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(11)EP 2 170 255 B1

(12)EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION

(45)Mention of the grant of the patent:
27.11.2019 Bulletin 2019/48

(21)Application number: 08766506.3

(22)Date of filing:  20.06.2008
(51)International Patent Classification (IPC): 
A61K 8/34(2006.01)
A61K 8/9789(2017.01)
A61K 8/49(2006.01)
A61Q 19/08(2006.01)
(86)International application number:
PCT/KR2008/003547
(87)International publication number:
WO 2008/156345 (24.12.2008 Gazette  2008/52)

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USE OF LIGNAN COMPOUND FOR ANTI-WRINKLE TREATMENT

VERWENDUNG EINER LIGNAN-VERBINDUNG ZUR BEHANDLUNG VON FALTEN

UTILISATION D'UN COMPOSÉ DE LIGNANE POUR TRAITEMENT ANTI-RIDES


(84)Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

(30)Priority: 20.06.2007 KR 20070060178

(43)Date of publication of application:
07.04.2010 Bulletin 2010/14

(73)Proprietors:
  • AAT Costech Co., Ltd.
    Seoul 03722 (KR)
  • NEWTREE CO., LTD.
    Sangdaewon-Dong Joongwon-Gu Sungnam City Gyeonggi-Do 462-120 (KR)

(72)Inventors:
  • HWANG, Jae-Kwan
    Kyeonggi-do 412-270 (KR)
  • LEE, Hae Ji
    Incheon 406-130 (KR)
  • LEE, Jae Young
    Seoul 150-867 (KR)
  • SHIM, Jae-Seok
    Goyang-si Kyeonggi-do 412-220 (KR)
  • KIM, Jeong Hwan
    Gangseo-gu Seoul 157-032 (KR)
  • KIM, Do Un
    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-905 (KR)
  • CHUNG, Heechul
    Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-731 (KR)
  • CHUNG, Jae Youn
    Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 440-303 (KR)

(74)Representative: Isarpatent 
Patent- und Rechtsanwälte Behnisch Barth Charles Hassa Peckmann & Partner mbB Friedrichstrasse 31
80801 München
80801 München (DE)


(56)References cited: : 
WO-A1-2005/070402
JP-A- H0 624 937
JP-A- 2004 250 445
US-B2- 7 157 413
WO-A2-2007/001150
JP-A- 2004 002 268
JP-A- 2006 298 824
  
  • "Cosmetic compositions containing lignans as adipogenesis enhancers", RESEARCH DISCLOSURE, MASON PUBLICATIONS, HAMPSHIRE, GB, vol. 530, no. 10, 8 May 2008 (2008-05-08), page 471, XP007138214, ISSN: 0374-4353
  • GURIDIP SINGH ET AL: "Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Potentials of Essential Oil and Acetone Extract of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (Aril Part)", JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, vol. 70, no. 2, 15 February 2005 (2005-02-15), pages M141-M148, XP055085026, ISSN: 0022-1147, DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2005.tb07105.x
  
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Description

Technical Field



[0001] The present invention relates to a novel use of lignan compounds, which are isolated and purified from nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg for reducing wrinkle, and more particularly, the present invention relates to a novel cosmetic method using a lignan compound as well as to a non-therapeutic use of a lignan compound in a food or a nutritional supplement, each using a lignan compound selected from fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3 as effective component, for preventing or treating wrinkles.

Background Art



[0002] In general, wrinkles are a part of natural aging, which is caused by repeated muscular contractions for a long period of time. Skin aging is broadly classified into intrinsic aging, or natural aging and extrinsic aging. The natural aging is difficult to be regulated, because it is caused by genetic factors, but extrinsic aging is easy to be regulated artificially, because it is caused by environmental factors. Thus, studies on the prevention of extrinsic aging have been continued, and particularly, studies on the prevention of wrinkle formation resulting from extrinsic photoaging, which progresses due to long-term exposure to UV radiation, have received attention (Gilchre st B.A., J. Am. Acad. Dermatol., 1989:21:610-613).

[0003] The clinical characteristics of photoaging, that is, extrinsic skin aging, are that the skin becomes rough and loses elasticity, irregular pigmentation occurs and deep wrinkles increase. Particularly, it has been found that photoaging has a great effect on the formation of wrinkles on the face and head, which are important objects of beauty, and thus, as fundamental studies on the development of anti-wrinkle cosmetic products, studies on photoaging and wrinkle formation in human skin or animal models have been actively conducted. With respect to photoaging and wrinkle formation, the results of studies on changes in basic physiological metabolisms, such as collagen synthesis and degradation, have been reported to date (Lavker R.M., Blackwell science Inc., 1995:123-135) .

[0004] External factors influencing skin aging include wind, temperature, humidity, cigarette smoke, environmental pollution and UV radiation, and particularly, aging caused by UV radiation is called "photoaging". When the skin is exposed to a large amount of UV radiation, a high concentration of reactive oxygen species are produced in the skin to damage the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant defense systems of the skin. For this reason, collagen, that is, the main protein of skin tissue, is remarkably reduced, and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) has an important effect on the reduction of collagen. Matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) is an enzyme involved in the degradation of the extracellular matrix and the basement membrane, and it has been reported that the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-1 in the skin is increased due to UV radiation to remarkably degrade collagen, and thus matrix metalloproteinase-1 has an important effect on collagen degradation and plays a very important role in wrinkle formation (Sim G.S., Kim J.H et al., Kor. J. Biotechnol. Bioeng., 2005:20(1):40-45).

[0005] Some of active ingredients for anti-wrinkle, which have been developed to date, have problems in that they cannot be used as cosmetic materials, are very unstable and are not easy to deliver to the skin, such that a special stabilizing system and delivery system are required, and the effect thereof on the reduction of skin wrinkles is not visible. For this reason, interest in skin-protecting agents containing retinoid has recently been increased. Currently, retinoid is used as a means for solving photoaging phenomena, such as wrinkles resulting from sunlight, skin thickening, skin drooping and a decrease in skin elasticity. However, retinoid has a problem in that it is a very unstable compound, which is sensitive to UV light, moisture, heat and oxygen such that a chemical change therein easily occurs. In attempts to solve this problem, studies focused on developing effective components derived from natural resources have been conducted.

[0006] Research Disclosure Database Number 530010 ("Cosmetic compositions containing lignans as adipogenesis enhancers", Research Disclosure, Mason Publications, vol. 530, no. 10, 2008, page 471) describes the use of macelignan as an anti-wrinkle treatment.

[0007] JP-A-H0624937 describes the use of anti-oxidants from nutmeg leaves in the prevention of skin ageing.

[0008] JP-A-2004250445 relates to skin ageing, and particularly the loss of skin elasticity, and seems to propose to add an extract of Myristica fragrans to cosmetic compositions.

[0009] JP-A-2004002268 describes the use of an extract of Myristica argentea as a collagenase inhibitor.

[0010] Guridip Singh et al. (Journal of Food Science, vol. 70, no. 2, 2005, pages M141-M148) describe the essential oil and acetone extract of Myristica fragrans Houtt display antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials.

[0011] WO-A-2005070402 describes topical preparations characterized by contents of macelignan, and also a compound isolated from Myristica fragrans.

Disclosure


Technical Problem



[0012] Accordingly, the present inventors have conducted long-term studies to find a natural compound, which can be effectively used to reduce wrinkles, and as a result, have found that an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg and as lignan compounds, fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin Ewhich are isolated and purified from an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg have excellent effect on reducing wrinkle, thereby completing the present invention.

