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Choi J, Jang AY, Rod-in W, Lee DH, Choi KY, Park WJ. Codium fragile extract prevents atopic dermatitis in DNCB-induced mice. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:2643-2652. [PMID: 39144199 PMCID: PMC11319566 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-024-01523-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/16/2024] Open
Abstract
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory-allergic skin disorder that causes pruritic and eczematous skin lesions. Effect of Codium fragile extract (CFE) on AD has not been reported yet. In this study, inhibitory effects of CFE against skin severity scores, skin lesions, AD characteristics, and histological features of BALB/c mice with AD caused by 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB) were investigated. Results indicated that AD effects of CFE reduced body, skin, ear, spleen, thymus, and lymph node weights. Histopathological changes in skin reactions on the back and ears showed that CFE inhibited thickening of the epidermis and ear. Moreover, CFE reduced epidermal swelling and ear thickness compared with the DNCB group. These results suggest that CFE might be effective in alleviating AD with potential as a promising candidate for therapeutic and cosmetic treatment of inflammatory dermatitis. CFE may be useful in alleviating AD and could be a potential treatment for inflammatory dermatitis.
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- JeongUn Choi
- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
- Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, 65000 Thailand
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
- Nbios Inc, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Gangwon 25457 Republic of Korea
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Kim YJ, Kim TI, Lee A, Kim K, Hwang YH. Sinomenium acutum Modulates Platelet Aggregation and Thrombus Formation by Regulating the Glycoprotein VI-Mediated Signalosome in Mice. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2023; 17:6. [PMID: 38275992 PMCID: PMC10819422 DOI: 10.3390/ph17010006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Sinomenium acutum (SA) has long been used as a traditional medicine in China, Japan, and Korea to treat a wide range of diseases. It has been traditionally used to ameliorate inflammation and improve blood circulation. However, its role in platelet activation has not been thoroughly investigated. Hence, we conducted this study to assess the potential inhibitory effect of SA on platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. The antiplatelet activities of SA were evaluated by assessing platelet aggregation, granular secretion, intracellular Ca2+ mobilization, and the Glycoprotein (GP) VI-mediated signalosome. The thrombosis and bleeding time assays were used to investigate the effect of SA (orally administered at 50 and 100 mg/kg for seven days) in mice. SA treatment at concentrations of 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL significantly reduced GPVI-mediated platelet aggregation, granular secretion, and intracellular Ca2+ mobilization. Further biochemical studies revealed that SA inhibited spleen tyrosine kinase, phospholipase Cγ2, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase, and AKT phosphorylation. Interestingly, oral administration of SA efficiently ameliorated FeCl3-induced arterial thrombus formation without prolonging the tail bleeding time. These findings suggest that SA has beneficial effects in thrombosis and hemostasis. Therefore, SA holds promise as an effective therapeutic agent for the treatment of thrombotic diseases.
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- Yeon-Ji Kim
- Korean Medicine-Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daegu 41062, Republic of Korea; (Y.-J.K.); (T.I.K.)
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- Korean Medicine-Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daegu 41062, Republic of Korea; (Y.-J.K.); (T.I.K.)
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea;
- Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM School, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medicine-Application Center, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daegu 41062, Republic of Korea; (Y.-J.K.); (T.I.K.)
- Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM School, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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- Herbal Medicine Research Division, Korea Institution of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea;
- Korean Convergence Medical Science Major, KIOM School, University of Science & Technology (UST), Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea
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Meinita MDN, Harwanto D, Choi JS. A concise review of the bioactivity and pharmacological properties of the genus Codium (Bryopsidales, Chlorophyta). JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY 2022; 34:2827-2845. [PMID: 36259048 PMCID: PMC9559154 DOI: 10.1007/s10811-022-02842-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The genus Codium is one of the most important genera of marine green macroalgae. Its distribution is widespread worldwide and it has a high degree of diversity in species and characteristics. This genus plays an important ecological role in marine ecosystems as it is a primary producer. However, some species in the genus Codium are invasive species and may disturb the functioning of the ecosystem. Economically, Codium has promising potential as a source of diverse nutritional and pharmacological compounds. Codium is edible, has a high nutrient value, and is rich in bioactive compounds. Hence, some species of Codium have been consumed as food and used as herbal medicines in some Asian countries. In recent decades, studies of the bioactivity and pharmacological properties of the genus Codium have attracted the attention of scientists. This review aims to identify gaps in studies analyzing Codium that have been conducted in the past three decades by assessing published research articles on its bioactivity and pharmacological properties. Compounds obtained from Codium have demonstrated significant biological activities, such as immunostimulatory, anticoagulant, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, anti-angiogenic, osteoprotective, and anti-obesity activities. This review provides information that can be used as a future guideline for sustainably utilizing the genus Codium.
