• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.91-100
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• 2003

In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of the Lycii Fructus water extracts (LFE) against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity and the mechanism underlying these protective effects in the rats. The pretreatment of LFE has shown to possess a significant protective effect by lowering the serum alanine and aspartate aminoteansferase (AST and ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP). This hepatoprotective action was confirmed by histological observation, In addition, the pretreatment of LFE prevented the elevation of hepatic malondialdehyde (MDA) formation and the depletion of reduced glutathione (GSH) content and catalase activity in the liver of CC1₄-injected rats. The LFE also displayed hydroxide radical scavenging activity in a dose-dependent manner (IC50 = 83.6 μg/ml), as assayed by electron spin resonance (ESR) spin-trapping technique. Moreover, the expression of cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1) mRNA, as measured by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), was significantly decreased in the liver of LFE-pretreated rats when compared with that in the liver of control group. Based on these results, it was suggested that the hepatoprotective effects of the LFE may be related to antioxidant effects and regulation of CYP2E1 gene expression.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제37권3호
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• pp.273-282
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• 2013

The present study was designed to investigate the cardioprotective effects of Korean Red Ginseng extract (KRG) on isoproterenol (ISO)-induced cardiac injury in rats, particularly in regards to electrocardiographic changes, hemodynamics, cardiac function, serum cardiac enzymes, components of the myocardial antioxidant defense system, as well as inflammatory markers and histopathological changes in heart tissue. ISO (150 mg/kg, subcutaneous, two doses administered at 24-hour intervals) treatment induced significant decreases in P waves and QRS complexes (p<0.01), as well as a significant increase in ST segments. Moreover, ISO-treated rats exhibited decreases in left-ventricular systolic pressure, maximal rate of developed left ventricular pressure ($+dP/dt_{max}$) and minimal rate of developed left ventricular pressure ($-dP/dt_{max}$), in addition to significant increases in lactate dehydrogenase, aspartate transaminase, alanine transaminase and creatine kinase activity. Heart rate, however, was not significantly altered. And the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase and glutathione peroxidase were decreased, whereas the activity of malondialdehyde was increased in the ISO-treated group. ISO-treated group also showed increased caspase-3 level, release of inflammatory markers and neutrophil infiltration in heart tissue. KRG pretreatment (250 and 500 mg/kg, respectively) significantly ameliorated almost all of the parameters of heart failure and myocardial injury induced by ISO. The protective effect of KRG on ISO-induced cardiac injury was further confirmed by histopathological study. In this regard, ISO treatment induced fewer morphological changes in rats pretreated with 250 or 500 mg/kg of KRG. Compared with the control group, all indexes in rats administered KRG (500 mg/kg) alone were unaltered (p>0.05). Our results suggest that KRG significantly protects against cardiac injury and ISO-induced cardiac infarction by bolstering antioxidant action in myocardial tissue.

• 혜화의학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.105-114
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• 2014

Objectives : In this study, the antioxidant activities of the 80% ethanol and hot water extracts of Euphorbia supina Rafinesque were investigated. Methods : We measured total phenol contents, flavonoid contents, 2,2-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay, 2,2'-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) radical scavenging assay. The production of reactive oxygen species was measured in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells using flow cytometry system. Results : The content of phenol in the hot water extract was $65.529{\pm}0.462mg/g$ and $126.932{\pm}1.894mg/g$ in the 80% ethanol extract, and that of flavonoid in the hot water extract was $16.063{\pm}0.471mg/g$ and $29.159{\pm}1.963mg/g$ in the ethanol extract. The 80% ethanol extract also showed higher DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities ($90.8{\pm}1.0%$ and $92.5{\pm}0.7%$) than the hot water extract ($81.5{\pm}0.5%$ and $91.5{\pm}0.2%$). The production of reactive oxygen species(ROS) was reduced dose-dependently by 80% ethanol and hot water extract at concentration of 1, 10 and $100{\mu}g/m{\ell}$ of RAW 264.7 cells. Conclusion : According to these results, the 80% ethanol extract of Euphorbia supina Rafinesque has a good anti-oxidative effects than the hot water extract. Thus, the 80% ethanol extract of Euphorbia supina Rafinesque may serve as useful natural antioxidants.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.487-496
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• 2011

