Immunomodulatory effect of -rich fraction on Macrophage Functions

Yanyan Yang,Tao Yu,Yongwoo Jung,Man Hee Rhee,Yi-Seong Kwak,Chae Kyun Kim,Jae Youl Cho 고려인삼학회 2011 고려인삼학회 학술대회 Vol.2011 No.4

Nitric oxide synthase inhibitors: a review of patents from 2011 to the present

Yang, Yanyan,Yu, Tao,Lian, Yu-ji,Ma, Rujun,Yang, Sungjae,Cho, Jae Youl Informa UK, Ltd. 2015 Expert opinion on therapeutic patents Vol.25 No.1

<P><B><I>Introduction:</I></B> Nitric oxide synthases (NOSs) are a family of enzymes that play an essential role in synthesizing nitric oxide (NO) by oxidizing <SMALL>L</SMALL>-arginine. As previously reported, NO is a significant mediator in cellular signaling pathways. It serves as a crucial regulator in insulin secretion, vascular tone, peristalsis, angiogenesis, neural development and inflammation. Due to its important role, the inhibition of these vital enzymes provides, as tools, the opportunity to gain an insight into potential therapeutic applications targeting NOSs.</P><P><B><I>Areas covered:</I></B> This paper reviews the patent literature between 2011 and mid-2014 that specified inhibitors of NOS family members as the significant targets. Google and Baidu search engines were used to find relevant patents and clinical information using NOSs or NOS inhibitor as search terms.</P><P><B><I>Expert opinion:</I></B> Considerable recent progress has been made in the development of NOS inhibitors with pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties, and such development is likely to continue. The patented compounds attenuated mostly embodying evidence from <I>in vitro</I> and <I>in vivo</I> trials that demonstrate good potential for future clinical human trials and industrial applications. Furthermore, new techniques such as X-ray ligand crystallographic study and structure-activity relationship were popularly utilized, which give new insights for developing novel, safe, efficient and selective NOS inhibitors.</P>

Enhanced Electrochromic Performance of Film Based on Preyssler-Type Polyoxometalate and Tungsten Oxide

Yanyan Yang,Yue Qi,Wenli Zhai,Jianing Tan,Suyang Feng,Jie Zhang,Mengxiao Shen,Liuding Wang,Xiaoyang Yu,Xiaoshu Qu 대한금속·재료학회 2020 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS LETTERS Vol.16 No.5

Tungsten oxide (WO3) has received attention as an electrochromic material because of its excellent properties. However,the long switch time and low coloration efficiency of WO3film limit its use. Herein, a nanocomposite film containingPreyssler-type polyoxometalate (POM) K12.5Na1.5[NaP5W30O110]·15H2O (P5W30) and WO3nanoparticles has been fabricatedby layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly methods and characterized by UV-Vis spectra, scanning electron microscopy, X-rayphotoelectron spectroscopy and electrochemical workstation. Compared to the pure WO3film, the [P5W30/WO3]20 filmhas better electrochromic properties. Then, the electrochromic properties of [P5W30/WO3]20 film were studied in differentelectrolyte. The results indicated that the composite film show high coloration efficiency (191.62 cm2C−1), fast switch time(2.58 s, 1.48 s), good CV stability (500 th) in 0.5 M LiClO4/PC electrolyte, and successfully assembled of an electrochromicdevice. These advantages can make the nanocomposite film become a promising candidate for potential application inelectrochromic devices.

Molecular mechanism of protopanaxadiol saponin fraction-mediated anti-inflammatory actions

Yanyan Yang,이종성,이만휘,Tao Yu,백광수,성낙윤,김용,윤기정,Ji Hye Kim,Yi-Seong Kwak,Sungyoul Hong,김종훈,조재열 고려인삼학회 2015 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.39 No.1

Background: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a representative traditional herbal medicine with manydifferent pharmacological properties including anticancer, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-diabetes, and antiinflammatoryactivities. Only a few studies have explored the molecular mechanism of KRG-mediatedanti-inflammatory activity. Methods: We investigated the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the protopanaxadiol saponin fraction(PPD-SF) of KRG using in vitro and in vivo inflammatory models. Results: PPD-SF dose-dependently diminished the release of inflammatory mediators [nitric oxide (NO),tumor necrosis factor-a, and prostaglandin E2], and downregulated the mRNA expression of their correspondinggenes (inducible NO synthase, tumor necrosis factor-a, and cyclooxygenase-2), withoutaltering cell viability. The PPD-SF-mediated suppression of these events appeared to be regulated by ablockade of p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and TANK (TRAF family member-associated NF-kappa-Bactivator)-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), which are linked to the activation of activating transcription factor 2(ATF2) and interferon regulatory transcription factor 3 (IRF3). Moreover, this fraction also amelioratedHCl/ethanol/-induced gastritis via suppression of phospho-JNK2 levels. Conclusion: These results strongly suggest that the anti-inflammatory action of PPD-SF could be mediatedby a reduction in the activation of p38-, JNK2-, and TANK-binding-kinase-1-linked pathways andtheir corresponding transcription factors (ATF2 and IRF3).

