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 SB-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 increased risk of osteoporosis and hot flashes due to decreased estrogen levels. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly used to alleviate these symptoms, Due to concerns over the long-term risks of HRT, plant derived phytoestrogens have gained attention as potentially safer alternatives. SB-R is a medicinal plant known for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Alternative therapies for menopausal symptom relief of SB-R in MCF-7 cells and examined its influence on estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and related intracellular signaling pathways. The E-Screen assay identified the estrogenic activity-like proliferative effect of SB-R, and Western blot analysis revealed increased expression of ERα along with enhanced phosphorylation of its downstream signaling proteins Akt and Erk. SB-R treatment upregulated the expression of cell cycle regulators including Cyclin E1, Cyclin D1, CDK2, and CDK4. Fluorescence microscopy indicated the translocation of ERα from the cytoplasm to the nucleus following SB-R treatment, investigate its role in transcriptional regulation. These findings indicate that SB-R exhibits estrogen activity through ERα-mediated signaling pathways and cell cycle regulation, supporting its potential as a natural alternative to HRT. This study describes SB-R as a promising candidate for enhancing menopausal health while reducing the risks associated with standard 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) ~ Apr. 14(Mon), 2025
Abstract Submission Period
Feb. 24(Mon) ~ Apr. 3(Thu), 2025
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