Publications by authors named "EunYi Ko"

The purpose of this research was to identify metabolite change during barley (Hordeum vulgare) germination and reveal active principles for the anti-wrinkle activity. Barley was germinated with deionized water (DW) and mineral-rich water (MRW) for the comparison of the effect of mineral contents on the metabolites changes during germination. The effects of germinated barley extracts (GBEs) on collagen production and collagenase inhibition were evaluated in vitro using human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs).

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  • BDB has protective effects against hydrogen peroxide-induced cell death and apoptosis in Vero cells, showing its ability to scavenge harmful free radicals.
  • BDB inhibits lipid peroxidation and reduces the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are linked to cell damage.
  • The study indicates that BDB impacts molecular pathways involved in apoptosis, including reducing the levels of pro-apoptotic proteins and inhibiting NF-kB signaling.
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The anti-inflammatory effects of 3‑bromo‑5‑(ethoxymethyl)‑1,2‑benzenediol (BEMB) from Polysiphonia morrowii were evaluated in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells and zebrafish embryo. BEMB showed anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting the production of nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), and the expression of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in the LPS-activated RAW264.

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Tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) are major components of tumor microenvironment that promote invasion and metastasis of cancer cells. In this study, we investigated the effect of TAMs on phenotypic conversion of non-neoplastic MCF10A human breast epithelial cells using an indirect co-culture system. Co-culture with TAMs induced epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition, invasive phenotype, and MMP-9 upregulation in MCF10A cells.

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The aim of this study was to investigate the chemical constituents of essential oil (LEO) by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and evaluate their inhibitory effect on the expression of pro-inflammatory mediators in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW264.7 cells. Fifteen compounds, accounting for 63.

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  • The study investigated how reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the protein NF-κB contribute to inflammation in zebrafish embryos stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
  • LPS exposure led to higher levels of nitric oxide (NO) and ROS, as well as increased expression of inflammatory proteins iNOS and COX-2 in the embryos compared to a control group.
  • The inhibitors N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate (PDTC) effectively reduced NO and ROS production and the inflammatory markers, showing that both ROS and NF-κB play key roles in the inflammation process induced by LPS.
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  • The study explores the anti-inflammatory effects of a hydrosol (TTH) on RAW 264.7 cells induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS).
  • Gas chromatography revealed that TTH is primarily made up of three components: tetratetracontane, nonacosane, and oleamide, with varying concentrations.
  • TTH significantly reduced the production of inflammatory markers and proteins associated with inflammation while inhibiting key signaling pathways (NF-κB and MAPK), suggesting it has potential as an anti-inflammatory agent.
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The anti-inflammatory properties of the supercritical fluid extract of (SFEIO) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated murine RAW 264.7 macrophages. The lipid profile of the SFEIO, reviled the presence of palmitic acid (220.

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The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of 5-bromo-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-benzaldehyde (BHMB) on inflammatory responses to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in RAW 264.7 cells and the associated mechanism of action. BHMB concentration-dependently suppressed protein and mRNA expressions of iNOS and COX-2, thereby inhibiting the production of NO and PGE2 in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.

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In this study, trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxypropane-1-one (DPEP) was evaluated for its anti-inflammatory activity in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated zebrafish embryos. In the present study, DPEP exhibited potential protective effect in the zebrafish embryos as confirmed by survival rate. DPEP acts as an effective agent against reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation induced by LPS.

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Breast cancer is the primary cause of cancer death in women. Although current therapies have shown some promise against breast cancer, there is still no effective cure for the majority of patients in the advanced stages of breast cancer. Development of effective agents to slow, reduce, or reverse the incidence of breast cancer in high-risk women is necessary.

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In the present study, 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzaldehyde (THB) was evaluated for inhibitory effects on adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 cells and anti-obesity effects in mice with high-fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity. Lipid accumulation measurement indicated that THB markedly inhibited adipogenesis, and this involved down-regulation of the expression of the adipogenesis-related proteins, CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein α (C/EBPα), peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ), fatty acid synthase (FAS) and sterol regulatory element-binding protein-1c (SREBP-1c), in 3T3-L1 pre-adipocyte cells. In a mouse model of HFD-induced obesity, oral administration of THB (5 and 25mg/kg for 13 weeks) reduced the HFD-induced increase in weight gain.

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The anticancer effects of trans-1,3-diphenyl-2,3-epoxypropan-1-one (DPEP), a chalcone derivative, were investigated in human leukemia HL-60 cells. Treatment of HL-60 cells with various concentration of DPEP resulted in a sequence of events characteristic of apoptosis, including loss of cell viability, morphological changes, and increased sub-G1 DNA content. We demonstrated that DPEP elevates reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in HL-60 cells, and that the ROS scavenger N-acetylcysteine (NAC) could block DPEP-induced ROS generation and apoptosis.

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In this study, we investigated the ability of 6,7-dimethoxy-4-methylcoumarin (DMC) to inhibit lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced expression of pro-inflammatory mediators in mouse macrophage (RAW 264.7) cells, and the molecular mechanism through which this inhibition occurred. Our results indicated that DMC downregulated LPS-induced nitric oxide (NO) synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression, thereby reducing the production of NO and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) in LPS-activated RAW 264.

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