[0013] Accordingly, it is the object of the present invention to provide novel uses of an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg and as lignan compounds, fragrin A, austobailignan 7, and licarin E which can be isolated and purified from an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg.

Technical Solution



[0014] The present invention provides a cosmetic method for preventing or treating wrinkles in skin using a lignan compound as an effective ingredient, wherein the lignan compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3.
Further, the present invention provides a non-therapeutic use of a lignan compound in a food or nutritional supplement for preventing or treating wrinkles in skin, wherein the lignan compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3.

[0015] Described but not claimed per se is an anti-wrinkle composition comprising one lignan compound selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, licarin E represented by Formula 3, and macelignan represented by Formula 4 as effective component.

[0016] Also described but not claimed per se is a use of the said lignan compounds for preparing agent for reducing wrinkle, inducing collagen synthesis, and suppressing collagen degradation.

[0017] Also described but not claimed per se is a method comprising administrating or applying an effective amount of the said lignan compounds to a subject in need thereof for reducing wrinkle, inducing collagen synthesis, and suppressing collagen degradation.

[0018] Also described but not claimed per se is an anti-wrinkle composition comprising an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg as an effective component.

[0019] Additionally described but not claimed per se is a use of an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg for preparing an agent for reducing wrinkle, inducing collagen synthesis, and suppressing collagen degradation.

[0020] Further described but not claimed per se is a method comprising administrating or applying an effective amount of an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg to a subject in need thereof for reducing wrinkle, inducing collagen synthesis, and suppressing collagen degradation.

[0021] Hereafter, the present invention will be described in detail.

[0022] The present invention is characterized by providing a cosmetic method for preventing or treating wrinkles in skin using a lignan compound as an effective ingredient , wherein the lignan compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3 which can be isolated and purified from an extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg.

[0023] Further, the present invention refers to the non-therapeutic use of a lignan compound in food or nutritional supplement for preventing or treating wrinkles in skin, wherein the lignan compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3:







[0024] Meanwhile, the nutmeg is a nut of Myristica fragrans which is a perennial plant cultured in tropical regions, and has been used as spices for a long time. In addition, the aril of nutmeg is peel region of the said fruit of Myristica fragrans and is reported that it has inhibition of proliferation of Helicobacter pylori(In Vivo., 17;541-4, 2003), activation of detoxification in liver(Food Chem. Toxicol., 31;517-21, 1993), chemical prevention of skin verruca(Cancer Lett., 56;59-63, 1991), anti-inflammation activity(Jpn. J. Pharmacol., 49;155-63, 1999) .

[0025] The lignan compounds of the present invention can be isolated and purified using a conventional extraction and chromatography method from nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg.

[0026] Extraction from nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg is performed with, for example, water, organic solvents such as C1-C6 organic solvent such as ethanol, methanol, propanol, isopropanol, and butanol, acetone, ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, methylene chloride, hexane, cyclohexane, petroleum ether, diethylether, and benzene and the like, used alone or in a mixture. Preferably, it is extracted by using water or C1-C6 organic solvent.

[0027] Although the ratio of a solvent to nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg in the extraction process is not specifically limited, a solvent may be added to nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg powder in an amount 1-20 times the weight of the powder. Preferably, a solvent may be added to the powder in an amount 2-5 times the weight of the powder in order to increase extraction efficiency.

[0028] The extraction process is preferably carried out at room temperature under atmospheric pressure, and the extraction is 6-96 hours, and preferably 36-72 hours, even though it varies depending on the extraction time. Also, in the extraction process, a shaker may be used to further increase extraction efficiency.

[0029] Before use in the extraction process, nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg may be washed after being harvested or dried after being washed. The drying process may be carried out using any one of sun-drying, shade-drying, hot-air drying and natural drying. Also, to increase extraction efficiency, nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg may be used after it is ground with a grinder.

[0030] Preparation of extract of nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg is performed by, for example, pouring dried nutmeg or the aril of nutmeg into extraction device with 4 to 10 times the weight of extraction solvent, leaving it for 1-5 days, extracting, concentrating by concentration device and drying, and finally the extract is produced.

[0031] The extract obtained as described above is subjected to silica gel column chromatography to obtain fractions according to polarity, and the separated specific fraction is subjected to reverse phase column chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), thus separating fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan from the fraction. All of the said fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan are isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg. However, the method for extracting and separating the active ingredients is not necessarily limited to the above-described method.

[0032] The above-described extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which is isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg concentration-dependently inhibit the production of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in human skin fibroblasts, caused by UV radiation, and increase the synthesis of type-1 procollagen. In addition, when hairless mice radiated with UV light was treated with the composition described above, the synthesis of collagen in the mice was increased.

[0033] Accordingly, the present invention provides the use of fragrin A, austobailignan 7, and licarin E which is isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg as an effective component in a composition for preventing or treating wrinkles. The said composition may be the composition for cosmetics or food.

[0034] The said composition for cosmetics may be prepared by well-known skills in the art including one or more conventional excipient and additives as well as an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, which is isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg.

[0035] More particularly, a composition for cosmetics as described above contains at least one of fragrin A, austobailignan 7, and licarin E, which is isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg as an effective component, and may be prepared in the form of basic cosmetics (lotions, cream, essence, cleansers such as cleansing foam and cleansing water, pack, body oil, massage cream), coloring cosmetics(foundation, lip-stick, mascara, make-up base), hair care composition (shampoo, rinse, hair conditioner, hair gel) and soap with dermatologically acceptable excipients. The said excipients may comprise, but not limited thereto, skin softener, skin infiltration enhancer, colorant, odorant, emulsifier, thickener, or solvent. In addition, it is possible to add fragrance, a pigment, bactericidal agent, an antioxidant, a preservative, moisturizer and the like, and to add thickening agents, inorganic salts or synthetic polymers for improving physical properties.

[0036] For example, in case of manufacturing a cleanser and soap comprising extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, and licarin E which is isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg, they may be prepared easily by adding an extract as described above or lignan compounds to conventional cleanser or soap base. In case of manufacturing a cream, it may be prepared by adding an extract as described above or lignan compounds to conventional oil-in-water cream base. In addition, it is possible to add a fragrance, a chelating agent, a pigment, an antioxidant, a preservative, and the like, and to add proteins, minerals or synthetic polymers for improving physical properties.

[0037] Fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg of the present invention may be properly comprised by the form of composition for cosmetics in the range of 0.005-10 wt%, and preferably 0.01-5 wt%, based on the total weight of a formulation. If the composition is added in an amount of less than 0.005 wt%, it will provide low effect in reducing wrinkle, and if it is added in an amount of more than 10 wt%, it will show no significant difference in reducing wrinkle while increasing only their addition amount.

[0038] Further, fragrin A, austobailignan 7, and licarin E, which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg of the present invention may be provided in the form of composition for food. The composition for food of the present invention may comprise all kinds of forms including functional food, nutritional supplement, health food, and food additives.

[0039] For example, as a health food, an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg of the present invention may be prepared into tea, juice, and drink for drinking or may be prepared into granules, capsules, or powder for uptake. Also, conventional active ingredient which is well known as having activity in reducing and preventing wrinkle may be mixed with an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg so as to prepare a composition.

[0040] Also, for preparing functional foods, beverages (including alcoholic beverages), an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg of the present invention may be added to fruits, and their processed foods(e.g. canned fruit, bottled fruit, jam, marmalade etc.), fishes, meats, and their processed foods (e.g. ham, sausage, corn beef etc.), breads and noodles(e.g. Japanese noodle, buckwheat noodle, Chinese noodle, spaghetti, macaroni etc.), fruit juice, drinks, cookies, toffee, dairy products(e.g. butter, cheese etc.), vegetable oil, margarine, vegetable protein, retort food, frozen food, various seasonings (e.g. soybean paste, soybean sauce, sauce etc.) so as to prepare a composition.

