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Kim EJ, Park H, Kim EY, Kim DK, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Ursodeoxycholic acid alleviates atopic dermatitis-associated inflammatory responses in HaCaT and RBL-2H3 cells and DNCB/DFE-treated mice. Life Sci 2024; 344:122560. [PMID: 38490296 DOI: 10.1016/j.lfs.2024.122560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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AIMS Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is a hydrophilic dihydroxy bile acid used for cholestatic liver disease and exhibits antioxidant, antitumor, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, its potential effects on atopic dermatitis (AD) have not been elucidated. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of UDCA in inhibiting the inflammatory response and alleviating lesions in AD-like mice. MAIN METHODS To investigate the efficacy of UDCA in AD-like inflammatory responses, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)- and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-stimulated HaCaT cells and anti-dinitrophenyl immunoglobulin E (DNP-IgE)- and human serum albumin (HSA)-stimulated RBL-2H3 cells were used to investigate the levels of inflammatory factors and their mechanisms. AD-like lesions were induced by applying DNCB/DFE to mice. The effect of UDCA administration in AD-like mice was analyzed by assessing organ weight, serum IgE and inflammatory cytokine levels, and histopathological changes using immunohistochemical and immunofluorescent staining. KEY FINDINGS In HaCaT cells, UDCA significantly diminished TARC, MDC, MCP-1, and IL-6 expression by inhibiting the phosphorylation of nuclear NF-κB and cytoplasmic IκB, and also increased the levels of skin barrier protein. In RBL-2H3 cells, UDCA reduced β-hexosaminidase and IL-4 levels. In AD-like mice, UDCA suppressed organ hypertrophy, ear edema, SCORAD index, DFE-specific IgE levels, inflammatory cytokine levels, skin hypertrophy, mast cell invasion, skin barrier loss, and thymic stromal lymphopoietin-positive areas. SIGNIFICANCE UDCA suppressed the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines by keratinocytes and mast cells. It also alleviated atopy by suppressing symptoms without organ toxicity in AD-like mice. UDCA may be an effective and safe treatment for AD.
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- Eom Ji Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Hong S, Cho HR, Kim JH, Kim M, Lee S, Yang K, Lee Y, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Suppression of bone resorption by Mori Radicis Cortex through NFATc1 and c-Fos signaling-mediated inhibition of osteoclast differentiation. J Chin Med Assoc 2024:02118582-990000000-00375. [PMID: 38651853 DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000001096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Mori Radicis Cortex (MRC) is the root bark of the mulberry family as Morus alba L. In Korea, it is known as "Sangbaegpi". While MRC has demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, its specific mechanisms of action and impact on osteoporosis remain poorly understood. METHODS To investigate the anti-osteoporosis effect of MRC, we examined the level of osteoclast differentiation inhibition in receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand (RANKL)-induced-RAW 264.7 cells and animal models of ovariectomy (OVX) with MRC. Serum analysis in OVX animals was investigated by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and bone density analysis was confirmed by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The expression analysis of NFATc1 was confirmed by immunohistochemistry (IHC) in femur tissue. In addition, osteoclast differentiation inhibition was measured using tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP). mRNA analysis was performed using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), and the protein expression analysis was investigated by western blot. RESULTS Micro-CT analysis showed that MRC effectively inhibited bone loss in the OVX-induced rat model. MRC also inhibited the expression of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and TRAP in serum. Histological analysis showed that MRC treatment increased bone density and IHC analysis showed that MRC significantly inhibited the expression of NFATc1. In RANKL-induced-RAW 264.7 cells, MRC significantly reduced TRAP activity and actin ring formation. In addition, MRC significantly inhibited the expression of nuclear factor of activated T cells 1 (NFATc1)/ and c-Fos, and suppressed the mRNA expression. CONCLUSION Based on micro-CT, serum and histological analysis, MRC effectively inhibited bone loss in an OVX-induced rat model. In addition, MRC treatment suppressed the expression of osteoclast differentiation, fusion, and bone resorption markers through inhibition of NFATc1/c-Fos expression in RANKL-induced RAW 264.7 cells, ultimately resulting in a decrease in osteoclast activity. These results demonstrate that MRC is effective in preventing bone loss through inhibiting osteoclast differentiation and activity.
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- Sooyeon Hong
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Soul, Korea
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Kim EY, Park H, Kim EJ, Lee SH, Choi JW, Kim J, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Efficacy of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linné in an animal model of particulate matter-induced asthma exacerbation. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 319:117228. [PMID: 37757990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE The seeds of Trigonella foenum-graecum Linné (TFG) has traditionally been used in Central Asia to relieve inflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated the efficacy of TFG in a bronchial cell model and an animal model of asthma exacerbation caused by PM. METHODS BEAS-2B bronchial epithelial cells were simultaneously treated with tumor necrosis factor-α/interleukin (IL)-4 and PM, and the expression of inflammatory cytokines, DNA damage, and autophagy mechanisms were analyzed. In an animal model of asthma exacerbation, we analyzed changes in organ weight, distribution of inflammatory cytokines and inflammatory cells in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and intra-tissue mucus production. RESULTS In the cell model, TFG suppressed the expression of the inflammatory cytokines IL-6, granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, and IL-8; reactive oxygen species levels and DNA damage; and the phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, P38, AKT, and mTOR. In the animal model, TFG significantly reduced weight gain of the liver, lung, and spleen; IgE, IL-6, and IFN-γ levels; and bronchial mucus secretion and smooth muscle thickness. CONCLUSION TFG alleviated the PM-exacerbated inflammatory response by inhibiting the MAPK and autophagy signaling pathways; it is expected to be an effective treatment for asthma.
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- Eun-Young Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Medical classics and history, College of Korean Medicine, Gachon University, 1342, Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-Gu, Seongnam-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, 13120, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Kim EY, Kim SB, Kim EJ, Kim M, Ryu GH, Shin H, Lim SE, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Phyllostachys nigra Munro var alleviates inflammatory chemokine expression and DNCB-induced atopic-like dermatitis in BALB/c mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2024; 318:116953. [PMID: 37506780 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.116953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Phyllostachys nigra (PN) is an herbal medicine that originates from the inner bark of Phyllostachys nigra Munro var. henosis Stapf or Phyllostachys bambusoides Siebold et Zuccarini. It has long been used to relieve fever and to treat diarrhea and inflammation. PN has been shown to possess inhibitory effects on pneumonia, intestinal inflammation, tumors, and fatigue. However, its potential efficacy in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) has not been extensively studied or reported. AIM OF THE STUDY The objective of this research was to investigate the impact of PN on HaCaT and HMC-1 cells, as well as its potential in an experimental model of AD induced by 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB). METHODS We analyzed the anti-inflammatory efficacy of PN in HaCaT cells and HMC-1 cells using ELISA and PCR, and investigated invasion of inflammatory cell, change of dermis and epidermis, and the SCORAD index in AD-like mice model. We also measured the MAPK signaling pathway using the dorsal tissue of mice. RESULTS Our results show that PN reduced the expressions of TARC, GM-CSF, TNF-α, MCP-1, and IL-6 in vitro. PN also decreased the SCORAD index, thickening of epidermis and dermis, and inhibited the invasions of mast cells and eosinophils as well as CD4+ T and CD8+ T cells. Furthermore, PN suppressed the level of IgE and IL-6, and also inhibited the MAPK phosphorylation in the dorsal skin. CONCLUSION These results demonstrate that PN could be an effective alternative medicine for allergic inflammatory disease.
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- Eun-Young Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Lee S, Kim JH, Kim M, Hong S, Park H, Kim EJ, Kim EY, Lee C, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Exploring the Anti-Osteoporotic Potential of Daucosterol: Impact on Osteoclast and Osteoblast Activities. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16465. [PMID: 38003654 PMCID: PMC10671633 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242216465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Osteoporosis is a debilitating condition characterized by reduced bone mass and density, leading to compromised structural integrity of the bones. While conventional treatments, such as bisphosphonates and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), have been employed to mitigate bone loss, their effectiveness is often compromised by a spectrum of adverse side effects, ranging from gastrointestinal discomfort and musculoskeletal pain to more severe concerns like atypical fractures and hormonal imbalances. Daucosterol (DC), a natural compound derived from various plant sources, has recently garnered considerable attention in the field of pharmacology. In this study, we investigated the anti-osteoporosis potential of DC by characterizing its role in osteoclasts, osteoblasts, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced osteoporosis. The inhibitory effect of DC on osteoclast differentiation was determined by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining, F-actin ring formation by fluorescent staining, and bone resorption by pit formation assay. In addition, the calcification nodule deposition effect of osteoblasts was determined by Alizarin red S staining. The effective mechanisms of both cells were verified by Western blot and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). To confirm the effect of DC in vivo, DC was administered to a model of osteoporosis by intraperitoneal administration of LPS. The anti-osteoporosis effect was then characterized by micro-CT and serum analysis. The results showed that DC effectively inhibited osteoclast differentiation at an early stage, promoted osteoblast activity, and inhibited LPS-induced bone density loss. The results of this study suggest that DC can treat osteoporosis through osteoclast and osteoblast regulation, and therefore may be considered as a new therapeutic alternative for osteoporosis patients in the future.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea; (S.L.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.); (S.H.); (H.P.); (E.J.K.); (E.-Y.K.); (C.L.); (Y.S.)
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Cho CY, Kang SH, Kim BC, Kim TK, Kim JH, Kim M, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Gleditsiae fructus regulates osteoclastogenesis by inhibiting the c‑Fos/NFATc1 pathway and alleviating bone loss in an ovariectomy model. Mol Med Rep 2023; 28:187. [PMID: 37594079 PMCID: PMC10463233 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2023.13074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/19/2023] Open
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Medical and economic developments have allowed the human lifespan to extend and, as a result, the elderly population has increased worldwide. Osteoporosis is a common geriatric disease that has no symptoms and even a small impact can cause fractures in patients, leading to a serious deterioration in the quality of life. Osteoporosis treatment typically involves bisphosphonates and selective estrogen receptor modulators. However, these treatments are known to cause severe side effects, such as mandibular osteonecrosis and breast cancer, if used for an extended period of time. Therefore, it is essential to develop therapeutic agents from natural products that have fewer side effects. Gleditsiae fructus (GF) is a dried or immature fruit of Gleditsia sinensis Lam. and is composed of various triterpenoid saponins. The anti‑inflammatory effect of GF has been confirmed in various diseases, and since the anti‑inflammatory effect plays a major role in inhibiting osteoclast differentiation, GF was expected to be effective in osteoclast differentiation and menopausal osteoporosis; however, to the best of our knowledge, it has not yet been studied. Therefore, the present study was designed to examine the effect of GF on osteoclastogenesis and to investigate the mechanism underlying inhibition of osteoclast differentiation. The effects of GF on osteoclastogenesis were determined in vitro by tartrate‑resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining, pit formation assays, filamentous actin (F‑actin) ring formation assays, western blotting and reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR analyses. Furthermore, the administration of GF to an animal model exhibiting menopausal osteoporosis allowed for the analysis of alterations in the bone microstructure of the femur using micro‑CT. Additionally, assessments of femoral tissue and serum were conducted. The present study revealed that the administration of GF resulted in a reduction in osteoclast levels, F‑actin rings, TRAP activity and pit area. Furthermore, GF showed a dose‑dependent suppression of nuclear factor of activated T‑cells cytoplasmic, c‑Fos and other osteoclastogenesis‑related markers.
