Owing to its diverse range of bioactive compounds, Ganoderma lucidumhas garnered significant research attention for health promotion and disease prevention. Ganodermanondiol, which has a triterpenoid structure, is one of the major active compounds of G. lucidum. In the present study, the anti-inflammatory effects of ganodermanondiol were investigated to evaluate its usefulness as a functional ingredient. Ganodermanondiol (0.5–2 g/mL) significantly inhibited the production of nitric oxide (NO), the expression of the cytokines tumor necrosis factor (TNF)??and interleukin 6 (IL-6), and the expression of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW 264.7 (murine macrophage) cells. Ganodermanondiol (0.5–2 g/mL) also inhibited the phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signal molecules, including p38 and c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK) in RAW 264.7 cells. Ganodermanondiol significantly inhibited the essential factors involved in the inflammatory responses of RAW 264.7 cells and would, therefore, serve as a potential prophylactic and therapeutic agent for immune-related diseases.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from kimchi and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of heat-killed LAB strains. Regarding probiotic properties, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SMF398 and L. plantarum SMF470 isolated from kimchi can survive under artificial gastric condition and adhere strongly to HT-29 cells. The SMF398 and SMF470 strains showed strong antimicrobial activity and co-aggregation against pathogenic bacteria. The heat-killed cells of LAB (1 mg/mL) were prepared by heating at 121℃ for 15 min. MTT assay revealed that the heat-killed cells (1 mg/mL) of SMF398 and SMF470 were not toxic to HT-29 cells. The heat-killed SMF398 and SMF470 showed significantly higher DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities as well as β- carotene bleaching inhibitory activity than the heat-killed L. plantarum ATCC14917, a control probiotic strain (p<0.05). In lipopolysaccharide-induced RAW264.7 cells, the heat-killed SMF398 and SMF470 significantly reduced the nitric oxide production by 30.92% and 22.81%, respectively (p<0.05). Furthermore, the heat-killed SMF398 and SMF470 significantly decreased the gene expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, inducible nitric oxide synthase, cyclooxygenase-2 up to 58.02%, 67.70%, 53.44%, 45.90%, respectively (p<0.05). These results suggest that the heat-killed L. plantarum SMF398 and L. plantarum SMF470 might be useful as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of heat-killed lactic acid bacteria (LAB) produced under different temperature conditions. Regarding probiotic properties, Limosilactobacillus fermentum SMF743 and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SMF796 isolated from kimchi showed strong acid and bile salt resistance, adhesion activity onto HT-29 cells, and antimicrobial activity against pathogenic bacteria. Based on the results of thermal death time and temperature, heat-killed LAB cells (1 mg/mL) were prepared by heating at 70oC (180 min), 80oC (120 min), 100oC (30 min), and 121oC (15 min). The heat-killed SMF743 and SMF796 showed significantly higher DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities than live cells (p<0.05). The heat-killed SMF743 and SMF796 at 70oC or 121oC revealed stronger DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging activities and inhibition of nitric oxide production than those at 80oC or 100oC. Furthermore, heat-killed SMF743 and SMF796 at 121oC significantly reduced the gene expression levels of tumor necrosis factor-, inducible nitric oxide synthase, and cyclooxygenase- 2 up to 53.33%, 58.67%, and 83.67%, respectively, in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 cells (p<0.05). These results suggest that heat-killed L. fermentum SMF743 and L. plantarum SMF796 can be used as natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.