[0041] In addition, an extract as described above or lignan compounds may be prepared in a form of powder or extract for food additives.

[0042] An extract of lignan compounds, as described above, may be properly combined by the form of composition for food preferably in the range of 0.0001 to 50% based on the total weight of a food.

[0043] Also described is a use of an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg of the present invention for preparing reagent for reducing wrinkle. Also described is a use of an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg for preparing reagent for inducing collagen synthesis or suppressing collagen degradation.

[0044] Additionally described is a method comprising administering or applying an effective amount of an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg to a subject in need thereof for reducing wrinkle. Also described is a method comprising administering or applying an effective amount of an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg to a subject in need thereof for inducing collagen synthesis or suppressing collagen degradation.

[0045] In the above, an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg and their effects are well described above, and as used herein, the "effective amount" refers to the amount effective in reducing wrinkle, inducing collagen synthesis or suppressing collagen degradation in the subject for administration nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which is isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg and the "subject" refers to mammals, particularly, animals comprising human. The subject may be patient in need of anti-wrinkle treatment.

[0046] An extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg may be administered until desired effect among the said effects are derived, and can be administered by oral or parenteral ways which are well known in the art.

Advantageous Effects



[0047] As shown in the above, an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg suppresses collagen degradation enzyme-1 (MMP-1, matrix metalloproteinase-1) which is important in wrinkle formation and thereby suppresses collagen degradation and activated formation of new collagen(type-1 procollagen), and have improved effect on inhibiting wrinkle caused by photoaging. Accordingly, an extract of nutmeg, the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which can be isolated and purified from nutmeg and the aril of nutmeg may be useful for preventing or treating wrinkle caused by photoaging.

Description of Drawings



[0048] 

FIG.1 shows isolation scheme of fragrin A and austobailignan 7 from the aril of nutmug.

FIG.2 is a graph showing suppress activity of collagen degradation enzyme-1 by 75% methanol extract of the aril of nutmug.

FIG.3 is a graph showing suppress activity of collagen degradation enzyme-1 by fragrin A.

FIG.4 is a graph showing suppress activity of collagen degradation enzyme-1 by austobailignan 7.

FIG.5 shows isolation scheme of Licarin E from the aril of nutmug.

FIG.6 shows isolation scheme of macelignan from the nutmug.

FIG.7 is a photo confirming wrinkle reducing effect of the extract as described in the present application and lignan compounds when they were applied to the skin.

FIG.8 is a photo confirming wrinkle reducing effect of the extract as described in the present application and lignan compounds when they were orally administered.


Mode for Invention



[0049] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail by examples.

Example 1: Separation and purification of fragrin A and austrobailignan-7 from aril of nutmeg and determination of structures thereof


<1-1> Separation and purification of fragrin A and austrobailignan-7



[0050] 100 g of the dried and ground aril of nutmeg was added to 400 ml of 75% methanol and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered and concentrated in a vacuum, thus preparing 13.26 g of a 75% methanol extract of the aril of nutmeg. The extracted solution was fractionated with ethylacetate, butanol and water. The ethylacetate fraction (10.29 g) was eluted by silica gel column chromatography with a mixed solution of chloroform and ethylacetate (9:1 (v/v)) to obtain fraction V (0.52 g) and fraction VI (0.19 g). The fraction V was subjected to column chromatography with a mixed solvent of chloroform, ethylacetate and acetone (24:0.3:1 (v/v/v)) to obtain fraction V-C (0.05 g). Then, the fraction V-C was eluted by recycling high-performance liquid chromatography with 100% methanol to obtain single material fraction V-C-2 fragrin A(0.03 g). Also, the fraction VI was subjected to column chromatography with a mixed solvent of chloroform, ethylacetate and acetone (30:1:2 (v/v/v)) to obtain fraction VI-B (0.52 g). Then, the fraction VI-B was eluted by recycling high-performance liquid chromatography with 100% methanol to obtain single material fraction VI-B-5 austrobailignan-7 (0.011 g). This separation process is shown in FIG. 1.

<1-2> Structural analysis of single material V-C-2



[0051] To determine the structure of the separated single material V-C-2, the 1H-NMR spectrum and 13C-NMR spectrum of the material were measured at 600 MHz and 150 MHz (solvent: CDCl3), respectively. The results of comprehensive analysis of 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR are shown in Table 1 blow.
[Table 1]
Position13C-NMR1H-NMR
1 134.5  
2 112.4 6.77 (1H, d)
3 146.3 3.82 (3H, s, 3-OMe)
4 144.0 5.48 (1H, s, -OH)
5 114.1 6.82 (1H, d)
6 122.3 6.70 (1H, dd)
α 43.0 2.72 (1H, dd)
3.12 (1H, dd)
β 79.8 4.33 (1H, dd)
γ 19.6 1.20 (3H, d)
1' 135.6  
2' 153.8 3.80 (6H, s)
3' 105.7 6.40 (2H, d',5'-H)
4' 131.2  
5' 105.7 6.40 (2H, 3',5'-H)
6' 153.8 3.80 (6H, s, 2'-OMe, 6'-OMe)
α 40.5 3.34 (2H, d)
β 137.4 5.92-6.02 (1H, m)
γ 115.8 5.07-5.15 (2H, m)
-OMe 56.0  
56.2


[0052] In order to measure 1H-1H correlation and 1H-13C correlation on the basis of the results of the 13C-NMR spectrum and the 1H-NMR spectrum, the 1H-1H COSY spectrum and the 1H-13C HMBC spectrum were measured. The [M]+ of the single material was observed at m/z 358 in FAB/MS, suggesting that the material had a molecular weight of 358 and a molecular formula of C21H26O5.

[0053] Through the above results of 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1H-1H COSY, 1H-13C HMBC and FAB/MS and the prior reference (Chem. Pharm. Bull., 35: 668, 1987), the separated single material was found to be fragrin A, 2-(4-allyl-2,6-dimethoxyphenoxy)-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-propane represented by the following formula 1:




<1-3> Structural analysis of single material VI-B-5



[0054] To determine the structure of the separated single material VI-B-5, the 1H-NMR spectrum and 13C-NMR spectrum of the single material were measured at 600 MHz and 150 MHz (solvent: CDCl3). The results of comprehensive analysis of 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR are shown in Table 2 below.
[Table 2]
Position13C-NMR1H-NMR
1 137.4  
2 108.9 6.92 (1H,d)
3 148.1  
4 147.1  
5 106.7 6.78 (1H, d)
6 119.8 6.82 (1H, dd)
α 85.9 4.61 (1H, d)
β 43.7 2.39-2.43 (2H, m)
γ 12.0 1.00 (3H, d)
1' 132.7  
2' 119.0 6.91 (1H, d)
3' 114.2  
4' 144.5 5.54 (1H, s, -OH)
5' 146.5 6.88 (1H, d)
6' 108.2 6.77 (1H, dd)
α' 85.0 5.42 (1H, d)
β' 47.9 2.39-2.43 (2H, m)
γ' 9.6 0.61 (3H, d)
-OMe 56.2 3.89 (3H, s)
-OCH2O- 101.1 5.94 (1H, d)5.95 (1H, d)


[0055] To measure 1H-1H correlation and 1H-13C correlation on the basis of the results of the 13C-NMR spectrum and the 1H-NMR spectrum, the 1H-1H COSY spectrum and the 1H-13C HMBC spectrum were measured. The [M]+ of the separated single material was observed at m/z 342 in FAB/MS, suggesting that the material had a molecular weight of 342 and a molecular formula of C20H22O5.