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- Chang-Young Cho
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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Kim EY, Ji Kim E, Park H, Lee Y, Kyung Kim D, Sohn Y, Jung HS. A study on specific factors related to inflammation and autophagy in BEAS-2B cells induced by urban particulate matter (PM, 1648a) and histological evaluation of PM-induced bronchial asthma model in mice. Int Immunopharmacol 2023; 123:110730. [PMID: 37543014 DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2023.110730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/07/2023]
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As particulate matter (PM) poses an increasing risk, research on its correlation with diseases is active. However, researchers often use their own PM, making it difficult to determine its components. To address this, we investigated the effects of PM with known constituents on BEAS-2B cells, examining cytokine levels, reactive oxygen species ROS production, DNA damage, and MAPK phosphorylation. Additionally, we evaluated the effects of PM on normal and OVA-induced asthmatic mice by measuring organ weight, cytokine levels, and inflammatory cells in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, and examining histological changes. PM markedly increased levels of IL-6, GM-CSF, TNF-α, ROS, nitric oxide, and DNA damage, while surprisingly reducing IL-8 and MCP-1. Moreover, PM increased MAPK phosphorylation and inhibited mTOR and AKT phosphorylation. In vivo, lung and spleen weights, IgE, OVA-specific IgE, IL-4, IL-13, total cells, macrophages, lymphocytes, mucus generation, and LC3II were higher in the asthma group. PM treatment in asthmatic mice increased lung weight and macrophage infiltration, but decreased IL-4 and IL-13 in BALF. Meanwhile, PM treatment in the Nor group increased total cells, macrophages, lymphocytes, and mucus generation. Our study suggests that PM may induce and exacerbate lung disease by causing immune imbalance via the MAPK and autophagy pathways, resulting in decreased lung function due to increased smooth muscle thickness and mucus generation.
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- Eun-Young Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Konyang University College of Medicine, Daejeon 35365, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Kim M, Kim JH, Hong S, Lee S, Lee SH, Choi JW, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Dolichos Lablab Linné Inhibits Bone Density Loss and Promotes Bone Union in Senile Osteoporosis through Osteogenesis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 16:1350. [PMID: 37895821 PMCID: PMC10609789 DOI: 10.3390/ph16101350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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As populations continue to age, osteoporosis has emerged as an increasingly critical concern. Most advancements in osteoporosis treatment are predominantly directed toward addressing abnormal osteoclast activity associated with menopause, with limited progress in developing therapies that enhance osteoblast activity, particularly in the context of aging and fractures, and serious side effects associated with existing treatments have highlighted the necessity for natural-product-based treatments targeting senile osteoporosis and fractures. Dolichos lablab Linné (DL) is a natural product traditionally used for gastrointestinal disorders, and its potential role in addressing bone diseases has not been extensively studied. In this research, we investigated the anti-osteoporosis and bone-union-stimulating effects of DL using the SAMP6 model, a naturally aged mouse model. Additionally, we employed MC3T3-E1 cells to validate DL's osteoblast-promoting effect and to assess the involvement of core mechanisms such as the BMP-2/Smad and Wnt/β-catenin pathways. The experimental results revealed that DL promoted the formation of osteoblasts and calcified nodules by upregulating both the BMP-2/Smad and Wnt/β-catenin mechanisms. Based on its observed effects, DL demonstrated the potential to enhance bone mineral density in aged osteoporotic mice and promote bone union in fractured mice. These findings indicate the promising therapeutic potential of DL for the treatment of osteoporosis and bone-related conditions, thus warranting further investigation and potential clinical applications.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, KyungHee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea; (M.K.); (J.-H.K.); (S.H.); (S.L.); (S.H.L.); (J.W.C.)
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, KyungHee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea; (M.K.); (J.-H.K.); (S.H.); (S.L.); (S.H.L.); (J.W.C.)
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Jun JY, Kim JH, Kim M, Hong S, Kim M, Ryu GH, Park JH, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Persicae Semen Promotes Bone Union in Rat Fractures by Stimulating Osteoblastogenesis through BMP-2 and Wnt Signaling. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24087388. [PMID: 37108563 PMCID: PMC10138545 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24087388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Fractures cause extreme pain to patients and impair movement, thereby significantly reducing their quality of life. However, in fracture patients, movement of the fracture site is restricted through application of a cast, and they are reliant on conservative treatment through calcium intake. Persicae semen (PS) is the dried mature seeds of Prunus persica (L.) Batsch, and in this study the effects of PS on osteoblast differentiation and bone union promotion were investigated. The osteoblast-differentiation-promoting effect of PS was investigated through alizarin red S and Von Kossa staining, and the regulatory role of PS on BMP-2 (Bmp2) and Wnt (Wnt10b) signaling, representing a key mechanism, was demonstrated at the protein and mRNA levels. In addition, the bone-union-promoting effect of PS was investigated in rats with fractured femurs. The results of the cell experiments showed that PS promotes mineralization and upregulates RUNX2 through BMP-2 and Wnt signaling. PS induced the expression of various osteoblast genes, including Alpl, Bglap, and Ibsp. The results of animal experiments show that the PS group had improved bone union and upregulated expression of osteogenic genes. Overall, the results of this study suggest that PS can promote fracture recovery by upregulating osteoblast differentiation and bone formation, and thus can be considered a new therapeutic alternative for fracture patients.
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- Jae-Yun Jun
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan-eup 28024, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Hong S, Kim EY, Lim SE, Kim JH, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Dendrobium nobile Lindley Administration Attenuates Atopic Dermatitis-like Lesions by Modulating Immune Cells. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23084470. [PMID: 35457288 PMCID: PMC9030638 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23084470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2022] [Revised: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can significantly affect daily life by causing sleep disturbance due to extreme itching. In addition, if the symptoms of AD are severe, it can cause mental disorders such as ADHD and suicidal ideation. Corticosteroid preparations used for general treatment have good effects, but their use is limited due to side effects. Therefore, it is essential to minimize the side effects and study effective treatment methods. Dendrobium nobile Lindley (DNL) has been widely used for various diseases, but to the best of our knowledge, its effect on AD has not yet been proven. In this study, the inhibitory effect of DNL on AD was confirmed in a DNCB-induced Balb/c mouse. In addition, the inhibitory efficacy of inflammatory cytokines in TNF-α/IFN-γ-induced HaCaT cells and PMACI-induced HMC-1 cells was confirmed. The results demonstrated that DNL decreased IgE, IL-6, IL-4, scratching behavior, SCORAD index, infiltration of mast cells and eosinophils and decreased the thickness of the skin. Additionally, DNL inhibited the expression of cytokines and inhibited the MAPK and NF-κB signaling pathways. This suggests that DNL inhibits cytokine expression, protein signaling pathway, and immune cells, thereby improving AD symptoms in mice.
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- Correspondence: (Y.S.); (H.-S.J.); Tel.: +82-2-961-9202 (Y.S.); +82-2-961-9449 (H.-S.J.)
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- Correspondence: (Y.S.); (H.-S.J.); Tel.: +82-2-961-9202 (Y.S.); +82-2-961-9449 (H.-S.J.)
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Lee S, Kim M, Hong S, Kim EJ, Kim JH, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Effects of Sparganii Rhizoma on Osteoclast Formation and Osteoblast Differentiation and on an OVX-Induced Bone Loss Model. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:797892. [PMID: 35058781 PMCID: PMC8764242 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.797892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Postmenopausal osteoporosis is caused by an imbalance between osteoclasts and osteoblasts and causes severe bone loss. Osteoporotic medicines are classified into bone resorption inhibitors and bone formation promoters according to the mechanism of action. Long-term use of bisphosphonate and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) can cause severe side effects in postmenopausal osteoporosis patients. Therefore, it is important to find alternative natural products that reduce osteoclast activity and increase osteoblast formation. Sparganii Rhizoma (SR) is the dried tuberous rhizome of Sparganium stoloniferum Buchanan-Hamilton and is called “samreung” in Korea. However, to date, the effect of SR on osteoclast differentiation and the ovariectomized (OVX)-induced bone loss model has not been reported. In vitro, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining, western blots, RT-PCR and other methods were used to examine the effect of SR on osteoclast differentiation and osteoblasts. In vivo, we confirmed the effect of SR in a model of OVX-induced postmenopausal osteoporosis. SR inhibited osteoclast differentiation and decreased the expression of TNF receptor-associated factor 6 (TRAF6), nuclear factor of activated T cells 1 (NFATc1) and c-Fos pathway. In addition, SR stimulates osteoblast differentiation and increased protein expression of the bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2)/SMAD signaling pathway. Moreover, SR protected against bone loss in OVX-induced rats. Our results appear to advance our knowledge of SR and successfully demonstrate its potential role as a osteoclastogenesis-inhibiting and osteogenesis-promoting herbal medicine for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Sungyub Lee
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim EY, Hong S, Kim JH, Kim M, Lee Y, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Effects of chloroform fraction of Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus on atopic symptoms in a DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis-like skin lesion model and in vitro models. J Ethnopharmacol 2021; 281:114453. [PMID: 34314806 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2021.114453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Fritillariae thunbergii Bulbus (FT), knowns as "Jeolpaemo ()" in Korean traditional medicine, is a perennial plant belonging to the Liliaceae family and has been used to treat symptoms such as cough, sputum formation, and purulent pneumonia. Owing to its effects of lowering heat, removing sputum, and reducing swelling, the plant has also been used as an external prescription medicine to treat inflammation. AIM OF THE STUDY To analyze the anti-inflammatory effects of FT-ethanol extract (FT-Et) and FT-chloroform fraction extract (FT-Cl) on 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB)-induced atopic dermatitis (AD) in vivo and in vitro. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effect of FT-Et and FT-Cl on AD was observed using an AD-like skin lesion model induced by DNCB in vivo. HaCaT and RBL2H3 cells were used to determine the effects of FT-Et and FT-Cl in vitro. After inducing AD-like skin lesions in vivo, FT was topically applied to the skin lesion for 35 days. Epidermal thickness, dermal thickness, scratching behavior, infiltration of inflammatory cells, and expression of skin barrier proteins were measured. TARC, MDC, and IL-4 levels were analyzed using ELISA in HaCaT cells. Beta-hexosaminidase and IL-4 levels were measured in RBL2H3 cells. The expression of filaggrin (FLG), loricrin (LOR), involucrin (INV), and aquaporin-3(AQP-3) was measured by PCR. Phosphorylation of MAPKs was analyzed using Western blot technique. RESULTS FT-Cl significantly reduced ear swelling, scratching behavior, SCORAD index, epidermal thickness, infiltration of inflammatory cells, and loss of skin barrier proteins. FT-Et inhibited the infiltration of mast cells and CD8+ cells and decreased the loss of skin barrier proteins. In TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells, FT-Cl inhibited TRAC, MDC, and IL-4 expression and upregulated the expression of FLG, INV, and AQP-3, whereas FT-Et inhibited the expression of TRAC and MDC and increased the expression of FLG, INV, and AQP-3 at high concentrations. In RBL2H3, FT-Cl downregulated β-hexosaminidase and IL-4 expression. In addition, FT-Cl inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK and p-38 in HaCaT and RBL2H3 cells. CONCLUSIONS Collectively, FT-Cl showed better effect than FT-Et in vivo and in vitro. These results suggest that a specific component present in FT-Cl acted against AD. Future research should focus on the analysis of components contained in FT-Cl and the anti-inflammatory effects of the active ingredient.
