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A Study on the Effects of Hair Nutrient Containing Saponin Astragaloside from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge on Eyebrows growth and development (황기의 사포닌 Astragaloside 첨가 모 영양제가 눈썹의 성장과 발육에 미치는 영향)

  • Shin, Bok-Hee;Lee, Jae-Nam
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.18 no.10
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    • pp.227-236
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    • 2017
  • This study attempted to develop and investigate the effects of hair-nourishing cosmetics containing saponin astragaloside from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge on eyebrow growth and development for eventual product development. For this, current use of hair nutrients was investigated in general consumers through a questionnaire survey. A test was conducted for 6 weeks against the same subjects divided into two groups: experimental group with 0.5% saponin astragaloside on the right eyebrow and control group without any astragaloside on the left eyebrow. The results were as follows. In the control group, no significant changes were found in terms of eyebrow length and thickness. In the experimental group with 0.5% saponin astragaloside added, eyebrow length, root, and thickness of the middle area considerably increased. In other words, saponin astragaloside was confirmed an effective natural substance. In addition, subjective assessments such as usability, marketability, and satisfaction assessments supported the usability and market value of saponin astragaloside. Such results reveal that hair-nourishing cosmetics containing saponin astragaloside from Astragalus membranaceus Bunge would be helpful in improving and maintaining eyebrow growth for those concerned about loss and shortening of their eyebrows, showing the potential of product development.

Studies on Immunomodulatory and Antioxidant Activities of Astragali membranacei Radix according to the Cultivated Years (황기(黃芪)의 재배 년수에 따른 면역 및 항산화 활성 연구)

  • Jung, Chul
    • Korean Journal of Korean Medical Institute of Dermatology and Aesthetics
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    • v.1 no.1
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    • pp.53-90
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: Contents of astragaloside I, II and IV, cytotoxicity, anticancer activity, immunomodulatory activity and antioxidant capacity were to be compared as a function of the cultivated years as one, three, five and seven years. Method: Major components of Astragali membranacei Radix were separated as astragaloside I, astragaloside II, astragaloside IV by HPLC analysis. Cytotoxicity and anticancer activities were measured by MTT and SRB assay. For immunomodulatory activity, the secretion of IL -6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$, NK cell activation and macrophage activation were observed as well as kinetics of responding to human T cells by a microphysiometer. In vitro antioxidant activities were measured by several radical scavenging activities of superoxide anion radican, DPPH, LDL and linoleic acid. For in vivo activity, the activation of SOD, GSH-px, catalase, ALDH and ADH was measured as well the relative weight of liver. Result : 1. For HPLC analysis, the contents of all of astragaloside I, astragaloside II, astragaloside IV were in order of three, five, one and seven years. 2. The cytotoxicity of normal human lung cell line, HEL299 showed lower than 18% in adding 0.25 mg/ml, and 28.9% in adding 1.0 mg/ml of water extract of seven year root. For methanol extracts, three year root showed highest cytotoxicity as 35.2 % and there was no difference between the cultivated years. 3. For anticancer activities, methanol extracts of one and three year roots showed relatively high inhibition of human stomach cancer cells, AGS, breast cancer cells, MCF-7, lung cancer cells, A549 and liver cancer cell, Hep3B as well as high selectivities. 4. The water extract of seven year root could yield high secretion of IL-6 from both human Band T cells while the methanol extracts of three and five year roots secreted high amounts of IL-6 and $TNF-{\alpha}$ from both Band T cells. 5. As a result of in vitro antioxidant activities, both water and methanol extracts from five and seven year roots showed high activities for superoxide anion radical scavenging activity, inhibiting linoleic acid peroxide and contents of total phenols. 6. For in vivo tests, Mn-SOD and GSH-px activities and weight of liver were better in adding seven year root. For ALDH activity one year root was better and for ADH activity five year root. Overall speaking, seven year root showed relatively better antioxidant activities. Conclusion:There was difference of the contents of astragaloside I, astragaloside II, astragaloside IV according to cultivation year. Methanol extract showed better activities of anticancer and immune activation rather than water extract Interestingly enough, for methanol extracts, overall activities were improved as the cultivation year increased. There might be further investigation required for the clinical uses of the results as several biological activities varied according to the cultivated year of Astragali membranacei Radix.