[0056] Through the above results of 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1H-1H COSY, 1H-13C HMBC and FAB/MS and the prior reference (Aust. J. Chem., 28: 81, 1975), the separated single material was found to be austrobailignan-7 represented by the following formula 2:


Example 2: Cell proliferation effect



[0057] In order to examine a cell proliferation effect proving the effect of reducing skin wrinkles, an MTT assay (3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide reduction method) was carried out using fibroblasts.

[0058] First, human normal fibroblasts were plated into a 96-well plate at a concentration of 2 x 105 cells/well and primarily cultured in 10% FBS (fetal bovine serum)-containing DMEM medium in conditions of 37 °C and 5% CO2 for 24 hours. After the primary culture, the cells were treated with varying concentrations of the inventive sample. Then, the medium was replaced with a serum-free medium, and the cells were secondarily cultured for 48 hours. After the secondary culture step, 100 µℓ of MTT solution was added to the medium. Then, the resulting solution was left to stand for 4 hours, and then the medium was removed. 100 µℓ of dimethyl sulfoxide solution was added to each well and stirred for 20 minutes, and then the absorbance of each well at 540 nm was measured with a microplate reader.

Test Example 1: Cell proliferation effects of fragrin A and austobailignan 7



[0059] According to the method of Example 2, the cell proliferation effects of 75% methanol extract of the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A and austobailignan 7 which are isolated and purified thereof were measured. In the MTT assay, a culture medium not treated with the sample was used as a control group and measured for absorbance, and the analysis results are shown in Table 3 below.
[Table 3]
 Proliferation effect (%)Proliferation effect (%)Proliferation effect (%)
Concentration (µg/ml)75% methanol extract of the aril of nutmegfragrin Aaustobailignan 7
3 103 101 104
5 102 104 105
10 106 108 110


[0060] As can be seen in Table 3, the extract of the aril of nutmeg, fragrin A and austobailignan 7 of the present invention had excellent cell proliferation effects compared to those of the comparative groups.

Example 3: Measurement of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in fibroblasts radiated with UV light



[0061] Fibroblasts were cultured in a 60-mm dish at a concentration of 2 x 105 cells/ml to a confluence of about 85%. Before UV radiation, the medium was removed, and the cells were washed with PBS to remove a serum component therefrom, and then radiated with UV light at a dose of 20 J/cm2. After the fibroblast cells were radiated with UV light, the cells were treated with each of the samples and cultured with serum free DMEM for 48 hours.

[0062] In order to measure the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1), Western blot was used, and the amount of total protein in the medium containing the fibroblasts cultured therein was quantified using the Bradford method.

[0063] The extracted protein was electrophoresed on 10% SDS-polyacrylamide gel, and then transferred to a nitrocellulose membrane. The membrane was blocked with 5% skim milk at room temperature for 1 hour in order to prevent it from being contaminated with other unknown proteins. Primary antibody to matrix metalloproteinase-1 was diluted in a blocking solution at a ratio of 1:1000 and allowed to react with the membrane at room temperature for 2 hours. After the primary antibody reaction, the membrane was washed three times with Tris-buffer saline Tween 20 (TBST) with shaking for 10 minutes each time. Secondary antibodies recognizing the primary antibodies to matrix metalloproteinase-1 was diluted in 5% skim milk at a ratio of 1:1000 and allowed to react with the membrane at room temperature for 1 hour. Then, the membrane was washed three times with Tris-buffer saline Tween 20 with shaking for 10 minutes each time in the same manner as in the case of the primary antibody reaction, and then was developed by chemiluminescence.

Test Example 2: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with an extract of the aril of the nutmeg



[0064] In order to measure the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of 75% methanol extract of the aril of the nutmeg, the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) were analyzed using the Western blot assay of Example 3. For a result, they were compared that the testing group which was treated with an extract of the aril of the nutmeg in different concentration (3, 5 and 10µg/ml), the negative group which was treated with 0.01% of dimethyl sulfoxide and positive group which was treated with 0.01% of dimethyl sulfoxide and 20 J/cm2 of UV together.

[0065] As a result, as shown in FIG. 2, the extract of the aril of the nutmeg inhibited the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 with dose-dependent manners, and in every treated concentration, it showed significant difference(**, p<0.01; *, p<0.05) compared with positive control which is treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV. For example, when each is treated with 10µg/ml, inhibition of expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 for vitamin-C which is a comparative compound, is 20% higher than the negative control and in case of the extract of the aril of the nutmeg of the present invention, it is 60%. Accordingly, the inventor confirmed that the extract of the aril of the nutmeg of the present showed similar activity to vitamin-C which is well known as antiaging compound, thereby inhibit expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 effectively, and the extract of the aril of the nutmeg of the present invention showed the effect on inhibiting expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 which is marker of antiaging, either.

Test Example 3: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with fragrin A



[0066] In order to measure the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of fragrin A, they were compared that the testing group which was treated with fragrin A in different concentration(3, 5 and 10 µM), the negative group which was treated with 0.01% of dimethyl sulfoxide and positive group which was treated with 0.01% of dimethyl sulfoxide and 20 J/cm2 of UV together.

[0067] As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, fragrin A inhibited the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 with dose-dependent manners, and in every treated concentration, it showed significant difference(**, p<0.01; *, p<0.05) compared with positive control which is treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV. For example, when each is treated with 10 µM, inhibition of expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 for vitamin-C which is a comparative compound, is 20% higher than the negative control and in case of fragrin A of the present invention, it is 65%. Accordingly, the inventor confirmed that fragrin A of the present invention showed similar activity to vitamin-C which is well known as antiaging compound, thereby inhibit expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 effectively, and fragrin A of the present invention showed the effect on inhibiting expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 which is marker of antiaging, either.

Test Example 4: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with austobailignan 7



[0068] In order to measure the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of austobailignan 7, they were compared that the testing group which was treated with fragrin A in different concentration (3, 5 and 10 µM), the negative group which was treated with 0.01% of dimethyl sulfoxide and positive groupd which was treated with 0.01% of dimethyl sulfoxide and 20 J/cm2 of UV together.

[0069] As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, austobailignan 7 inhibited the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 with dose-dependent manners, and in every treated concentration, it showed significant difference(**, p<0.01; *, p<0.05) compared with positive control which is treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV. For example, when each is treated with 10 µM, inhibition of expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 for vitamin-C which is a comparative compound, is 20% higher than the negative control and in case of austobailignan 7 of the present invention, it is 65%. Accodingly, the inventor confirmed that austobailignan 7 of the present invention showed similar activity to vitamin-C which is well known as antiaging compound, therby inhibit exprsssion of matrix metalloproteinase-1 effectively, and austobailignan 7 of the present invention showed the effect on inhibiting expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 which is marker of antiaging, either.

Example 4: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with ethanol extract of the aril of the nutmeg



[0070] 100 g of the dried and ground aril of nutmeg was added to 400 ml of ethanol and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered and concentrated in a vacuum, thus preparing 13.98 g of a ethanol extract of the aril of nutmeg.

[0071] Concerning the above ethanol extract, measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) was performed as shown in Example 3 and then as a result, the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) of the group which was treated with 10µg/ml of ethanol extract decreased 65% than positive control group which was treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV.

