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Yoon JH, Kim DO, Lee S, Lee BH, Kim ES, Son YK, Kopalli SR, Lee JH, Ju Y, Lee J, Cho JY. Anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-melanogenic effects of the ethanol extract of Picrasma quassioides (D. Don) Benn. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 332:118374. [PMID: 38789093 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2024.118374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Picrasma quassioides (D. Don) Benn is a vascular plant belonging to the genus Picrasma of Simaroubaceae family and grows in Korea, China, India, Taiwan, and Japan. Picrasma quassioides extract has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-cancer properties. Moreover, this plant has been also traditionally used to alleviate symptoms of eczema, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, scabies, and boils in skin. AIM OF THE STUDY The Pq-EE has been reported in Chinese pharmacopoeia for its pharmacological effects on skin. However, the detailed mechanism on alleviating skin conditions is not understood. Hence, we investigated the skin improvement potential of Pq-EE against skin damage. MATERIALS AND METHODS We used the human keratinocyte cell line (HaCaT) and mouse melanoma cell line (B16F10) to study the effects of Pq-EE on the epidermis. Additionally, in vitro antioxidant assays were performed using a solution that included either metal ions or free radicals. RESULTS In colorimetric antioxidant assays, Pq-EE inhibited free radicals in a dose-dependent manner. The Pq-EE did not affect cell viability and promoted cell survival under UVB exposure conditions in the MTT assay. The Pq-EE downregulated the mRNA levels of apoptotic factors. Moreover, MMP1 and inflammatory cytokine iNOS mRNA levels decreased with Pq-EE treatment. With regard to protein levels, caspases and cleaved caspases were more powerfully inhibited by Pq-EE than UVB-irritated conditions. p53 and Bax also decreased with Pq-EE treatment. The melanin contents and secretion were decreased at nontoxic concentrations of Pq-EE. The pigmentation pathway genes also were inhibited by treatment with Pq-EE. CONCLUSIONS In summary, we suggest the cell protective potential of Pq-EE against UVB and ROS, indicating its use in UV-protective cosmeceutical materials.
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- Ji Hye Yoon
- Department of Interdisciplinary Program in Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Program in Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Sejong University, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 05006, South Korea.
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- PharmacoBio Inc, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, 13219, South Korea.
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- PharmacoBio Inc, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam, 13219, South Korea.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Program in Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea; Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Program in Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea; Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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Huang L, Kim JH, You L, Park SH, Zhang J, Shin CY, Sutopo NC, Byun HW, Omaliss K, Masphal K, Son J, Kim GR, Lee BH, Kim JH, Lee J, Cho JY. Anti-oxidative, anti-apoptotic, and anti-inflammatory activities of Connarus semidecandrus Jack ethanol extract in UVB-irradiated human keratinocytes. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2024; 321:117574. [PMID: 38097025 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Connarus semidecandrus Jack (Family: connaraceae) is a medicinal plant known for its wide distribution throughout Southeast Asia. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it has been traditionally used for treating fever, skin irritation, and colic. AIM OF THE STUDY Numerous individuals suffer from skin issues, including wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation, due to environmental factors. Although many drugs are available to treat skin problems, chemical drugs have many shortcomings and side effects. Therefore, natural products are attractive potential medicines for alleviating skin troubles. We recently showed that Connarus semidecandrus Jack ethanol extract (Cs-EE) has anti-alopecia potential. This paper aims to explore the potential skin-protective effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of Connarus semidecandrus Jack in UVB-induced human keratinocytes (HaCaT). MATERIALS AND METHODS Before utilization, Cs-EE was dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and was preserved at a temperature of -20 °C. The phytochemical constituents of Cs-EE were detected by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis (GC-MS). Sequentially, HaCaT cells were exposed to varying concentrations of Cs-EE prior to ultraviolet B (UVB) irradiation. Evaluations of cellular responses in HaCaT cells, including assessments of cell viability, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) damage, and gene and protein expressions, were carried out. To explore the specific signaling pathway involved, we conducted a luciferase assay in addition to validating these pathways using Western blot analysis. RESULTS Nitric oxide (NO) and intracellular reactive oxygen species were decreased. Melanin production through the activation of melanocytes by α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (MSH) was also inhibited by Cs-EE. Furthermore, the mRNA expression levels of key factors such as cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin 6 (IL-6), MMP-1, MMP-3, and MMP-9 exhibited a remarkable decrease. In addition, the phosphorylation of TAK1 within the signaling cascade exhibited a decline, and the activities of the transcription factor AP-1 were decreased according to a luciferase reporter assay. CONCLUSIONS Taken together, these findings suggest that the anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, and anti-apoptotic effects of Cs-EE indicate the compound's potential usefulness as a natural component in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
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- Lei Huang
- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Biodiversity Research and Cooperation Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
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- Forestry Administration, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, #40 Norodom Blvd, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, 12205, Cambodia.