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NMR assignments including HMBC and 1D-TOCSY data of Astragaloside I, II and Isoastragaloside I from the Roots of Astragalus membranaceus (황기뿌리에서 분리한 Astragaloside I, II 및 Isoastragaloside I의 HMBC와 1D-TOCSY data를 포함한 nmr assignments)

  • Park, Jin-Seo;Kim, Chung-Sook;Kim, Jong-Moon;Kim, Jin-Sook
    • Korean Journal of Pharmacognosy
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    • v.31 no.1
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    • pp.34-38
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    • 2000
  • Three compounds were isolated from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus (Leguminosae). On the basis of spectroscopic evidences, the structures were characterized as $3-0-{\beta}-D-xylopyranosyl-(2',3'-O-diacetyl)-6-0-{\beta}-D-glucopyranosyl-3{\beta},6{\alpha},16{\beta},25-tetrahydroxy-20(R)$,24(S)-epoxy-cycloartane(Astragaloside I), $3-0-{\beta}-D-xylopyranosyl-(2'-O-acetyl)-6-0-{\beta}-D-glucopyranosyl-3{\beta},6{\alpha},16{\beta},25-tetrahydroxy-20(R)$,24(S)-epoxy-cycloartane(Astragaloside II), $3-0-{\beta}-D-xylopyranosyl-(2',4'-O-diacetyl)-6-0-{\beta}-D-glucopyranosyl-3{\beta},6{\alpha},16{\beta},25-tetrahydroxy-20(R)$,24(S)-epoxycycloartane(Isoastragaloside I). Full data of NMR including HMBC and 1D-TOCSY experiment of these compounds were reported for the first time.

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Variation of Astragalosides Contents in Cultivated Astragalus membranaceus (재배 황기의 Astragalosides 함량의 변이)

  • Kim, Seung-Hyun;Jun, Yoon-Mi;Lim, Ju-Jin;Kim, Sung-Hyop;Chung, Ill-Min;Kim, Eun-Hye
    • Korean Journal of Medicinal Crop Science
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    • v.20 no.5
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    • pp.372-380
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    • 2012
  • This study was conducted to determine the contents of astragalosides in Astragalus membranaceus. The total astragaloside content ($1701{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$) of 2 year-cultivated astragalus was the highest among the variously cultivated astragalus plants. Upon an increase in cultivation time, the average value of the total astragaloside content decreased (from $1650{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$ to $645{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$). Especially, the content of astragaloside decreased rapidly. Comparison between the top and subterranean parts of harvested astragalus plants showed that as the cultivation time increased, the astragaloside content of the top part decreased. On the other hand, the subterranean part demonstrated the opposite pattern. The astragaloside content of the top root increased compared to that in the lateral root (from $1.9{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$ to $33.4{\mu}g\;g^{-1}$). Further, the content of astragaloside increased in the top root as the cultivation time increased.

Suppressive Actions of Astragali Radix (AR) Ethanol Extract and Isolated Astragaloside I on HCl/ethanol-Induced Gastric Lesions

  • Jeong, Jeong-Suk;Lee, Je-Hyuk;Lee, Sang-Hyup;Kang, Sam-Sik;Jeong, Choon-Sik
    • Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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    • v.17 no.1
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    • pp.62-69
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    • 2009
  • Roots of Astragalus membranaceus (A. membranaceus) (Astragali Radix, AR) has been used as a herbal medicine for gastrointestinal disorders in China, Korea, Japan, and other Asia countries. In this study we investigated the effects of the AR 70% ethanol extract and compounds isolated from AR on gastritis in rats and growth of human gastric cancer cells. AR 70% ethanol extract showed the potent acid-neutralizing capacities and partly cytotoxicity of Helicobacter pylori and human AGS gastric cancers cell. Astragaloside I and daucosterol, which were isolated from AR, significantly inhibited HCl/ethanol-induced gastric lesions. In addition, daucosterol increased the mucus content to almost the same as the positive control. The results of this study suggest that astragaloside I and daucosterol may be good candidates for the development of new drugs or neutraceuticals which can be used for the treatment or prevention of gastritis.

