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[Inhibitory effects of natural medicines on the enzymes related to the skin].

In this paper, we investigated the inhibitory effects of water extracts from sixty-six natural medicines on the enzymes related to the skin, which were tyrosinase, hyaluronidase and collagenase. To clarify the inhibitory components in water extracts, tannin quantity and the inhibitory activity of the water extracts after removal of phenolic compounds using polyclar AT, were measured. Twelve kinds of natural medicines were found to have tyrosinase inhibitory activity. Six of them showed that tannin, which contains sufficient amounts in extracts, might be major inhibitory compounds due to a significant decrease of inhibition by these samples after removal of phenolic compounds. The inhibitory compound of Aurantii fructus immaturus was thought phenolic compounds except tannin. The inhibitory compounds may include Armeniacae semen, Perillae folium and Persicae semen besides a phenolic compound. Twenty-seven species among the natural medicines studied showed inhibitory activity on hyaluronidase. Phenolic compounds in these extracts except Artemisiae argyi folium, could not be candidates for hyaluronidase inhibitors. Seven kinds of the natural medicines have inhibitory activity on collagenase. It was estimated that these inhibitory compounds were phenolic compounds. These results are to be expected for finding novel compounds for skin disease or skin-care cosmetics.

Drugs, Chinese Herbal↗

Effect of dietary fats and sesamin on the lipid metabolism and immune function of Sprague-Dawley rats.

We examined the effect of three dietary fats, safflower oil (SAF) rich in linoleic acid, borage oil (BOR) rich in gamma-linolenic acid, and perilla oil (PER) rich in alpha-linolenic acid, on the lipid metabolism, and chemical mediator and immunoglobulin levels in Sprague-Dawley rats, as well as the dietary effect of sesame-derived antioxidative sesamin. The serum cholesterol, phospholipid, triglyceride, prostaglandin E2 level and splenic leukotriene B4 level were lower in the rats fed on BOR or PER than in those fed on SAF. SES feeding suppressed the expression of the lipid-decreasing effect of BOR, but not in the rats fed on PER. In respect of the fatty acid composition of the liver and spleen, PER feeding gave a lower arachidonic acid level, and higher eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid levels than SAF feeding did, while the effect of BOR feeding was marginal. The effect of SES feeding on fatty acid composition was much smaller than that of dietary fats. In respect of immunoglobulin production, PER + SES feeding gave the lowest IgE productivity in the mesenteric lymph node lymphocytes. These results suggest that PER feeding regulated lipid metabolism and exerted an anti-allergic effect by a different mechanism from that with BOR feeding.

Animals↗

Inhibition by dietary tea polyphenols of chemical mediator release from rat peritoneal exudate cells.

Male Wistar rats were given purified diets containing safflower (SAF), perilla (PER), or palm (PAL) oils with or without 1% tea polyphenols (TP) for 3 weeks, and chemical mediator releasing activity from rat peritoneal exudate cells (PEC) was measured. Histamine releasing activity was not influenced by TP, while histamine release and intracellular histamine content were significantly increased in the PAL-fed group. On the contrary, leukotriene B4 (LTB4) release was significantly lower in rats fed PER than in those fed SAF and PAL, and TP significantly decreased the release in all fat groups. TP also significantly inhibited the release of LTB5, which was generated only in rats fed PER. TP significantly decreased the proportion of arachidonic acid (AA) in PEC in the SAF-fed group and that of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), the precursor of LTB5 in the PER-fed group, but did not influence that of AA in the PAL- and PER-fed group. These results suggest that ingestion of TP improves type I allergic symptom through the inhibition of LT release though the inhibition by TP could not be totally explained by the reduction of substrate fatty acid.

Animals↗

Comparison of the pulmonary dysfunction caused by cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema.