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- Eun-Young Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Min GY, Kim EY, Hong S, Kim JH, Kim M, Kim EJ, Park JH, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Lycopus lucidus Turcz ameliorates DNCB‑induced atopic dermatitis in BALB/c mice. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:827. [PMID: 34581418 PMCID: PMC8503738 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory allergic skin disease, characterized by pruritic and eczematous skin lesions. Lycopus lucidus Turcz (LLT) is a perennial herb that has been reported to have various biological properties, including effects on blood circulation, as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-vascular inflammation and wound-healing effects. However, whether LLT improves dermatitis and the underlying mechanisms has yet to be determined. The aim of the present study was to determine whether LLT can improve 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB)-induced dermatitis and to verify the inhibitory effect of LLT on the expression of chemokines and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the HaCaT immortalized keratinocyte cell line. In addition, the anti-inflammatory function of LLT in RAW264.7 mouse macrophages was investigated. In the DNCB-induced AD mouse model, LLT inhibited infiltration by mast cells, eosinophils and CD8+ cells in the dorsal skin tissue of AD mice, and suppressed the expression of IgE and IL-6 in serum. In addition, LLT inhibited the phosphorylation of ERK and JNK, as well as NF-κB in skin tissue. In the HaCaT cell model induced by TNF-α/IFN-γ, LLT inhibited the expression of thymus and activation-regulated chemokine, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, TNF-α and IL-1β, whilst inhibiting the phosphorylation of NF-κB. In addition, in the lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 cell inflammation model, LLT inhibited the expression of TNF-α and IFN-γ, the nuclear translocation of NF-κB and the phosphorylation of ERK and JNK. These results suggested that LLT may be a promising candidate for the treatment of inflammatory dermatitis.
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- Ga-Yul Min
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Chungbuk 28024, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Lee B, Hong S, Kim M, Kim EY, Park HJ, Jung HS, Kim JH, Sohn Y. Lycii radicis cortex inhibits glucocorticoid‑induced bone loss by downregulating Runx2 and BMP‑2 expression. Int J Mol Med 2021; 48:155. [PMID: 34165156 PMCID: PMC8249051 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2021.4988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Lycii radicis cortex (LRC) has been used to regulate high blood pressure, body temperature, pain and bone disorders in East Asia. Glucocorticoids (GCs), also known as steroids, are potent immunity regulators widely used in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, despite their effectiveness, GC usage is strictly controlled due to severe side‑effects, such as osteoporosis. However, further research is required as to date, at least to the best of our knowledge, there is no appropriate model to overcome secondary osteoporosis as a side‑effect of GC use. Thus, the aim of the present study was to establish an experimental model of osteoporosis induced by GC. Furthermore, the present study aimed to establish the research methodology for medical evaluations of the effectiveness and side‑effects of GCs. A secondary osteoporosis animal model was established, and the animals were divided into two groups as follows: The allergic contact dermatitis (ACD)‑induced group and the non‑ACD‑induced group. In the ACD‑induced group, a GC topical application group was compared with a GC subcutaneous injection group. The results revealed that the presence of ACD affected the induction of GC‑mediated osteoporosis. Therefore, the group exhibiting induced ACD that was treated with a topical application of GC was selected for examining the side‑effects of GCs. The effects of LRC on secondary osteoporosis were confirmed in vivo and in vitro. The results indicated that LRC regulated dexamethasone‑induced osteoblast apoptotic markers, including caspase‑6, caspase‑9, X‑linked inhibitor of apoptosis, apoptosis inhibitor 1 and apoptosis inhibitor 2, and increased the expression of osteoblast differentiation‑related genes, such as Runt‑related transcription factor 2 and bone morphogenetic protein 2 in the MC3T3E‑1 cell line. LRC also significantly reduced GC‑induced osteoporosis and exerted anti‑inflammatory effects in vivo. In addition, LRC inhibited the reduction of calbindin‑D28k in the kidney. Overall, the results of the present study suggest that the use of LRC alleviates GC‑induced secondary osteoporosis.
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- Bina Lee
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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Kim JH, Shin H, Kim M, Kim S, Song K, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Solanum nigrum Line inhibits osteoclast differentiation and suppresses bone mineral density reduction in the ovariectomy‑induced osteoporosis model. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:607. [PMID: 34184079 PMCID: PMC8240179 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Bone homeostasis is maintained by osteoclasts that absorb bone and osteoblasts that form bone tissue. Menopausal osteoporosis is a disease associated with aging and hormonal changes due to menopause causing abnormal activation of osteoclasts, resulting in a decrease in bone density. Existing treatments for osteoporosis have been reported to have serious side effects, such as jawbone necrosis and breast and uterine cancer; therefore, their use by patients is decreasing, whilst studies focusing on alternative treatments are increasingly popular. Solanum nigrum Line (SL) has been used as a medicinal plant that possesses several pharmacological effects, such as anti‑inflammatory and hepatotoxic protective effects. To the best of our knowledge, however, its effects on osteoporosis and osteoclasts have not been demonstrated previously. In the present study, the anti‑osteoporotic effect of SL was investigated using a postmenopausal model of osteoporosis in which Sprague‑Dawley rat ovaries were extracted. In addition, the inhibitory effects on osteoclast differentiation and function of SL was confirmed using an osteoclast model treated with receptor activator of NF‑κB ligand (RANKL) on murine RAW 264.7 macrophages. In vivo experiments showed that SL reduced the decrease in bone mineral density and improved changes in the morphological index of bone microstructure, such as trabecular number and separation. In addition, the number of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase‑positive cells in the femur and the expression levels of nuclear factor of activated T‑cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1) and cathepsin K protein were inhibited. In vitro, SL suppressed RANKL‑induced osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption ability; this was mediated by NFATc1/c‑Fos, a key transcription factor involved in osteoclast differentiation, ultimately inhibiting expression of various osteoclast‑associated genes. These experimental results show that SL may be an alternative treatment for osteoporosis caused by abnormal activation of osteoclasts in the future.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02-447, Republic of Korea
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Kim M, Kim JH, Hong S, Kwon B, Kim EY, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Effects of Melandrium firmum Rohrbach on RANKL‑induced osteoclast differentiation and OVX rats. Mol Med Rep 2021; 24:610. [PMID: 34184080 PMCID: PMC8258467 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2021.12248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD), which results in an increased risk of fracture. Melandrium firmum (Siebold & Zucc.) Rohrbach (MFR), 'Wangbulryuhaeng' in Korean, is the dried aerial portion of Melandrii Herba Rohrbach, which is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family and has been used to treat several gynecological conditions as a traditional medicine. However, to the best of our knowledge, the effect of MFR on osteoclast differentiation and osteoporosis has not been assessed. To evaluate the effects of MFR on osteoclast differentiation, tartrate‑resistant acid phosphatase staining, actin ring formation and bone resorption assays were used. Additionally, receptor activator of nuclear factor‑κB ligand‑induced expression of nuclear factor of activated T cell, cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1) and c‑Fos were measured using western blotting and reverse transcription‑PCR. The expression levels of osteoclast‑related genes were also examined. To further investigate the anti‑osteoporotic effects of MFR in vivo, an ovariectomized (OVX) rat model of menopausal osteoporosis was established. Subsequently, the femoral head was scanned using micro‑computed tomography. The results revealed that MFR suppressed osteoclast differentiation, formation and function. Specifically, MFR reduced the expression levels of osteoclast‑related genes by downregulating transcription factors, such as NFATc1 and c‑Fos. Consistent with the in vitro results, administration of MFR water extract to OVX rats reduced BMD loss, and reduced the expression levels of NFATc1 and cathepsin K in the femoral head. In conclusion, MFR may contribute to alleviate osteoporosis‑like symptoms. These results suggested that MFR may exhibit potential for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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- Minsun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Kim JH, Kim M, Hong S, Kim EY, Lee H, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Albiflorin Promotes Osteoblast Differentiation and Healing of Rat Femoral Fractures Through Enhancing BMP-2/Smad and Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling. Front Pharmacol 2021; 12:690113. [PMID: 34349649 PMCID: PMC8327266 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.690113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Fracture healing is related to osteogenic differentiation and mineralization. Recently, due to the unwanted side effects and clinical limitations of existing treatments, various natural product-based chemical studies have been actively conducted. Albiflorin is a major ingredient in Paeonia lactiflora, and this study investigated its ability to promote osteogenic differentiation and fracture healing. To demonstrate the effects of albiflorin on osteoblast differentiation and calcified nodules, alizarin red S staining and von Kossa staining were used in MC3T3-E1 cells. In addition, BMP-2/Smad and Wnt/β-catenin mechanisms known as osteoblast differentiation mechanisms were analyzed through RT-PCR and western blot. To investigate the effects of albiflorin on fracture healing, fractures were induced using a chainsaw in the femur of Sprague Dawley rats, and then albiflorin was intraperitoneally administered. After 1, 2, and 3 weeks, bone microstructure was analyzed using micro-CT. In addition, histological analysis was performed by staining the fractured tissue, and the expression of osteogenic markers in serum was measured. The results demonstrated that albiflorin promoted osteoblastogenesis and the expression of RUNX2 by activating BMP-2/Smad and Wnt/β-catenin signaling in MC3T3-E1 cells. In addition, albiflorin upregulated the expression of various osteogenic genes, such as alkaline phosphatase, OCN, bone sialoprotein, OPN, and OSN. In the femur fracture model, micro-CT analysis showed that albiflorin played a positive role in the formation of callus in the early stage of fracture recovery, and histological examination proved to induce the expression of osteogenic genes in femur tissue. In addition, the expression of bone-related genes in serum was also increased. This suggests that albiflorin promotes osteogenesis, bone calcification and bone formation, thereby promoting the healing of fractures in rats.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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Kwon B, Hong SY, Kim EY, Kim JH, Kim M, Park JH, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Effect of Cone of Pinus densiflora on DNCB-Induced Allergic Contact Dermatitis-Like Skin Lesion in Balb/c Mice. Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13030839. [PMID: 33806628 PMCID: PMC7998145 DOI: 10.3390/nu13030839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 02/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Cone of Pinus densiflora (CP), or Korean red pinecone, is a cluster of Pinus densiflora fruit. CP has also been verified in several studies to have anti-oxidation, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-melanogenic effects. However, anti-inflammatory effects have not yet been confirmed in the inflammatory responses of pinecones to allergic contact dermatitis. The purpose of this study is to prove the anti-inflammatory effect of CP on allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in vitro and in vivo. CP inhibited the expression of TSLP, TARC, MCP-1, TNF-α, and IL-6 in TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells and MCP-1, GM-CSF, TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 in PMACI (phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate plus A23187)-stimulated HMC-1 cells. CP inhibited the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs), as well as the translocation of NF-κB on TNF-α/IFN-γ stimulated in HaCaT cells. In vivo, CP decreased major symptoms of ACD, levels of IL-6 in skin lesion, thickening of the epidermis and dermis, infiltration of eosinophils and mast cells, and the infiltration of CD4+ T cells and CD8+ T cells. This result suggests that CP represents a potential alternative medicine to ACD for diseases such as chronic skin inflammation.