국내산 소재를 이용한 단일 추출물의 안전성 실험 및 화장품 소재로써의 선행 연구는 실시되어 왔지만, 개별 추출하여 식물의 특성을 극대화 및 효과 간섭 가능성에 대한 복합 혼합물에 대한 연구가 미비 한 상황이다. 이에 본 연구는 배초향, 적송, 강황, 생강, 산미나리씨, 불수감에 대한 정유 추출에 따른 GC-MSD, 블렌딩 오일의 세포독성, 항산화, 항염을 확인하여 화장품 소재로서의 가능성을 확인하였다. GC-MSD 향기성분을 분석한 결과 주요 성분으로는 배초향은 Estragole, 적송은 à-Pinene, 강황과 생강은 Zingiberene, 산미나리씨 Anethole, 불수감 D-Limonene이 동정되었다. 세포독성이 확인되지 않은 100 uL/mL의 농도에서 NO 생성 70.62% 억제, DPPH 라디칼 소거능 64.03%, ABTS 라디칼 소거능 89.55% 을 보였다. 이를 통하여 블렌딩 정유는 화장품 및 식품, 의약품 산업 분야에서 항산화 및 항염 효능이 있는 원료로서 유용하게 활용할 수 있는 가능성을 제시하였다.

삼채는 Allium 속 식물로써, 항산화, 항염 및 항균 등에 대한 선행연구가 실시되어왔지만, 정유 추출로써의 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 그에 본 연구는 삼채 잎, 뿌리, 통 부위에 대한 정유 추출에 따른 GC-MSD, 삼채잎의 세포독성, 항산화, 항염을 확인하여 화장품 소재로서의 가능성을 확인하였다. 삼채잎, 뿌리, 통부위의 정유추출 수율은 0.01, 0.02, 0.01%로 확인되었고, GC-MSD 향기성분을 분석한 결과 삼채잎 정유의 주요 성분은 Diallyl trisulfide(34.02%)와 Methyl allyl trisulfide(25.14%)으로 나타났다. 세포 독성이 확인되지 않은 10%의 농도에서 NO 생성 39.69%억제, DPPH 라디칼 소거활성 88.26%를 보였다. 이를 통하여 삼채 잎 정유는 화장품 및 식품 산업분야에서 항산화 및 항염 효능이 있는 원료로서 유용하게 활용 가능성을 제시한다.

The study was conducted to identify the anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects in sprouts of mouse-eyed bean (Rhynchosia nulubilis), ginseng (Panax ginseng), perilla (Perilla frutescens), broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica), and lettuce (Lactuca sativa) grown with organic germanium concentrate. Western blot analysis was performed to assess the antiinflammatory activity of the extract. All extracts exhibited noticeable anti-oxidant activity, indicating a significant correlation between the germanium content and anti-oxidant activity (p<0.05). In particular, rat-eyed bean sprouts with the highest germanium content showed significant anti-inflammatory activity (p<0.05) by significantly inhibiting the expression of the inflammatory complexes, NLRP3, cytokines IL-1β and caspase-1. Ginseng and broccoli sprouts showed strong anti-cancer properties and had high anti-oxidant effects (p<0.001). Germanium-concentrated water allows the mass production of agricultural products containing high concentrations of organic germanium. Agricultural produce grown with germanium concentrate add organic germanium to various physiological active ingredients, increasing the anti-oxidant and anti-cancer effects. These results strongly suggest that agricultural products containing high germanium concentrations can be used as novel health supplements to improve health.

In this study, 11 plant extracts from Bangladesh were used to evaluate the total phenolic and flavonoid content, in vitro antioxidant activities using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), 2,2-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzthiazolin-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS), and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay. Also, the inhibitory effect of nitric oxide (NO) production in RAW 264.7 macrophage cell line and the neuroprotective effect on H2O2-induced PC12 cells were tested. Our results revealed that Piper betle L. showed the highest total phenolic content (162.2 mg GAE/g extract) among the 11 plants from Bangladesh. Most plants showed strong radical scavenging effects and ferric reducing antioxidant power. Besides, Piper betle L. protected PC12 neuronal cells against H2O2 related oxidative stress in LPS-induced PC12 cells. Regarding the antiinflammatory effect, Piper betle L. significantly inhibited NO accumulation in LPS-induced RAW 264.7 cells. Our results provide evidence that Piper betle L. could be useful for the development of functional health foods.

