• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제84권1호
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• pp.55-66
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• 2021

Background: Particulate matter 10 (PM₁₀; airborne particles <10 ㎛) inhalation has been demonstrated to induce airway and lung diseases. In this study, we investigate the effects of PM₁₀ inhalation on RNA expression in lung tissues using a murine model. Methods: Female BALB/c mice were affected with PM₁₀, ovalbumin (OVA), or both OVA and PM₁₀. PM₁₀ was administered intranasally while OVA was both intraperitoneally injected and intranasally administered. Treatments occurred 4 times over a 2-week period. Two days after the final challenges, mice were sacrificed. Full RNA sequencing using lung homogenates was conducted. Results: While PM₁₀ did not induce cell proliferation in bronchoalveolar fluid or lead to airway hyper-responsiveness, it did cause airway inflammation and lung fibrosis. Levels of interleukin 1β, tumor necrosis factor-α, and transforming growth factor-β in lung homogenates were significantly elevated in the PM₁₀-treated group, compared to the control group. The PM₁₀ group also showed increased RNA expression of Rn45a, Snord22, Atp6v0c-ps2, Snora28, Snord15b, Snora70, and Mmp12. Generally, genes associated with RNA splicing, DNA repair, the inflammatory response, the immune response, cell death, and apoptotic processes were highly expressed in the PM₁₀-treated group. The OVA/PM₁₀ treatment did not produce greater effects than OVA alone. However, the OVA/PM₁₀-treated group did show increased RNA expression of Clca1, Snord22, Retnla, Prg2, Tff2, Atp6v0c-ps2, and Fcgbp when compared to the control groups. These genes are associated with RNA splicing, DNA repair, the inflammatory response, and the immune response. Conclusion: Inhalation of PM₁₀ extensively altered RNA expression while also inducing cellular inflammation, fibrosis, and increased inflammatory cytokines in this murine mouse model.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제85권1호
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• pp.18-24
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• 2022

Background: Neutrophilic asthma (NeuA) is usually resistant to corticosteroids. Tiotropium bromide (TIO) is a bronchodilator that is used as an add-on therapy to inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting β2 agonist in asthma treatment. However, the role of TIO in NeuA is not fully known. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of TIO on NeuA compared to that of corticosteroids. Methods: C57BL/6 female mice were sensitized with ovalbumin and lipopolysaccharide to induce neutrophilic inflammation. Dexamethasone (DEX) was administered on days 14, 17, 20, and 23. TIO was inhaled on days 21, 21, and 23. On day 24, mice were sacrificed. Airway hyper-responsiveness, levels of cytokines in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) and lung homogenates, and lung tissue histopathology were compared between the two groups. Results: Neutrophil counts, T helper 2 cells (T_H2)/T_H17 cytokines, and pro-inflammatory cytokine in BAL fluids were elevated in the NeuA group. TIO group showed lower total cells, neutrophil counts, and eosinophil counts in BAL fluids than the DEX group (p<0.001, p<0.05, and p<0.001, respectively). Airway resistance was attenuated in the TIO group but elevated in the NeuA group (p<0.001). Total protein, interleukin (IL)-5, and IL-17A levels in BAL fluids were lower in the TIO group than in the NeuA group (all p<0.05). Conclusion: TIO showed more potent effects than DEX in improving airway inflammation and attenuating airway resistance in NeuA.

• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제23권5호
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• pp.662-665
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• 2008

Takju lees extract is expected to be a promising material for functional food. This study was conducted in order to assess the glycemic index (GI) of Takju lees extract and its effects in an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). The GI for Takju lees extract was evaluated with 10 healthy young adults (Male 5, Female 5). OGTT was conducted in 20 male db/db mice, fed on a diet containing 2% Takju lees extract for 4 weeks. Those animals were subjected to OGTT after one oral administration of Takju lees extract at 2 g/kg BW. The GI of the Takju lees extract was measured at 97.97. The effects of the Takju lees extract on the oral glucose tolerance test in db/db mice evidenced no differences as compared to the control group. In conclusion, Takju lees extract is a high GI material, and it has no effect on blood glucose levels in a type II diabetic animal model. Further studies will be required to confirm its anti-diabetic effects.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.73-81
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• 2024

