• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제21권4호
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• pp.277-283
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• 2013

In this study, we investigated the effects of a selective urotensin II (UII) receptor antagonist, SB-657510, on the inflmmatory response induced by UII in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (EA.hy926) and human monocytes (U937). UII induced inflammatory activation of endothelial cells through expression of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-$1{\beta}$ and IL-6), adhesion molecules (VCAM-1), and tissue factor (TF), which facilitates the adhesion of monocytes to EA.hy926 cells. Treatment with SB-657510 significantly inhibited UII-induced expression of IL-$1{\beta}$, IL-6, and VCAM-1 in EA.hy926 cells. Further, SB-657510 dramatically blocked the UII-induced increase in adhesion between U937 and EA.hy926 cells. In addition, SB-657510 remarkably reduced UII-induced expression of TF in EA.hy926 cells. Taken together, our results demonstrate that the UII antagonist SB-657510 decreases the progression of inflammation induced by UII in endothelial cells.

• 대한바이러스학회지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.47-58
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• 1996

Histopathological vascular changes in hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome (HFRS) caused by Hantaan virus include increased vascular permeability, disseminated intravascular coagulation, thrombocytopenia and changes in coagulation activity. Although vascular endothelial cells of main target organs such as kidney infected with Hantaan virus are not damaged but swelling of endothelial cells, perivascular exudates and infiltration of mononuclear cells and fresh interstitial hemorrhages are common. However, the pathogenesis of cell infiltration and hemorrhages around vascular endothelial cells are not well understood. Some endothelial cell molecules or vascular adhesins that acts as adhesion moleulces for leukocyte are expressed on endothelial cells close to site of inflammation. However, whether the expression of endothelial adhesion molecules such as vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1), intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM-1) and endothelial leukocyte adhesion molecule (ELAM) on vascular endothelial cells are increased by infection with Hantaan virus has not been studied. In this study, the relationship between the expression of VCAM-1, ICAM-1 and ELAM and adhesion of mononuclear cells on endothelial cells of human blood vessels infected with Hantaan virus was investigated. The endothelial cells of umbilical vein was passaged three times in culture medium and the monolayered cells were infected with $10^5\;pfu/ml$ of Hantaan virus grown in Vera E6 cell cultures. The multiplication of virus in cultured endothelial cells was monitored by immunohistochemistry and the expression of adhesion molecules was demonstrated by immunohistochemistry using monoclonal antibodies against VCAM-1, ICAM-1 and ELAM. And in situ hybriditation against ICAM-1 was also performed. The endothelial adhesion molecules, VCAM and ICAM, were expressed after 6 hours postinfection, respectively, and their expressions lasted for 72 hours. Similar expression of VCAM and ICAM appeared on endothelial cells by infection with virus, but the expression of ELAM was not recognized up to 72 hours postinfection. Microscopically, it was noted that many monocuclear cells adhered on endothelial cells infected with viruses. In an electronmicroscopic study, the transendothelial migration of mononuclear cells was observed on monolayered endothelial cells infected with virus. This results suggested that the endothelial adhesion molecules, particulary VCAM and ICAM, might be expressed on endothelial cells by infection with Hantaan virus and these molecules play a key role in the adhesion and extravasation of inflammatory cells around blood vessels.

• BMB Reports
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.447-456
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• 2005

TNF-$\alpha$ plays a pivotal role in inflammation processes which are mainly regulated by endothelial cells. While TNF-$\alpha$ induces apoptosis of several cell types like tumor cells, endothelial cells are resistant to TNFa mediated cell death. The cytotoxic effects of TNF-$\alpha$ on most cells are only evident if RNA or protein synthesis is inhibited, suggesting that de novo RNA or protein synthesis protect cells from TNF-$\alpha$ cytotoxicity, presumably by NF-${\kappa}B$ mediated induction of protective genes. However, the cytoprotective genes involved in NF-${\kappa}B$ dependent endothelial cell survival have not been sufficiently identified. In the present study, the suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) method was employed to identify rarely transcribed TNF-$\alpha$ inducible genes in human arterial endothelial cells related to cell survival and cell cycle. The TNF-$\alpha$-induced expression of the RNA binding protein $p54^{nrb}$ and the 14-3-3 protein HS1 as shown here for the first time may contribute to the TNF-$\alpha$ mediated cell protection of endothelial cells. These genes have been shown to play pivotal roles in cell survival and cell cycle control in different experimental settings. The concerted expression of these genes together with other genes related to cell protection and cell cycle like DnaJ, $p21^{cip1}$ and the ubiquitin activating enzyme E1 demonstrates the identification of new genes in the context of TNF-$\alpha$ induced gene expression patterns mediating the prosurvival effect of TNF-$\alpha$ in endothelial cells.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.343-351
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• 2020