본 연구의 목적은 정향 에탄올 추출물의 화장품 소재로서의 가능성을 확인하기 위한 것이다. 이를 위해 정향 에탄올 추출물을 사용하여 세포독성과 항염증에 대한 생물학적 활성 평가를 수행하였다. 시료는 70% 에탄올로 추출하여 사용하였다. 시료의 항염증 효과를 평가하기 위해 대식세포 RAW 264.7 세포 내에서 MTT assay를 통해 세포 독성을 평가하였으며, nitric oxide 생성 저해 활성 및 염증 발현 단백질의 발현량을 확인하였다. 정향 에탄올 추출물의 세포 독성 평가 결과 25 μg/ml 이하의 농도 에서 90% 이상의 높은 세포 생존율을 보였다. LPS로 유도된 RAW 264.7 세포에서 시료의 nitric oxide 저해 활성이 농도 의존적으로 저해됨을 보아 정향추출물의 우수한 항염증 효능을 확인하였고, 시료 농도 의존적으로 염증성 cytokine인 PGE2, TNF-α, IL-1β의 발현을 낮추었다. Western blot 실험결과 최고 농도 25 μg/ml에서 iNOS와 COX-2 단백질의 발현이 유의적으로 억제되었다. 실험 결과로부터 정향 에탄올 추출물의 우수한 항염증 효능을 확인하였으며 이는 천연 화장품 소재로 활용될 수 있음을 보여 준다.

본 시험은 항염에 효과가 있다고 알려진 식물 추출물의 첨가가 반추위 발효와 메탄 생성에 미치는 영 향을 알아보기 위해 in vitro 실험을 수행하였다. 항염과 항산화 효과가 있는 산뽕나무, 뽕나무, 예덕나 무, 오동나무, 방아풀과 은행나무 6종을 선발하였다. 반추위액과 McDougall buffer 혼합액 15mL과 티 모시 0.3g, 각각의 추출물을 기질의 5%로 넣고 39℃에서 3, 9, 12, 24, 48 그리고 72시간 배양하였다. 항염 효과가 있는 식물 추출물의 첨가는 반추위 발효 성상(pH, 건물소화율, Glucose 농도, 암모니아 농도, 단백질 농도, 미생물 성장량, 휘발성지방산)에는 영향을 미치지 않았다. 총 가스 발생량은 각기 다른 양상을 보였으며, 이산화탄소 발생량은 48시간대에서 예덕나무와 방아풀에서 대조구에 비해 유의 적(p<0.05)으로 높았다. 또한 메탄 발생량은 배양 초기에는 대조구보다 첨가구에서 유의적(p<0.05)으로 감소하였으나, 발효가 진행될수록 대조구에 비해 첨가구에서 더 많은 메탄이 발생하였다. Polyphenol과 flavonoid는 은행나무 추출물구에서 가장 높았다. 본 시험의 결과에서 항염에 효과가 있는 식물 추출물 을 in vitro 반추위 배양액에 첨가하였을 때, 반추위 발효에는 영향을 미치지 않았고, 메탄은 초기 발효 에 저감 효과가 있는 것으로 사료된다.

The objective of this study was to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb. water and 70% ethanol extracts. The content of total polyphenol was significantly higher in water extract than in 70% ethanol extract. The DPPH radical scavenging activity of water extract was similar to that of Vit. C at a concentration of 1,000 μg/mL. The ABTS radical scavenging activities of water and 70% ethanol extract were similar to that of Vit. C at a concentration of 1,000 μg/mL. SOD-like activity of water extract was higher than that of 70% ethanol extract at a concentration of 1,000 μg/mL but lower than that of Vit. C. The DPPH radical scavenging activity, ABTS radical scavenging activity, and SOD-like activity increased as concentrations of water and 70% ethanol extracts increased. Cell cytotoxicity was not observed at all concentrations except at 100 μg/mL concentration of water extract. Inhibitory activity on NO production effect of water extract was significantly higher than that of 70% ethanol extract. These results show that E. caryophyllata Thunb. has potent biological activities, and their activities were different depending on extraction solvent.