The substantia gelatinosa (SG) within the trigeminal subnucleus caudalis (Vc) is recognized as a pivotal site of integrating and modulating afferent fibers carrying orofacial nociceptive information. Although naringenin (4',5,7-thrihydroxyflavanone), a natural bioflavonoid, has been proven to possess various biological effects in the central nervous system (CNS), the activity of naringenin at the orofacial nociceptive site has not been reported yet. In this study, we explored the influence of naringenin on GABA response in SG neurons of Vc using whole-cell patch-clamp technique. The application of GABA in a bath induced two forms of GABA responses: slow and fast. Naringenin enhanced both amplitude and area under curve (AUC) of GABA-mediated responses in 57% (12/21) of tested neurons while decreasing both parameters in 33% (7/21) of neurons. The enhancing or suppressing effect of naringenin on GABA response have been observed, with enhancement occurring when the GABA response was slow, and suppression when it was fast. Furthermore, both the enhancement of slower GABA responses and the suppression of faster GABA responses by naringenin were concentration dependent. Interestingly, the nature of GABA response was also found to be sex-dependent. A majority of SG neurons from juvenile female mice exhibited slower GABA responses, whereas those from juvenile males predominantly displayed faster GABA responses. Taken together, this study indicates that naringenin plays a partial role in modulating orofacial nociception and may hold promise as a therapeutic target for treating orofacial pain, with effects that vary according to sex.

• 한국발생생물학회지:발생과생식
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.79-87
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• 2009

출산과 수유 과정에서의 잘 알려진 기능 때문에, 옥시토신(oxytocin, OT)은 '여성 뇌하수체후엽 호르몬(female nerohypophyseal hormone)'으로 알려져 왔다. 그러나 최신 연구들에 따르면 OT가 중추신경계와 말초조직 수준에서 수컷 생식을 조절하는 국부적인 기능을 가짐이 알려졌다. 일부 실험용 설치류에서, OT는 사회적인 자극들에 반응하여 뇌의 특정 지역으로 분비되는데, 이 뇌 OT와 그 수용체(OTR)를 매개로한 작용들은 수컷의 다양한 행동, 특히 교미 관련 행동의 조절에 깊이 관여한다. 최근에 개발된 OT와 OTR knockout 생쥐 모델들의 사회적, 성적 행도으이 분자 조절 기작들에 대한 중요한 실마리들을 제공하다. OT는 또한 설치류의 정소, 부정소, 전립선에서도 합성되며, 이들 조직에서도 OTR이 발현됨이 보고되어왔다. OT는 말초적으로 testosterone(T)을 dihydrotestosterone(DHT)로 전환시키는 5alpha-reductase의 활성조절을 통해 정소의 스테로이드호르몬 합성과 분비에 관여한다. 안드로겐 전환을 유도하는 OT 작용들이 부정소와 전립선에서도 발견되는데, 이는 OT가 이들 안드로겐 의존적인 생식도관의 기능들, 예를 들어 평활근 수축 유도와 같은 기능을 조절함을 시사한다. 이러한 맥락에서, 수컷의 뇌와 생싯기간 중추신경계와 생식기관에서의 OT의 기능들에 대한 향후 연구들은 복잡한 사회적, 성적 행동에 대한 이해 증진과 심리적 혹은 남성과학적 이상에 대한 치료법 개발에 대한 기반을 제공할 수 있을 것이다.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.79-83
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• 2004

파슬리추출물이 피부에 미치는 개선효과를 조사하기 위하여, 배양 인체 섬유아세포에서 total Collagen, type I procollagen을 각질형성세포주인 HaCaT 세포에서 prostaglandin E$_2$(PGE$_2$), interleukin l$\alpha$ (IL-l$\alpha$)와 tumor necrosis factor $\alpha$ (TNF$\alpha$)를 무모생쥐(Female albino hairless mice, Skh:hr-1)에서는 진피의 두께와 밀도를 측정하였다. 그 결과, 1 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mL 농도의 파슬리 추출물은 total collagen은 23%, type I procollagen은 18% 증가시켰고, 자외선 B에 의한 PGE$_2$의 생합성은 약 60% 정도 감소시켰다. 10uM RA, 100 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mL SLS와 자외선 B 30 mJ/$\textrm{cm}^2$로 조사했을 때, IL-1$\alpha$ 및 TNF $\alpha$의 생합성 역시 1 $\mu\textrm{g}$/mL 파슬리추출물 처리 시 감소되었다. 4일 동안 1% 파슬리추출물로 폐쇄첩포한 무모생쥐의 진피 두께는 대조군에 비해 약 1.5배 정도 두꺼워지고, 밀도도 훨씬 촘촘해졌다. 본 연구의 결과는 파슬리추출물이 피부에서 노화방지 효과 및 자극완화 효과가 있음을 시사하고 있다.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.325-329
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• 2002

