KR20160094313A

KR20160094313A - Composition for anti-obesity comprising Chaenomelis Fructus extract or its fraction as effective component

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Publication number: KR20160094313A
Application number: KR1020160010490A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 김선영; 김홍준; 정승일; 김다혜; 박은혜; 김상준; 김지애; 곽설화; 유강열; 윤지영; 이보영
Original assignee: 재단법인 전주농생명소재연구원
Priority date: 2015-01-29
Filing date: 2016-01-28
Publication date: 2016-08-09
Also published as: KR101851639B1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition for anti-obesity containing a chaenomelis fructus extract or a fraction thereof as an effective component. More specifically, the chaenomelis fructus extract or the fraction thereof of the present invention is a natural material extracted from a plant and thus does not cause side effects, and has the effect of suppressing differentiation of a fat cell and accumulation of neutral fats in the cell. Thus, the composition containing the chaenomelis fructus extract or the fraction thereof can be used for prevention, improvement or treatment of obesity.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an anti-obesity composition comprising an extract of Prunus mume extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

The present invention relates to a composition for anti-obesity containing an extract of mucilus or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

Due to the westernization of the diet, the obesity population is showing explosive growth worldwide. In general, a body mass index (BMI) of over 25 is defined as overweight, while over 30 is defined as obesity, but in Japan or Korea, over 25 is defined as obesity. According to the 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, one out of three adults in Korea is obese when applying this standard. Between 1980 and 2013, obesity and overweight increased by 28% in adults and by 47% in children, up from 2.15 million in 2013, compared to 857 million in 1980 and beyond Lancet 14: 60460-60469, 2014).

Obesity is a metabolic disorder caused by an imbalance in the intake and consumption of calories, and refers to a state of abnormally increased fat tissue due to excessive calories. It is known that when obesity develops and persists, it induces various diseases, such as hypertension, elevated blood cholesterol, diabetes, kidney disease, stroke, arteriosclerosis, fatty liver, arthritis, cancer, sleep and apnea.

Obesity is caused by accumulation of triglyceride (TG) in the adipocyte by differentiation and adipogenesis of preadipocyte, and regulating this lipogenesis mechanism is called obesity inhibition (Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vscular Biology 25: 482-486, 2005).

3T3-L1 cells, a mouse derived lipid precursor cell, are well-established cell lines used to study adipocyte differentiation. Adipocyte differentiation is a complex process involving changes in morphology, hormone sensitivity, and gene expression. Fusion adipose precursor cells become adipocytes through expression of adipocyte markers by clonal proliferation, growth arrest, and hormonal induction. Several transcription factors have been shown to play an important role in adipocyte differentiation. The major transcription factors involved in the process of adipocyte development are C / EBPα (CCAAT-enhancer-binding protein α) and PPARγ (peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ). C / EBPα is known to inhibit mitosis of adipocyte progenitor cells, and PPARγ (peroxisome proliferator activated receptor γ) is involved in the proliferation of myoblasts, C3H10T1 / 2 stem cells (Journal of Biological Chemistry 272: 21473-21478, 1997; Biochemical Pharmacology 50: 1949-1951, 1995).

ADD1 / SREBP-1c (Adipocyte Determination and Differentiation-dependent Factor 1 / Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Protein-1c) is another transcription factor that directly or indirectly interacts with PPARγ (peroxisome proliferator activated receptor) (Cell 87: 377-389, 1996). SREBP-1c is a transcription factor that plays an important role in the fatty acid and cholesterol metabolism of fat and liver tissues. It induces the expression of PPARγ in adipocytes, and the ligand-binding domain of PPARγ Promoting activation and ligand production. These transcription factors are expressed during adipocyte differentiation and interact to produce adiponectin, perilipin, fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4, fatty acid binding protein 4) (Nature Medicine 99: 557-566, 2013).