꽃송이버섯 추출물은 염증반응 시 유도되는 NO 생성을 저해하는 활성이 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 200 μg/ml의 꽃송이버섯 추출물을 처리하였을 때 NO 저해능이 최대 효과를 보였고 RAW264.7 cell에서는 대조군과 유사한 수준으로 NO 생성을 억제하였다. 이러한 NO 생성의 저해는 iNOS의 발현이 감소한 것에 의한 결과임을 단백질과 mRNA의 발현량 변화를 통하여 확인하였으며, mRNA 발현 변화는 iNOS 유전자의 전사를 담당하는 전사인자인 NF-ĸB와 STAT-1의 활성감소에 의한 결과임을 western blot을 통하여 확인하였다. 특히, NF-ĸB의 활성감소는 IĸBα의 활성증가에 의한 NF-ĸB의 억제능 향상에 의한 것임을 확인하였고, 활성억제된 NF-ĸB가 핵 내부로의 이동이 저해되면서 iNOS 유전자 발현에 영향을 미친 것임을 확인하였다. 그러므로, 꽃송이버섯 추출물은 NO 저해능을 이용한 항염증소재로서 염증성질환의 완하에 도움이 될 것으로 사료된다.

밀리타리스 동충하초 추출물은 체내 염증반응을 유도하는 peroxinitrite를 밀리타리스 동충하초 추출물 128 μg/ml 처리로 peroxinitrite를 60.77±1.67% 저해시켜 뛰어난 저해능을 가지는 것으로 free radical의 생성을 억제하며, Raw 264.7 세포에 LPS 1 μg/ml을 처리하여 NO 생성이 3.75 ± 0.20 μM까지 증가하였으나 밀리타리스 동충하초 추출물 32 μg/ml 처리군에서 3.21 ± 0.10 μM, 64 μg/ml 처리군에서 3.07 ± 0.13 μM로 농도 의존적, 유의적으로 감소 시켰다. 또한, 이로 인해 발현되는 염증 유전자 COX-2의 발현을 유의적으로 저해 한 것을 Western blot으로 확인 하였다. 그러므로, 밀리타리스 동충하초 추출물은 항염증소재로의 가능성이 충분하다고 사료된다.

The antioxidative, radical scavenging and cyto-protective effects of Cassia torn L. seeds and it major component, nor-rubrofusarin-6-β-D-glucoside (nor-rubrofusarin), were studied to evaluate their inhibitory activity against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress. 70% ethanol extract of Cassia tora L. seeds and nor-rubrofusarin also were tested for the evaluation of anticlastogenicity against mitomycin C-induced micronucleated reticulocytes in mouse peripheral blood. The extract of Cassia tora seeds and nor-rubrofusarin showed an antioxidative effect on the lipid peroxidation of ethyl linoleate with Fenton's reagent and free radical scavenging effect to DPPH radical generation, respectively. They showed a protective effect against H₂O₂-induced cytotoxicity in CHL cells. The extract of Cassia tora L. seeds and nor-rubrofusarin showed a strong anticlastogenicity against mitomycin C-induced micronuclei formation. Results from our study indicate that the extract of Cassia tora L. seeds and nor-rubrofusarin are capable of protecting the lipid peroxidation, free radical generation and cytotoxicity induced by reactive oxygen species. They also have an anticlastogenicity toward DNA crosslinking agent like mitomycin C.