마가목은 한방에서 기침, 천식, 기관지 질환 등의 치료에 이용되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 마가목(sorbus commixta) 수피의 chloroform 분획물로부터 3종의 triterpenoid 화합물과 1종의 coumarin 화합물을 분리하였다. 분리된 화합물의 구조는 MS와 1D-, 2D-NMR분석에 의해 확인하였으며, 이들은 lupeol, β-sitosterol, ursolic acid와 scopoletin으로 구조동정되었다. 분리된 화합물 중 scopoletin은 마가목에서 처음으로 분리된 화합물이다. Scopoletin은 식물에 널리 분포하고 있는 물질로써 항염증 활성을 가진 기능성 화합물이다. 분리된 화합물들의 혈관 염증 억제에 대한 효과를 평가하기 위해 in vitro에서 LDL 산화 억제능을 평가한 결과, 분리된 화합물 중 scopoletin (IC₅₀=10.2 μM)이 강한 억제 활성을 나타내었다. TNF-α로 활성화된 인체혈관내피세포(EA.hy926)를 이용한 실험에서 scopoletin은 세포부착인자인 ICAM-1, VCAM-1, E-selectin의 발현을 저해하였고, THP-1 단핵구와 EA.hy926 혈관내피세포 간의 부착력도 약화시켰다. 뿐만 아니라, scopoletin은 TNF-α로 유도된 NF-κB 전사인자의 핵내 이동 및 IκBα의 인산화도 저해하였다. 따라서 마가목 추출물로부터 분리된 scopoletin은 NF-κB 신호전달의 억제를 통해 세포부착인자의 발현을 감소시키고, 단핵구의 혈관내피세포로의 부착을 억제시켜 혈관내 항염증 활성을 나타내었다. 이러한 실험결과, scopoletin은 혈관염증 반응으로부터 유도되는 죽상동맥경화증 치료를 위한 후보소재로서 이용될 가능성이 있다고 사료된다.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.237-245
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• 2023

Background: Ginsenoside Rg2 (Rg2) has a variety of pharmacological activities and provides benefits during inflammation, cancer, and other diseases. However, there are no reports about the relationship between Rg2 and atherosclerosis. Methods: We used 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) to detect the cell viability of Rg2 in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). The expression of inflammatory factors in HUVECs and the expression of phenotypic transformation-related marker in VSMCs were detected at mRNA levels. Western blot method was used to detect the expression of inflammation pathways and the expression of phenotypic transformation at the protein levels. The rat carotid balloon injury model was performed to explore the effect of Rg2 on inflammation and phenotypic transformation in vivo. Results: Rg2 decreased the expression of inflammatory factors induced by lipopolysaccharide in HUVECs-without affecting cell viability. These events depend on the blocking regulation of NF-κB and p-ERK signaling pathway. In VSMCs, Rg2 can inhibit the proliferation, migration, and phenotypic transformation of VSMCs induced by platelet derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB)-which may contribute to its anti-atherosclerotic role. In rats with carotid balloon injury, Rg2 can reduce intimal proliferation after injury, regulate the inflammatory pathway to reduce inflammatory response, and also suppress the phenotypic transformation of VSMCs. Conclusion: These results suggest that Rg2 can exert its anti-atherosclerotic effect at the cellular level and animal level, which provides a more sufficient basis for ginseng as a functional dietary regulator.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.145-155
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• 2002

연구배경 : 혈관내피세포와 호중구의 상호작용은 급성염증반응의 생리 및 병리학적 핵심적인 과정으로서 특별한 분자들에 의해서 매개되고 있다. 적절한 자극이 주어질 때 혈관 내피세포에서는 부착 및 신호인자가 표현되며 이들은 호중구의 수용체에 의해 인지된다. 본 연구에서는 IL-1과 LPS로 혈관내피세포를 자극하였을 때 CXC chemokine family에 속하는 GRO-${\alpha}$, IL-8 및 ENA-78이 내피세포에서 분비되는 양상을 관찰하였고, ENA-78과 GRO-${\alpha}$가 호중구-내피세포의 부착에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 방 법 : 인제대혈관 내피세포를 배양하여 다양한 농도로 IL-1과 LPS로 자극하였다. 자극된 내피세로로부터 분비 되어진 GRO-${\alpha}$, IL-8 및 ENA-78의 농도는 ELISA로 측정하였다. recombinant human ENA-78 및 GRO-${\alpha}$로 자극된 내피세포에 동위원소가 부착된 정상백혈구를 이용하여 부착능을 측정하였다. 결 과 : IL-1a과 LPS로 자극된 내피세포에서 GRO-${\alpha}$ IL-8 및 ENA-78의 분비는 자극의 농도와 지속시간에 비례하여 증가되었고, recombinant human ENA-78과 GRO-${\alpha}$의 농도가 증가함에 따라 호중구의 부착율이 더욱 증가하였다. 결 론 : ENA-78과 GRO-${\alpha}$는 CXC chemokine family에 속하며 주로 상피세포에서 발현되어 백혈구의 화학적 주성을 유발하며 염증성 반응을 매개하는 중요한 물질로 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 다양한 농도의 IL-1과 LPS로 자극된 내피세포에서 농도에 비례하여 GRO-${\alpha}$, IL-8 및 ENA-78이 분비됨을 확인할 수 있었으며, 또한 ENA-78과 GRO-${\alpha}$를 각각 다른 농도로 배양한 후 호중구 부착능이 농도에 따라 증가함을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 본 연구의 결과는 염증성 자극으로 혈관내피세포에서 분비되는 ENA-78과 GRO-${\alpha}$ 등의 CXC chemokine 이 염증반응의 진행 기전에서 중요한 역할을 담당할 것임을 시사하며, 향후 염증성 질환의 발병기전 규명이나 치료법개발을 위한 기초적 자료를 제공하는데 도움이 될 것으로 생각된다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.102-106
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• 2013

