• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• v.28 no.11
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• pp.1236-1238
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• 2005

A new phenolic glycoside, ophiopojaponin D (1), together with two known compounds, was isolated from the tubers of a famous traditional Chinese herb-Ophiopogon japonicus Ker-Gawl. The spectroscopic and chemical data revealed their structures to be 3-tetradecyloxy-4­hydroxy-allylbenzene-4-O-$\alpha$-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1$\rightarrow$6)-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (1), 3, 4-dihy-droxy-allylbenzene-4-O-$\alpha$-L-rhamnopyranosyl (1$\rightarrow$6)-$\beta$-D-glucopyranoside (2) and L-pyro­glutamic acid (3).

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• v.27 no.4
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• pp.731-738
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• 2017

A novel approach to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using leaf extract of Canna edulis Ker-Gawl. (CELE) under ambient conditions is reported here. The as-prepared AgNPs were analyzed by UV-visible spectroscopy, transmission emission microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy, energy-dispersive analysis of X-ray spectroscopy, zeta potential, and dynamic light scattering. The AgNPs showed excellent antimicrobial activity against various pathogens, including bacteria and various fungi. The biocompatibility of the AgNPs was analyzed in the L929 cell line using NRU and MTT assays. Acridine orange/ethidium bromide staining was used to determine whether the AgNPs had necrotic or apoptotic effects on L929 cells. The concentration of AgNPs required for 50% inhibition of growth of mammalian cells is far more than that required for inhibition of pathogenic microorganisms. Thus, CELE is a candidate for the eco-friendly, clean, cost-effective, and nontoxic synthesis of AgNPs.

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2018.10a
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• pp.48-48
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• 2018

본 연구는 경남 함양군 삼봉산의 관속식물을 조사한 후 식물상 현황과 특정식물종 및 귀화식물 등을 정리하였으며, 차후 식물상의 보호 관리에 있어 기초 자료로 활용하고자 실시하였다. 삼봉산은 전북 남원시 산내면 중황리, 인월면 상우리와 경남 함양군 마천면 구양리, 함양읍, 죽림리가 접하는 지역으로 남쪽으로는 국립공원 지리산의 연봉이 길게 늘어서 있고 북쪽으로는 광주대구 고속도로 건너 함양군의 백운산과 괘관산 등 1,000m가 넘는 산이 많은 지역내에 위치하고 있다. 삼봉산지역에 자생하는 관속식물은 총 80개과 182개속 254개 종이 생육하는 것으로 나타났다. 삼봉산 지역의 특정식물종은 식물구계학적 특정식물 V등급인 승마 Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom.)와 IV등급인 도깨비부채(Rodgersia podophylla A.Gray), 점현호색 (Corydalis maculata B.U.Oh & Y.S.Kim), 솔붓꽃 (Iris ruthenica KerGawl.), 산복사나무 [Prunus davidiana (Carriere) Franch.] 등이 분포하는 것으로 확인되었다. 조사결과 가흥지역에서 환경부 멸종위기종은에 해당하는 분류군은 없었으며 특정식물종 V등급에 해당되는 승마와 IV등급에 해당되는 4개 분류군이 확인되었다. 국립공원지리산 근처의 1,000m이상의 산지임에도 전체적으로 50년 전부터이루어진 조림과 능선 바로 아래까지 경작지가 존재하는 등 식생의 파괴가 심하여 전체적인 관속식물의 다양성은 낮은 것으로 확인되었다.

• Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine
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• v.18 no.1
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• pp.214-219
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• 2004

This experiment was performed to investigate the effect of Sinjigolpy-tang on the diabetic rats induced by STZ. After experimental diabets was induced by 55mg/kg of STZ injection, we administered Sinjigolpy-tang extract for 14 days after STZ injection. Glucagon and insulin granules in Langerhans islets were stained by use of immunohistochemical(ABC) method and observed the relative amount of the each granules in Langerhans islet by light microscope and image analysis system. Area % of insulin granules in Langerhans islets in Sinjigolpy-tang increased and showed the statistically significant difference with the control group at 14th day. Area % of glucagon granules in Langerhans islets in Sinjigolpy-tang decreased and showed the statistically significant difference with the control group at 7th and 14th day. It can be inferred that Sinjigolpy-tang has a control effect on glucagon and insulin granules in Langerhans islets of diabetic rats induced by STZ.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.30 no.4
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• pp.435-449
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• 2017

A floristic study on the vascular plants from Mt. Seounsan region, which ranges from Seoun-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do to Baekgok-myeon, Jincheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, was conducted 9 times in total, from April 2014 to October 2015. Based on the voucher specimens, it was revealed that the vascular plants in this region comprised 501 taxa: 97 families, 306 genera, 439 species, 5 subspecies, 51 varieties, and 6 forma. Among these plants, 185 taxa were recorded for the first time from this region. 8 Korean endemic species including Asarum patens (K.Yamaki) B.U.Oh, Scutellaria insignis Nakai, and Weigela subsessilis (Nakai) L.H.Bailey were found in this region. 5 taxa of rare plants designated by the Korea Forest Service, including Iris ruthenica KerGawl., Leontopodium leontopodioides (Willd.) Beauverd, and Tricyrtis macropoda Miq., were also found. 11 taxa of floristic regional indicator plants in the $3^{rd}$ to the $5^{th}$ degrees were identified. In addition, 46 taxa of naturalized plants were recorded, and 2 taxa of ecosystem disturbance plants, which were Ambrosia trifida L. and Aster pilosus Willd., also found.

• Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment
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• v.31 no.1
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• pp.11-46
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• 2022

This study was carried out to examine vascular plants and invasive alien plants in Gyodong Island, located at the northwestern Civilian Control Line (CCL) of Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, and to use them as basic data for systematic management of identified plants and establishing biodiversity conservation measures. The survey was conducted 13 times from April 2019 to August 2021. The vascularflora in Gyodong Island was identified as 109 families, 378 genera, 641 species, 15 subspecies, 49 variants, 8 forma, a total of 713 taxa. This was found to be about 15.36% of the total 4,641 taxa of vascular plants in Korea. The northern linage plants on the Korean Peninsula appearing in the Gyodong Island area were identified in 83 classification groups, including Red-based leaf edge (Carex erythrobasis H.Lev. & Vaniot). Korea endemic plants were identified as 16 taxa such as Seoul wild-ginger [Asarum heterotropoides var. seoulense (Nakai) Kitag.], and a total of 20 taxa of rare plants designated by IUCN were observed, including the endangered grade Beardless iris (Iris ruthenica Ker Gawl.). Floristic target species were classified with a total of 99 taxa. For V grade, Beardless iris 1 taxon was found. and also IV grade and III grade were identified in 8 taxa and 20 taxa respectively. The invasive alien plants identified as 75 taxa, such as Verbesina alternifolia (L.) Britton ex Kearney. The naturalization rate was 10.51%, and the urbanization index was calculated as 23.29%. Since large-scale construction has been currently underway on Hwagae Mt. in Gyodong Island as the target of survey area, the influx of invasive plants will be expected to promote. Therefore, it is urgent to establish in-situ protection and conservation measures for notable plants such as Beardless iris and Water smartweed [Persicaria amphibia (L.) S.F.Gray].