We designed a series of experiments to compare the pulmonary dysfunction observed in models of cardiogenic and noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in chronically instrumented awake sheep. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema was induced by inflating the balloon of a Foley catheter surgically positioned in the mitral valve orifice causing increased left atrial pressure (increases PLA). Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema was induced by intravenous infusion of Perilla ketone (PK). Calculated microvascular pressure remained constant during PK infusion but increased from 9.4 +/- 0.7 to 42.8 +/- 2.4 cm H2O during increases PLA. Comparable increases in lung lymph flow (QL) were observed in the two protocols (five to seven times baseline). Pulmonary edema as quantified by chest radiograph scores increased from 0 (normal) to 2.9 +/- 0.5 and 3.4 +/- 0.1 in the PK and increases PLA groups, respectively. Room air alveolar to arterial oxygen pressure difference (P[A-a]O2) increased from 24 +/- 3 to 46 +/- 7 mm Hg in the PK group and from 23 +/- 4 to 56 +/- 6 mm Hg in the increases PLA group. Dynamic compliance of the lungs (Cdyn) expressed as the percentage of the baseline value decreased to 53 +/- 7 and 50 +/- 7% in the PK and increases PLA groups, respectively. Resistance to airflow across the lungs (RL) increased from 2.5 +/- 0.6 to 3.3 +/- 0.8 cm H2O.L-1.sec-1 in the PK group and from 1.4 +/- 0.3 to 4.2 +/- 1.1 in the increases PLA group. Significant correlations were observed between changes in the severity of pulmonary edema observed on chest radiographs, Cdyn, delta P(A-a)O2, and QL in both the increases PLA groups. We conclude that similar degrees of pulmonary edema, regardless of the mechanism, are associated with similar changes in QL, Cdyn, and delta P(A-a)O2. Hydrostatic pulmonary edema appeared to cause greater changes in RL than that resulting from increased microvascular permeability.

Animals↗

Effects of casein and soy-protein on alpha-linolenic acid metabolism in rats.

In order to study the effects of different proteins on alpha-linolenic acid (alpha-LnA) metabolism, rats were given the diet added respectively with milk casein and soy-protein isolate (SPI) as sources of proteins and perilla oil as a source of lipid. The results obtained are as follows. The ratio of (C20:3 + C20:4)/C18:2 in liver microsomal PL, liver PE fraction, and kidney PE and PC fractions was significantly lowered by the SPI treatment when compared to the casein treatment, similarly to the already established results. In the liver microsomal PL and PE and PC fractions of liver and kidney in rats treated with SPI, there was also observed a significant decrease or a decrease tendency in the (C20:4 + C20:5)/C18:3 ratio. A similar tendency was again shown in the sigma (n-3)M/C18:3 ratio indicating metabolic conversion from C18:3(n-3) to C22:6. On the other hand, contrary to the ratios of (C20:3 + C20:4)/C18:2, sigma (n-3)M/C18:3, and (C20:3 + C20:5)/C18:3, the (C22:5 + C22:6)/C20:5 ratio which is the parameter for metabolic conversion of C20:5(n-3) was elevated in the PE and PC fraction of liver, heart and kidney in the SPI group compared to the casein group. Then, further analysis of the metabolic process from C20:5 to C22:6 showed that the C22:5/C20:5 ratio increased while the C22:6/C22:5 ratio decreased in the SPI group compared to the casein group. Based on these results, it is assumed that the metabolic process from C18:3(n-3) to C20:5(n-3) and from C22:5 to C22:6 is affected by SPI but that the elongation process from C20:5(n-3) to C22:5(n-3), on the contrary, is rather accelerated by SPI.

Animals↗

Growth and essential fatty acid levels of plasma and liver of suckling rats from mothers fed on fat-free or various fat diets.

The milk fatty acid compositions of mothers fed on a fat-free or various fat diets, and the effects on growth and fatty acid compositions of their pups were studied. Even the milk of essential fatty acid-deficient mothers fed on a fat-free or hydrogenated fat diet contained about 3 and 1.7%, n-6 and n-3 fatty acids, respectively. In the plasma of the suckling pups, however, the proportions of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids rapidly increased to about 20 and 3-5%, respectively, at 1 week after birth. In particular, the PUFAs markedly increased in the liver PC and PE, and the high levels were maintained until weaning. Although the PUFA compositions of suckling pups were influenced with those of maternal diet, small amounts of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids were usually maintained in the plasma and liver. After weaning to the same diets (without PUFAs) as the mothers, however, the n-3 and n-6 fatty acids rapidly decreased and endogenous n-9 eicosatrienoic acid appeared. On the other hand, the growth during suckling was not significantly different among the litters of mothers fed on diets with or without n-3 or n-6 fatty acids. After the weaning, however, the growth was improved in the following order: corn oil, perilla oil > fish oil > fat-free, hydrogenated fat diet group. n-3 fatty acids appeared to be used partially as substitutes for n-6. However, the essentiality was not clear, as the n-3 fatty acids always coexisted with the n-6. Thus, it appeared that small amounts of n-3 and n-6 fatty acids in milk were supplied to the suckling animals regardless of maternal diet and supported growth.