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- Forestry Administration, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries, #40 Norodom Blvd, Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, 12205, Cambodia.
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
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- Biological and Genetic Resources Assessment Division, National Institute of Biological Resources, Incheon, 22689, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Veterinary Physiology College of Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Iksan, 54596, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea; Department of Integrative Biotechnology and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea; Department of Integrative Biotechnology and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang X, Zhuang H, Wu S, Mao C, Dai Y, Yan H. Marine Bioactive Peptides: Anti-Photoaging Mechanisms and Potential Skin Protective Effects. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2024; 46:990-1009. [PMID: 38392181 PMCID: PMC10887644 DOI: 10.3390/cimb46020063] [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: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Skin photoaging, resulting from prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, is a form of exogenous aging that not only impacts the aesthetic aspect of the skin but also exhibits a strong correlation with the onset of skin cancer. Nonetheless, the safety profile of non-natural anti-photoaging medications and the underlying physiological alterations during the process of photoaging remain inadequately elucidated. Consequently, there exists a pressing necessity to devise more secure interventions involving anti-photoaging drugs. Multiple studies have demonstrated the noteworthy significance of marine biomolecules in addressing safety concerns related to anti-photoaging and safeguarding the skin. Notably, bioactive peptides have gained considerable attention in anti-photoaging research due to their capacity to mitigate the physiological alterations associated with photoaging, including oxidative stress; inflammatory response; the abnormal expression of matrix metalloproteinase, hyaluronidase, and elastase; and excessive melanin synthesis. This review provides a systematic description of the research progress on the anti-photoaging and skin protection mechanism of marine bioactive peptides. The focus is on the utilization of marine bioactive peptides as anti-photoaging agents, aiming to offer theoretical references for the development of novel anti-photoaging drugs and methodologies. Additionally, the future prospects of anti-aging drugs are discussed, providing an initial reference for further research in this field.
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- Xiaoliang Zhang
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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Tung XY, Yip JQ, Gew LT. Searching for Natural Plants with Antimelanogenesis and Antityrosinase Properties for Cosmeceutical or Nutricosmetics Applications: A Systematic Review. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:33115-33201. [PMID: 37744793 PMCID: PMC10515176 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c02994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Excessive UV radiation (UVR) exposure has been shown in studies to be a major risk factor for most melanomas, causing premature skin aging as well as immune system suppression due to the increased production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and other reactive oxygen species (ROS) during the melanogenesis process. Although several compounds with antioxidant and antityrosinase activities are widely used in the cosmetic industry, like kojic acid, hydroquinone, ascorbic acid, and arbutin, their use has been limited due to their adverse effects on the skin and cytotoxic issues. Recently, attempts have been made to develop new natural skin-lightening products by using plant extracts that are less toxic and exhibit numerous biological properties with great market demand. In this study, information on the depigmentation effects of various natural plant species was gathered from the SCOPUS database according to the PRISMA guidelines. A total of 414 records were retrieved, and finally, 76 articles were included in the qualitative synthesis by fulfilling all the inclusion criteria. In this review, we discuss the extraction methods and biological assays of 75 highly potential plant species, including the olive, yuzu, longan, and lotus. We concluded that the use of natural plants as skin-whitening agents is highly effective as there is a significant correlation between the content of polyphenolic compounds, antimelanogenesis, antityrosinase, and antioxidant activities. However, it is worth noting that the use of extraction methods or types of solvents is very important in determining the biological activities of plants.