The mechanisms of obesity treatment for eliminating obesity and maintaining proper body weight include controlling appetite, preventing digestion and absorption of fat, increasing energy consumption, and controlling lipid metabolism. Xenical, which is the main ingredient of Orlistat, and Reductil, which is a raw material of Sibutramine, are currently on the market. However, in the case of Sibutramine, blood pressure is increased and cardiovascular It has been reported that Orlistat should induce nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, insomnia, elevated blood pressure, fat fats and fat-soluble vitamin absorption. In addition, fibrates such as clofibrate have been used in clinical practice as a therapeutic agent for fatty liver, but side effects such as hepatic dysfunction have been reported (Atherosclerosis. 92: 31-40, 1992).

Therefore, it is required to develop a drug for obesity which has a high anti-obesity effect and a low side effect among natural products expected to minimize the possibility of a safety problem. That is, it is required to develop a substance derived from a natural substance, which inhibits the differentiation process of the adipocyte and has a low side effect.

On the other hand, Chaenomelis Fructus is a deciduous shrub or small arboreous tree belonging to Chaenomelis Lindl. (Rosaceae) origin of China. In one room, mosquito is harmonized with mucus and is recognized as a drug to remove moisture, and is prescribed as an effective medicament for acute gastroenteritis, angiopathy, muscle pain, arthritis and neuralgia. It is also known to be effective in Jinhae, genomes, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2014-0043610 discloses a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or ameliorating an irritable immune disease, which comprises an extract of a moss and a tree as an active ingredient. Korean Patent Publication No. 2009-0024033 discloses a pharmaceutical composition containing a herb extract Health supplements for obesity, hypertension and the like, which are composed of herbal ingredients, and a method for producing the same. However, an anti-obesity composition containing the herbal extract of the present invention or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient has not yet been disclosed.

The present invention provides a composition for preventing, ameliorating or treating obesity comprising Chaenomelis Fructus extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient. The 3T3-L1 adipocyte progenitor cells of the present invention showed inhibition of lipid differentiation and inhibition of the accumulation of intracellular triglyceride in the cells of the extract of the present invention or its fractions, (Adiponectin), perillipin, and fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4), which are the major transcription factors, C / EBPα, PPARγ and SREBP-1c, By confirming, the present invention has been completed.

In order to accomplish the above object, the present invention provides a health functional food composition for preventing or ameliorating obesity containing Chaenomelis Fructus extract or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity, which comprises Chaenomelis fructus or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

Since the Chaenomelis Fructus extract of the present invention or a fraction thereof is a natural substance extracted from a plant, it has no problem of side effects and has an effect of inhibiting differentiation of adipocytes and inhibiting accumulation of triglyceride in cells. Thus, Or a composition for preventing, ameliorating or treating obesity.

FIG. 1 shows the inhibitory activity of 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation upon treatment of a quinces extract according to an embodiment of the present invention. Control is a negative control without any treatment; Orlistat is a positive control; (A) is a photomicrograph showing the inhibitory activity of 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation; (B) is a graph showing inhibitory activity of 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation.
FIG. 2 shows cell viability of 3T3-L1 adipose precursor cells when treating the extract of mulberry extract according to an embodiment of the present invention. Control is a negative control without any treatment.
FIG. 3 shows the inhibitory activity of triglyceride accumulation after 3T3-L1 lipoprotein differentiation when treating the extract of mulberry extract according to an embodiment of the present invention. Control is a negative control without any treatment; Orlistat is a positive control.
FIG. 4 shows the effect of inhibiting the expression of C / EBP?, PPAR? And SREBP-1c after 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation when treating the extract of mulberry extract according to an embodiment of the present invention. Control is a negative control without any treatment; Orlistat is a positive control; β-Actin is a loading control.
FIG. 5 is a graph showing the effect of inhibiting the expression of adiponectin, perillipin and fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) after 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation in the case of treating the quinces extract according to an embodiment of the present invention . Control is a negative control without any treatment; Orlistat is a positive control; β-Actin is a loading control.
FIG. 6 is a photograph (A) and a graph (B) showing changes in body weight of each of the mice consuming a normal diet, a high fat diet and a high fat diet + corn extract according to an embodiment of the present invention. * Indicates that the weight gain of the high fat diet group is statistically significant compared to the control group, and # indicates that the weight loss of the high fat diet + corn meal intake group is statistically significant compared to the high fat dietary group, p value is less than 0.05.
FIG. 7 shows the results of histological examination of the fat and liver tissues of each mouse model in which the normal diet, the high fat diet, and the high fat diet + corn extract were consumed according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a micrograph (A) and a graph (B) showing the inhibitory activity of 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation when treated with solvent fractions obtained from the quinces extract according to an embodiment of the present invention. * Indicates that the increase in lipid differentiation in the MDI-treated group, which is an inducer of lipid differentiation, is statistically significant in comparison with the control (control), and DPI in the positive control group and DPI Means that the inhibition of lipid differentiation of the fractions obtained from the mosquito extract of the present invention is statistically significant and the p value is less than 0.05.