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- Boguen Kwon
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Jungwon University, 85, Munmu-ro, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungbuk 28024, Korea;
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
- Correspondence: (Y.S.); (H.-S.J.); Tel.: +82-2-961-0327 (H.-S.J.); Fax: +82-2-961-9449 (H.-S.J.)
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02447, Korea; (B.K.); (S.Y.H.); (E.-Y.K.); (J.-H.K.); (M.K.)
- Correspondence: (Y.S.); (H.-S.J.); Tel.: +82-2-961-0327 (H.-S.J.); Fax: +82-2-961-9449 (H.-S.J.)
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Kim JH, Kim M, Hong S, Kwon B, Song MW, Song K, Kim EY, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Anti-inflammatory effects of Fritillaria thunbergii Miquel extracts in LPS-stimulated murine macrophage RAW 264.7 cells. Exp Ther Med 2021; 21:429. [PMID: 33747168 PMCID: PMC7967825 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2021.9846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to demonstrate that Fritillaria thunbergii Miquel extract exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects on lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. To confirm the inhibitory effect of ethyl acetate fraction of FTM (EAFM) on inflammation, the expression of nitric oxide (NO) and inflammatory cytokines was assessed by performing ELISA. Expression of intracellular mRNA and protein was confirmed by reverse transcription PCR and western blotting. In addition, the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant mechanisms of NF-κB, MAPK and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were also investigated. EAFM significantly inhibited the expression of inflammatory factors including NO, IL-6 and TNF-α at non-toxic concentrations. EAFM also inhibited the mRNA and protein expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase in a concentration-dependent manner, but did not alter the expression of cyclooxygenase-2. Pre-treatment with EAFM inhibited the nuclear translocation of NF-κB, and suppressed the phosphorylation of ERK and JNK. In addition, EAFM induced 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging activity and an increase in the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) and HO-1. The results indicated that EAFM inhibited the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines by inhibiting ERK/JNK phosphorylation and NF-κB translocation. EAFM also exerted antioxidant effects via Nrf2/HO-1 stimulation. Collectively, the results of the present study indicated that EAFM may be a valuable alternative for the treatment of a variety of inflammatory diseases.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Hong S, Lee B, Kim JH, Kim EY, Kim M, Kwon B, Cho HR, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Solanum nigrum Linne improves DNCB‑induced atopic dermatitis‑like skin disease in BALB/c mice. Mol Med Rep 2020; 22:2878-2886. [PMID: 32945415 PMCID: PMC7453610 DOI: 10.3892/mmr.2020.11381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of Solanum nigrum Linne (SNL) in a model of 1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene (DNCB)-induced atopic dermatitis (AD) and in TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells. AD is a chronic inflammatory skin disease and is characterized by erythema, edema, increased pruritus and eczema. Steroids are most commonly used for anti-inflammatory therapy; however, their long-term use is limited due to side-effects, such as osteoporosis, brittle skin, muscle weaknesses and diabetes. Therefore, patients with AD require alternative treatment strategies. In previous studies, SNL has been reported to be effective against oxidants and cancer. However, to the best of our knowledge, the effects of SNL on AD have not yet been investigated. The present study examined the effects of SNL ethanol extract on a model of DNCB induced AD and on TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells. The skin tissue was sectioned to measure the thicknesses of the epidermis and dermis, as well as the numbers of eosinophils, mast cells and CD8 infiltration by H&E, toluidine blue, Masson's trichrome and IHC staining. ELISA was performed using serum to measure IgE levels. The present study also examined the expression of various inflammatory cytokines, MAPK and NF-κB in TNF-α/IFN-γ-stimulated HaCaT cells. SNL significantly reduced the levels of cytokines released from HaCaT cells stimulated with TNF-α/IFN-γ. SNL also significantly reduced the levels of p-p38 at 30 min and significantly reduced the activation of NF-κB in a time course experiment. In addition, SNL significantly reduced the level of serum IgE and dermal thickness and the infiltration of mast cells and CD8 in the BALB/c mouse model of DNCB-induced AD. The results of the current study suggest that SNL exerts a suppressive effect on pro-inflammatory cytokines in vitro and in vivo through the regulation of the immune system.
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- Sooyeon Hong
- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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- epartment of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02‑447, Republic of Korea
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Kim EY, Kim JH, Kim M, Park JH, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai alleviates postmenopausal osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats and prevents RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in vitro. J Ethnopharmacol 2020; 257:112828. [PMID: 32268206 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2020.112828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 03/31/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Abeliophyllum distichum Nakai (AD), called Miseon, is one of Korea's monotypic endemic species. As a folk remedy, the AD has been used to treat inflammatory disease, stomachaches, diarrhea, and gynecologic disease in Korea. Some researchers have reported that the AD has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant effects. But the protective effect of AD leaf for osteoporosis has not been reported yet. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to analyze the effects and mechanism of AD-ethyl acetate fraction (EA) extract on the osteoporosis, one of the gynecologic disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS The RAW 264.7 cells were used as a model for RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis. We measured the TRAcP activity, expressions of NFATc1, c-fos, and MAPK to investigate the effect of AD-EA. OVX-induced osteoporosis rat model was used as menopausal osteoporosis. After both ovaries were removed through a surgical procedure, and AD-EA or 17b-estradiol was orally administered for 8 weeks. BMD of femurs was measured as well as the bone morphometric parameter, such as BV/TV, trabecular thickness, number and surface using a micro CT. RESULTS AD-EA significantly inhibited TRAcP activity, actin ring formation, pit formation and the expressions of osteoclast-related genes in a dose-dependent manner through the inhibition of the MAPK and c-fos/NFATc1 pathway. In addition, low dose administration of AD-EA improved the deterioration of trabecular bone microarchitecture caused by OVX through the inhibition of bone resorption by TRAcP and CTK. CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that AD-EA may contribute to the therapy of osteoporosis caused by menopause in women.
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- Eun-Young Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Jungwon University, 85, Munmu-ro, Goesan-eup, Goesan-gun, Chungbuk, 28024, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 26, Kyunghee dae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Kim M, Kim HS, Kim JH, Kim EY, Lee B, Lee SY, Jun JY, Kim MB, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Chaenomelis fructus inhibits osteoclast differentiation by suppressing NFATc1 expression and prevents ovariectomy-induced osteoporosis. BMC Complement Med Ther 2020; 20:35. [PMID: 32024503 PMCID: PMC7076887 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-020-2841-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Background Osteoporosis is related to the number and activity of osteoclasts. The goal of the present study was to demonstrate the effect of Chaenomelis Fructus (CF) on osteoclastogenesis and its mechanism of bone loss prevention in an OVX-induced osteoporosis model. Methods Osteoclasts were induced by RANKL in RAW 264.7 cells. TRAP assay was performed to measure the inhibitory effect of CF on osteoclast differentiation. Then, Expression of nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NFATc1), c-Fos which are essential transcription factors in osteoclastogenesis were detected using western blot and RT-PCR. The osteoclast-related markers were measured by RT-PCR. Moreover, the ability of CF to inhibit bone loss was researched by ovariectomized (OVX)-induced osteoporosis. Results Cell experiments showed that CF inhibited osteoclast differentiation and its function. Immunoblot analyses demonstrated that CF suppressed osteoclastogenesis through the NFATc1 and c-Fos signaling pathways. RT-PCR determined that CF inhibited osteoclast-related markers, such as tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), cathepsin K (CTK), osteoclast-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor (OSCAR), ATPase H+ Transporting V0 Subunit D2 (ATP6v0d2) and carbonic anhydrase II (CA2). In animal experiments, CF showed an inhibitory effect on bone density reduction through OVX. Hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining analysis data showed that CF inhibited OVX-induced trabecular area loss. TRAP staining and immunohistochemical staining analysis data showed that CF displayed an inhibitory effect on osteoclast differentiation through NFATc1 inhibition in femoral tissue. Conclusion Based on the results of in vivo and in vitro experiments, CF inhibited the RANKL-induced osteoclasts differentiation and its function and effectively ameliorated OVX-induced osteoporosis rats.
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- Minsun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 02447, Republic of Korea.