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- Xin Yee Tung
- Department of Biological Sciences, School
of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar
Sunway, 47500 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School
of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar
Sunway, 47500 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Biological Sciences, School
of Medical and Life Sciences, Sunway University, No. 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar
Sunway, 47500 Petaling
Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Choi H, Ha JH, Kang HC, Seo WS, Bin BH. The Protective Effects of Moisturizer Containing Potentilla anserina Extract in the Topical Treatment of Skin Damage Caused by Masks. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14294. [PMID: 37762597 PMCID: PMC10531951 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241814294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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The use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant societal changes, particularly for individuals with sensitive skin. To address this issue, the researchers explored traditional medicine and identified Potentilla anserina extract as a potential solution due to its anti-inflammatory and moisturizing effects. This research investigated how this extract influences skin hydration, barrier function, and itching. The findings revealed that the extract had a hydrating effect by elevating Aquaporin-3 (AQP3) expression. Additionally, the study demonstrated that the extract improved skin barrier function, with Filaggrin (FLG) expression being approximately three times higher (p < 0.001) in the Potentilla-anserina-extract-treated group compared to the control group and the genes associated with itching being reduced. In this process, we researched and developed HPβCD (hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin)-Liposome containing Potentilla anserina extract, gradually and sustainably releasing the active components of the Potentilla anserina extract. During four weeks of clinical trials involving individuals wearing masks for over 6 h a day, a moisturizer containing Potentilla anserina extract demonstrated a notable reduction in skin redness. Hemoglobin values (A.U.), which serve as indicators of skin redness, showed decreases of 5.06% and 6.74% in the test area inside the mask after 2 and 4 weeks, respectively, compared to the baseline measurements. Additionally, the moisturizer containing Potentilla anserina extract notably decreased Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), with reductions of 5.23% and 9.13% observed in the test area inside the mask after 2 and 4 weeks, respectively. The moisturizer, especially in the test area treated with the extract-containing moisturizer, significantly enhanced skin hydration compared to the control group. The Corneometer values (A.U) exhibited notable increases of 11.51% and 15.14% in the test area inside the mask after 2 and 4 weeks, respectively. These discoveries emphasize the potential of Potentilla anserina extract and its utility in tackling skin issues caused by mask wearing, including enhancing moisture, fortifying the skin's barrier, and alleviating itching. These results indicate that moisturizers incorporating specific ingredients provide greater benefits compared to conventional moisturizers.
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- Hyeong Choi
- Department of Applied Biotechnology, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea;
- R&D Complex, Kolmar Korea, Seocho 06800, Republic of Korea;
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- R&D Complex, Kolmar Korea, Seocho 06800, Republic of Korea;
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- Green & Biome Customizing Laboratory, GFC Co., Ltd., Hwaseong 18471, Republic of Korea;
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- Green & Biome Customizing Laboratory, GFC Co., Ltd., Hwaseong 18471, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Applied Biotechnology, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Republic of Korea;
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Kwon KW, Jang WY, Kim JW, Noh JK, Yi DK, Cho JY. Anti-Inflammatory Effect of Meriania hexamera Sprague by Targeting Syk Kinase in NF-κB Signaling. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:3044. [PMID: 37687291 PMCID: PMC10490091 DOI: 10.3390/plants12173044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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Inflammation is a protective mechanism against harmful stimuli. There are two types of inflammation, acute and chronic, and severe diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer can be caused by chronic inflammation. Therefore, this research was conducted to discover new anti-inflammatory drugs. Meriania hexamera Sprague is a common herb in the Amazon region in South America. It is used as a traditional medical herb by natives, but no studies to date have investigated its anti-inflammatory activity. Using lipopolysaccharide (LPS), pam3CSK4 (Pam3), and poly(I:C), we studied the M. hexamera Sprague-Methanol Extract's (Mh-ME) in vitro anti-inflammatory functions. Using RAW264.7 cells, we detected the released nitric oxide (NO) and mRNA expression extent of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) with pro-inflammatory proteins like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and iterleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). It was found that Mh-ME suppressed the inflammatory activities in a dose-dependent manner. In the luciferase assay, the nuclear factor kappa light chain enhancer of the activated B cells (NF-κB) pathway was inhibited by Mh-ME. Mh-ME especially acted as an inhibitor of Syk kinase according to the results from CETSA. We also confirmed that Mh-ME mitigates acute gastritis derived from HCl/EtOH in ICR mice, ameliorating the expression of IL-1β and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). In conclusion, Mh-ME is an herb with anti-inflammatory effects that targets Syk in the NF-κB pathway, suggesting that Mh-ME could be used as an anti-inflammatory herbal medicine.
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- Ki Woong Kwon
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (K.W.K.); (W.Y.J.); (J.W.K.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (K.W.K.); (W.Y.J.); (J.W.K.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (K.W.K.); (W.Y.J.); (J.W.K.)