Molecular mechanism of protopanaxadiol saponin fraction-mediated anti-inflammatory actions

Yanyan Yang,Jongsung Lee,Man Hee Rhee,Tao Yu,Kwang-Soo Baek,Nak Yoon Sung,Yong Kim,Keejung Yoon,Ji Hye Kim,Yi-Seong Kwak,Sungyoul Hong,Jong-Hoon Kim,Jae Youl Cho 고려인삼학회 2015 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.39 No.3

Background: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a representative traditional herbal medicine with many different pharmacological properties including anticancer, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-diabetes, and anti-inflammatory activities. Only a few studies have explored the molecular mechanism of KRG-mediated anti-inflammatory activity. Methods: We investigated the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the protopanaxadiol saponin fraction (PPD-SF) of KRG using in vitro and in vivo inflammatory models. Results: PPD-SF dose-dependently diminished the release of inflammatory mediators [nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α, and prostaglandin E₂], and downregulated the mRNA expression of their corresponding genes (inducible NO synthase, tumor necrosis factor-α, and cyclooxygenase-2), without altering cell viability. The PPD-SF-mediated suppression of these events appeared to be regulated by a blockade of p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and TANK (TRAF family member-associated NF-kappa-B activator)-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), which are linked to the activation of activating transcription factor 2 (ATF2) and interferon regulatory transcription factor 3 (IRF3). Moreover, this fraction also ameliorated HCl/ethanol/-induced gastritis via suppression of phospho-JNK2 levels. Conclusion: These results strongly suggest that the anti-inflammatory action of PPD-SF could be mediated by a reduction in the activation of p38-, JNK2-, and TANK-binding-kinase-1-linked pathways and their corresponding transcription factors (ATF2 and IRF3).

Molecular mechanism of protopanaxadiol saponin fraction-mediated anti-inflammatory actions

Yang, Yanyan,Lee, Jongsung,Rhee, Man Hee,Yu, Tao,Baek, Kwang-Soo,Sung, Nak Yoon,Kim, Yong,Yoon, Keejung,Kim, Ji Hye,Kwak, Yi-Seong,Hong, Sungyoul,Kim, Jong-Hoon,Cho, Jae Youl The Korean Society of Ginseng 2015 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.39 No.1

Background: Korean Red Ginseng (KRG) is a representative traditional herbal medicine with many different pharmacological properties including anticancer, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-diabetes, and anti-inflammatory activities. Only a few studies have explored the molecular mechanism of KRG-mediated anti-inflammatory activity. Methods: We investigated the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of the protopanaxadiol saponin fraction (PPD-SF) of KRG using in vitro and in vivo inflammatory models. Results: PPD-SF dose-dependently diminished the release of inflammatory mediators [nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, and prostaglandin $E_2$], and downregulated the mRNA expression of their corresponding genes (inducible NO synthase, tumor necrosis factor-${\alpha}$, and cyclooxygenase-2), without altering cell viability. The PPD-SF-mediated suppression of these events appeared to be regulated by a blockade of p38, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and TANK (TRAF family member-associated NF-kappa-B activator)-binding kinase 1 (TBK1), which are linked to the activation of activating transcription factor 2 (ATF2) and interferon regulatory transcription factor 3 (IRF3). Moreover, this fraction also ameliorated HCl/ethanol/-induced gastritis via suppression of phospho-JNK2 levels. Conclusion: These results strongly suggest that the anti-inflammatory action of PPD-SF could be mediated by a reduction in the activation of p38-, JNK2-, and TANK-binding-kinase-1-linked pathways and their corresponding transcription factors (ATF2 and IRF3).