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Lee KY, Kim JH, Kim EY, Yeom M, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Water extract of Cnidii Rhizoma suppresses RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis in RAW 264.7 cell by inhibiting NFATc1/c-Fos signaling and prevents ovariectomized bone loss in SD-rat. BMC Complement Altern Med 2019; 19:207. [PMID: 31399090 PMCID: PMC6688344 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-019-2611-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Cnidii Rhizoma is the dried root stem of Cnidium officinale Makino. Cnidii Rhizoma (CR) has been used to treat menstrual irregularity, menstrual pain, and menopause in Korea. However, the effects and mechanisms of CR on RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis pathway remain to be elucidated. In this study, we investigated the effects of CR on the inhibition of bone resorption of osteoclast and its mechanism RANK signaling pathway. Methods The anti-osteoclastogenesis of water extract of CR was measured using RAW 264.7 cell. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) assay, pit assay, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and western blot were performed. Moreover, the effects of CR were determined with an in vivo model using ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Results CR extract suppressed osteoclastogenesis, its activity and bone resorption activity through decreasing gene of osteoclast-related such as nuclear factor of activated T-cells, cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1), c-Fos, etc. Moreover, CR extract prevented the bone loss in OVX rats. Conclusion These results show that CR has a positive effect on menopausal osteoporosis by suppressing osteoclastogenesis. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12906-019-2611-8) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Kim JH, Kim M, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Leonurus sibiricus L. ethanol extract promotes osteoblast differentiation and inhibits osteoclast formation. Int J Mol Med 2019; 44:913-926. [PMID: 31524244 PMCID: PMC6657961 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2019.4269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 07/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Leonurus sibiricus L. (LS) is a medicinal plant used in East Asia, Europe and the USA. LS is primarily used in the treatment of gynecological diseases, and recent studies have demonstrated that it exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. To the best of our knowledge, the present study demonstrated for the first time that LS may promote osteoblast differentiation and suppress osteoclast differentiation in vitro, and that it inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced bone loss in a mouse model. LS was observed to promote the osteoblast differentiation of MC3T3-E1 cells and upregulate the expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 (RUNX2), a key gene involved in osteoblast differentiation. This resulted in the induction of the expression of various osteogenic genes, including alkaline phosphatase (ALP), osteonectin (OSN), osteopontin (OPN), type I collagen (COL1) and bone sialoprotein (BSP). LS was also observed to inhibit osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. The expression levels of nuclear factor of activated T-cells 1 (NFATc1) and c-Fos were inhibited following LS treatment. NFATc1 and c-Fos are key markers of osteoclast differentiation that inhibit receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL)-induced mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPKs) and nuclear factor (NF)-κB. As a result, LS suppressed the expression of osteoclast-associated genes, such as matrix metallopeptidase-9 (MMP-9), cathepsin K (Ctsk), tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), osteoclast-associated immunoglobulin-like receptor (OSCAR), c-src, c-myc, osteoclast stimulatory transmembrane protein (OC-STAMP) and ATPase H+ transporting V0 subunit d2 (ATP6v0d2). Consistent with the in vitro results, LS inhibited the reduction in bone mineral density and the bone volume/total volume ratio in a mouse model of LPS-induced osteoporosis. These results suggest that LS may be a valuable agent for the treatment of osteoporosis and additional bone metabolic diseases.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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Yeom M, Kim EY, Kim JH, Jung HS, Sohn Y. High Doses of Bupleurum falcatum Partially Prevents Estrogen Deficiency-Induced Bone Loss With Anti-osteoclastogenic Activity Due to Enhanced iNOS/NO Signaling. Front Pharmacol 2018; 9:1314. [PMID: 30524278 PMCID: PMC6262412 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2018.01314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Background and Objective:Bupleurum falcatum (BF) extract, a natural product with anti-inflammatory properties, has been traditionally used to treat menopausal symptoms, but its role in osteoporosis, another serious health concern of menopausal women, remains unknown. Here we investigated whether and how BF prevents estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss using both in vitro and in vivo models. Methods: Female Sprague-Dawley rats were ovariectomized (OVX) and subjected to oral BF treatment daily for 8 weeks. Additionally, pre-osteoclastic RAW 264.7 cells were employed to evaluate the effects of BF and its underlying mechanism on receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast formation in vitro. Results: A high dose of BF partially prevented ovariectomy (OVX)-induced bone loss and reduced the levels of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) in serum and osteoclast numbers in femurs of OVX rats. Furthermore, BF clearly inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption activity in RAW 264.7 cells. BF also inhibited the osteoclastogenic transcription factors c-Fos and nuclear factor of activated T cells c1 (NFATc1) and, consequently, downregulated the expression of osteoclast marker genes. Moreover, BF upregulated interferon-β (IFN-β)/inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS)/nitric oxide (NO) signaling, even though it had no impact on mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPK) or NF-κB. The inhibition of osteoclast formation by BF was abrogated by iNOS-specific inhibitors. Consistent with cellular studies, BF upregulated iNOS protein expression in femurs from OVX rats. Conclusion: Taken together, our results indicate that BF partially prevented estrogen deficiency-induced bone loss with anti-osteoclastogenic activity potentially due to enhanced iNOS/NO signaling.
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- Mijung Yeom
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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Lim JM, Lee B, Min JH, Kim EY, Kim JH, Hong S, Kim JJ, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Effect of peiminine on DNCB-induced atopic dermatitis by inhibiting inflammatory cytokine expression in vivo and in vitro. Int Immunopharmacol 2018; 56:135-142. [DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2018.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2017] [Revised: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Park JH, Lee B, Kim HK, Kim EY, Kim JH, Min JH, Kim S, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Peimine Inhibits the Production of Proinflammatory Cytokines Through Regulation of the Phosphorylation of NF-κB and MAPKs in HMC-1 Cells. Pharmacogn Mag 2017; 13:S359-S364. [PMID: 28808406 PMCID: PMC5538180 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.210173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Revised: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Peimine is a major biologically active component of Fritillaria ussuriensis. Peimine was investigated in chronic inflammation response, but it has not been studied in mast cell-related immediate allergic reaction. The present study aimed to evaluate anti-allergic effect of peimine in human mast cell (HMC-1). MATERIALS AND METHODS The effect of peimine on cell viability was measured by MTS assay in HMC-1. Histamine release was investigated in rat peritoneal mast cells (RPMCs). Interleukin (IL)-6, IL-8, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) expressions were measured by ELISA assay and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction. Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) were examined by Western blot. Passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reactions were evaluated using Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats. RESULTS Peimine inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α. Moreover, peimine reduced MAPKs phosphorylation and the nuclear NF-κB expression in PMACI-induced HMC-1. Peimine decreased PCA reactions in rats as well. CONCLUSION Our study proved that peimine might be suitable for the treatment of mast cell-derived allergic inflammatory reactions. SUMMARY Peimine inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-αPeimine reduced MAPKs phosphorylation and the nuclear NF-κB expression in PMACI-induced HMC-1Peimine decreased PCA reactions in ratsPeimine has anti-allergic effect through regulation of pro-inflammatory mechanism on mast cell. Abbreviations used: HMC-1: Human mast cell, MTS: 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-5-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulfophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium, RPMCs: Rat peritoneal mast cells. IL-6: Interleukin 6, IL-8: Interleukin 8, TNF-α: Tumor necrosis factor-α, MAPKs: Mitogen-activated protein kinases; NF-κB: Nuclear factor-kappaB, PCA: Passive cutaneous anaphylaxis reactions, SD: Sprague-Dawley.
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- Ji Hye Park
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Multi-Functional Nano/Bio Electronics Laboratory, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea
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Kum CJ, Kim EY, Kim JH, Lee B, Min JH, Heo J, Kim JH, Yeom M, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Cyperus Rotundus L. extract suppresses RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis through NFATc1/c-fos downregulation and prevent bone loss in OVX-induced osteoporosis rat. J Ethnopharmacol 2017; 205:186-194. [PMID: 28315458 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.03.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2016] [Revised: 03/10/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Cyperus Rotundus L. (CyR) has been widely used for the treatment of gynecologic disorder. Recent studies have reported that CyR can prevent the formation of cystic follicles and ovarian malfunction. However, the effects of CyR on osteoclastogenesis and postmenopausal osteoporosis remain unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY This study was aimed to investigate the preventive effects of CyR on RANKL-induced osteoclast formation and ovariectomy (OVX)-induced bone loss. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this in vitro study, we investigate the anti-osteoporotic effect of CyR on receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclastogenesis, the formation of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) multinucleated cells, pit formation, transcription factors such as NFATc1 and c-Fos, and mRNA expression of osteoclast-associated genes were investigated. Forty 12-weeks female Sprague-Dawley rats for in vivo effect of CyR were used and OVX rat model was determined. The rats were randomly assigned into sham group and four OVX groups, i.e. OVX with D.W; OVX with estradiol (E2, 100μg/kg/day), OVX with CyR-L (16mg/kg/day), OVX with CyR-H (160mg/kg/day). The treatment lasted for 8weeks. RESULTS CyR inhibited osteoclast differentiation and pit formation in the RANKL-induced osteoclastogenesis of RAW 264.7 cells. Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction analysis also showed that CyR reduced the mRNA expression of osteoclast-associated genes such as carbonic anhydrase II, TRAP, RANK, cathepsin K, matrix metalloproteinase 9, nuclear factor of activated T cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1), and c-Fos. In addition, CyR decreased protein levels of NFATc1 and c-Fos. CyR inhibited trabecular bone loss in the femur caused by OVX. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicate that CyR inhibits the RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation in RAW 264.7 cells and trabecular bone loss in OVX rats.
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- Chang-Jun Kum
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, South Korea.
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Ryu YS, Suh JH, Kim MH, Sohn Y, Lee SD. Dynamic Manipulation of Charged Lipids in Model Membrane for Bio-Microarrays. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2016; 16:6355-6359. [PMID: 27427717 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2016.12102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We describe the dynamic manipulation of the charged lipids in a confined geometry where two dispersive factors arising from the random diffusion-based Brownian motion and the field-induced drift of target lipids compete with each other. It is found that the lateral distribution of the target lipids is well controlled through a combined effect of an external electric field and the geometric restrictions by the confinement. The dynamic manipulation scheme for the charged lipids in two-dimension would be useful for understanding the spatial organization of membrane components in a supported lipid membrane mimicking a real cell membrane and for producing membrane-based microarrays.
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Ryu YS, Wittenberg NJ, Suh JH, Lee SW, Sohn Y, Oh SH, Parikh AN, Lee SD. Continuity of Monolayer-Bilayer Junctions for Localization of Lipid Raft Microdomains in Model Membranes. Sci Rep 2016; 6:26823. [PMID: 27230411 PMCID: PMC4882513 DOI: 10.1038/srep26823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Accepted: 05/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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We show that the selective localization of cholesterol-rich domains and associated ganglioside receptors prefer to occur in the monolayer across continuous monolayer-bilayer junctions (MBJs) in supported lipid membranes. For the MBJs, glass substrates were patterned with poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) oligomers by thermally-assisted contact printing, leaving behind 3 nm-thick PDMS patterns. The hydrophobicity of the transferred PDMS patterns was precisely tuned by the stamping temperature. Lipid monolayers were formed on the PDMS patterned surface while lipid bilayers were on the bare glass surface. Due to the continuity of the lipid membranes over the MBJs, essentially free diffusion of lipids was allowed between the monolayer on the PDMS surface and the upper leaflet of the bilayer on the glass substrate. The preferential localization of sphingomyelin, ganglioside GM1 and cholesterol in the monolayer region enabled to develop raft microdomains through coarsening of nanorafts. Our methodology provides a simple and effective scheme of non-disruptive manipulation of the chemical landscape associated with lipid phase separations, which leads to more sophisticated applications in biosensors and as cell culture substrates.