Animals↗

Effects of Houttuyniae cordata and refinery final molasses on the development of offensive odor in porcine small intestine during storage.

Porcine small intestine evolved a specific offensive odor only 0.5 to 1 day after storage at 20 degrees C. We investigated the effects of Houttuyniae cordata (dokudami), refinery final molasses (RFM), green tea, and brown sugar on the evolution of methylmercaptan and ethanol, which were the main components of the volatiles which evolved from porcine small intestine in storage. Furthermore, we determined their antibacterial effect and deodorant activity against methylmercaptan, as possible factors in reducing the offensive odor. Addition of those materials reduced the offensive odor during storage. In particular, dokudami, green tea, and RFM markedly suppressed the evolution of methylmercaptan. RFM was most effective in suppressing the growth of bacteria. Dokudami had the highest deodorant activity, comparable to that of perilla leaves. However, the retardation of methylmercaptan evolution in situ cannot be simply explained by either of deodorant or antibacterial effect. It seems likely that the combined action of both effects affects the evolution of methylmercaptan in situ.

Animals↗

Investigation of gene expressions related to cholesterol metabolism in rats fed diets enriched in n-6 or n-3 fatty acid with a cholesterol after long-term feeding using quantitative-competitive RT-PCR analysis.

We have developed a method to quantitate hepatic apolipoprotein (apo) B, LDL receptor, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutary coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) and cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase mRNA expression in rats fed a cholesterol-enriched diet after long-term feeding using competitive RT-RCR. Rats (8 wk of age) fed a conventional diet were shifted to diets containing 10% perilla oil (PEO, oleic acid+linoleic acid+alpha-linolenic acid), borage oil (BRO, oleic acid+linoleic acid+gamma-linolenic acid), evening primrose oil (EPO, linoleic acid+gamma-linolenic acid), mixed oil (MIO, oleic acid+linoleic acid+gamma-linolenic acid+alpha-linolenic acid), or palm oil (PLO, palmitic acid+oleic acid+linoleic acid) with 0.5% cholesterol for 15 wk. There were no significant differences in the food intake and body weight gain among the groups. The liver weight in the PEO and PLO groups was significantly higher than other groups. The serum total cholesterol and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)+intermediate density lipoprotein (IDL)+low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol concentrations were consistently higher in PLO group than in the other groups. The serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol concentration was significantly lower in the PEO group than in the other groups. The liver cholesterol concentration group was significantly higher in the PEO than in the other groups. There were no significant differences in the hepatic LDL receptor mRNA level among the groups. Hepatic apo B, HMG-CoA reductase and cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase mRNA levels were not affected by the experimental conditions. However, hepatic cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase mRNA level in the PEO and MIO groups tended to be higher than in the other groups. The fecal cholesterol extraction was significantly higher in the MIO and PLO groups than in the PEO and EPO groups and the total bile acid extraction was significantly higher in the PEO and MIO groups than in the PLO group. The results of this study demonstrated that both n-6 fatty acid and n-3 fatty acids such as gamma-linolenic acid and alpha-linolenic acid lowered serum total cholesterol and VLDL+IDL+LDL-cholesterol concentrations of rats in the presence of excess cholesterol in the diet compared with dietary saturated fatty acid.

Animals↗

[Pharmacological effects of zisu and baisu].

The extract and volatile oil of zisu (Perilla frutescens) has shown significant antipyretic effect in rabbits and antiemetic effect in pigeons. The fatty oil extracted from its seeds has significant antitussive effect in mice and anti-asthmatic effect in guinea pigs. The extract, volatile oil and fatty oil of Baisu, which is of the same genus as Zisu have the same effects as those of Zisu. The acute toxicities of the extract and fatty oil of Zisu and Baisu, whether by peroral or by intraperitoneal, are similar to each other. These results indicate that Baisu has the same pharmacological effects as Zisu, and thus can be used as a substitute for Zisu.

Analgesics, Non-Narcotic↗

Dietary n-3 fatty acids affect mRNA level of brown adipose tissue uncoupling protein 1, and white adipose tissue leptin and glucose transporter 4 in the rat.

