Cedrol, a Sesquiterpene Isolated from Juniperus chinensis, Inhibits Human Colorectal Tumor Growth associated through Downregulation of Minichromosome Maintenance Proteins

진수정,박정하,윤희정,You Na Oh,Seunghye Oh,최영현,Byung-Woo Kim,권현주 대한암예방학회 2022 Journal of cancer prevention Vol.27 No.4

Cedrol, a sesquiterpene alcohol, isolated from Juniperus chinensis has been reported to inhibit minichromosome maintenance (MCM) proteins as cancer biomarkers in human lung cancer in vitro. In the present study, we investigated the anti-cancer activity of cedrol in vitro and in vivo using human colorectal cancer HT29 cells and a human colorectal tumor xenograft model. Cedrol inhibited MCM protein expression and cell growth in HT29 cells, which are associated with G1 arrest and the induction of apoptosis. We demonstrated that cedrol effectively reduced HT29 tumor growth without apparent weight loss in a human tumor xenograft model. Compared with vehicle- and adriamycin-treated tumor tissues, cedrol induced changes in the tumor tissue structure, resulting in a reduced cell density within the tumor parenchyma and reduced vascularization. Moreover, the expression of MCM7, an important subunit of MCM helicase, was significantly suppressed by cedrol in tumor tissue. Collectively, these results suggest that cedrol may act as a potential anti-cancer agent for colorectal cancer by inhibiting MCM protein expression and tumor growth.

Cedrol Enhances Extracellular Matrix Production in Dermal Fibroblasts in a MAPK-Dependent Manner

( Mu Hyun Jin ),( Sun Gyoo Park ),( Yul Lye Hwang ),( Min Ho Lee ),( Nam Ji Jeong ),( Seok Seon Roh ),( Young Lee ),( Chang Deok Kim ),( Jeung Hoon Lee ) 대한피부과학회 2012 Annals of Dermatology Vol.24 No.1

Background: The extracellular matrix (ECM) produced by dermal fibroblasts supports skin structure, and degradation and/or reduced production of ECM are the main causes of wrinkle formation. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the active ingredient that enhances ECM production in dermal fibroblasts. Methods: Polarity-based fractionation was used to isolate the active ingredient from natural extracts, and the effects of cedrol (isolated from Pterocarpus indicusirginia) on ECM production in cultured human dermal fibroblasts was investigated by reverse transcription- polymerase chain reaction, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, and Western blot analysis. Results: Cedrol accelerated fibroblast growth in a dose-dependent manner and increased the production of type 1 collagen and elastin. Phosphorylation of p42/44 extracellular signal-regulated kinase, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, and Akt was markedly increased by cedrol, indicating that enhanced ECM production is linked to activation of intracellular signaling cascades. Conclusion: These results indicate that cedrol stimulates ECM production, with possible applications to the maintenance of skin texture. (Ann Dermatol 24(1) 16∼21, 2012)

Induction of Cell Cycle Arrest, Apoptosis, and Reducing the Expression of MCM Proteins in Human Lung Carcinoma A549 Cells by Cedrol, Isolated from Juniperus chinensis

Yun Hee Jung,Jeoung Da Jeoung,Jin Soojung,Park Jung-ha,Lee Eun-Woo,Lee Hyun-Tai,Choi Yung Hyun,Kim Byung Woo,Kwon Hyun Ju 한국미생물·생명공학회 2022 Journal of microbiology and biotechnology Vol.32 No.7

Proteins related to DNA replication have been proposed as cancer biomarkers and targets for anticancer agents. Among them, minichromosome maintenance (MCM) proteins, often overexpressed in various cancer cells, are recognized both as notable biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and as targets for cancer treatment. Here, we investigated the activity of cedrol, a single compound isolated from Juniperus chinensis, in reducing the expression of MCM proteins in human lung carcinoma A549 cells. Remarkably, cedrol also strongly inhibited the expression of all other MCM protein family members in A549 cells. Moreover, cedrol treatment reduced cell viability in A549 cells, accompanied by cell cycle arrest at the G1 phase, and enhanced apoptosis. Taken together, this study broadens our understanding of how cedrol executes its anticancer activity while demonstrating that cedrol has potential application in the treatment of human lung cancer as an inhibitor of MCM proteins.

세드롤과 콜라겐 유래 펩타이드의 피부노화 개선효과

류종성 ( Jong Seong Ryu ),조환일 ( Hwan Il Cho ),원지희 ( Ji Hee Won ),전미나 ( Mi Na Jeon ),권오선 ( Oh Sun Kwon ),원보미 ( Bo Mi Won ),임준만 ( Jun Man Lim ),이상화 ( Sang Hwa Lee ) 대한화장품학회 2015 대한화장품학회지 Vol.41 No.3