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- Yong-Sang Ryu
- School of Electrical Engineering #032, Seoul National University, Kwanak P.O. Box 34, Seoul 151-600 Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering #032, Seoul National University, Kwanak P.O. Box 34, Seoul 151-600 Korea
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- School of Electrical Engineering #032, Seoul National University, Kwanak P.O. Box 34, Seoul 151-600 Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
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- Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, University of California, Davis, California 95616, USA
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- School of Electrical Engineering #032, Seoul National University, Kwanak P.O. Box 34, Seoul 151-600 Korea
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Im YS, Lee B, Kim EY, Min JH, Song DU, Lim JM, Eom JW, Cho HJ, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Antiallergic effect of gami-hyunggyeyeongyotang on ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis in mouse and human mast cells. J Chin Med Assoc 2016; 79:185-94. [PMID: 26852212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcma.2015.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2014] [Revised: 06/08/2015] [Accepted: 08/23/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gami-hyunggyeyeongyotang (GMHGYGT) is a polyherbal medicine derived from an oriental prescription traditionally used in the treatment of allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR). This study aimed to evaluate the effects of GMHGYGT on ovalbumin (OVA) sensitization/challenge-induced AR in BALB/C mice, through examination of allergic inflammatory response regulation, as well as examination of human mast cells (HMC-1). METHODS Nasal symptoms were evaluated in the OVA-induced allergic rhinitis mouse model, and total immunoglobulin (Ig)E and OVA-specific IgE levels in serum were investigated. Eosinophil infiltration and thickness of the nasal mucosa, and levels of interleukin (IL)-1β and caspase-1 were also measured by immunohistochemistry. Additionally, the effect of GMHGYGT on the phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187-induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase, C-Jun N-terminal kinase and p38 in HMC-1 cells was investigated. RESULTS GMHGYGT was demonstrated to have antiallergic effects on the nasal symptoms of the OVA-induced mouse model, decreasing serum levels of OVA-specific IgE and levels of the cytokines IL-5, IL-6, IL-1β, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, and macrophage inflammatory protein-2. GMHGYGT reduced the number of eosinophils in the nasal mucosa and thickness of the nasal septum, and inhibited the expression of IL-1β and caspase-1. Moreover, it inhibited the phosphorylation of extracellular signal-regulated kinase and C-Jun N-terminal kinase, as well as the activation of nuclear factor-κB on protein level in HMC-1 cells. CONCLUSION These results suggest that GMHGYGT has therapeutic potential for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
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- Yong-Seok Im
- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.
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Kim JH, Kim EY, Lee B, Min JH, Song DU, Lim JM, Eom JW, Yeom M, Jung HS, Sohn Y. The effects of Lycii Radicis Cortex on RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation and activation in RAW 264.7 cells. Int J Mol Med 2016; 37:649-58. [PMID: 26848104 PMCID: PMC4771095 DOI: 10.3892/ijmm.2016.2477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Post-menopausal osteoporosis is a serious age-related disease. After the menopause, estrogen deficiency is common, and excessive osteoclast activity causes osteoporosis. Osteoclasts are multinucleated cells generated from the differentiation of monocyte/macrophage precursor cells such as RAW 264.7 cells. The water extract of Lycii Radicis Cortex (LRC) is made from the dried root bark of Lycium chinense Mill. and is termed 'Jigolpi' in Korea. Its effects on osteoclastogenesis and post‑menopausal osteoporosis had not previously been tested. In the present study, the effect of LRC on receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) ligand (RANKL)-induced osteoclast differentiation was demonstrated using a tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) assay and pit formation assay. Moreover, in order to analyze molecular mechanisms, we studied osteoclastogenesis-related markers such as nuclear factor of activated T-cells cytoplasmic 1 (NFATc1), c-Fos, receptor activator of NF-κB (RANK), TRAP, cathepsin K (CTK), matrix metallopeptidase-9 (MMP-9), calcitonin receptor (CTR) and carbonic anhydrase Ⅱ (CAII) using RT-qPCR and western blot analysis. Additionally, we also determined the effect of LRC on an ovariectomized (OVX) rat model. We noted that LRC inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation via suppressing osteoclastogenesis-related markers. It also inhibited osteoporosis in the OVX rat model by decreasing loss of bone density and trabecular area. These results suggest that LRC exerts a positive effect on menopausal osteoporosis.
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- Jae-Hyun Kim
- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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Yeom M, Kim JH, Min JH, Hwang MK, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Xanthii fructus inhibits inflammatory responses in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages through suppressing NF-κB and JNK/p38 MAPK. J Ethnopharmacol 2015; 176:394-401. [PMID: 26560439 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2015] [Revised: 10/12/2015] [Accepted: 11/06/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Xanthii fructus (XF) has long been used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions in Korean traditional medicine, but the underlying mechanisms that could explain the anti-inflammatory actions of XF remain largely unknown. AIM OF THE STUDY This study aimed to elucidate the anti-inflammatory effects of X. fructus (XF) and to examine its underlying molecular mechanisms in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effect of XF on LPS-induced mRNA and protein expressions of inflammatory mediators and cytokines were determined. Moreover, the activation of the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling pathways and the expression of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) were explored to elucidate the anti-inflammatory mechanisms. RESULTS XF significantly inhibited LPS-induced production of inflammatory mediators, interleukin-6 (IL-6), nitric oxide (NO), and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), without any cytotoxicity. However, it did not affect tissue necrosis factor (TNF)-α or IL-1β production in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) mRNA and protein were inhibited dose-dependently by XF in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells, but there were no changes in cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) mRNA and protein. XF significantly attenuated LPS-induced phosphorylation and degradation of inhibitory kappa Bα (IκBα) and consequently reduced the nuclear translocation of p65 NF-κB. Pretreatment with XF also strongly inhibited the LPS-induced phosphorylation of p38 kinase and JNK, whereas the phosphorylation of ERK1/2 was not affected. In addition, XF led to an increase in HO-1 expression. CONCLUSION Taken together, our findings support that XF inhibits LPS-induced inflammatory responses by blocking NF-κB activation, inhibiting JNK/p38 MAPK phosphorylation, and enhancing HO-1 expression in macrophages, suggesting that it could be an attractive therapeutic candidate for various inflammatory diseases.
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- Mijung Yeom
- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Center, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Inuri Medical Group, Seoul 137-877, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Republic of Korea.
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Gwak NG, Kim EY, Lee B, Kim JH, Im YS, Lee KY, Jun-Kum C, Kim HS, Cho HJ, Jung HS, Sohn Y. Xanthii Fructus inhibits allergic response in the ovalbumin-sensitized mouse allergic rhinitis model. Pharmacogn Mag 2015; 11:S352-61. [PMID: 26664025 PMCID: PMC4653347 DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.166058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background: Xanthii Fructus (XF) is widely used in traditional anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory Asian medicine. Allergic rhinitis is a common inflammatory disease characterized by markedly increased levels of anti-inflammatory factors and the recruitment of inflammatory cells into the nasal mucosa. We investigated the effects of XF in the allergen-induced rhinitis model. Materials and Methods: Following ovalbumin (OVA)/alum intraperitoneal injection on days 0, 7 and 14, the BALB/c mice (albino, laboratory-bred strain of the house mice) were challenged intranasally with OVA for 10 days a week after the last sensitization. The number of sneezes was recorded for 10 days; additionally, the levels of cytokines, histamine, immunoglobulin E (IgE) and OVA-specific serum IgE were estimated. Eosinophil infiltration, thickness of nasal mucosa and expression of caspase-1 were determined by immunohistochemistry. We also evaluated the effect of XF on the phosphorylation of nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-κB) and inhibitor of nuclear factor kappa B-alpha (IκB-α) in human mast cell-1 (HMC-1), by Western blotting. Results: The administration of XF significantly decreased sneezing and the serum levels of histamine, IgE, OVA-specific IgE, and cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukine-1 beta (IL-1β), IL-5, IL-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2). XF inhibited the changes in thickness of the nasal septum, influx of eosinophils and expression of capase-1. In addition, XF inhibited the phosphorylation of IκB-α and NF-κB in phorbol-myristate-acetate plus calcium ionophore A23187 (A23187) stimulated HMC-1. Conclusion: This study suggests that XF acts a potent anti-allergic drug which alleviates the allergic responses in ovalbumin-sensitized mouse allergic rhinitis model.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Kim M, Lin MM, Sohn Y, Kim J, Kang BS, Kim DK. Polyethyleneimine‐associated polycaprolactone—Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as a gene delivery vector. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2015; 105:145-154. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.33519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Revised: 08/17/2015] [Accepted: 08/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Min‐Cheol Kim
- Department of Mechanical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge Massachusetts02139
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- Department of Chemical EngineeringTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084 People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean MedicineKyung Hee UniversitySeoul130‐701 South Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of MedicineKonyang UniversityDaejeon302‐718 South Korea
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- Department of Radiological ScienceKonyang UniversityDaejeon302‐718 South Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of MedicineKonyang UniversityDaejeon302‐718 South Korea
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Lee HW, Kim TS, Kang YJ, Kim JY, Lee S, Lee WJ, Sohn Y, Lee HW. Up-regulated S100 calcium binding protein A8 in Plasmodium-infected patients correlates with CD4(+)CD25(+)Foxp3 regulatory T cell generation. Malar J 2015; 14:385. [PMID: 26438270 PMCID: PMC4594961 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-015-0855-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background The pro-inflammatory S100 calcium binding protein A8 (S100A8) is elevated in the serum of patients with Plasmodium falciparum malaria, but its function in Plasmodium vivax malaria is
not yet clear. This function was investigated in P. vivax-infected patients in this study. Methods The level of S100A8 in the serum was measured with ELISA. Full amino acids of S100A8 were synthesized to verify the functions for maturation of immature dendritic cell (iDC) and evaluation of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T (Treg) generation by mature DC (mDC). Results A higher amount of S100A8 was detected in vivax-infected patients (141.2 ± 61.849 ng/ml, n = 40) compared with normal control group (48.1 ± 27.384 ng/ml, n = 40). The level of S100A8 did not coincide with that of anti-malarial antibody measured by indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) using parasite-infected red blood cells as antigen. Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) was up-regulated on the surface of iDCs following treatment with synthetic S100A8, not with synthetic MSP-1, AMA-1 and CSP, as compared to the expression seen for non-treated iDCs. The addition of red blood cells of infected patients to iDCs also elevated their surface expression of CD86. However, the serum levels of S100A8 decreased with increase in parasitaemia. DCs matured by sera containing S100A8 generated Treg cells from naïve T cells. The ratio of Treg cells generated was inversely proportional to the concentration of S100A8 in sera. Conclusions Treg cells suppress the activity of cytotoxic T cells, which kill malaria parasites; therefore, the up-regulation of S100A8 in malaria patients may contribute to pathogen immune escape or tolerance.
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- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
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- Department of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Inha Research Institute for Medical Sciences, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, 400-712, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Chungbuk, 367-805, Republic of Korea.