남해안에서 다량 생산되고 있는 김(Porphyra yezoensis)의 생리활성 물질은 porphyran을 분리 추출한 후, 흰쥐에서 고지혈증 및 고 콜레스테롤혈증을 유발시켜 간장의 항산화 효소활성 및 면역능을 측정하였다. 간의 효소활성 측정을 위해 Sprague-Dawley계 흰쥐를 9마리씩 5군으로 나누어 1군은 정상군, 2군은 대조군(고지혈증 유발군), 3, 4 및 5군은 porphyran 급이군으로서 대조군에 porphyran을 각각 1%, 5% 및 10%의 비율로 사료에 첨가하여 4주간 사육하였다. 면역능은 Balb/c female mouse를 이용하여 3마리씩 4군으로 대조군 및 porphyran 1%, 2% 및 5%로 조제된 시료를 실험동물에게 2일에 1회 1mL씩 복강 주사를 연속적으로 20일간 투여한 후 비교하였다. 혈청중의 alanine aminotransferase(ALT), aspartate aminotransferase(AST), alkaline phosphatase(ALP) 및 lactic dehydrogenase(LDH) 활성은 대조군에 비해 porphyran 급이군에서 낮았으며, porphyran의 급이 수준이 증가할수록 대조군에 비해 유의하게 낮은 경향을 보였다. 간장의 superoxide dismutase와 catalase활성은 정상군에 비하여 대조군이 유의하게 높았으나, 대조군에 비해 porphyran 급이군에서는 낮았으며, 특히 10% porphyran 급이군에서는 정상군 수준으로 유의하게 감소되었다. TBARS 역시 대조군에 비해 porphyran 급이군 모두 유의하게 감소하였으며, 정상군 수준이하로 감소되었다. Interleukin-1농도는 porphyran 2% 및 5%를 투여한 흰쥐의 혈청에서 정상군보다 각각 26.81%, 77.95%의 증가를 나타내었으나, Interleukin-2는 감소하였다. 본 연구 결과에서 porphyran 급이는 고지혈증을 유발한 흰쥐에서 과산화물 농도를 저하시켜 항산화 효소활성을 낮추었으며, 면역능에서 일정한 현상은 나타나지 않았다.

• Experimental and Molecular Medicine
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• 제50권12호
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• pp.12.1-12.14
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• 2018

Osteoporosis develops with high prevalence in both postmenopausal women and hypogonadal men. Osteoporosis results in significant morbidity, but no cure has been established. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) critically contribute to bone homeostasis and possess potent immunomodulatory/anti-inflammatory capability. Here, we investigated the therapeutic efficacy of using an infusion of MSCs to treat sex hormone-deficient bone loss and its underlying mechanisms. In particular, we compared the impacts of MSC cytotherapy in the two genders with the aim of examining potential gender differences. Using the gonadectomy (GNX) model, we confirmed that the osteoporotic phenotypes were substantially consistent between female and male mice. Importantly, systemic MSC transplantation (MSCT) not only rescued trabecular bone loss in GNX mice but also restored cortical bone mass and bone quality. Unexpectedly, no differences were detected between the genders. Furthermore, MSCT demonstrated an equal efficiency in rectifying the bone remodeling balance in both genders of GNX animals, as proven by the comparable recovery of bone formation and parallel normalization of bone resorption. Mechanistically, using green fluorescent protein (GFP)-based cell-tracing, we demonstrated rapid engraftment but poor inhabitation of donor MSCs in the GNX recipient bone marrow of each gender. Alternatively, MSCT uniformly reduced the $CD3^+T$-cell population and suppressed the serum levels of inflammatory cytokines in reversing female and male GNX osteoporosis, which was attributed to the ability of the MSC to induce T-cell apoptosis. Immunosuppression in the microenvironment eventually led to functional recovery of endogenous MSCs, which resulted in restored osteogenesis and normalized behavior to modulate osteoclastogenesis. Collectively, these data revealed recipient sexually monomorphic responses to MSC therapy in gonadal steroid deficiency-induced osteoporosis via immunosuppression/anti-inflammation and resident stem cell recovery.