We examined the effect of dietary fats rich in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on mRNA levels in white and brown adipose tissues in rats. Four groups of rats were fed on a low-fat diet (20 g safflower oil/kg) or a high-fat diet (200 g/kg) containing safflower oil, which is rich in n-6 PUFA (linoleic acid), or perilla (alpha-linolenic acid) or fish oil (eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids), both of which are rich in n-3 PUFA, for 21 d. Energy intake was higher in rats fed on a high-safflower-oil diet than in those fed on low-fat or high-fish-oil diet, but no other significant differences were detected among the groups. Perirenal white adipose tissue weight was higher and epididymal white adipose tissue weight tended to be higher in rats fed on a high-safflower-oil diet than in those fed on a low-fat diet. However, high-fat diets rich in n-3 PUFA, compared to a low-fat diet, did not increase the white adipose tissue mass. High-fat diets relative to a low-fat diet increased brown adipose tissue uncoupling protein 1 mRNA level. The increases were greater with fats rich in n-3 PUFA than with n-6 PUFA. A high-safflower-oil diet, compared to a low-fat diet, doubled the leptin mRNA level in white adipose tissue. However, high-fat diets rich in n-3 PUFA failed to increase it. Compared to a low-fat diet, high-fat diets down-regulated the glucose transporter 4 mRNA level in white adipose tissue. However, the decreases were attenuated with high-fat diets rich in n-3 PUFA. It is suggested that the alterations in gene expression in adipose tissue contribute to the physiological activities of n-3 PUFA in preventing body fat accumulation and in regulating glucose metabolism in rats.

Adipose Tissue↗

[Effect of five kinds of vegetable seed oil on serum lipid and lipid peroxidation in rats].

The effects of vegetable seed oil on hyperlipidemia induced by high lipid diet in rats. Male adult Wistar rats were fed on the test diet containing 94% high lipid diet and 6% lard pinon seed oil, perilla seed oil, blackcurrent seed oil, borage seed oil and evening primrose seed oil respectively for 3 weeks. The results showed that the vale of trilyceride(TG), total cholesterol(TC), low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), LDL-C/HDL-C(high density lipoprotein cholesterol) ratio increased and the vale of HDL-C/TC ratio and lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase(LCAT) activity decreased in the groups with vegetable seed oil were less than that of the control group. The results suggested that all the five kinds of vegetable seed oil had the effect of regulating lipid metabolism of hyperlipidemia rats to some extent. Pinon seed oil and borage seed oil may be well suited for the prevention of atherosclerosis.

Animals↗

Reversibility of n-3 fatty acid deficiency-induced alterations of learning behavior in the rat: level of n-6 fatty acids as another critical factor.

Rats fed a semipurified diet supplemented with 3% (w/w) safflower oil [Saf, n-3 fatty acid deficient, high linoleic acid (18:2n-6)] through two generations exhibit decreased correct response ratios in a brightness-discrimination learning test compared with rats fed 3% perilla oil [Per, high alpha-linolenic acid (18:3n-3)]. This is associated with a decreased DHA (22:6n-3)-to-arachidonic acid (20:4n-6) ratio in brain lipids. In the first set of experiments, dietary oil was shifted from Saf to a mixture of 2.4% safflower oil plus 0.6% DHA after weaning (Saf-DHA), but all parameters measured in the learning test were essentially unchanged. Brain 22:6n-3 content of the Saf-DHA group reached that of the Per group but the levels of 20:4n-6 and docosatetraenoic acid (22:4n-6) did not decrease to those of the Per group at the start of the test. In the second set of experiments, dietary oil was shifted to a mixture of 0.6% safflower oil plus 1.2% oleic acid (OA) plus 1.2% DHA (Saf-OA-DHA group) with 18:2n-6 content comparable to that of the Per group. The Saf-OA-DHA group exhibited a learning performance similar to that of the Per group; brain 22:6n-3, 20:4n-6, and 22:4n-6 contents were also comparable to those of the Per group. These results indicate that the altered learning behavior associated with a long-term n-3 fatty acid deficiency is reversed by supplementing 22:6n-3 after weaning, when the levels of competing n-6 fatty acids in the diet and brain lipids are limited.

Aging↗

[Studies on the quality standard of "Lü Kang Yin Xing Ye Pian"].

OBJECTIVE: The quality control method of "Lü Kang Yin Xing Ye Pian" (LKYXYP) was studied and established. METHOD: The ginkgolides in LKYXYP were identified by TLC. The compounds of fatty acids in Perillae oil were determined by CC/MS. Flavones, ginkgolides and ginkgolic acids were determined by HPLC. RESULT: There were good linears relationship between the peak area and concentration, r = 0.999, RSD = 1.2% - 2.5% (n = 5), and recoveries of each composition was above 95%, the contation was stable in 24h. CONCLUSION: This method is proved to be accurate and able to be applied for the quality control of this preparation.