In order to accomplish the object of the present invention, the present invention provides a health functional food composition for preventing or ameliorating obesity containing an extract of mucilus or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

In the health functional food composition for preventing or ameliorating obesity of the present invention, the quinck extract may be an extract of water, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, ethyl acetate or a mixed solvent thereof, preferably water extract More preferably, it may be a hot-water extract of corn, and more preferably 1) ripening the pulp except for corn seeds for 3 to 8 minutes and drying at room temperature to remove moisture; 2) after step 1), drying at 40 to 50 ° C for 16 to 20 hours; 3) pulverizing the dried corn in step 2) to prepare a powder; 4) adding 5 ~ 10 times of water to the mother liquor dried powder and boiling at 80 ~ 110 ° C for 2 ~ 5 hours; And 5) filtration and freeze-drying the extract of the quince extract obtained in step 4). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The fraction may be, but is not limited to, the ethyl acetate fraction of the extract.

In addition, the quince extract comprises any one of an extract obtained by an extraction treatment, a diluted or concentrated liquid of the extract, a dried product obtained by drying the extract, a controlled preparation or a purified product.

The health functional food composition is not particularly limited as long as it can be ingested to prevent or ameliorate obesity.

When the health functional food composition of the present invention is used as a food additive, the health functional food composition may be added as it is, or may be used together with other food or food ingredients, and suitably used according to a conventional method. The amount of the active ingredient to be mixed can be suitably used according to the intended use (prevention, health or therapeutic treatment). Generally, in the production of food or beverage, it is added in an amount of not more than 15 parts by weight, preferably not more than 10 parts by weight, based on the health functional food composition of the present invention. However, in the case of long-term consumption intended for health and hygiene purposes or for health control purposes, the amount may be less than the above range, and since there is no problem in terms of safety, the active ingredient may be used in an amount exceeding the above range.

There is no particular limitation on the kind of the food. Examples of foods to which the health functional food composition can be added include meat products, sausages, breads, chocolate, candies, snacks, confectionery, pizza, ramen noodles, noodles including gums, ice cream, various soups, Drinks, alcoholic beverages, and vitamin complexes, all of which include health foods in a conventional sense.

In addition, the health functional food composition of the present invention can be produced as a food, particularly a functional food. The functional food of the present invention includes components that are ordinarily added in food production, and includes, for example, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, nutrients, and seasonings. For example, in the case of a drink, a natural carbohydrate or a flavoring agent may be included as an additional ingredient in addition to the active ingredient. The natural carbohydrate may be selected from the group consisting of monosaccharides (e.g., glucose, fructose, etc.), disaccharides (e.g., maltose, sucrose, etc.), oligosaccharides, polysaccharides (e.g., dextrin, cyclodextrin, For example, xylitol, sorbitol, erythritol, etc.). The flavoring agent may be a natural flavoring agent (e.g., tau Martin, stevia extract, etc.) and a synthetic flavoring agent (e.g., saccharin, aspartame, etc.).