스테비아(Stevia rebaudiana)는 남아메리카 지역이 원산지인 국화과 스테비아 속의 다년생 식물로 스테 비올(steviol)을 기본 구조로 하는 다양한 배당체가 존재하며 스테비오사이드(stevioside)와 리바우디오사이드 (rebaudioside) A 등이 주성분이다. 스테비올 배당체들은 설탕보다 단맛이 월등히 뛰어나 감미료로 널리 사용 되어지고 있다. 최근 여러 논문들에서 스테비올 배당체들이 미백 및 항염 효과 뿐 아니라 피부장벽 타이트정션 단백질 조절에 연관되어 있다는 보고가 있었다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 스테비올 배당체인 리바우디오사이드 A 의 항염 효과 연구를 통해 향후 아토피 피부염 개선 화장품 원료 개발 가능성을 확인하고자 하였다. 항염 연구를 위해 마우스 대식세포인 RAW264.7 세포를 이용하여 cell viability 및 염증 유발 사이토카인 mRNA 발현량을 분석하였다. 우선 cell viability 측정을 위해 cell counting kit-8 (CCK-8) assay를 수행하였고 세포독성이 없는 최대 농도를 250 μ M로 설정하여 이후 모든 실험을 진행하였다. 리바우디오사이드 A의 염증 조절 기능 연구는 주로 정량적 real-time RT-PCR 방법을 이용하였다. LPS에 의해 활성화된 RAW264.7 대식세포에서 리바우디오사이드 A 처리 결과 LPS 처리군 대비 iNOS 발현량은 약 47% 감소하였고, COX-2 또한 41% 감소 하였다. 생성된 NO의 양 또한 농도 의존적으로 감소하였다. 대식세포를 LPS로 활성화시킨 조건에서 염증 관련 사이토카인 유전자인 interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-6의 발현량 조절을 확인한 결과 사이토카인(IL-1α, 1β, 6) 발현이 LPS 처리군 대비 40%, 45%, 59%로 농도 의존적 유의성 있게 감소하였다. 결론적으로 스테비 올 배당체인 리바우디오사이드 A는 NO 생성 및 사이토카인 분비 억제를 통해 염증 반응을 저해하였다. 이러한 리바우디오사이드 A의 신규 항염증 조절 기능을 통해 아토피성피부염 개선 소재로의 개발이 기대된다.

Background : The interests in the consumption of red pepper (Capsicum annum L.) is, to a large extent due to its content of bioactive compounds and their importance as dietary antioxidants and Red pepper is commonly used as food material and a broad variety of medicinal applications, Therefore, we investigated the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of red pepper. Methods and Results : This present study was evaluated the effect of red pepper ethanol and distilled water extracts on antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Antioxidant activity of the extracts were evaluated by the assay of 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity and reducing power, along with the determination of total phenolic and flavonoid contents. The ethanol and the water extracts showed strong antioxidant activity by the testing methods. Total phenol content was high in ethanol extract, whereas total flavonoid content was high in water extract. The red pepper extract exhibited high scavenging activity against DPPH radicals and showed high reducing power. In vitro cytotoxic assay, red pepper extract showed noncytotoxic effect in the RAW 264.7 cells with or without LPS. The level of nitric oxide (NO) production induced by LPS decreased in a dose-dependent manner (0.25 ㎍/ ㎖ – 1.0 ㎎/㎖). Proinfllamatory cytokine level including TNF-ɑ and IL-6 decresed in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells by treating red pepper extracts. Conclusion : These results indicate that the ethanol and distilled water extracts of red pepper can be used as an anti-proliferative therapeutic agent or functional food.

This study examined the anti-inflammatory and whitening effects of Amaranth (Amaranthus spp L.) seed extract. Amaranthus spp L. seeds were extracted using 70% ethanol and then fractionated sequentially with n-hexane, dichloromethan, ethyl acetate and butanol. For the study of anti-inflammatory activity in RAW 264.7 cells, EtOAc fraction of Amaranthus spp L. seeds significantly inhibited nitrogen oxide production as well as the protein level of iNOS. Furthermore, EtOAc fraction of Amaranthus spp L. seeds inhibited expression of TNF-α, PGE2 and the protein level of COX-2 in a dose-dependent manner. Inaddition, the tyrosinase inhibitory activities of the Amaranthus spp L. seed 70% ethanol extract and subfractions were also measured to see if these extracts can be used as an ingredient for whitening cosmetics. Tyrosinase is an oxidase that is a rate-limiting enzyme for controlling the production of melanin. Therefore, tyrosinase inhibitors have become increasingly important in cosmetics and medical products with regards to hyperpigmentation. EtOAc fraction of Amaranthus spp L. seeds showed mushroom tyrosinase inhibitory activity in a dose-dependent manner. This activity was more potent than that of a positive control cynandione A. These results suggest that Amaranthus spp L. seeds may be a valuable natural ingredient for the food and cosmetics industries.