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- Instituto de BioEconomia, El Batan, Quito 170135, Ecuador
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea; (K.W.K.); (W.Y.J.); (J.W.K.)
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Liu HM, Tang W, Lei SN, Zhang Y, Cheng MY, Liu QL, Wang W. Extraction Optimization, Characterization and Biological Activities of Polysaccharide Extracts from Nymphaea hybrid. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24108974. [PMID: 37240320 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24108974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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In this study, polysaccharide-rich Nymphaea hybrid extracts (NHE) were obtained using the ultrasound-assisted cellulase extraction (UCE) method optimized by response surface methodology (RSM). The structural properties and thermal stability of NHE were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared (FT-IR), high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thermogravimetry-derivative thermogravimetry (TG-DTG) analysis, respectively. Moreover, the bioactivities of NHE, including the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, whitening and scratch healing activities were evaluated by different in vitro assays. NHE conveyed a good ability to scavenge against the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radicals and inhibit the hyaluronidase activity. NHE can effectively protect the HaCaT cells against oxidative damage by inhibiting the intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in the H2O2 stimulation assays and promoting the proliferation and migration in the scratch assays. In addition, NHE was proven to inhibit melanin production in B16 cells. Collectively, the above results seem to be the evidence needed to promote the potential of NHE to be regarded as a new functional raw material in the cosmetics or food industries.
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- Hui-Min Liu
- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
- Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
- Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China
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- School of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, China
- Engineering Research Center of Perfume & Aroma and Cosmetics, Ministry of Education, Shanghai 201418, China
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Oh J, Kim SA, Kwon KW, Choi SR, Lee CH, Hossain MA, Kim ES, Kim C, Lee BH, Lee S, Kim JH, Cho JY. Sophora flavescens Aiton methanol extract exerts anti-inflammatory effects via reduction of Src kinase phosphorylation. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2023; 305:116015. [PMID: 36563890 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2022.116015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE Sophora flavescens Aiton (Family: Leguminosae), an herbal plant, has been used in East Asian home remedies for centuries for treating ulcers, skin burns, fevers, and inflammatory disorders. In addition, the dried root of S. flavescens was also applied for antipyretic, analgesic, antihelmintic, and stomachic uses. AIM OF STUDY Nonetheless, how this plant can show various pharmacological activities including anti-inflammatory responses was not fully elucidated. In this study, therefore, we aimed to investigate the curative effects of S. flavescens on inflammation and its molecular mechanism. MATERIALS AND METHODS For reaching this aim, various in vitro and in vivo experimental models with LPS-treated RAW264.7 cells, HCl/EtOH-induced gastric ulcer, and LPS-triggered lung injury conditions were employed and anti-inflammatory activity of S. flavescens methanol extract (Sf-ME) was also tested. Fingerprinting profile of Sf-ME was identified via LC-MS analysis. Its anti-inflammatory molecular mechanism was also examined by immunoblotting analysis. RESULTS Nitric oxide production and mRNA expression levels of iNOS, COX-2, IL-1β, and TNF-α were decreased. Additionally, phosphorylation of Src in the signaling cascade was decreased, and activities of the transcriptional factor NF-κB were reduced as determined by a luciferase reporter assay. Moreover, in vivo, gastritis and lung injury lesions were attenuated by Sf-ME. CONCLUSION Taken together, these findings suggest that Sf-ME could be a potential anti-inflammatory therapeutic agent via suppression of Src kinase activity and regulation of IL-1β secretion.
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- Jieun Oh
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea.
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University, Seoul, 05029, South Korea.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Icksan, 54596, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon, 22689, South Korea.
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Icksan, 54596, South Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, South Korea.