In addition to the above-mentioned health functional food composition, it is possible to use various nutrients, vitamins, electrolytes, flavors, colorants, pectic acid and salts thereof, alginic acid and its salts, organic acids, protective colloid thickening agents, pH adjusting agents, stabilizers, preservatives, glycerin, A carbonating agent used in beverages, and the like. Although the ratio of the added components is not critical, it is generally selected in the range of 0.01 to 0.1 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the health functional food composition of the present invention.

The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity, which comprises an extract of mucilus or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

The pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity of the present invention may comprise 0.02 to 80% by weight, preferably 0.02 to 50% by weight, of the extract or fraction thereof, based on the total weight of the pharmaceutical composition.

The pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may further comprise suitable carriers, excipients and diluents conventionally used in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions.

The pharmaceutical dosage forms of the compositions according to the invention may be used alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active compounds as well as in a suitable set.

The pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention may be formulated in the form of powders, granules, tablets, capsules, suspensions, emulsions, syrups, aerosols and the like, oral preparations, suppositories and sterilized injection solutions according to a conventional method . Examples of carriers, excipients and diluents that can be contained in the pharmaceutical composition containing the extract or the fraction thereof include lactose, dextrose, sucrose, sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol, erythritol, maltitol, starch, acacia rubber, alginate, gelatin, calcium A variety of compounds or mixtures including phosphate, calcium silicate, cellulose, methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, water, methylhydroxybenzoate, propylhydroxybenzoate, talc, magnesium stearate, . In the case of formulation, a diluent or excipient such as a filler, an extender, a binder, a wetting agent, a disintegrant, or a surfactant is usually used. Solid formulations for oral administration include tablets, pills, powders, granules, capsules and the like, which may contain at least one excipient such as starch, calcium carbonate, sucrose or lactose, gelatin And the like. In addition to simple excipients, lubricants such as magnesium stearate and talc are also used. Examples of liquid formulations for oral use include suspensions, solutions, emulsions and syrups. In addition to water and liquid paraffin, which are commonly used simple diluents, various excipients such as wetting agents, sweeteners, fragrances, preservatives and the like have. Formulations for parenteral administration include sterilized aqueous solutions, non-aqueous solutions, suspensions, emulsions, freeze-dried preparations, and suppositories. Examples of the suspending agent include propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, vegetable oil such as olive oil, injectable ester such as ethyl oleate, and the like. Examples of the suppository base include withexol, macrogol, tween) 61, cacao paper, laurin, glycerogelatin and the like.

The preferred dosage of the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention varies depending on the condition and the weight of the patient, the degree of disease, the drug form, the administration route and the period, but can be appropriately selected by those skilled in the art. However, for the desired effect, the extract or the fraction thereof of the present invention is preferably administered at 0.0001 to 100 mg / kg, preferably 0.001 to 100 mg / kg per day. The administration may be carried out once a day or divided into several times. The dose is not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. In addition, the pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention may be administered alone, or may be administered together with other medicines in the same or in order to supplement other medicines. In addition, in the composition of each formulation, components other than the composition, which is the above-mentioned essential ingredient, can be mixed and selected by a person skilled in the art according to the formulation or purpose of use of the other external preparation. In this case, Can happen.