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- Division of Malaria and Parasitic Disease, Korea National Institute of Health, Osong, 363-951, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
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- Division of Arbovirus, Korea National Institute of Health, Osong, 363-951, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 130-701, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
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Lee B, Kim EY, Kim JH, Min JH, Jeong DW, Jun JY, Cho CY, Sohn Y, Jung HS. Antiallergic effects of peiminine through the regulation of inflammatory mediators in HMC-1 cells. Immunopharmacol Immunotoxicol 2015; 37:351-8. [DOI: 10.3109/08923973.2015.1059441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Na JH, Kim SU, Sohn Y, Lee SD. Self-organized wrinkling patterns of a liquid crystalline polymer in surface wetting confinement. Soft Matter 2015; 11:4788-4792. [PMID: 25971924 DOI: 10.1039/c5sm00694e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Self-organized wrinkling patterns of a liquid crystalline polymer, dictated by the chemico-physically anisotropic nature of surface wettability, are demonstrated in confined geometries. The symmetry of the geometrical constraints of the confinement primarily governs the periodic wrinkling patterns of such a polymer in the wetting region. In a circular geometry, the number of the radial domains with multi-fold symmetries is linearly proportional to the radius of the confinement. The physical origin of the wrinkling process comes from the periodic bend-splay distortions through the relaxation of the curvature elasticity.
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-744, South Korea.
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Sohn Y, Lee YJ, Lee NS, Han SY, Tubbs RS, Lee JH. The Effective Injection Point of the Popliteal Region: A Cadaver Dissection Without Removing the Perineurium. INT J MORPHOL 2015. [DOI: 10.4067/s0717-95022015000200045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Lee HW, Kang YJ, Cho SH, Na BK, Pak JH, Nam HW, Park YK, Sohn Y, Kim TS. Relationship between Antibody-Positive Rate against Plasmodium vivax Circumsporozoite Protein and Incidence of Malaria. Korean J Parasitol 2015; 53:169-75. [PMID: 25925175 PMCID: PMC4416367 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2015.53.2.169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2014] [Revised: 01/02/2015] [Accepted: 02/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The relationship between anti-Plasmodium vivax circumsporozoite protein (CSP) antibody levels and the prevalence of malaria in epidemic areas of South Korea was evaluated. Blood samples were collected from inhabitants of Gimpo-si (city), Paju-si, and Yeoncheon-gun (county) in Gyeonggi-do (province), as well as Cheorwon-gun in Gangwon-do from November to December 2004. Microscopic examinations were used to identify malaria parasites. ELISA was used to quantitate anti-circumsporozoite protein (CSP) antibodies against P. vivax. A total of 1,774 blood samples were collected. The overall CSP-ELISA-positive rate was 7.7% (n=139). The annual parasite incidences (APIs) in these areas gradually decreased from 2004 to 2005 (1.09 and 0.80, respectively). The positive rate in Gimpo (10.4%, 44/425) was the highest identified by CSP-ELISA. The highest API was found in Yeoncheon, followed by Cheorwon, Paju, and Gimpo in both years. The positive rates of CSP-ELISA were closely related to the APIs in the study areas. These results suggest that seroepidemiological studies based on CSP may be helpful in estimating the malaria prevalence in certain areas. In addition, this assay can be used to establish and evaluate malaria control and eradication programs in affected areas.
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- Hyeong-Woo Lee
- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, FL 32610, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Chungbuk 367-805, Korea
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- Division of Malaria and Parasitic Diseases, National Institute of Health, Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Osong 363-951, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju 660-751, Korea
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- Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine Asan Medical Center, Seoul 138-736, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul 137-701, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine and Inha Research Institute for Medical Sciences, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine and Inha Research Institute for Medical Sciences, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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Lee HW, Cho PY, Moon SU, Na BK, Kang YJ, Sohn Y, Youn SK, Hong Y, Kim TS. Current situation of scrub typhus in South Korea from 2001-2013. Parasit Vectors 2015; 8:238. [PMID: 25928653 PMCID: PMC4416255 DOI: 10.1186/s13071-015-0858-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2015] [Accepted: 04/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background The bacteria Orientia tsutsugamushi is the causative agent of scrub typhus, mite-borne disease, which causes an acute febrile illness in patients. An epidemiologic study was conducted to understand the characteristics of scrub typhus in South Korea. Findings Reporting of tsutsugamushi disease is mandatory in South Korea since 1994. To investigate the prevalence of tsutsugamushi disease from 2001 to 2013, medical records from the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention were reviewed. In total, 70,914 cases were reported during 2001–2013. Of these, 37.16% (26,349) were male and 62.84% (44,565) were female. The highest number of cases was in the 60–69-year-old age group (19,484; 27.48%), and 72.22% (51,212) were in the 50–79-year-old age group. There were 65,100 cases (91.80%) reported during October (24,964; 35.20%) and November (40,136; 56.60%). An almost four-fold increase in the number of patients was observed in 2013 (10,485 cases) compared to 2001 (2,637 cases). The highest number of patients was reported in the Jeonbuk (9,425; 13.29%) and lowest in the Jeju (362; 0.51%). Conclusions A rapid increase in the incidence of patients with tsutsugamushi disease was observed in most areas from 2001 to 2013, with the majority of cases reported in the western and southern coast.
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- Hyeong-Woo Lee
- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32610, USA.
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- Departments of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, 400-712, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, 463-939, Korea.
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- Department of Parasitology and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, 660-751, Korea.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Chungbuk, 367-805, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, 130-701, Korea.
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- Department of Epidemiology, National Institute of Health, Osong, 363-951, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Public Health, Sahmyook University, Seoul, 139-742, Republic of Korea.
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- Departments of Parasitology and Tropical Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon, 400-712, Republic of Korea.
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Kim MC, Kang BS, Sohn Y, Tae KS, Lee HJ, Kim DK, Chang YS. Magnetofluorescent probe of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles modified with poly(TMSMA-r-PEGMA-r-Eu(NTA)3(MMA)(TOPO)3). J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2014; 14:8703-8710. [PMID: 25958588 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.9967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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In this study, hybrid magnetofluorescent structures composed of organic moiety of poly(TMSMA-r-PEGMA) for biomolecules-resistant surfaces and methyl methacrylate for conjugation of europium complex inorganic moiety of magnetic nanoparticles are reported. Lanthanide complex of europium ion with 4,4,4-Trifluoro-1-(2-naphthyl)-1,3-butanedione (NTA) and trioctylphosphine oxide (TOPO)[Eu(NTA)3(TOPO)3] were incorporated into poly(TMSMA-r-PEGMA-r-MMA) matrix. Afterward, superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) were coated with as prepared polymeric europium complex (PEC) to construct hierarchical structure of magnetofluorescent probe. The PL spectra of the PEC@SPIONs excited by UV light showed characteristic emission behavior with a hypersensitive transition 5D0 --> 7F2 at 621 nm. About a 20% quenching in the intensity of the emission peak at 621 nm was found after the addition of SPIONs. Interestingly, when the concentration of PEC against SPIONs is increased, the hypersensitive transition 5D0 --> 7F2 at 621 nm is linearly increased, while 5D1 --> 7F6 at 700 nm is linearly decreased. The cytotoxic effect of PEC@SPIONs was evaluated with U373MG cell by the MTT assay of PEC@SPIONs in cell proliferation. The cell viability in the range of 10-200 ug/ml was more than 80%. No significant difference in cell proliferation until the concentration of 300 ug/ml (77.61 ± 3.33%). The cellular uptake of PEC@SPIONs evaluated by confocal microscopy showed that the magnetofluorescent nanoparticles were internalized extensively in the cytoplasmic region.
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Kim TS, Sohn Y, Kim JY, Lee WJ, Na BK, Kang YJ, Lee HW. Detection of antibodies against the CB9 to ICB10 region of merozoite surface protein-1 of Plasmodium vivax among the inhabitants in epidemic areas. Malar J 2014; 13:311. [PMID: 25113121 PMCID: PMC4251697 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-13-311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2014] [Accepted: 08/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to examine the usefulness of the conserved block 9 (CB9) to interspecies conserved block (ICB10) region of Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-1 (MSP-1 (ICB910)) as a serodiagnostic tool for understanding malaria transmission. Methods Antibody titre in the blood samples collected from the inhabitants of Gimpo city, Paju city and Yeoncheon county of Gyeonggi Province, as well as Cheorwon county of Gangwon Province, South Korea were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Microscopic examination was performed to identify malarial parasites. Results MSP-1(ICB910) is encoded by a 1,212-bp sequence, which produced a recombinant protein with a molecular weight of approximately 46 kDa. Antibody titres in 1,774 blood samples were determined with the help of ELISA using purified recombinant MSP-1(ICB910). The overall ELISA-positive rate was 8.08% (n = 146). The annual parasite incidences (APIs) in the regions where the blood sampling was carried out gradually decreased from 2004 to 2005 (1.09 and 0.80, respectively). Yeoncheon county had the highest ELISA-positive rate (10.20%, 46/451). Yeoncheon county also had the highest API both in 2004 and 2005, followed by Cheorwon county, Paju city and Gimpo city. Conclusions The MSP-1 (ICB910)-ELISA-positive rates were closely related to API in the geographic areas studied. These results suggest that sero-epidemiological studies employing MSP-1 (ICB910)-ELISA may be helpful in estimating the prevalence of malaria in certain geographic areas. MSP-1(ICB910)-ELISA can be effectively used to establish and evaluate malaria control and eradication programmes in the affected areas.
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Chungbuk 367-805, Republic of Korea.
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Kim S, Ryu YS, Suh JH, Keum CM, Sohn Y, Lee SD. Biocompatible patterning of proteins on wettability gradient surface by thermo-transfer printing. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2014; 14:6069-6071. [PMID: 25936059 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2014.8828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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We develop a simple and biocompatible method of patterning proteins on a wettability gradient surface by thermo-transfer printing. The wettability gradient is produced on a poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS)-modified glass substrate through the temperature gradient during thermo-transfer printing. The water contact angle on the PDMS-modified surface is found to gradually increase along the direction of the temperature gradient from a low to a high temperature region. Based on the wettability gradient, the gradual change in the adsorption and immobilization of proteins (cholera toxin B subunit) is achieved in a microfluidic cell with the PDMS-modified surface.
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Kim TS, Kang YJ, Lee WJ, Na BK, Moon SU, Cha SH, Lee SK, Park YK, Pak JH, Cho PY, Sohn Y, Lee HW. Seroprevalence of Plasmodium vivax in the Republic of Korea (2003-2005) using indirect fluorescent antibody test. Korean J Parasitol 2014; 52:1-7. [PMID: 24623875 PMCID: PMC3948985 DOI: 10.3347/kjp.2014.52.1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2013] [Revised: 09/12/2013] [Accepted: 09/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Plasmodium vivax reemerged in the Republic of Korea (ROK) in 1993, and is likely to continue to affect public health. The purpose of this study was to measure levels of anti-P. vivax antibodies using indirect fluorescent antibody test (IFAT) in border areas of ROK, to determine the seroprevalence of malaria (2003-2005) and to plan effective control strategies. Blood samples of the inhabitants in Gimpo-si, Paju-si, and Yeoncheon-gun (Gyeonggi-do), and Cheorwon-gun (Gangwon-do) were collected and kept in Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC). Out of a total of 1,774 serum samples tested, the overall seropositivity was 0.94% (n=17). The seropositivity was the highest in Paju-si (1.9%, 7/372), followed by Gimpo-si (1.4%, 6/425), Yeoncheon-gun (0.67%, 3/451), and Cheorwon-gun (0.19%, 1/526). The annual parasite incidence (API) in these areas gradually decreased from 2003 to 2005 (1.69, 1.09, and 0.80 in 2003, 2004, and 2005, respectively). The highest API was found in Yeoncheon-gun, followed by Cheorwon-gun, Paju-si, and Gimpo-si. The API ranking in these areas did not change over the 3 years. The seropositivity of Gimpo-si showed a strong linear relationship with the API of 2005 (r=0.9983, P=0.036). Seropositivity data obtained using IFAT may be useful for understanding malaria prevalence of relevant years, predicting future transmission of malaria, and for establishing and evaluating malaria control programs in affected areas.
