.08% of diet) or acarbose (0.03% of diet) offered to db/db mice significantly reduced both plasma glucose and blood glycated hemoglobin compared to controls without significant influence on plasma insulin. Small intestine maltase activities were significantly reduced by consumption of QE or acarbose. Thus, QE could be effective in controlling fasting and postprandial blood glucose levels in animal models of DM.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.201-207
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• 2012

This study investigated the hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant effects of dietary quercetin in an animal model of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Four-week-old C57BL/KsJ-db/db mice (n = 18) were offered an AIN-93G diet or a diet containing quercetin at 0.04% (low quercetin, LQE) or 0.08% of the diet (high quercetin, HQE) for 6 weeks after 1 week of adaptation. Plasma glucose, insulin, adiponectin, and lipid profiles, and lipid peroxidation of the liver were determined. Plasma glucose levels were significantly lower in the LQE group than in the control group, and those in the HQE group were even further reduced compared with the LQE group. The homeostasis model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) showed lower values for LQE and HQE than for the control group without significant influence on insulin levels. High quercetin increased plasma adiponectin compared with the control group. Plasma triglycerides in the LQE and HQE groups were lower than those in the control group. Supplementation with high quercetin decreased plasma total cholesterol and increased HDL-cholesterol compared with the control group. Consumption of low and high quercetin reduced thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels and elevated activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) in the liver. Thus, quercetin could be effective in improving hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and antioxidant status in type 2 diabetes.

• Experimental and Molecular Medicine
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• 제51권2호
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• pp.9.1-9.10
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• 2019

Mesangial cell proliferation has been identified as a major factor contributing to glomerulosclerosis, which is a typical symptom of diabetic nephropathy (DN). Lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) levels are increased in the glomerulus of the kidney in diabetic mice. LPA is a critical regulator that induces mesangial cell proliferation; however, its effect and molecular mechanisms remain unknown. The proportion of ${\alpha}-SMA^+/PCNA^+$ cells was increased in the kidney cortex of db/db mice compared with control mice. Treatment with LPA concomitantly increased the proliferation of mouse mesangial cells (SV40 MES13) and the expression of cyclin D1 and CDK4. On the other hand, the expression of $p27^{Kip1}$ was decreased. The expression of $Kr{\ddot{u}}ppel$-like factor 5 (KLF5) was upregulated in the kidney cortex of db/db mice and LPA-treated SV40 MES13 cells. RNAi-mediated silencing of KLF5 reversed these effects and inhibited the proliferation of LPA-treated cells. Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) were activated, and the expression of early growth response 1 (Egr1) was subsequently increased in LPA-treated SV40 MES13 cells and the kidney cortex of db/db mice. Moreover, LPA significantly increased the activity of the Ras-related C3 botulinum toxin substrate (Rac1) GTPase in SV40 MES13 cells, and the dominant-negative form of Rac1 partially inhibited the phosphorylation of p38 and upregulation of Egr1 and KLF5 induced by LPA. LPA-induced hyperproliferation was attenuated by the inhibition of Rac1 activity. Based on these results, the Rac1/MAPK/KLF5 signaling pathway was one of the mechanisms by which LPA induced mesangial cell proliferation in DN models.

• Food Science and Biotechnology
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.172-178
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• 2009

Fermented ginseng (FG) is an ethanol extract of ginseng radix processed with $\beta$-galactosidase. It was hypothesized that FG may exert anti-hyperlipidemic and anti-diabetic activities through modulating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) in HepG2 human hepatoma cells. In this study, we showed that AMPK phosphorylation was stimulated by FG. These effects were abolished by pretreatment with an AMPK inhibitor, compound C. In addition, FG regulated the expression of genes associated with lipogenesis and lipolysis, thus causing suppression of hepatic triglyceride accumulation. In vivo study using db/db mice, FG reduced fasting plasma glucose, HbAlc, and insulin resistance index, when compared to diabetic control. FG also increased the phospho-AMPK and glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) expressions in liver and skeletal muscle, respectively. In liver, expressions of lipogenic gene were decreased whereas expressions of lipolytic genes were induced, when compared to diabetic control. Taken together, we may suggest that FG ameliorates hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia through activation of AMPK and could be developed as a health functional food or therapeutic agent for type 2 diabetic patients.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제35권10호
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• pp.1343-1348
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• 2006