The extract or fraction thereof of the present invention can be administered to mammals such as rats, mice, livestock, humans, and the like in various routes. All modes of administration may be expected, for example, by oral, rectal or intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intra-uterine or intracerebroventricular injections.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples. It is to be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the present invention and that the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Example 1. Mosquito extract and its objections Fraction Produce

The quince used in the present invention is a quince tree ( Chaenomeles Sinensis Koehne) was supplied by Kwang Myung Dang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., located in Ulsan, Korea, and was used as a material after being identified in the School of Oriental Medicine, Woosuk University. The flesh was cut except for the mosses, and after 5 minutes of ripening, it was dried at room temperature to remove moisture, and finally dried in a dryer at 45 ° C for 18 hours. The dried horsetail was crushed to prepare a powder. Then, 1,000 ml of distilled water was added to 200 g of the powder, and the mixture was extracted at 90 ° C for 3 hours and filtered to obtain a horsetail extract. The extract was dried in a freeze dryer and recovered in powder form. The powdery mosquito extract (578 g) was suspended in 3,000 ml of distilled water and extracted with an equal amount of hexane. The hexane layer was separated and concentrated under reduced pressure to obtain 0.31 g of a hexane fraction (0.31 g). In the same manner, 0.35 g), ethyl acetate (1.35 g) and butanol (24.91 g) fractions were successively obtained.

Example 2. 3 T3 - L1 Inhibitory activity of lipid precursor differentiation

Mouse-derived 3T3-L1 preadipocytes were purchased from ATCC (American Type Culture Collection, USA). Cells is 10% NBCS (New born calf serum , Thermo Scientific, USA), antibiotic-antifungal (Antibiotic-antimycotic) a DMEM in 37 ℃ (Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium, Thermo Scientific), 5% CO 2 containing Lt; / RTI > For the differentiation, the cell line was incubated with 100% Confluence and then incubated with 10% FBS (Fetal bovine serum, Thermo Scientific) and MDI (Isobutylmethylxanthine 0.5 mM, dexametason 1 μM, insulin 10 μg / DMEM medium for 2 days. After 2 days of culture, the cells were replaced with DMEM (Containing 10% FBS) supplemented with 10 μg / ml of insulin, and further cultured for 2 days. Then, the cells were replaced with DMEM medium containing only 10% Lt; / RTI > The seed extracts were treated at the same concentration each time when the differentiation medium was changed.

In order to compare the effects on the differentiation of 3T3-L1 lipoprotein according to the concentration of the mosses extract, it was fixed with 10% formalin aqueous solution after the completion of differentiation and oil red O working solution (Oil Red O: DW = 3 : 2). Dyeed Oil Red O was extracted with 100% isopropanol and then absorbance was measured at 490 nm using an enzyme-linked immunospecific assay (ELISA, Perkin Elmer, Victor 2 1420, Multilabel Counter) And the inhibitory effect of the extracts and their fractions was evaluated.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 1, it was confirmed by a microscope that lipid droplet generation was remarkably suppressed as the concentration was increased in the group treated with the extract of mulberry extract, compared with the control group treated with MDI alone, which is an inducer of lipid differentiation, The results of the quantitative analysis of dyed Oil red-O with isopropyl alcohol showed significant inhibitory effect.

Example 3. Comparison of toxicity of fruit extracts to adipocytes MTT analysis)

To investigate the effect of the extract of mothia extract prepared in Example 1 on adipocyte cell survival, the cells were cultured in a 96-well microplate at a concentration of 1.0 × 10 ⁴ cells / well for 24 hours. (MTT) (3- (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2yl) -2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) solution was added to the 3T3-L1 adipose precursor cells for 48 hours. The precipitate was dissolved in dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), and the precipitate was dissolved at 540 nm using an enzyme-linked immunospecific assay (ELISA, Perkin Elmer, Victor 2 1420, Multilabel Counter) Absorbance was measured. Cell viability was calculated on the basis of the absorbance of the control (negative control) in which nothing was treated.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, it was confirmed that the cell survival rate was not influenced at all treatment concentrations including the inhibition of differentiation of adipose precursor cells in Example 2.