Objectives : The aim of this study was to investigate the hepatoprotective effect of Soshiho-tang (SSH) in mouse primary liver cells against hydrogen peroxide ($H_2O_2$)-induced oxidative stress. We also elucidated the molecular mechanism of hepatoprotective effect by SSH. Methods : Cell viability, level of ALT, AST and LDH, intracellular ROS level, mRNA expression and activity of antioxidant enzymes were used to evaluate hepatoprotection of SSH against $H_2O_2$. Target gene expressions were analyzed by real-time PCR. Results : Pre-treatment with SSH for 1 hour prevented cytotoxicity against $H_2O_2$. $H_2O_2$-induced ROS level decreased under SSH pre-treatment. mRNA expression of GPx and SOD increased in SSH-treated cells. In addition, HSP72 and HSP40 gene expression were elevated under SSH-treatment. Conclusions : These results indicate that SSH protects mouse primary liver cells from $H_2O_2$-induced oxidative injury. This hepatoprotective activity of SSH is mediated by decreasing intracellular ROS and increasing antioxidant enzyme expression (GPx and SOD) and stress response protein (HSP72 and HSP40).

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.550-564
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• 2011

Objectives : Oxidative stress seems to play a major role in mechanisms by which ethanol causes liver injury. Previous studies have shown that treatment with Yinjinchunggan-tang (Yinchenqinggan-tang, YJCGT) has protective effects on alcoholic liver disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of YJCGT on alcohol-induced oxidative stress. Materials and Methods : In vitro, we evaluated the inhibitory activities of YJCHT on DPPH(1,1-diphenyl-2-picryl-hydrazyl), xanthine oxidase, trypsin, and hyaluronidase. In a cell culture model, we measured cell viability and proliferation, and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), and catalase (CAT) after YJCGT treatment in C34 and E47 cell lines, and HepG2 cells transfected with/ without cytochrome P450IIE1 (CYP2E1) gene. In vivo, we estimated serum level of hepatic biochemical markers, and alcohol concentration in the blood. Results : YJCGT showed significant free radical scavenging activity against DPPH and xanthine oxidase and decreased hyaluronidase activity effectively in vitro. YJCGT also increased cell viability, and proliferation in C34 and in E47 cell lines, and increased activities of superoxide dismutase, and catalase in C34 and in E47 cell lines. YJCGT reduced serum AST, LDH, and total cholesterol level in some of the results, and reduced blood alcohol concentration in vivo, as well. Conclusions : This study suggests that YJCGT has protective effects on oxidative stress by inhibiting alcohol-induced suppression of antioxidant enzyme activities.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제44권3호
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• pp.413-423
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• 2020

Background: Ginseng berries (GBs) show temporal metabolic variations among different maturation stages, determining their organoleptic and functional properties. Methods: We analyzed metabolic variations concomitant to five different maturation stages of GBs including immature green (IG), mature green (MG), partially red (PR), fully red (FR), and overmature red (OR) using mass spectrometry (MS)-based metabolomic profiling and multivariate analyses. Results: The partial least squares discriminant analysis score plot based on gas chromatography-MS datasets highlighted metabolic disparity between preharvest (IG and MG) and harvest/postharvest (PR, FR, and OR) GB extracts along PLS1 (34.9%) with MG distinctly segregated across PLS2 (18.2%). Forty-three significantly discriminant primary metabolites were identified encompassing five developmental stages (variable importance in projection > 1.0, p < 0.05). Among them, most amino acids, organic acids, 5-C sugars, ethanolamines, purines, and palmitic acid were detected in preharvest GB extracts, whereas 6-C sugars, phenolic acid, and oleamide levels were distinctly higher during later maturation stages. Similarly, the partial least squares discriminant analysis based on liquid chromatography-MS datasets displayed preharvest and harvest/postharvest stages clustered across PLS1 (11.1 %); however, MG and PR were separated from IG, FR, and OR along PLS2 (5.6 %). Overall, 24 secondary metabolites were observed significantly discriminant (variable importance in projection > 1.0, p < 0.05), with most displaying higher relative abundance during preharvest stages excluding ginsenosides Rg1 and Re. Furthermore, we observed strong positive correlations between total flavonoid and phenolic metabolite contents in GB extracts and antioxidant activity. Conclusion: Comprehending the dynamic metabolic variations associated with GB maturation stages rationalize their optimal harvest time per se the related agroeconomic traits.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.412-418
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• 2019

Background: Previously, studies have observed that the leaf extract of Cotoneaster wilsonii Nakai has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activites. Therefore, further research was conducted to separate the active antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in the leaf of the C. wilsonii. Methods and Results: The anti-oxidant effects were evaluated by analyzing the 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, estimating the totla phenolic content (TPC) and total flavonoid content (TFC), and using reducing power assay method. The ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fraction demonstrated the highest DPPH radical scavenging activity (IC₅₀; 9.69 ㎍/㎖), and the highest TPC and TFC (345.98 mg·GAE/g, and 74.23 mg·QE/g). Moreover, it indicated the highest effects on nitric oxide production. Therefore, the active compound was separated using the EtOAc fraction, determined on the basis of spectral data, and identified as (+)-catechin. Conclusions: The first compound separated was made from the leaf of C. wilsonii was (+)-catechin, which produced potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