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Shin CY, Jang J, Lee HP, Park SH, Kry M, Keo O, Lee BH, Choi W, Lee S, Cho JY. Anti-Oxidative and Anti-Aging Effects of Ethanol Extract of the Officinal Breynia ( Breynia vitis-idaea) In Vitro. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 12:1088. [PMID: 36903948 PMCID: PMC10005016 DOI: 10.3390/plants12051088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and it is also the one most exposed to external environmental contaminants. The skin is the body's first defense against harmful environmental stimuli, including ultraviolet B (UVB) rays and hazardous chemicals. Therefore, proper care of the skin is required to prevent skin-related diseases and age-related symptoms. In this study, we analyzed anti-aging and anti-oxidative effects of Breynia vitis-idaea ethanol extract (Bv-EE) in human keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts. The Bv-EE had free radical scavenging activity and decreased the mRNA expression of MMPs and COX-2 in H2O2- or UVB-treated HaCaT cells. The Bv-EE also inhibited AP-1 transcriptional activity and phosphorylation of c-Jun N-terminal kinase, extracellular signal-regulated kinase, and mitogen-activated protein kinase 14 (p38), which are major AP-1 activators upon H2O2 or UVB exposure. Furthermore, the promoter activity and mRNA expression of collagen type I (Col1A1) increased in HDF cells treated with Bv-EE, and Bv-EE recovered the collagen mRNA expression decreased by H2O2 or UVB exposure. These results suggest that Bv-EE has anti-oxidative effects by inhibiting the AP-1 signaling pathway, and shows anti-aging effects by upregulating collagen synthesis.
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- Chae Yun Shin
- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Forestry Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Phnom Penh 120206, Cambodia
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- Forestry Administration of the Ministry of Agriculture, Phnom Penh 120206, Cambodia
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Biological Resources, Environmental Research Complex, Incheon 22689, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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Chloroform Fraction of Prasiola japonica Ethanolic Extract Alleviates UPM 1648a-Induced Lung Injury by Suppressing NF-κB Signaling. Foods 2022; 12:foods12010088. [PMID: 36613305 PMCID: PMC9818875 DOI: 10.3390/foods12010088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Prasiola japonica is an edible alga, and the ethanol extract of P. japonica (Pj-EE) possesses various biological activities. Interestingly, in a recent study, we observed the potent anti-inflammatory activity of the chloroform fraction of Pj-EE (Pj-EE-CF). Thus, to extend the application of Pj-EE-CF, we further studied its effects on lung injury. To establish an experimental model of lung injury, we nasally administered urban particulate matter UPM 1648a (50 mg/kg) to mice. In addition, BEAS-2B cells were treated with 300 μg/mL of UPM 1648a for in vitro analysis. Intranasal administration of UPM 1648a increased lung injury score, macrophage infiltration, and upregulation of the inflammatory enzyme inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in lung tissues. On the other hand, oral administration of Pj-EE-CF (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg) alleviated these pathological features as assessed by lung wet/dry ratio, lung injury score, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) protein amount in the lung tissues up to 70%, 95%, and 99%, respectively. In addition, Pj-EE-CF down-regulated the release of inflammatory cytokines, interleukins (ILs), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, and interferon (IFN)-γ elevated by UPM 1648a in the lung tissues and lung BALF up to 95%. According to Western blot and luciferase assay, Pj-EE-CF (100 mg/kg in vivo or 50 and 100 μg/mL in vitro) significantly reduced the nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) signal activated by UPM 1648a. Finally, UPM 1648a increased cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in BEAS-2B cells, while Pj-EE-CF reduced them. These results suggest that Pj-EE-CF alleviates UPM 1648a-induced lung damage via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities and by suppressing NF-κB signaling. In conclusion, these observations imply that Pj-EE-CF could be a practical component of food supplements to mitigate air pollution-derived lung damage.
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Kim JW, Kwon KW, Kim MY, Cho JY. Potentilla paradoxa Nutt. Ethanol Extract Exhibits Anti-Inflammatory Effects by Suppression of the Src/NF-κB Signaling Pathway. PLANTS 2022; 11:plants11131750. [PMID: 35807703 PMCID: PMC9269291 DOI: 10.3390/plants11131750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
Abstract
Inflammation is an immune response that protects against harmful stimuli. However, severe inflammation can cause many diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. In this study, we examined the anti-inflammatory efficacy and mechanism of Potentilla paradoxa Nutt. ethanol extract (Pp-EE) as a new strategy for controlling the inflammatory response. Cellular activities and the molecular target of Pp-EE were identified in RAW264.7 cells and HEK293T cells. The effect of Pp-EE was analyzed using the Griess assay, the luciferase assay, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, and Western blotting. To evaluate the in vivo effects, an HCl/EtOH-induced gastritis mouse model was used. NO production and pro-inflammatory gene (iNOS, COX-2, and TNF-α) mRNA levels were decreased by Pp-EE in a concentration-dependent manner without showing cytotoxicity. The activation of the transcription factor, particularly NF-κB, was effectively suppressed by Pp-EE. It was also found that Pp-EE directly inhibits the activation of Src in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-treated RAW264.7 cells and in Src-overexpressed HEK293 cells by Western blotting analysis and cellular thermal shift assay. Experiments in the gastritis mouse model indicated that Pp-EE suppresses HCl/EtOH-induced gastric lesions, the expression levels of COX-2, IL-6, and TNF-α, and the phosphorylation of p65, p50, and Src. Taken together, these results suggest that Pp-EE can be applied as an anti-inflammatory remedy with a Src/NF-κB inhibitory property.