Example 4. Triglycerides of mosquito extract ( Triglyceride ) Accumulation inhibitory effect

Neutral fat is an important energy source, but when it is over-produced, it is absorbed and stored in fat cells and acts as a cause of obesity. When 3T3-L1 adipocyte precursor cells differentiated into undifferentiated adipocytes were differentiated into adipocytes by insulin stimulation, the inhibitory activity against accumulation of intracellular triglycerides following treatment with the seed extract was evaluated using a Triglyceride assay kit, Asanpharm, Korea).

As a result of comparing the content of triglyceride produced after treating each of the extracts with the extracts of each group, it was found that the inhibitory effect was 50% or more at all concentrations of 50 to 400 μg / ml as shown in FIG. 3, 400 [mu] g / ml showed similar inhibitory effects to those of the control group (with negative control).

Example 5. Immunity Immunoblotting Expression of Protein Related to Fatty Differentiation Control ability analysis

The differentiated 3T3-L1 adipose precursor cells were washed once with Phosphate Buffer Saline (PBS) and washed with cold RIPA buffer (10 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 0.1% NP-40, 0.5% sodium deoxycholate, 0.1% SDS , 1mM sodium orthovanadate, 120mM sodium chloride, 1mM phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride, 10μg / ㎖ leupeptin, 1μg / ㎖ aprotonin) and lysed by centrifugation at 10,000 × g for 10 min to obtain supernatant. The same amount of the protein (20 μg / ml) was electrophoresed using SDS-polyacrylamide gel, and then transferred to a polyvinyl-difluoride (PVDF) membrane (Bio-Rad Lab. , Hercules, CA, USA). Specific binding sites were blocked in 5% skim milk (0.1% Tween 20 containing PBS, PBST) solution for 1 hour, and then the primary antibody (Anti-C / EBPα, anti- The cells were incubated for 1 hour and 30 minutes at room temperature with SREBP-1c, anti-PPARγ, anti-adiponectin, anti-perilipin, anti-FABP4, anti- Anti-rabbit IgG or anti-mouse IgG linked with horseradish peroxidase, SantaCruz Biotechnology, Inc. USA) for 1 hour at room temperature. ECL (Enhanced Chemiluminescence) solution was used to detect the protein bound to the antibody.

(1) Fatty Transcription Factor of Mosaic Extract Adipogenic transcription factor ) Expression control effect

In the differentiation of 3T3-L1 adipocytes, the extracts were treated with 50 ~ 400 μg / ml of C / EBPα, SREBP-1c and PPARγ, which are involved in the differentiation of lipid precursor cells through immunoblotting The expression control ability was analyzed. As a result, as shown in Fig. 4, the expression of C / EBP?, PPAR? And SREBP-1c was significantly inhibited at a concentration of 200 μg /

(2) lipopolysaccharide protein of mosquito extract Adipogenic protein ) Expression control effect

3T3-L1 adiponectin, perilipin, and fatty acid binding protein 4 (GFP) were prepared by immunoblotting with the extracts of 50 to 400 μg / FABP4) were compared. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5, the expression of adipogenic protein was decreased at a concentration of 200 μg / ml or more as in the expression control effect of the adipogenic transcription factor.

Example 6. Weight loss effect of mulberry extract

Example 6 was carried out to confirm the weight loss effect of the quince extract of the present invention. The obese mouse model was fed with a high fat diet (total calorie 60% fat diet: D12492.Research diet) from 5 to 13 weeks of age with a control group (6.5% total calorie diet: Purina Rodent chow 5008 Ralston-purina), and completed an obesity animal model similar to severe obesity in humans. The mouse used was a C57BL / 6J 4-week-old mouse purchased from the Jackson lab in the United States and used at 5 weeks of age after 1 week of adaptation period. The mean body weight was 22.7 ± 0.35g before the experiment and the mean body weight at 14 weeks of obesity was 35.0 ± 1.4g, which was significantly different from the mean body weight of control group 26.0 ± 0.96g. The number of obese mice per group used in Example 6 was 5 to 6, and the high fat diet (total calorie 60% fat diet: D12492, Research diet) was maintained as it was. And was orally administered once a day at 500 mg / kg, and the change in body weight was measured at intervals of one week. The temperature of the breeding room was maintained at 25 ± 2 ℃. The day / night cycle was crossed at 12 hour cycle, and water and high fat diet were allowed to eat freely. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the high fat diet increased the body weight by about 37% in the control group compared to the normal diet control group. In the group administered with the herbal extract of the present invention at 500 mg / kg in the obese mice consuming the high fat diet, The body weight reduction effect was about 9% as compared with the control group.