Example 5: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with hexane extract of the aril of the nutmeg



[0072] 100 g of the dried and ground aril of nutmeg was added to 400 ml of hexane and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered and concentrated in a vacuum, thus preparing 16.73 g of a hexane extract of the aril of nutmeg.

[0073] Concerning the above extract, measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) was performed as shown in Example 3 and then as a result, the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) of the group which was treated with 10µg/ml of hexane extract decreased 55% than positive control group which was treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV.

Examples 6 to 9: Preparation of lotions containing antiaging and wrinkle reducing composition of the present invention



[0074] The ethanol extract of the aril of the nutmeg of Example 4 was used to prepare lotions having compositions of Examples 6 to 9.

[0075] The extract was dissolved in ethanol at concentrations of 10.0 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 0.1 wt% and 0.01 wt%, and the weight thereof was adjusted with ethanol. Then, the solution was uniformly stirred(Table 4).
[Table 4]
componentExample 6Example 7Example 8Example 9
1.ethanol extract (%) 10.0 1.0 0.1 0.01
2.glycerin (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3.prolyleneglycol (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. potassium phosphate (%) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
5. sodium phosphate dibasic (%) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
6. fragrance (%) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
7.ethanol (96%) (%) 20 20 20 20
8. Purified water (%) balance balance balance balance
9. Preservative (%) qs qs qs qs

Examples 10 to 13: Preparation of creams containing an extract of the aril of the nutmeg



[0076] The ethanol extract of the aril of the nutmeg of Example 4 was used to prepare creams having compositions of Examples 10 to 13. First, materials (2)-(6) were dissolved at 75-80 °C, and materials (7)-(10) were dissolved at the same temperature. The materials (7)-(10) were emulsified in the materials (2)-(6), and then the crude extract was added thereto at each of concentrations of 10.0 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 0.1 wt% and 0.01%, and the emulsions were stirred. Finally, fragrance was added thereto and the balance of purified water was added.
[Table 5]
componentExample 10Example 11Example 12Example 13
1. ethanol extract (%) 10.0 1.0 0.1 0.01
2.glycerin 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3. propyleneglycol 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. chlorolauryl sulfide 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
5. stearin 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
6. mineral oil 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
7. fragrance 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
8. cetyl alcohol 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
9. purified water  balance  balance  balance  balance
10. preservative   qs   qs   qs   qs

Examples 14 to 17: Preparation of lotions containing fragrin A



[0077] Fragrin A of the present invention was used to prepare lotions having compositions of Examples 14 to 17. Fragrin A was dissolved in water at 4 concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.01 wt%, and 0.001 wt% and mixed with phosphoric acid solution. The solution was mixed with ethanol, glycerin, propyleneglycol and added fragrance and preservative, and then, the weight thereof was adjusted with water. Then, the solution was uniformly stirred(Table 6).
[Table 6]
componentExample 14Example 15Example 16Example 17
1.fragrin A (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3.prolyleneglycol (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. potassium phosphate (%) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
5. sodium phosphate dibasic (%) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
6. fragrance (%) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
7.ethanol (96%) (%) 20 20 20 20
8. Purified water (%) balance balance balance balance
9. Preservative (%) qs qs qs qs

Examples 18 to 21: Preparation of creams containing an fragrin A



[0078] Fragrin A of the present invention was used to prepare creams having compositions of Examples 18 to 21. First, materials (2)-(6) were dissolved at 75-80 °C, and materials (7)-(10) were dissolved at the same temperature. The materials (7)-(10) were emulsified in the materials (2)-(6), and then fragrin A was added thereto at each of concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt% 0.01% and 0.001% and the emulsions were stirred. Finally, fragrance was added thereto and the balance of purified water was added(Table 7).
[Table 7]
componentExample 18Example 19Example 20Example 21
1. fragrin A (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3. propyleneglycol 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. chlorolauryl sulfide 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
5. stearin 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
6. mineral oil 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
7. fragrance 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
8. cetyl alcohol 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
9. purified water balance balance balance balance
10. preservative qs qs qs qs

Examples 22 to 25: Preparation of lotions containing austobailignan 7



[0079] Austobailignan 7 of the present invention was used to prepare lotions having compositions of Examples 22 to 25. Austobailignan 7 was dissolved in water at 4 concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.01 wt%, and 0.001 wt% and mixed with phosphoric acid solution. The solution was mixed with ethanol, glycerin, propyleneglycol and added fragrance and preservative, and then, the weight thereof was adjusted with water. Then, the solution was uniformly stirred(Table 8).
[Table 8]
componentExample 22Example 23Example 24Example 25
1. austobailignan 7 (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3.prolyleneglycol(%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. potassium phosphate (%) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
5. sodium phosphate dibasic (%) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
6. fragrance (%) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
7.ethanol (96%) (%) 20 20 20 20
8. Purified water(%) balance balance balance balance
9. Preservative (%) qs qs qs qs

Examples 26 to 29: Preparation of creams containing an Austobailignan 7



[0080] Austobailignan 7 of the present invention was used to prepare creams having compositions of Examples 26 to 29. First, materials (2)-(6) were dissolved at 75-80 °C, and materials (7)-(10) were dissolved at the same temperature. The materials (7)-(10) were emulsified in the materials (2)-(6), and then Austobailignan 7 was added thereto at each of concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt% 0.01% and 0.001% and the emulsions were stirred. Finally, fragrance was added thereto and the balance of purified water was added(Table 9).
[Table 9]
componentExample 26Example 27Example 28Example 29
1. Austobailignan 7 (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3. propyleneglycol 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. chlorolauryl sulfide 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
5. stearin 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
6. mineral oil 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
7. fragrance 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
8. cetyl alcohol 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
9. purified water balance balance balance balance
10. preservative qs qs qs qs

Test Example 4: In vivo measurement of collagen synthesis of extract of the aril of the nutmeg-containing composition



[0081] Hairless mice were radiated with UV light at a dose of 20 J/cm2 one time every day for 4 weeks, and then 100 ml of each of extract of the aril of the nutmeg-containing compositions of Examples 6 to 13 was applied to the back of the mice. Then, the mice were biopsied, and the formation of collagen in the biopsied tissue was histologically measured. Herein, the measurement of the amount of newly produced collagen was carried out by immunostaining the tissue and subjecting the immunostained tissue to image analysis. The measurement results are shown in Table 10 below.
[Table 10]
ResultIncrease (%) in collagen
Control 0
Lotion Example 6 34.8
Lotion Example 7 21.2
Lotion Example 8 8.4
Lotion Example 9 35
Control 0
Cream Example 10 35.7
Cream Example 11 23.1
Cream Example 12 10.2
Cream Example 13 4.1


[0082] As can be seen in Table 10, the increase in the content of the aril of the nutmeg ethanol extract led to the increase in collagen synthesis, and the activity of the extract was higher in the creams than in the lotions. This is believed to be because the retention of the creams in the skin is higher than that of the lotions.

Test Example 5: In vivo measurement of collagen synthesis of fragrin A-containing composition



[0083] Hairless mice were radiated with UV light at a dose of 20 J/cm2 one time every day for 4 weeks, and then 100 ml of each of fragrin A-containing compositions of Examples 14 to 21 was applied to the back of the mice. Then, the mice were biopsied, and the formation of collagen in the biopsied tissue was histologically measured. Herein, the measurement of the amount of newly produced collagen was carried out by immunostaining the tissue and subjecting the immunostained tissue to image analysis. The measurement results are shown in Table 11 below.
[Table 11]
ResultIncrease (%) in collagen
Control 0
Lotion Example 14 75.4
Lotion Example 15 32.7
Lotion Example 16 18.3
Lotion Example 17 8.9
Control 0
Cream Example 18 77.6
Cream Example 19 38.1
Cream Example 20 20.8
Cream Example 21 9.0


[0084] As can be seen in Table 11, the increase in fragrin A led to the increase in collagen synthesis, and the activity of the extract was higher in the creams than in the lotions. This is believed to be because the retention of the creams in the skin is higher than that of the lotions.