본 연구는 누에고치를 효소 가수분해하여 얻은 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물이 2형 당뇨병 모델인 C57BL/KsJ db/db mouse에 혈당조절 및 혈장지질 개선에 미치는 영향을 조사하였다. 12주령의 C57BL/KsJ db/db 마우스를 대조군과 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군으로 나누어 8주 동안 음수로 섭취시켰다. 8주 동안 실험동물의 체중, 식이섭취량, 음수섭취량을 측정하고 매주 1회씩 4시간 공복 후 혈당변화를 관찰하였으며, 8주 후 모든 동물을 희생시킨 후 장기무게와 혈액을 채취하여 혈중 triglyceride와 cholesterol을 측정하였다. 실험동물의 체중은 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군에서 증가하는 경향을 보였다. 장기무게는 간장의 경우 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군에서 약간 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 신장은 당뇨대조군에서 약간 증가하였으나 간장과 신장 모두에서 각 군간의 유의적 차이는 없었다. 혈당은 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취 1주 후부터 유의적인 차이를 보였으며, 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군이 대조군에 비해 유의적으로 혈당상승을 억제하는 효과가 나타났다. 당뇨대조군의 경우 초기 혈당에 비해 8주후 혈당은 약 18% 증가하였고, 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물은 초기혈당과 비교 시 약 5.8%증가하여 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물이 혈당상승을 억제하는 것으로 나타났다. 포도당 부하후 측정한 내당능의 결과에서도 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취는 혈당 개선에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물 섭취군의 혈청지질 중 total cholesterol과 non-HDL cholesterol은 당뇨대조군과 비교시 큰 차이가 없었으나, HDL-cholesterol을 유의적으로 증가시키고 triglyceride 함량을 유의적으로 감소시켰다. 실크단백질 효소 가수분해물의 섭취는 혈당상승을 억제하며, 혈청 지질 중 triglyceride를 낮추고 HDL-cholesterol을 높여 혈청지질 개선에 도움을 주는 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품저장유통학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.134-144
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• 2015

본 연구에서는 비 상품 부추의 산업적 활용의 활성화를 위해 제 2형 당뇨모델인 db/db 마우스에서 부추 추출물과 부추 발효물에 대한 항당뇨 효과를 조사하였다. 부추 발효물 제조를 위한 균주선발을 위해 L. acidophilus, L. plantarum, L. casei을 접종하여 배양시킨 부추 추출물(부추 발효물)에 대한 전자공여능을 측정한 결과, L. acidophilus, L. plantarum 부추 발효물은 활성이 증가되었으나 L. plantarum 접종한 부추 발효물의 superoxide radical 소거능은 부추 추출물의 0.6배 수준으로 감소하였다. L. plantarum와 L. casei 균주를 접종한 부추 발효물의 superoxide radical 소거능은 부추 추출물과 유사한 수준을 나타내었다. 따라서 L. plantarum과 L. casei를 이용하여 발효한 부추 발효물과 부추 추출물을 제2형 당뇨질환 동물모델인 db/db mice에 두 가지 농도구간으로(저농도 : 200 mg/kg, 고농도 : 400 mg/kg) 경구 투여한 후, 항당뇨 효능을 평가하였다. 체중 및 식이섭취량을 측정한 결과, 저농도 부추 발효물을 투여하였을 때, 식이섭취량의 변화 없이 체중증가량이 유의적으로 감소되는 것을 확인할 수 있었다(p<0.05). 혈당증가량과 혈청 내 insulin 함량은 고농도 부추 추출물을 투여하였을 때, 유의적으로 감소되었고, 부추 발효물을 투여한 군에서도 감소되는 경향을 나타내었다(p<0.05). 경구 당 부하검사 결과에서도 고농도의 부추 추출물 및 부추 발효물을 투여한 군에서 포도당 내성 효과가 개선되는 것으로 나타났다. 당뇨병에 의해 감소된 혈청 내 GLP-1 농도는 고농도 부추 추출물 및 고농도의 부추 발효물 투여로 인해 증가되었으며 이상의 결과들은 부추 추출물 및 부추 발효물이 GLP-1 분비를 증가시켜 insulin 저항성을 개선시킬 수 있음을 나타낸다. 비록 본 연구결과에서 제2형 당뇨질환에 대한 항당뇨 효능은 부추 추출물이 부추 발효물 보다 더 효과적인 것으로 나타났으나, 두가지 유산균으로 혼합발효한 부추 발효물은 부추 추출물과 유사한 수준의 항당뇨 효능을 보임과 동시에 제2형 당뇨병으로 인한 체중증가도 감소시킬 수 있어 비만을 동반하는 제2형 당뇨병의 예방과 개선을 위한 기능성 소재로 활용될 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.