Example 7. Histological examination of fat and liver tissues of mosquito extract

The tissues isolated from the model mouse (normal diet, high fat diet and high fat diet + corn oil extract) of Example 6 were fixed in 10% phosphate-buffered formalin for one day or more, and formalin After washing, dehydration was performed stepwise in 60% ethanol for 1 hour, 70% ethanol for 1 hour, 80% ethanol for 1 hour, 90% ethanol for 1 hour, 95% ethanol for 1 hour and 100% ethanol for 1 hour. Three permeation steps were performed in Xylen for 1 hour, followed by two permeation steps for 1 hour in paraffin. After embedding, the slices were sectioned to a thickness of about 4 μm to remove the water from the slides, and the mounting solution (Sigma, MO, USA) was dropped for permanent preservation. As shown in Fig. 7, the fat cells of the control group were increased in the high fat diet compared to the normal diet, and fat and inflammatory findings were also observed in the liver tissue. On the other hand, it was confirmed that the fat cell size, hepatic fat accumulation and inflammation were effectively inhibited in the group of extract of the present invention of the present invention.

Example 8. Solvent from horsetail extract Of fractions 3 T3 - L1 Inhibitory activity of lipid precursor differentiation

Lipid differentiation was induced in mouse-derived 3T3-L1 preadipocytes. After treatment of 100 μg / mL of moth extract and its solvent fractions, the amount of fat produced using Oil red O was measured, Were evaluated for their efficacy. As a result, it was confirmed by microscopy that the production of lipid droplets was remarkably inhibited in the group treated with solvent fractions as compared with the group treated with the extract of mosses as shown in FIG. 8, and the dyed oil red O was dissolved in isopropyl The inhibitory effect was also confirmed by extracting with isopropyl alcohol and quantitating. Of the solvent fractions, the hexane and chloroform fractions showed nonspecific results due to toxicity, and the ethyl acetate fraction was the most effective.

Claims

A health functional food composition for preventing or ameliorating obesity, which comprises an extract of Chaenomelis fructus or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.

The health functional food composition for preventing or ameliorating obesity according to claim 1, wherein the quince extract is a hot-water extract of the pulp except for the moss.

[Claim 3] The method according to claim 2,
1) ripening the flesh except for the seeds of mosses for 3 to 8 minutes and drying at room temperature to remove moisture;
2) after step 1), drying at 40 to 50 ° C for 16 to 20 hours;
3) pulverizing the dried corn in step 2) to prepare a powder;
4) adding 5 ~ 10 times of water to the mother liquor dried powder and boiling at 80 ~ 110 ° C for 2 ~ 5 hours; And
5) The step of filtering and freeze-drying the mousse extract obtained by the step 4), and then preparing the composition for preventing or improving obesity.

2. The health functional food composition according to claim 1, wherein the fraction is an ethyl acetate fraction of a moth extract.

The health functional food composition for preventing or improving obesity according to claim 1, wherein the fruit of the quince extract or the fraction thereof inhibits the expression of C / EBP?, PPAR? And SREBP-1c.

The method according to claim 1, wherein the fruit of the quince extract or the fraction thereof is characterized by suppressing the expression of adiponectin, perillipin and fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP4) Composition.

A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating obesity, which comprises an extract of Chaenomelis fructus or a fraction thereof as an active ingredient.