Bilobalides↗

[Case of drug-induced pneumonitis associated with a dietary supplement containing CoQ10].

A 61-year-old woman began to take a dietary supplement contained CoQ10 and perilla leaf extract. Two months later, a dry cough appeared. The number of eosinophils in peripheral blood was elevated and chest radiograph images showed infiltrative shadows in the left middle lung. A chest CT scan showed consolidation in the left upper lobe (S3) and lower lobe (S10). The percentage of eosinophils was abnormally high in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and examination of a transbronchial lung biopsy (TBLB) specimen showed marked infiltration of eosinophils in the alveolar wall. Drug lymphocyte stimulation test (DLST) indicated high stimulation index for both supplement containing CoQ10 and its element of CoQ10. We diagnosed drug-induced pneumonitis, caused by CoQ10. The symptoms of the patient and pulmonary infiltrative shadows on chest radiograph improved after she stopped taking the supplements and started taking prednisolone orally. Recently various dietary supplements are coming onto the market. Since the possible adverse effects of these supplements are not investigated extensively, care should be taken for symptoms relating to food supplements.

Coenzymes↗

A review of interstitial pneumonia in cattle.

Interstitial pneumonias comprise a significant proportion of cattle respiratory diseases. Known by different names, such as acute bovine pulmonary emphysema and edema (ABPE), fog fever, atypical interstitial pneumonia (AIP) and cow asthma, the condition seems to occur predominantly in late summer or fall. However, depending on the etiology, cases have occurred throughout the year. Interstitial pneumonia often begins with acute respiratory distress in animals that were clinically normal 12 hr earlier. Animals are observed breathing very rapid and shallow with their mouths open. If disturbed, death may occur rapidly from hypoxia. Causes of interstitial pneumonia are quite varied ranging from parasitic, viral and bacterial to toxic. Toxic agents constitute the most economically important cause of this condition in cattle. The primary toxin is the amino acid L-tryptophan in lush pasture grasses, a compound which is converted to 3-methylindole by rumen microorganisms. Other leading toxic causes of interstitial pneumonia are perilla mint and moldy sweet potatoes. Although treatments are mainly symptomatic and ineffective, preventive measures will reduce the occurrence of interstitial pneumonia. Prevention consists of denying animals exposure to know pneumotoxic agents, eliminating certain rumen microflora that break down the toxic compounds to reactive metabolites, and supplying ample good forage so that cattle will not as likely consume toxic plants.

Animals↗

Acute bovine pulmonary emphysema caused by the fungus Fusarium semitectum.

Acute bovine pulmonary emphysema (ABPE) is known to occur throughout the world. The documented causes include 3-methylindole, 4-ipomeanol and perilla ketone. Although 4-ipomeanol is a phytoallexin from Fusarium solani, this is the first reported incidence of toxicity involving Fusarium semitectum. This report describes the poisoning of cattle consuming Fusarium semitectum contaminated pink half-runner bean refuse.

Acute Disease↗

Oxalate content in common Japanese foods.

The radioenzymatic method was used to determine the oxalate contents in common Japanese foods. High concentrations of oxalate were detected in spinach, Perilla frutescens, pepper, sesame, chocolate, and tea. Beer and coffee also contained some oxalate. Fruit and meat were low in oxalate content. Therefore, among the common Japanese foods, the most important foods to be avoided to restrict oxalate intake are chocolate, tea, and spinach.

Cacao↗

Effect of dietary fat and cholesterol on dimethylbenz[a]-anthracene-induced mammary tumorigenesis in Sprague-Dawley rats.

The effect of dietary fats and cholesterol on dimethylbenz[a]-anthracene-induced mammary tumorigenesis was studied in female Sprague-Dawley rats. When the dietary fat source (at the 5% level) was palm oil (saturated fat) or corn oil (unsaturated fat), dietary cholesterol at the 0.2% level increased the tumor number of rats fed corn oil, but not those fed palm oil. Perilla oil (rich in alpha-linolenic acid) reduced tumor development as compared with safflower oil (rich in linoleic acid), but again dietary cholesterol at the 0.5% level diminished the favorable effect of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA). The adverse effect of cholesterol was also observed in the n-6 PUFA fat. The promotive effect of dietary cholesterol was not necessarily associated with the change in the production of prostaglandin E2 by the tumor tissue or in the immunopotentiation. These results at least stress that the contrasting effects of dietary fats should be carefully evaluated whether cholesterol is present simultaneously or not.

9,10-Dimethyl-1,2-benzanthracene↗