• 환경생물
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.7-18
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• 2015

본 연구는 시멘트 노출에 따른 어류 조직의 형태 생리적 변화를 분석하여 용해된 시멘트 분말이 어류에 미치는 영향을 조사하고자 하였다. 용해된 시멘트 분말에 노출된 아가미는 일차새변의 두께가 두꺼워지고, 염세포와 점액세포도 두드러지게 활성이 증가되고 있으며, 이차새변의 새엽에서는 상피세포의 증식과 박리 및 곤봉화 현상도 관찰되었다. 신장 조직에서는 보우만 주머니 공간이 넓게 관찰되었고, 표피 조직은 표피층의 두께가 감소하며 진피층의 배열이 불규칙해지는 것으로 관찰되었다. 항산화효소와 LDH의 활성은 조직 및 노출 기간에 따라 활성에 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 표피 조직에서 용해된 시멘트 분말에 의해 발현이 증가되는 단백질은 해당과정과 에너지 대사과정에 관여하는 단백질로 확인되었고 발현이 저하된 단백질들은 근수축에 관여하는 근섬유 구성 단백질로 조사되었다. 이러한 결과로 보아 용해된 시멘트 분말은 붕어 조직의 형태적 변형과 생리적 기능의 약화를 초래하여 어류의 생존에 커다란 위협이 될 요인으로 작용할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.296-301
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• 2015

솔잎 분말의 첨가량을 달리하여 두부를 제조한 후 물리 화학적 및 관능적 품질 특성을 조사하였다. 솔잎 분말의 첨가량이 증가할수록 pH, 수분함량 및 색도(L*, b*)는 유의적으로 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다(P<0.05). 두부의 수율은 솔잎 분말의 첨가량이 증가할수록 유의적인 차이 없이 감소하는 경향을 보였으며(P>0.05), 반면 경도는 유의적으로 증가하였다(P<0.05). 대조군의 총 세균수는 저장 기간 4일 이후 급격하게 증가하였으나 솔잎 분말이 첨가된 시료군의 총 세균수는 저장 기간 6일째까지 현저하게 낮게 유지되어 솔잎 두부에 함유된 성분의 항균성에 의해 세균의 증식이 억제된 것으로 판단된다. 항산화 지표인 총 페놀화합물 함량과 DPPH radical 소거능은 솔잎 분말의 첨가량이 증가함에 따라 유의적으로 증가하는 경향을 보였으며(P<0.05), 두 지표사이에 높은 상관관계를 보였다. 소비자 기호도 평가 결과에 따르면 관능적 품질을 유지하는 동시에 솔잎 분말의 건강 기능성 효과를 활용하기 위한 최적의 첨가량은 0.2%가 가장 적절한 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제45권10호
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• pp.1447-1452
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• 2016

본 연구는 항산화능이 우수한 것으로 알려진 쇠비름을 선택하여 쇠비름 페이스트를 만든 후 0, 1, 3, 5%를 첨가한 설기떡을 제조하여 품질 특성 및 항산화성을 분석하였다. 쇠비름 첨가량이 증가할수록 산도와 환원당이 증가하였다. 색도는 쇠비름 첨가량이 증가할수록 명도는 감소하고, 적색도와 황색도는 증가하였다. 총페놀 함량은 쇠비름 첨가량이 증가할 수록 증가하였다. DPPH 라디칼 소거능과 superoxide dismutase 유사 활성은 쇠비름 첨가량이 증가할수록 $IC_{50}$ 값과 $EC_{50}$ 값이 낮아져 항산화능이 높았다. 기호도는 쇠비름을 첨가할수록 외관의 기호도는 증가하지만 향미, 맛, 조직감, 전체적 기호도는 3% 쇠비름 첨가군이 가장 높게 나타났고, 5% 쇠비름 첨가군이 감소함을 보였다. 특히 전체적 기호도는 쇠비름 3% 첨가군이 가장 높은 점수를 받았다. 이상의 결과로 보아 쇠비름 첨가가 떡의 항산화능과 기호도를 증가시켜 설기떡의 가치를 높일 수 있을 것으로 보인다. 이 연구를 통해 쇠비름을 첨가한 설기떡의 항산화능이 우수한 것을 볼 수 있었다. 또한, 쇠비름의 향미와 맛을 고려하여 볼 때 쇠비름을 3% 첨가하여 제조하면 외관, 향미, 맛, 전체적 기호도 등 선호도 측면에서 적당할 것으로 생각한다.