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- Tong-Soo Kim
- Department of Parasitology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 405-751, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Science, Jungwon University, Goesan, Chungbuk 367-805, Korea
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- Division of Malaria and Parasitic Diseases, National Institute of Health, Osong 363-951, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju 660-751, Korea
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- Department of International Medicine, Seoul National University, Bundang Hospital, Seongnam 463-707, Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Department of Pharmacology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 405-751, Korea
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- Asan Institute for Life Sciences, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul 138-736, Korea
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- Department of Parasitology, College of Medicine, Inha University, Incheon 405-751, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Institute of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 130-701, Korea
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- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610, USA
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Objective Although there is a growing interest in the use of acupuncture during pregnancy, the safety of acupuncture is yet to be rigorously investigated. The objective of this review is to identify adverse events (AEs) associated with acupuncture treatment during pregnancy. Methods We searched Medline, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Allied and Complementary Medicine Database (AMED) and five Korean databases up to February 2013. Reference lists of relevant articles were screened for additional reports. Studies were included regardless of their design if they reported original data and involved acupuncture needling and/or moxibustion treatment for any conditions in pregnant women. Studies of acupuncture for delivery, abortion, assisted reproduction or postpartum conditions were excluded. AE data were extracted and assessed in terms of severity and causality, and incidence was determined. Results Of 105 included studies, detailed AEs were reported only in 25 studies represented by 27 articles (25.7%). AEs evaluated as certain, probable or possible in the causality assessment were all mild/moderate in severity, with needling pain being the most frequent. Severe AEs or deaths were few and all considered unlikely to have been caused by acupuncture. Total AE incidence was 1.9%, and the incidence of AEs evaluated as certainly, probably or possibly causally related to acupuncture was 1.3%. Conclusions Acupuncture during pregnancy appears to be associated with few AEs when correctly applied.
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- Jimin Park
- Department of Clinical Korean Medicine, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Care, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, Plymouth, UK
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- Acupuncture and Meridian Science Research Centre, College of Korean Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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Cho PY, Lee SW, Ahn SK, Kim JS, Cha SH, Na BK, Park YK, Lee SK, Lee WJ, Nam HW, Hong SJ, Pak JH, Kang YJ, Sohn Y, Bahk YY, Cho HI, Kim TS, Lee HW. Evaluation of circumsporozoite protein of Plasmodium vivax to estimate its prevalence in the Republic of Korea: an observational study of incidence. Malar J 2013; 12:448. [PMID: 24330352 PMCID: PMC3878750 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2013] [Accepted: 12/04/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Plasmodium vivax re-emerged in 1993. Although the number of infections has been steadily decreasing, it is likely to continue to affect public health until it is eradicated. The aim of this study is to measure anti-circumsporozoite protein (CSP) antibody and compare malaria prevalence. As to understand the prevalence, an epidemiology study has to be conducted in the Republic of Korea. Methods A total of 1,825 and 1,959 blood samples were collected in 2010 and 2011, respectively, from the inhabitants of Ganghwa and Cheorwon counties. The antibody titers of the inhabitants were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using recombinant protein purified from Escherichia coli transformed with a CSP gene-inserted pET-28a(+) expression vector. Microscopic examination was performed to identify malaria parasites. Results The annual parasite incidence (API) in Ganghwa decreased from 4.28 in 2010 to 2.23 in 2011, and that in Cheorwon decreased from 1.88 in 2010 to 1.15 in 2011. The antibody-positive CSP rate in these areas also decreased from 18.14% (331/1825) in 2010 to 15.36% (301/1959) in 2011. Pearson analysis showed a strong correlation between the API and the antibody-positive CSP rate in these areas (r = 1.000, P < 0.01). The intensity of the immune responses of the inhabitants of Cheorwon, as measured by the mean optical density, decreased from 0.9186 ± 0.0472 in 2010 to 0.7035 ± 0.0457 in 2011 (P = 0.034), but increased in Ganghwa from 0.7649 ± 0.0192 in 2010 to 0.8237 ± 0.1970 in 2011 (P = 0.006). The immune response increased according to age (r = 0.686, P = 0.041). Conclusions The positive CSP-ELISA rate was closely related to the API in the study areas. This suggests that seroepidemiological studies based on CSP-ELISA may be helpful in estimating the malaria prevalence. Moreover, such studies can be used to establish and evaluate malaria control and eradication programmes in high-risk areas in Korea.
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- Departments of Parasitology, Inha University School of Medicine, Incheon 400-712, Republic of Korea.
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Kim TS, Kim JS, Na BK, Lee WJ, Kim HC, Youn SK, Gwack J, Kim HS, Cho P, Ahn SK, Cha SH, Park YK, Lee SK, Kang YJ, Sohn Y, Hong Y, Lee HW. Decreasing incidence of Plasmodium vivax in the Republic of Korea during 2010-2012. Malar J 2013; 12:309. [PMID: 24010412 PMCID: PMC3844571 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 08/31/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND After the re-emergence of Plasmodium vivax in 1993, a total of 31,254 cases of vivax malaria were reported between 1993-2012 in the Republic of Korea (ROK). The purpose of this study was to review Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention records to investigate the transmission of malaria from 2010-2012. METHODS Reporting of microscopy-diagnosed cases of malaria is mandatory in the ROK. In this study, all available records of malaria cases and malaria vectors collected from 2010 - 2012 in Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province and Ganghwa County, Incheon Metropolitan City, were reviewed. RESULTS Although the number of cases of malaria peaked a third time in 2010 (1,772 cases) since the re-emergence of P. vivax, the incidence decreased two-fold to 838 in 2011 and three-fold to 555 in 2012. The number of cases decreased 52.7% in 2011 compared with that in 2010 and 33.8% in 2012 compared with that in 2011. However, the number of cases increased in Incheon Metropolitan City (15.3%) and Gyeongnam Province (23.1%) in 2012 compared with 2011. Of the 3,165 cases of vivax malaria in 2010-2012, 798 (25.2%) were in ROK military personnel, 519 (16.4%) in veterans, and 1,848 (58.4%) in civilians. In total, there were 2,666 male patients and 499 female patients, and the ratio of female to male patients increased from 1:7.9 in 2011 to 1:4.1 in 2012. CONCLUSIONS A rapid decrease in the incidence of malaria was observed in most areas from 2010 to 2012, but the incidence increased again in the western part of the demilitarized zone. Therefore, more intensive surveillance is needed throughout high risk areas to identify factors responsible for increase/decrease in the incidence of malaria in the ROK.
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- Tong-Soo Kim
- Department of Pathology, Immunology, and Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Florida, J-566, 1275 Center Drive, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA.
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Kim KH, Kang BS, Kim MC, Sohn Y, Tae KS, Lee HJ, Kim DK. Construction of mono- and multilayer colloidal crystals with self-assembled nanospheres. J Nanosci Nanotechnol 2013; 13:6300-6306. [PMID: 24205649 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2013.7714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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A new self-assembly method for the fabrication of periodic structures using monodispersed polystyrene nanoparticles matrix was developed. The self-assembly could be formed into polystyrene nanoparticles matrix constructed by the face centered cubic (FCC) structure and hexagonally close-packed (HCP) monolayer. The polystyrene nanoparticles have been prepared by emulsion polymerization. Several aspects were investigated by using different techniques: Particle sizer, TEM and DSC etc. In this study, the feasibility of synthesizing nanoparticles of 550 nm polystyrene with a perfect spherical shape and a narrow size distribution was demonstrated. Subsequently, an investigation of the self-assembly of polystyrene nanospheres to built up an opal structure was performed. This arrangement was achieved by gravitational sedimentation under vacuum. The face centered cubic structure was identified by using SEM, thus that the different facet type {100}, {110} and {111} were composed. The self-assembly of monodispersed polystyrene nanoparticles in 2D structure was fabricated in the structure of hexagonally close-packed monolayer.
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- Inderstry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Konyang University, Daejeon, 302-832, South Korea
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Shin HI, Kim JY, Lee WJ, Sohn Y, Lee SW, Kang YJ, Lee HW. Polymorphism of the parasite lactate dehydrogenase gene from Plasmodium vivax Korean isolates. Malar J 2013; 12:166. [PMID: 23688062 PMCID: PMC3665548 DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-12-166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2012] [Accepted: 05/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Assaying for the parasitic lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) is widely used as a rapid diagnostic test (RDT), but the efficacy of its serological effectiveness in diagnosis, that is antibody detection ability, is not known. The genetic variation of Korean isolates was analysed, and recombinant protein pLDH was evaluated as a serodiagnostic antigen for the detection of Plasmodium vivax malaria. Methods Genomic DNA was purified, and the pLDH gene of P. vivax was amplified from blood samples from 20 patients. The samples came from five epidemic areas: Bucheon-si, Gimpo-si, and Paju-si of Gyeonggi Province, Gangwha-gun of Incheon metropolitan city, and Cheorwon-gun of Gangwon Province, South Korea, from 2010 to 2011. The antigenicity of the recombinant protein pLDH was tested by western blot and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Sequence analysis of 20 Korean isolates of P. vivax showed that the open reading frame (ORF) of 951 nucleotides encoded a deduced protein of 316 amino acids (aa). This ORF showed 100% identity with the P. vivax Belem strain (DQ060151) and P. vivax Hainan strain (FJ527750), 89.6% homology with Plasmodium falciparum FCC1_HN (DQ825436), 90.2% homology with Plasmodium berghei (AY437808), 96.8% homology with Plasmodium knowlesi (JF958130), and 90.2% homology with Plasmodium reichenowi (AB122147). A single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) at nucleotide 456 (T to C) was also observed in the isolate from Bucheon, but it did not change in the amino acid sequence. The expressed recombinant protein had a molecular weight of approximately 32 kDa, as analysed by sodium dodecyl sulphate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis. Of the 40 P. vivax patients, 34 (85.0%) were positive by ELISA. Conclusions The pLDH genes of 19 isolates of P. vivax were identical, except one for SNP at nucleotide 456. This observation indicates that this gene is relatively stable. Based on these results, the relationship between antibody production against pLDH and the pattern of disease onset should be investigated further before using pLDH for serodiagnosis.
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