Test Example 6: In vivo measurement of collagen synthesis of austobailignan 7-containing composition



[0085] Hairless mice were radiated with UV light at a dose of 20 J/cm2 one time every day for 4 weeks, and then 100 ml of each of austobailignan 7-containing compositions of Examples 22 to 29 was applied to the back of the mice. Then, the mice were biopsied, and the formation of collagen in the biopsied tissue was histologically measured. Herein, the measurement of the amount of newly produced collagen was carried out by immunostaining the tissue and subjecting the immunostained tissue to image analysis. The measurement results are shown in Table 12 below.
[Table 12]
ResultIncrease (%) in collagen
Control 0
Lotion Example 14 68.7
Lotion Example 15 30.4
Lotion Example 16 16.1
Lotion Example 17 7.9
Control 0
Cream Example 18 70.1
Cream Example 19 36.3
Cream Example 20 18.8
Cream Example 21 8.5


[0086] As can be seen in Table 12, the increase in austobailignan 7 led to the increase in collagen synthesis, and the activity of the extract was higher in the creams than in the lotions. This is believed to be because the retention of the creams in the skin is higher than that of the lotions.

Example 30: Separation and purification of licarin E from aril of nutmeg


<30-1> Separation and purification of licarin E



[0087] 100 g(dried weight) of the dried and ground aril of nutmeg was added to 400 ml of 95 v/v% ethanol and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered twice with Whatman paper No.2. Then, the ethanol filtered solution was concentrated in a vacuum and lyophilized, thus preparing 26.61 g of a crude ethanol extract of the aril of nutmeg. The extract was fractionated with ethylacetate, butanol and water in order. The ethylacetate fraction (18.44 g) was gained. It was eluted by silica gel column chromatography (Merck Kieselgel 66; 70-230 mesh) with a mixed solution of chloroform and ethylacetate (9:1 (v/v)) to obtain fraction II (3.04 g). The solvent was eliminated thoroughly by using the vacuum rotating concentrator, then preparing a crude ethanol extract of the aril of nutmeg. After that, the fraction II was subjected to column chromatography with a mixed solvent of chloroform, hexane, ethylacetate and acetone (15:10:0.1:0.1 (v/v/v/v)) to obtain fraction II-B. Then, the fraction II-B was eluted by preparative high-performance liquid chromatography with 100% methanol to obtain single material fraction II-B-2 (0.016 g). This separation process is shown in FIG. 5.

<30-2> Structural analysis



[0088] To determine the structure of the separated single material II-B-2, the 1H-NMR spectrum and 13C-NMR spectrum of the material were measured at 600 MHz and 150 MHz (solvent: DMSO), respectively and DEPT spectrum were measured. The results of comprehensive analysis of 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR are shown in Table 13 blow.
[Table 13]
Carbon No.δCδH
1    
2 93.0  
3 45.5 1.35 (3H, d, 7-OMe)
3a 132.7 5.48 (1H, s, -OH)
4 113.0 6.82 (1H, d)
5 131.8 6.70 (1H, dd)
6 109.2 5.15 (d, 9)
7 143.7 3.2-3.7 (m)
7a 146.2 1.35 (3H, d, 7)
3-Me 17.6 5.92
OMe 55.7  
1' 134.0  
2' 106.3 3.80 (6H, s)
3' 147.5 3.88 (s)
4' 147.2  
5' 107.7 6.40 (2H, 3', 5'-H)
6' 119.7 3.80 (6H, s, 2'-OMe, 6'-OMe)
α 130.6 3.34 (2H, d)
β 122.9 5.92-6.02 (1H, m)
γ 18.1 1.84 (3H, d, 5)

<30-3> mass analysis



[0089] In order to analyse the mass of the single material, FAB/MS was measured, and the [M]+ of the single material was observed at m/z 324 in FAB/MS, suggesting that the material had a molecular weight of 324 and a molecular formula of C20H20O4.

[0090] Through the above results of 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, DEPT, and FAB/MS and the prior reference (Harvey D.J., J. Chromatogr., 110:91-102, 1975), the separated single material was found to be ligarin E represented by the following formula 3:


Test Example 7: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with licarin E



[0091] In order to measure the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of licarin E, they were compared that the testing group which was treated with licarin E in different concentration of 3, 5 and 10 µM by using western blot method of Example 3, and as a result, they showed matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of 35%, 47%, and 73%, respectively compared with UV 20 J/cm2 treated positive control group.

[0092] This means licarin E of the present invention showed the effect on inhibiting expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 which is marker of antiaging.

Examples 31 to 34: Preparation of lotions containing licarin E



[0093] Licarin E of the present invention was used to prepare lotions having compositions of Examples 31 to 34. Licarin E was dissolved in water at 4 concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.01 wt%, and 0.001 wt% and mixed with phosphoric acid solution. The solution was mixed with ethanol, glycerin, propyleneglycol and added fragrance and preservative, and then, the weight thereof was adjusted with water. Then, the solution was uniformly stirred(Table 14).
[Table 14]
componentExample 31Example 32Example 33Example 34
1. licarin E (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin (%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3.propyleneglycol(%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. potassium phosphate (%) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
5. sodium phosphate dibasic (%) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
6. fragrance (%) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
7.ethanol (96%) (%) 20 20 20 20
8. Purified water(%) balance balance balance balance
9. Preservative (%) qs qs qs qs

Examples 35 to 38: Preparation of creams containing licarin E



[0094] Licarin E of the present invention was used to prepare creams having compositions of Examples 35 to 38. First, materials (2)-(6) were dissolved at 75-80 °C, and materials (7)-(10) were dissolved at the same temperature. The materials (7)-(10) were emulsified in the materials (2)-(6), and then licarin E was added thereto at each of concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt% 0.01% and 0.001% and the emulsions were stirred. Finally, fragrance was added thereto and the balance of purified water was added(Table 15).
[Table 15]
componentExample 35Example 36Example 37Example 38
1. licarin E (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3. propyleneglycol 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. chlorolauryl sulfide 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
5. stearin 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
6. mineral oil 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
7. fragrance 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
8. cetyl alcohol 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
9. purified water balance balance balance balance
10. preservative qs qs qs qs

Test Example 8: In vivo measurement of collagen synthesis of licarin E-containing composition



[0095] Hairless mice were radiated with UV light (20 J/cm2) one time everyday for 4 weeks, and then 100 ml of each of licarin E-containing compositions of Examples 31 to 38 was applied to the back of the mice. Then, the mice were biopsied, and the formation of collagen in the biopsied tissue was histologically measured. Herein, the measurement of the amount of newly produced collagen was carried out by immunostaining the tissue and subjecting the immunostained tissue to image analysis. The measurement results are shown in Table 16 below.
[Table 16]
ResultIncrease (%) in collagen
Control 0
Lotion Example 31 73.4
Lotion Example 32 31.6
Lotion Example 33 17.9
Lotion Example 34 8.5
Control 0
Cream Example 35 77.2
Cream Example 36 38.0
Cream Example 37 19.6
Cream Example 38 8.9


[0096] As can be seen in Table 16, the increase in licarin E led to the increase in collagen synthesis, and the activity of the extract was higher in the creams than in the lotions. This is believed to be because the retention of the creams in the skin is higher than that of the lotions.