Emerging evidence suggests that gap formation and opening of the endothelial junctions during leukocyte extravasation is actively controlled to maintain the integrity of the vascular barrier. While the role for endothelial cells to this process has been well defined, it is not clear whether leukocytes are also actively contributing to endothelial barrier function. We have recently showed that extravasating leukocytes deposit microparticles on the subendothelium during the late stages of extravasation, which is LFA-1 dependent. Using multiphotonintravital microscopy (MP-IVM) of mouse cremaster muscle vessels in the current work, we show that microparticle formation and deposition maintains the integrity of the microvascular barrier during leukocyte extravasation. Inhibition of neutrophil-derived microparticle formation resulted in dramatically increased vascular leakage. These findings suggest that deposition of microparticles during neutrophil extravasation is essential for maintaining endothelial barrier function and may result in temporal difference between neutrophil extravasation and an increase in vascular leakage.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.34-39
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• 2014

Cigarette smoke is considered a major risk factor for vascular diseases. There are many toxic compounds in cigarette smoke, including acrolein and other ${\alpha},{\beta}$-unsaturated aldehydes, which are regarded as mediators of inflammation and vascular dysfunction. Furthermore, recent studies have revealed that acrolein, an ${\alpha},{\beta}$-unsaturated aldehyde in cigarette smoke, induces inflammatory mediator expression, which is known to be related to vascular diseases. In this study, we investigated whether Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) water extract suppressed acrolein-induced cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 expression in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). Acrolein-induced COX-2 expression was accompanied by increased levels of phosphorylated p38 in HUVECs and KRG inhibited COX-2 expression in HUVECs. These results suggest that KRG suppresses acrolein-induced COX-2 expression via inhibition of the p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway. In addition, KRG exhibited an inhibitory effect on acrolein-induced apoptosis, as demonstrated by annexin Vepropidium iodide staining and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick end-labeling assay. Consistent with these results, KRG may exert a vasculoprotective effect through inhibition of COX-2 expression in acrolein-stimulated human endothelial cells.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.1-15
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• 2006

Vascular endothelial cell injury or dysfunction has been implicated in the onset and' progression of cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis. A number of previous studies have demonstrated that the pro-oxidative and pro-inflammatory pathways within vascular endothelium play an important role in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis, Recent evidence has provided compelling evidence to indicate that interleukin-4 (IL-4) can induce proc inflammatory environment via oxidative stress-mediated up-regulation of inflammatory mediators such as cytokine, chemokine, and adhesion molecules in vascular endothelial cells. In addition, apoptotic cell death within vascular endothelium has been hypothesized to be involved in the development of atherosclerosis. Emerging evidence has demonstrated that IL-4 can induce apoptosis of human vascular endothelial cells through the caspase-3-dependent pathway, suggesting that IL-4 can increase endothelial cell turnover by accelerated apoptosis, the event which may cause the dysfunction of the vascular endothelium. These studies will have a high probability of revealing new directions that lead to the development of clinical strategies toward the prevention and/or treatment for individuals with inflammatory vascular diseases including atherosclerosis.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제44권1호
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• pp.216-224
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• 2024

The reduction of nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability in the endothelium induces endothelial dysfunction, contributing to the development of hypertension. Although Lactobacillus consumption decreases blood pressure, intracellular signaling pathways related to hypertension have not been well elucidated. Thus, this study examined the effect of spray-dried Lactiplantibacillus plantarum K79 (LpK79) on NO production, intracellular signaling pathways, and inflammatory responses related to vascular function and hypertension. NO production was assessed in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) treated with LpK79. Endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and intracellular signaling molecules were determined using Western blot analysis. LpK79 dose-dependently increased NO production and activated eNOS via the phosphoinositide 3-kinase/Akt signaling pathway HUVECs. Moreover, LpK79 mitigated the activation of crucial factors pivotal for vascular contraction in smooth muscle cells, such as phospholipase Cγ, myosin phosphatase target subunit 1, and Rho-associated kinase 2. When HUVECs were treated with LpL79 in the presence of Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS), LpK79 effectively suppressed mRNA and protein expression of pro-inflammatory mediators induced by E. coli LPS. These results suggest that LpK79 provided a beneficial effect on the regulation of vascular endothelial function.