• 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.81-86
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• 2012

본 연구는 황련, 감초, 오미자 그리고 산수유 한약재 복합추출물의 $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7에 대한 항균효과와, 한약재 복합추출물과 염소산나트륨 합제의 $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7 감염 마우스에 대한 항균효과를 평가하기 위해 수행되었다. 한약재 복합추출물, CGSC10을 이용하여 $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7에 대한 항균효과 확인 시험을 수행한 결과, CGSC10 5, 10, 그리고 20%를 첨가한 배지에서 30시간 동안 배양한 후, $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7의 성장이 각각 34.7, 60.2, 그리고 76.4% 억제되는 효과가 관찰되었다. 또한, $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7을 감염시킨 마우스에 CGSC10, 염소산나트륨, 그리고 CGSC10와 염소산나트륨 합제(CGSCS10)를 음용수를 통해 투여한 결과, 투여 3일째부터, 모든 투여군에서 대조군과 비교하여 $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7의 균수가 유의성 있게 감소하였으며($p$ < 0.001), 투여 7일째에는, 10% CGSC10, 15mM 염소산나트륨, 그리고 CGSCS10을 투여한 군에서 대조군과 비교하여 $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7의 균수가 각각 27.1, 67.7, 그리고 83.3% 정도 감소하는 결과를 나타내었다. 따라서 본 연구의 결과로부터, CGSCS10을 $E.$ $coli$ O157:H7에 감염된 마우스에 음수로 투여할 경우, 감염증상을 완화 시킬 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.159-170
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• 2009

Backgrounds and Objectives: A fracture means a loss of continuity in the substance of bone. Bone differs from other musculoskeletal tissue due to its ability to repair and heal itself without leaving a scar. The cutter head has multinucleated osteoclast cells to resorb the dead bone. The tail, with its conical surface, is lined with osteoblast cells laying down new bone. The conjugation of fracture is a unique biological process regulated by a complex array of signaling molecules and proinflammatory cytokines. Pyritum, one of the important prescriptions in the oriental medicine, has been used for conjugation fracture. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of administration of Pyritum on activation of osteoblast cells in human body & on tibia bone fracture in mice. Materials and Methods : Four weeks aged 30 female DBA mice were used for this study. They were divided three groups, normal group, control group(fracture elicitate mice: FE group) and experimental group(Pyritum administered mice group after fracture elicitation : PA group). Left tibia bones of mice in FE and PA groups were fractured by bone cutters. MG-63 cells in human body th Pyritum in the ratio of 1 mg/m${\ell}$, and the cells were further incubated for 24 hours. Activation of osteoblast was identified using osteopontin, FGF in vitro test. In vivo test, regeneration of fractured tibia through the morphological changes was observed, and also activation of inflammation through NF-${\kappa}$B p65, iNOS, COX-2, osteoblast through osteopontin, FGF and osteoblast's proliferation in each group was measured. Results and Conclusions : 1. In vitro test for activation of osteoblast cells in human body by Pyritum, osteopontin and FGF production were remarkably increased in Pyritum treated MG-63 cells. 2. In regeneration of fractured tibia by Pyritum, fractured area in external tibia morphology was decreased more in the PA group than that of the FE group. Osteogenesis in fractured area was increased more in the PA group than that of the FE group. Also, endochodrial ossification in central area of fracture and osteoid in lateral area of fracture were increased more in the PA group than those of the FE group. 3. In activation of inflammation by Pyritum administered, activation of NF-${\kappa}$B p65, increase of iNOS and COX-2 production were higher in the PA and the FE groups than those of the control group. Especially, the PA group showed higher activation and increase than those of the FE group. 4. In activation of osteoblast by Pyritum, increase of osteopontin, FGF and osteoblast's proliferation were higher in the PA and the FE groups than those of the control group. Especially, the PA group showed higher increase and proliferation than those of the FE group.