[0097] Examples 39-53 and test examples 9-11 are included for illustrative purposes and are not according to the invention.

Example 39: Separation and purification of macelignan from Myristica fragrans


<39-1> Separation and purification of macelignan



[0098] 100 g(dried weight) of the dried and ground nutmeg was added to 400 ml of 75% methanol and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered and concentrated in a vacuum, thus preparing methanol extract of nutmeg(7 g). The extract was fractionated with ethylacetate, butanol and water. The ethylacetate fraction (4.2 g) was gained. It was eluted by silica gel column chromatography (Merck Kieselgel 66; 70-230 mesh) with a mixed solution of hexane and ethylacetate with a ratio of 10:1 (v/v) to obtain fraction III (1 g). The fraction III was subjected to column chromatography with a mixed solvent of hexane and ethylacetate with a ratio of 20:1 (v/v) to obtain fraction III-B(0.52 g). Then, the fraction III-B was eluted by preparative Rp-18 column chromatography (Merk LiChroprep:25-40 µm) with 80% methanol to obtain single material fraction III-B-2 (0.5 g). This separation process is shown in FIG. 6.

<39-2> Structural analysis



[0099] To determine the structure of the separated single material III-B-2, the 13C-NMR spectrum and 1H-NMR spectrum of the material were measured at 600 MHz and 150 MHz (solvent: DMSO), respectively. To measure 1H-1H correlation and 1H-13C correlation on the basis of the results of the 13C-NMR spectrum and the 1H-NMR spectrum, the 1H-1H COSY spectrum and the 1H-13C HMBC spectrum were measured. The results of comprehensive analysis of 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1H-1H COSY and 1H-13C-HMBC are shown in Table 17 blow.
[Table 17]
Position13C-NMR1H-NMR1H-1H COSY1H-13C HMBC
1 135.4      
2 109.2 6.72 brs   C-7, C-6, C-4, C-3
3 147.3      
4 145.1      
5 107.9 6.79 d(7.8) 6.61 C-6, C-4, C-3, C-1
6 121.7 6.61 dd(7.8) 6.79 C-7, C-5, C-4, C-2, C-1
7 38.2 2.23 dd(13.2, 9.3) 1.64, 2.66 C-8, C-6, C-2, C-1
2.66 dd(13.2, 4.8) 1.64, 2.23 C-9, C-8, C-6, C-2, C-1
8 38.7 1.64 brs 0.75, 2.23, 2.66 C-7
9 16.0 0.75 d(6.3) 1.64 C-8, C-7
1' 132.4      
2' 112.9 6.66 brs   C-7', C-6', C-4', C-3'
3' 147.1      
4' 144.4      
5' 115.2 6.66 d(7.9) 6.53 C-6', C-4', C-3', C-1'
6' 121.0 6.53 d(7.9, 1.1) 6.66 C-7', C-5', C-4', C-2', C-1'
7' 38.0 2.17 dd(13.2, 9.3) 1.64, 2.66 C-8', C-6', C-2', C-1'
2.66 dd(13.2, 4.8) 1.64, 2.17 C-9', C-8', C-6', C-2', C-1'
8' 38.7 1.64 brs 0.75, 2.17, 2.66 C-7'
9' 16.1 0.75 d(6.3) 1.64 C-8', C-7'
OMe 55.5 3.72(s)    
O-CH2-O 100.6 5.95 d(4.8)   C-3, C-4

<39-3> Mass analysis



[0100] In order to analyse the mass of the single material, III-B-2, EI/MS was measured, and the [M]+ of the single material was observed at m/z 328 in EI/MS, suggesting that the material had a molecular weight of 328 and a molecular formula of C20H24O4.

<39-4> Measurement of specific rotation



[0101] 20 mg of the single material, III-B-2, was disolved with 2 ml of chloroform(CHCl3) and measured specific rotation([α]D) by using Polarimeter (Automatic Polarimeter, APIII-589, Rodulph, NJ, USA), as a result, [α]D = +4.0 (CHCl3, c=1.0)

[0102] Through the above results of 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, 1H-1H COSY and 1H-13C-HMBC, EI/MS and [α]D and the prior reference (Woo, W.S. et al., Phytochemistry, 26: 1542-1543, 1987), the separated single material was found to be macelignan represented by the following formula 4:


Test Example 9: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with macelignan



[0103] In order to measure the matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of macelignan, they were compared that the testing group which was treated with macelignan in different concentration of 3, 5 and 10 µM by using western blot method of Example 3, and as a result, they showed matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity effect of 31%, 42%, and 63%, respectively compared with UV 20 J/cm2 treated positive control group.

[0104] This means macelignan showed the effect on inhibiting expression of matrix metalloproteinase-1 which is marker of antiaging.

Example 40: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with ethanol extract of the nutmeg



[0105] 100 g of the dried and ground nutmeg was added to 400 ml of ethanol and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered and concentrated in a vacuum, thus preparing a ethanol extract of nutmeg(12.7 g).

[0106] Concerning the above extract, measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) was performed as shown in Example 3 and then as a result, the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) of the group which was treated with 5µg/ml and 10µg/ml of ethanol extract decreased 38% and 75% respectively than positive control group which was treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV.

Example 41: Measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) in cells when treated with hexane extract of the nutmeg



[0107] 100 g of the dried and ground nutmeg was added to 400 ml of hexane and left to stand at room temperature for 2 days. The extracted solution was filtered and concentrated in a vacuum, thus preparing a hexane extract of nutmeg(26.6 g).

[0108] Concerning the above extract, measurement of expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) was performed as shown in Example 3 and then as a result, the expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) of the group which was treated with 5µg/ml and 10µg/ml of hexane extract decreased 32% and 68% respectively than positive control group which was treated with 20 J/cm2 of UV.

Test Example 10: In vivo confirmation of anti-wrinkle effect of the extract of the nutmeg and macelignan



[0109] 6-week hairless mouse (Skh;HR-1) have a quarantine period for 1 week before experiment, and cared maintaining temperature with 23± 3°C, relative humidity with 50±5°C, and 12 hours of day/night cycle (07:00-19:00/ day time). They were fed with feed for mouse, and tap water. UV irradiations were performed 3 times per week in the same time, the amount of the UV irradiations were 50mJ/cm2 on 1st week, 100mJ/cm2 on 2nd week, 200mJ/cm2 on 3rd week, and 250mJ/cm2 on 4th and after 4th weeks. The groups were divided into 4 groups. Those were control, UV control, UV/nutmeg and UV/macelignan.

[0110] 50µℓ of 6% (w/v) of nutmeg extract and 20mM macelignan solution were applied for the experiment. For the experiment, nutmeg extract and macelignan were dissolved in ethanol:polyethylene glycol(7:3, v/v).

[0111] After experiment, to determine the effect on reducing wrinkle, replica of hairless mice back was sampled by using silicon polymer(SILFLO impression material), as a result, as shown in FIG. 7, it were confirmed that both groups which were applied nutmeg extract and macelignan after UV irradiation inhibited wrinkle compared with the UV positive group. In FIG.7, A is the normal group, B is the UV irradiated group, C is the nutmeg applying group, and D is the macelignan applying group.