1-methylcyclopropene treatment improves postharvest quality and antioxidant activity of Prunus domestica L. cv. Ximei fruit

Ma Yanyan,Zhang Weida,CHENGSHAOBO,Yang Wanting,Liu Yuxing,Yang Shengyu,Zhang Xinling,Guo Minrui,Chen Guogang 한국원예학회 2022 Horticulture, Environment, and Biotechnology Vol.63 No.6

Prunus domestica L. cv. Ximei fruit perishes quickly due to intense metabolic activity after being harvested. To prolong shelf life and maintain fruit quality, the eff ects of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) treatment on P. domestica fruit during storage at 4 ± 1 °C were investigated. The results showed that the soluble solid content (SSC), respiratory rate (29.8%), ethylene production (27.2%), anthocyanin content, malonaldehyde content (MDA), hydrogen peroxide content (H 2O2), and superoxide anion activity (O 2·−) of P. domestica fruit were all signifi cantly reduced by 1-MCP treatment (1.0 μL L −1), while the content of ascorbic acid and total phenol, and the activity of SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE (SOD, 61.3%), CATALASE (CAT, 39.0%), ASCORBATE PEROXIDASE (APX, 23.7%), and PEROXIDASE (POD, 38.0%) increased compared to untreated fruit after 35 days of cold storage. Overall, 1-MCP treatment could maintain high postharvest quality and anti- oxidant activity in P. domestica fruit

Purification and Characteristics of Serine Protease from the Head of Pacific White Shrimp

Yanyan Wu,Ping Wang,Laihao Li,Xianqing Yang,Shiqiang Diao 한국식품과학회 2012 Food Science and Biotechnology Vol.21 No.4

Serine protease from the head of Pacific white shrimp was purified by the following techniques: ammonium sulfate fractionation, Q-Sepharose HP ion exchange chromatography, and Sephadex G-100 gel filtration. The molecular weight was estimated as 32.8 kDa using SDSPAGE. The optimum pH and temperature of the enzyme for the hydrolysis of casein were determined to be 10.0 and 40oC. It was stable at pH range from 8.0 to 11.0 and had good thermal stability. Pb2+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cu2+, and Mn2+could active the enzyme certainly when Zn2+and Hg2+strongly inhibited the activity. The enzyme was inhibited by the general serine protease inhibitor (PMSF) and the specific trypsin inhibitors (TLCK, SBTI). The modification of various amino acid modifiers for the purified enzyme determined that the enzyme active center included tryptophan,histidine, and serine, moreover, arginine had a certain relationship with the enzyme activity.

A Comparable Study on the Microwave Absorption Properties of Al/Fe/Co Doped OMC/Paraffin Wax Composites

Yanyan Ren,Hongfeng Li,Guanglei Wu,Le Yang,Chenhui Zheng,LIUDING WANG,Fang Ren,Hui Xing,HONGJING WU 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2016 NANO Vol.11 No.2

Al/Fe/Co doped ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) composites have been synthesized by a facile method, and the influence of dopant on the electromagnetic (EM) and microwave absorption properties was investigated in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz. Compared with Fe/Co– OMC composites, the Al–OMC nanocomposite played a great role in adjusting values and frequency dependence of complex permittivity, which gives rise to significant improved microwave absorption and reduced thickness of the corresponding paraffin wax composites. Reflection loss (RL) values less than -5 dB and -10 dB were obtained in the frequency range of 9.2–18 GHz and 10.7–14.7 GHz with a single thickness of 2.00 mm, respectively. Such enhanced EM wave absorption property of the Al–OMC/paraffin wax composite was ascribed to its superior impedance matching characteristic. Thin thickness, broadband absorption microwave absorbers with Al doped OMC nanocomposites were obtained.

Preparation and Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals Based Self-healing Polyurethane

Yang Qiao,Qi Xu,Shouxiang Liu,Zhiqiang Li,Yanyan Wei 한국고분자학회 2023 폴리머 Vol.47 No.3

First, cellulose nanocrystals were extracted from microcrystalline cellulose using the sulfuric acid hydrothermal method. Second, imine aromatic diol (Imine) was synthesized from p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 4,4'-diaminodiphenylmethane as raw materials. Then the imine was introduced into the polyurethane, and the reversible covalent bond between the imine and the C = N group was used to endow the polyurethane with self-healing properties. Finally, cellulose nanocrystalline (CNC) was added into the self-healing polyurethane as the dispersed phase to prepare the composite. The experimental results show that with the increase of the amount of CNC, the properties of the composites increase first and then decrease, which is due to the physical cross-linking effect of proper CNC distribution in the self-healing polyurethane, it is beneficial to the mechanical properties, but the self-healing property is reduced by further increasing the content, which restricts the movement of the molecular chain. The mechanical properties of the composite with 0.049 g CNC are the best, with fracture strength reaching 20.59 MPa, approximately 1.56 times higher than that of pure self-healing polyurethane, and its elongation at break is 979%, and the self-healing efficiency reaches 84.7%, keeping an excellent level.