Phytochemical Studies on Astragalus Root(1) - Saponins

  • Kim, Ju-Sun;Yean, Min-Hye;Lee, Eun-Ju;Kang, Sam-Sik
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.37-46
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    • 2008
  • From the 70% EtOH extract of the roots of Astragalus membranaceus (Leguminosae), fifteen saponins were isolated and identified as astragaloside I (1), isoastragaloside II (2), astragaloside II (3), agroastragaloside I (4), cyclogaleginoside B (5), cycloaraloside A (6), brachyoside B (7), agroastragaloside II (8), astragaloside III (9), astragaloside IV (10), astramembranoside A (11), astramembranoside B (12), cylocanthoside E (13), cyclounifolioside B (14) and azukisaponin V methyl ester (15) by spectroscopic methods. Ten compounds 1 - 3, 5 - 7, 9 - 11 and 14 have cycloastragenol as an aglycon, and four compounds 4, 8 , 12, and 13 have cyclocanthogenin as an aglycon. The hairy roots of A. membranaceus were shown to produce previously unreported cycloartane-type saponins such as agroastragalosides I (4) and II (8) and cycloastragenol $3-O-{\beta}-D-xyloside$ (5), together with the known saponins. This is the first report of these saponins (4, 5, and 8) from the intact plant. Although the occurrence of the oleanane-type triterpene saponin, azukisaponin V methyl ester (15), in Astragalus plants has been demonstrated by others, this is the first report of the azukisaponin V methyl ester (15) from the Astragalus plants.

High-Yield Production of Astragalosides from Transgenic Hairy Root Cultures of Astragalus membranaceus (형질전환된 황기 모상근으로부터 Astragalosides의 생산을 위한 연구)

  • Hwang, Sung-Jin
    • KSBB Journal
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    • v.21 no.2
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    • pp.123-128
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    • 2006
  • A transgenic hairy root clone AG-04 of Astragalus membranaceus was obtained following co-cultivation of leaf explants with Agrobacterium rhizogenes ATCC15834. This clone was examined for its growth and production of cyclolanostane-type saponins, astragalosides I, II, and III, under various culture conditions. Among the five basal media tested, Shenk and Hildebrandt(SH)(18) medium was best for roots growth and astragalosides production. The maximum root biomass was obtained at inoculum size of 500 mg FRW per flask, initial sucrose concentration of 3%, and shaking speeds of 90 rpm. The astagalosides production was promoted when the hairy root clone AG-04 was cultured at shaking speeds of 120 rpm and light irradiation of 18 h. Astragaloside contents was also stimulated with high initial sucrose concentration, and the maximum astargalosides contents of 6.21 %/g DRW was obtained at initial sucrose concentration of 6%. The addition of chitosan(100 mg/L) to the culture medium was significantly increased astragalosides production. This was 2.1 times higher than that obtained in a control culture without chitosan.

Inhibitory Effect of Astragaloside I and IV on Passive Cutaneous Anaphylaxis Reaction and Scratching Behaviors in Mice

  • Han, Sang-Jun;Bae, Eun-Ah;Trinh, Hien Trung;Yang, Jung-Hwa;Lee, Eun-Ju;Kang, Sam-Sik;Kim, Dong-Hyun
    • Natural Product Sciences
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.47-50
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    • 2008
  • To evaluate the antiallergic effect of the dried root of Astragalus membranaceus Bunge (AM) (Leguminosae), which inhibited the mouse passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in a preliminary experiment, its main constituents, astragalosides I and IV, were isolated and their antiallergic effects were investigated. Astragalosides I and IV inhibited the PCA reaction induced by the IgE-antigen complex, and the scratching behaviors induced by compound 48/80. These constituents reduced the protein expressions of $TNF-{\alpha}$ and IL-4 in IgE-induced RBL-2H3 cells. These findings suggest that astragalosides I and IV as well as AM can improve IgE-induced anaphylaxis and scratching behaviors.