Test Example 11: In vivo confirmation of anti-wrinkle effect of the extract of the nutmeg and macelignan by oral administration



[0112] 6-week hairless mouse (Skh;HR-1) have a quarantine peroid for 1 week before experiment, and cared maintaining temperature with 23± 3°C, relative humidity with 50±5°C, and 12 hours of day/night cycle (07:00-19:00/ day time). They were fed with feed for mouse, and tap water. UV irradiations were performed 3 times per week in the same time, the amount of the UV irradiations were 50mJ/cm2 on 1st week, 100mJ/cm2 on 2nd week, 200mJ/cm2 on 3rd week, and 250mJ/cm2 on 4th and after 4th weeks. The groups were divided into 4 groups. Those were control, UV control, UV/nutmeg and UV/macelignan. 200mg/kg of nutmeg and 20mg/kg of macelignan were administered respectively by oral. For the experiment, nutmeg extract and macelignan were disolved in 0.25% CMC(carboxyl methyl celluose) solution.

[0113] After experiment, to determine the effect on inhibiting wrinkle, replica of hairless mice back was sampled by using silicon polymer(SILFLO impression material), as a result, as shown in FIG. 8, it were confirmed that both groups which were administered nutmeg extract and macelignan by oral after UV irradiation inhibited wrinkle compared with the UV positive group. In FIG.8, A is the normal group, B is the UV irradiated group, C is the nutmeg administering group, and D is the macelignan administering group.

Examples 42 to 45: Preparation of lotions containing macelignan



[0114] Macelignan was used to prepare lotions having compositions of Examples 42 to 45. Macelignan was dissolved in water at 4 concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt%, 0.01 wt%, and 0.001 wt% and mixed with phosphoric acid solution. The solution was mixed with ethanol, glycerin, propyleneglycol and added fragrance and preservative, and then, the weight thereof was adjusted with water. Then, the solution was uniformly stirred(Table 18).
[Table 18]
componentExample 42Example 43Example 44Example 45
1. macelignan (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin(%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3.prolyleneglycol(%) 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. potassium phosphate (%) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
5. sodium phosphate dibasic (%) 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
6. fragrance (%) 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
7.ethanol(96%)(%) 20 20 20 20
8. Purified water(%) balance balance balance balance
9. Preservative (%) qs qs qs qs

Examples 46 to 49: Preparation of creams containing an macelignan



[0115] Macelignan was used to prepare creams having compositions of Examples 46 to 49. First, materials (2)-(6) were dissolved at 75-80 °C, and materials (7)-(10) were dissolved at the same temperature. The materials (7)-(10) were emulsified in the materials (2)-(6), and then macelignan was added thereto at each of concentrations of 5.0 wt%, 0.1 wt% 0.01% and 0.001% and the emulsions were stirred. Finally, fragrance was added thereto and the balance of purified water was added(Table 19) .
[Table 19]
componentExample 46Example 47Example 48Example 49
1. macelignan (%) 5.0 0.1 0.01 0.001
2.glycerin 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
3. propyleneglycol 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
4. chlorolauryl sulfide 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
5. stearin 5.4 5.4 5.4 5.4
6. mineral oil 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
7. fragrance 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
8. cetyl alcohol 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5
9. purified water balance balance balance balance
10. preservative qs qs qs qs

Test Example 11: In vivo measurement of collagen synthesis of macelignan-containing composition



[0116] Hairless mice were radiated with UV light at a dose of 20 J/cm2 one time everyday for 4 weeks, and then 100 ml of each of macelignan-containing compositions of Examples 40 to 47 was applied to the back of the mice. Then, the mice were biopsied, and the formation of collagen in the biopsied tissue was histologically measured. Herein, the measurement of the amount of newly produced collagen was carried out by immunostaining the tissue and subjecting the immunostained tissue to image analysis. The measurement results are shown in Table 20 below.
[Table 20]
ResultIncrease (%) in collagen
Control 0
Lotion Example 42 66.9
Lotion Example 43 29.2
Lotion Example 44 16.4
Lotion Example 45 7.5
Control 0
Cream Example 46 69.8
Cream Example 47 35.9
Cream Example 48 17.8
Cream Example 49 8.1


[0117] As can be seen in Table 20, the increase in macelignan led to the increase in collagen synthesis, and the activity of the extract was higher in the creams than in the lotions. This is believed to be because the retention of the creams in the skin is higher than that of the lotions.

Examples 50 to 53: Preparation of beverages containing macelignan



[0118] According to the conventional preparation method, the components of the table 21(total volume: 1000ml) were mixed and stirred at 85°C for 1 hr, and then prepared a beverage containing macelignan by sterilizing the above solution.
[Table 21]
componentExample 50Example 51Example 52Example 53
Lignan compound of the present invention Fragrin A 1000mg austobaili gnan 7 1000mg licarin E 1000mg macelignan 1000mg
Citric acid 1000mg 1000mg 1000mg 1000mg
Oligosaccharide 100g 100g 100g 100g
taurin 1000mg 1000mg 1000mg 1000mg
purified water balance balance balance balance

Industrial Applicability



[0119] As can be seen from the foregoing, an extract of nutmeg or an extract of the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which are extracted from thereof have activities in suppressing collagen degradation enzyme-1(MMP-1, matrix metalloproteinase-1) and formation of new collagen(type-1 procollagen), thereby have effect on anti-wrinkle. Accordingly, using an extract of nutmeg or an extract of the aril of nutmeg and fragrin A, austobailignan 7, licarin E, and macelignan which are extracted from thereof may prevent or treat wrinkle caused by photoaging. Macelignan as single effective ingredient is not part of the claimed invention.


Claims

1. A cosmetic method for preventing or treating wrinkles in skin using a lignan compound as an effective ingredient, wherein the lignan compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3:






 
2. A non-therapeutic use of a lignan compound in a food or nutritional supplement for preventing or treating wrinkles in skin, wherein the lignan compound is at least one selected from the group consisting of fragrin A represented by Formula 1, austobailignan 7 represented by Formula 2, and licarin E represented by Formula 3:






 


Ansprüche

1. Kosmetisches Verfahren zum Vorbeugen oder Behandeln von Falten in der Haut unter Verwendung einer Lignanverbindung als wirksamen Bestandteil, wobei die Lignanverbindung mindestens eine ist, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus Fragrin A, dargestellt durch Formel 1, Austobailignan 7, dargestellt durch Formel 2, und Licarin E, dargestellt durch Formel 3:






 
2. Nicht-therapeutische Verwendung einer Lignanverbindung in einem Lebensmittel oder Nahrungsergänzungsmittel zum Vorbeugen oder Behandeln von Falten in der Haut, wobein die Lignanverbindung mindestens eine ist, ausgewählt aus der Gruppe, bestehend aus Fragrin A, dargestellt durch Formel 1, Austobailignan 7, dargestellt durch Formel 2, und Licarin E, dargestellt durch Formel 3:






 


Revendications

1. Procédé de cosmétique permettant la prévention ou le traitement des rides de la peau en utilisant un composé de lignane en tant qu'ingrédient efficace, le composé de lignane étant au moins un composé choisi dans le groupe constitué de la fragrine A représentée par la formule 1, de l'austobailignane 7 représenté par la formule 2, et de la licarine E représentée par la formule 3 :






 
2. Utilisation non thérapeutique d'un composé de lignane en supplémentation alimentaire ou nutritionnelle pour la prévention ou le traitement des rides de la peau, le composé de lignane étant au moins un composé choisi dans le groupe constitué de la fragrine A représentée par la formule 1, de l'austobailignane 7 représenté par la formule 2, et de la licarine E représentée par la formule 3 :






 




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