Background : Achyranthes japonica Nakai (AJ) is a perennial herb with a wide distribution in East Asia including Korea, China, and Japan, and it is mainly used as a medicinal plant. In Korea, AJ has been widely used to control pain and improve symptoms in OA patients. AJ contains several important phytochemicals such as saponins, inokosterone, ecdysterone, and oleanolic acid bisdesmoside. Methods and Results : The aim of this work was to investigate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of fermented and ethanol extracts of Achyranthes japonica Nakai (AJ). The extracts showed strong reductive power and nitrite scavenging, hydroxyl radical scavenging, superoxide radical scavenging, and DNA damage prevention activities. Treatment of RAW 264.7 macrophages with AJ inhibited lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced NO secretion and iNOS expression without affecting cell viability. AJ also inhibited cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) expression, leading to the suppression of COX-2-derived prostaglandin E2 production. These inhibitory effects of AJ were accompanied by reduced production of tumor necrosis factor-α and interleukins (IL)-1β, -6, and -10. Furthermore, AJ suppressed LPS-induced phosphorylation of extracellular signal regulated kinase, c-Jun N-terminal kinase, and p38. Moreover, AJ inhibited malondialdehyde production and myeloperoxidase activity in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Conclusion : The antioxidant activity of plants is closely related to their medicinal properties and is widely used as a parameter to determine the bioavailability of medicinal plants. The antioxidant and biological activities of AJ extracts might be due to the synergistic actions of multiple bioactive compounds. It can be concluded that AJ extracts are a potential source of biologically important drug candidates.

Background : Ganoderma lucidum is a non-toxic, medicinal mushroom, which is known to possess anti-inflammatory and immunomodulating activities. However, the effects and mechanism of action of Ganoderma lucidum on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)-induced nitric oxide (NO) production and its-related cytokine expression are not yet fully understood. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Ganoderma lucidum on NO production and NO-mediated pro-inflammatory cytokine expression in LPS/IFN-γ-induced RAW 264.7 macrophage-like cells. Methods and Results : The results showed that Ganoderma lucidum inhibited inducible NO synthase (iNOS) expression of RAW 264.7 macrophage-like cells at non-cytotoxic concentrations probably through the reduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. After pre-treatment of cells with non-toxic doses of Ganoderma lucidum; NO production was significantly decreased. Moreover, Ganoderma lucidum treatment suppressed LPS/IFN-γ -stimulated pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion, including interleukin-1β and interleukin-6, in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion : Taken together, these results indicate that the anti-inflammatory activation of Ganoderma lucidum in LPS/IFN-γ-stimulated macrophages might be due to abrogation of NO-dependent cytokine release by impairment of iNOS expression via ROS generation.

자외선은 외부적인 스트레스 자극인자로 작용하여 사람 각질형성세포에서 reactive oxygen species (ROS)와 비활성 코르티손을 활성 코르티솔로 전환시키는 효소인 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 (11β-HSD1)의 발현 및 활성을 증가시킨다고 알려져 있다. 또한, ROS가 증가된 피부에서는 염증 유발 사이토카인과 염증 매개 인자의 발현이 증가되어 결과적으로 염증반응을 일으키게 되는 원인이 된다. 본 연구에서는 각질형성세포(HaCaT)에서 11β-HSD1 억제제가 ROS 분해효소인 catalase의 생성을 회복시킴에 착안하여, 11β-HSD1의 발현을 저해함과 동시에 ROS로부터 유도되는 염증 반응을 억제하는 천연물 소재를 발굴하고자 하였다. 그 중 능실 추출물과 그 분획물은 각각 11β-HSD1의 발현과 ROS 생성 증가를 억제하고, 염증성 사이토카인인 tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, interleukin (IL)-1α, -1β의 발현을 억제하였다. 또한, 자외선에 의해 유도되는 염증 매개인자인 cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)의 생성을 저해하였다. 따라서 본 연구 결과로부터 능실 추출물 및 그 분획물은 11β-HSD1의 발현을 억제함과 동시에 ROS에 의해 유발된 피부 염증 반응을 효과적으로 저해함을 확인하였다.