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- Maria Dyah Nur Meinita
- Seafood Research Center, Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation (IACF), Silla University, 606, Advanced Seafood Processing Complex, Wonyang-ro, Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, 49277 Korea
- Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, 53123 Indonesia
- Center for Maritime Bioscience Studies, Jenderal Soedirman University, Purwokerto, 53123 Indonesia
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- Seafood Research Center, Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation (IACF), Silla University, 606, Advanced Seafood Processing Complex, Wonyang-ro, Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, 49277 Korea
- Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 50275 Indonesia
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- Seafood Research Center, Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation (IACF), Silla University, 606, Advanced Seafood Processing Complex, Wonyang-ro, Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan, 49277 Korea
- Department of Seafood Science and Technology, The Institute of Marine Industry, Gyeongsang National University, 38 Cheondaegukchi-gil, Tongyeong-si, 53064 Gyeongsangnam-do Korea
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Wang L, Je JG, Huang C, Oh JY, Fu X, Wang K, Ahn G, Xu J, Gao X, Jeon YJ. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Sulfated Polysaccharides Isolated from Codium fragile In Vitro in RAW 264.7 Macrophages and In Vivo in Zebrafish. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20060391. [PMID: 35736194 PMCID: PMC9231178 DOI: 10.3390/md20060391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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In this study, the anti-inflammatory activity of sulfated polysaccharides isolated from the green seaweed Codium fragile (CFCE-PS) was investigated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages and zebrafish. The results demonstrated that CFCE-PS significantly increased the viability of LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells in a concentration-dependent manner. CFCE-PS remarkably and concentration-dependently reduced the levels of inflammatory molecules including prostaglandin E2, nitric oxide (NO), interleukin-1 beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and interleukin-6 in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. In addition, in vivo test results indicated that CFCE-PS effectively reduced reactive oxygen species, cell death, and NO levels in LPS-stimulated zebrafish. Thus, these results indicate that CFCE-PS possesses in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activities and suggest it is a potential ingredient in the functional food and pharmaceutical industries.
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- Lei Wang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; (L.W.); (X.F.); (K.W.); (J.X.); (X.G.)
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea;
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- Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Products, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China;
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- Food Safety and Processing Research Division, National Institute of Fisheries Science, Busan 46083, Korea;
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; (L.W.); (X.F.); (K.W.); (J.X.); (X.G.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; (L.W.); (X.F.); (K.W.); (J.X.); (X.G.)
- Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Breeding Lateolabrax Japonicus, Fujian 355299, China
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- Department of Marine Bio Food Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea;
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; (L.W.); (X.F.); (K.W.); (J.X.); (X.G.)
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China; (L.W.); (X.F.); (K.W.); (J.X.); (X.G.)
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- Department of Marine Life Sciences, Jeju National University, Jeju 63243, Korea;
- Marine Science Institute, Jeju National University, Jeju 63333, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-64-754-3475; Fax: +82-64-756-3493
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Physical exercise can be effective in preventing or ameliorating various diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. However, not everyone may be able to participate in exercise due to illnesses, age-related frailty, or difficulty in long-term behavior change. An alternative option is to utilize pharmacological interventions that mimic the positive effects of exercise training. Recent studies have identified signaling pathways associated with the benefits of physical activity and discovered exercise mimetics that can partially simulate the systemic impact of exercise. This review describes the molecular targets for exercise mimetics and their effect on skeletal muscle and other tissues. We will also discuss the potential advantages of using natural products as a multi-targeting agent for mimicking the health-promoting effects of exercise.
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- Young Jin Jang
- Major of Food Science & Technology, Seoul Women’s University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
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