피부 노화는 피부 표면에 나타나는 현상으로 피부 표면의 미세구조와 연관이 있다. 피부 미세구조의 변화는 주름형성, 피부 톤 저하 등 다양한 피부 노화 현상을 유발하는 요인이 된다. 본 연구는 주름 기능성 성분인 세드롤(Cedrol)과 콜라겐 유래 펩타이드 성분을 이용하여 시험관 수준(in vitro)에서 타입Ⅲ 콜라겐 합성 시너지 효과를 평가하였다. 여성 피시험자를 대상으로 4주 동안 상기 원료가 함유된 크림제품을 사용한 후 피부 미세 구조, 스타 형상(star configurations), 보습, 탄력, 피부 밝기, 윤기, 피부 톤, 투명도를 평가하였다. 시험관 수준의 세드롤과 펩타이드를 동시에 처리하면 우수한 수준의 타입Ⅲ 콜라겐 합성 시너지효과를 나타내었다. 그리고 크림제형을 이용한 인체적용 시험에서는 사용 4주 후부터 피부 미세구조, 스타형상, 윤기, 피부 톤, 보습, 탄력을 개선시켰으나, 피부 밝기 개선 효능은 나타나지 않았다. 본 연구를 통하여 기존 주름 기능성 성분인 세드롤과 콜라겐 유래 펩타이드는 세포 수준에서 타입Ⅲ 콜라겐 합성 시너지 효과가 있음을 확인하였고 이를 화장품에 적용하여 시험한 결과 피부 노화 개선에 도움을 주는 성분임을 확인하였다. Skin aging is the phenomena finally expressed on the skin surface and related to the changes in the microstructure of the skin texture. Which is resulted in wrinkle formation and uneven tone of skin and so on. In this study, the synergy effect of Cedrol and a collagen-derived peptide in type Ⅲ collagen synthesis was evaluated by in vitro test. The physiological skin state of 22 female volunteers was measured after using the cosmetics for 4 weeks. Results showed that Cedrol and a collagen-derived peptide had the excellent synergy effect in type Ⅲ collagen synthesis. The cosmetics improved skin microrelief, star configurations, skin gloss, skin tone, hydration and elasticity except skin lightening. In conclusion, this study proved that Cedrol and collagen-derived peptide had the synergy effect of type Ⅲ collagen synthesis in the cell level and cosmetics with those was improved skin aging in human volunteer test.

자단향으로부터 밀 붉은곰팡이병균 Fusarium graminearum에 대한 항진균활성 물질의 분리 및 특성 규명

김지인,하아름,박애란,김진철,Kim, Ji-In,Ha, Areum,Park, Ae Ran,Kim, Jin-Cheol 한국식물병리학회 2017 식물병연구 Vol.23 No.3

붉은곰팡이병은 주로 Fusarium graminearum에 의해 발생하며 전세계적으로 주요 곡물에 치명적인 피해를 주는 식물병이다. 관행농가에서는 일반적으로 붉은곰팡이병 방제에 합성살균제를 사용하고 있지만 장기적인 합성살균제의 사용으로 인하여 환경 오염 문제와 인간의 건강을 위협하는 문제가 야기되었다. 때문에 천연물살균제를 포함한 친환경 생물농약 개발에 대한 관심이 고조되고 있는 실정이다. 본 연구에서는 100종의 식물추출물을 이용하여 F. graminearum에 항진균 활성을 갖는 식물 추출물을 탐색하였다. 그 결과 자단 심재부인 자단향의 조추출물이 가장 강한 항진균활성을 보였으며, GC-MS 분석을 통하여 자단향으로부터 ${\alpha}$-cedrol과 widdrol로 동정된 두개의 항진균 활성물질을 분리하였다. ${\alpha}$-Cedrol과 widdrol의 F. graminearum 포자발아 억제활성 최소저해농도는 각각 31.25 mg/l과 62.5 mg/l였으며, 이 두 물질은 F. graminearum 이외에도 다양한 식물병원균의 균사 생육을 저해하였다. 더욱이 자단향 추출물을 분말 수화제로 제형화하여 처리한 결과, 밀 붉은 곰팡이병에 대한 방제효과는 유효성분 농도가 높을수록 효과적인 방제가를 보였으며, 250배 희석처리 시 2,000배의 상용농도로 희석한 합성살균제의 방제가(92.6%)와 통계적으로 유사한 87.2%의 병방제가를 보였다. 본 연구결과는 붉은곰팡이병방제를 위한 효과적인 생물살균제로 자단향 추출물이 활용 가능하다는 것을 제시하고 있다. Fusarium head bight (FHB) is a devastating disease on major cereal crops worldwide which causes primarily by Fusarium graminearum. Synthetic fungicides are generally used in conventional agriculture to control FHB. Their prolonged usage has led to environmental issues and human health problems. This has prompted interest in developing environmentally friendly biofungicides, including botanical fungicides. In this study, a total 100 plant extracts were tested for antifungal activity against F. graminearum. The crude extract of Pterocarpus santalinus heartwood showed the strongest antifungal activity and contained two antifungal metabolites which were identified as ${\alpha}$-cedrol and widdrol by GC-MS analysis. ${\alpha}$-Cedrol and widdrol isolated from P. santalinus heartwood extract had 31.25 mg/l and 125 mg/l of minimal inhibitory concentration against the spore germination of F. graminearum, and also showed broad spectrum antifungal activities against various plant pathogens. In addition, the wettable powder type formulation of heartwood extract of P. santalinus decreased FHB incidence in dose-dependent manner and suppressed the development of FHB with control values of 87.2% at 250-fold dilution, similar to that of chemical fungicide (92.6% at 2,000-fold dilution). This study suggests that the heartwood extract of P. santalinus could be used as an effective biofungicide for the control of FHB.