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- Ji Won Kim
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.W.K.); (K.W.K.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.W.K.); (K.W.K.)
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- School of Systems Biomedical Science, Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, Korea
- Correspondence: (M.-Y.K.); (J.Y.C.); Tel.: +82-2-820-0458 (M.-Y.K.); +82-31-290-7868 (J.Y.C.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (J.W.K.); (K.W.K.)
- Research Institute of Biomolecule Control and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
- Correspondence: (M.-Y.K.); (J.Y.C.); Tel.: +82-2-820-0458 (M.-Y.K.); +82-31-290-7868 (J.Y.C.)
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Shin KK, Park SH, Lim HY, Lorza LR, Qomaladewia NP, You L, Aziz N, Kim SA, Lee JS, Choung ES, Noh JK, Yie DK, Jeong D, Lee J, Cho JY. In Vitro Anti-Photoaging and Skin Protective Effects of Licania macrocarpa Cuatrec Methanol Extract. PLANTS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 11:1383. [PMID: 35631808 PMCID: PMC9144732 DOI: 10.3390/plants11101383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The Licania genus has been used in the treatment of dysentery, diabetes, inflammation, and diarrhea in South America. Of these plants, the strong anti-inflammatory activity of Licania macrocarpa Cuatrec (Chrysobalanaceae) has been reported previously. However, the beneficial activities of this plant on skin health have remained unclear. This study explores the protective activity of a methanol extract (50-100 μg/mL) in the aerial parts of L. macrocarpa Cuatrec (Lm-ME) and its mechanism, in terms of its moisturizing/hydration factors, skin wrinkles, UV radiation-induced cell damage, and radical generation (using RT/real-time PCR, carbazole assays, flowcytometry, DPPH/ABTS, and immunoblotting analysis). The anti-pigmentation role of Lm-ME was also tested by measuring levels of melanin, melanogenesis-related genes, and pigmentation-regulatory proteins. Lm-ME decreased UVB-irradiated death in HaCaT cells by suppressing apoptosis and inhibited matrix metalloproteinases 1/2 (MMP1/2) expression by enhancing the activity of extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and p38. It was confirmed that Lm-ME displayed strong antioxidative activity. Lm-ME upregulated the expression of hyaluronan synthases-2/3 (HAS-2/3) and transglutaminase-1 (TGM-1), as well as secreted levels of hyaluronic acid (HA) via p38 and JNK activation. This extract also significantly inhibited the production of hyaluronidase (Hyal)-1, -2, and -4. Lm-ME reduced the melanin expression of microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), tyrosinase, and tyrosinase-related protein-1/2 (TYRP-1/2) in α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH)-treated B16F10 cells via the reduction of cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) and p38 activation. These results suggest that Lm-ME plays a role in skin protection through antioxidative, moisturizing, cytoprotective, and skin-lightening properties, and may become a new and promising cosmetic product beneficial for the skin.
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- Kon Kuk Shin
- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (S.H.P.); (H.Y.L.)
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (S.H.P.); (H.Y.L.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
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- DanjoungBio Co., Ltd., Wonju 26303, Korea; (S.A.K.); (J.S.L.); (E.S.C.)
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- DanjoungBio Co., Ltd., Wonju 26303, Korea; (S.A.K.); (J.S.L.); (E.S.C.)
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- DanjoungBio Co., Ltd., Wonju 26303, Korea; (S.A.K.); (J.S.L.); (E.S.C.)
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- Instituto de BioEconomia, El Batan, Quito 170135, Ecuador;
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- International Biological Material Research Center, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Daejeon 34141, Korea;
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
- Convergence Research Center for Energy and Environmental Sciences, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (S.H.P.); (H.Y.L.)
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (K.K.S.); (L.R.L.); (N.P.Q.); (L.Y.); (N.A.); (D.J.)
- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea; (S.H.P.); (H.Y.L.)
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