2025 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2025 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.21(MON) - 04.22(TUE)
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Abstracts

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Menopausal Symptom Relief Effect of SA-R Extracts via Estrogen Receptor α-Dependent Signaling Pathway

  • Hye-yeong Song1, Jin-ho Lee1, Min-ah Kim1, Eunwoo Jeong1, Harang Park1, Jinsu Choi1, Juyeong Moon1, Bonseo Koo1, Kota Kodama3, Tack-joong Kim*1,2
  • 1Department of Biological Science and Technology, Yonsei University, Korea
  • 2R&D center, Doctor TJ Co., Ltd., Korea
  • 3Medical Data Science Lab, Hoshi University, Japan

Menopausal women are at an elevated risk for osteoporosis and hot flashes due to decreased estrogen levels. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly employed to alleviate these symptoms, concerns regarding its long-term adverse effects have spurred interest in plant-derived phytoestrogens as potentially safer alternatives. SA-R is a medicinal plant known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This study evaluated the estrogenic effects of SA-R in MCF-7 cells and investigated its influence on estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and related intracellular signaling pathways. The E-Screen assay confirmed the estrogen-like proliferative effect of SA-R, and Western blot analysis demonstrated increased phosphorylation of ERα and its downstream signaling proteins, Akt and Erk. Additionally, SA-R treatment upregulated cell cycle regulators, including Cyclin E1, Cyclin D1, CDK2, and CDK4. Fluorescence microscopy revealed the translocation of ERα from the cytoplasm to the nucleus following SA-R treatment, suggesting its role in transcriptional regulation. These findings indicate that SA-R exerts estrogen-like activity through ERα-mediated signaling pathways and cell cycle regulation, supporting its potential as a natural alternative to HRT. This study presents SA-R as a candidate compound for enhancing menopausal health while mitigating the risks associated with conventional hormone therapy. 


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2025 Spring Convention

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Conference infomation

Conference Schedule
Apr. 21(Mon) ~ 22(Tue), 2025
Conference Venue
Daegu Exhibition & Convention Center (EXCO) 10 Exco-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Location
Early Registration Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Mar. 21(Fri), 2025
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Mar. 21(Fri), 2025
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