• 한국가금학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.159-167
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• 2016

A total of 528 broilers ($47{\pm}0.1g$; 1 day of age) were used in a 35-day feeding trial to evaluate probiotics, prebiotics and their interactive effects on growth performance, blood characteristics, relative organ weight and meat quality. Broilers were randomly distributed into 1 of 6 treatments on the basis of body weight (BW) (4 replicate pens per treatment, 22 broilers per pen). The dietary treatments were CON, basal diet; B, CON + 0.1 g kg-1 Bacillus subtilis; K, CON + 1 g kg-1 Kefir; G, CON + 1 g kg-1 ${\beta}-glucan$; GB, G + 1 g kg-1 Bacillus subtilis; and GK, G + 1 g kg-1 Kefir. The overall effects indicated that broilers fed the K, G and GK diets had greater body weight gain (BWG) than those fed the CON diet (P<0.05). The number of white blood cells increased (P<0.05) in the GB group compared with the CON, B and G treatments; however, the lymphocyte percentage in the B group was higher than in the G group. The weight of bursa fabricii was lower in the B and G groups compared to the K group (P<0.05), whereas a higher spleen weight was observed in chickens that were fed the GB and GK diets compared to the B group (P<0.05). The treatments did not affect the meat quality parameters, except for meat redness, which improved with all of the supplementation groups (P<0.05). The population of Lactobacillus spp. in gizzard was significantly higher in the K treatment compared with CON, B, G and GB. In conclusion, supplementation with kefir and ${\beta}-glucans$ improved growth performance.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.43-50
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• 2017

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: The present study investigated the hypothesis that a highly pure linear ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan produced by Agrobacterium sp. R259 enhances human natural killer (NK) cell activity and suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines. SUBJECTS/METHODS: In an eight-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, 83 healthy adults with white blood cell counts of $4,000-8,000cells/{\mu}L$ were participated and randomly assigned to take two capsules per day containing either 350 mg ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan or placebo. Six participants withdrew their study consent or were excluded due to NK cell activity levels outside the normal range. NK cell activity and serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and cytokines, such as interferon (IFN)-${\gamma}$, interleukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, IL-12 and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-${\alpha}$ were measured. RESULTS: NK cell activity and the serum levels of IL-10 were significantly higher from baseline to week 8 in the ${\beta}$-glucan group compared with the placebo group (P = 0.048, P = 0.029). Consumption of ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan also significantly increased NK cell activity compared with placebo after adjusting for smoking and stress status (P = 0.009). In particular, the effect of ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan on NK cell activity was greater in participants with severe stress than in those experiencing mild stress. However, the administration ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan did not significantly modulate the levels of IFN-${\gamma}$, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-12, TNF-${\alpha}$ and IgG compared with the placebo. CONCLUSION: The results showed that supplementation with bacterial ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan significantly increased NK cell activity without causing any adverse effects. Additionally, the beneficial effect of ${\beta}$-1,3-glucan on NK cell activity was greater in participants experiencing severe stress.

• 한국수소및신에너지학회논문집
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• 제29권6호
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• pp.648-653
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• 2018

Bran of barley causes high viscosity in bioethanol production due to the large amount of ${\beta}$-glucans and fiber. High viscosity is the main cause of decreased productivity and decreased facility efficiency in ethanol production. In order to prevent high viscosity, this study investigated the possibility of bioethanol from barley by debranning. As a result, it was able to reduced the viscosity (22.8 cP to 17.5 cP). And the fermentation speed and yield were improved as the activity of the enzyme and activity of yeast was also increased was improved due to the removal of non-fermentable components. In conclusion, debranning was advantageous in two ways. Firstly, bran removal increased the starch content of the feedstock and decreased viscosity of mash, improving ethanol fermentation. Secondly, by-products produced by debranning can use valuable products. It was remarkable results to the feasibility of bioethanol production from debranned barley.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.590-597
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• 2000

${\beta}-Glucan$의 점증제 및 겔화제로서의 이용성을 규명하기 위하여 메성 및 찰성보리 ${\beta}-glucan$ 용액의 리을로지 특성을 비교하였다. 메성 및 찰성보리 ${\beta}-glucan$ 용액 모두 의가소생 유체 특성을 나타내었으며, Power law mdel에 잘 적용되었다. Arrhenius 식에 의해 구한 층밀림 속도 $700s^{-1}$에서의 겉보기 점도의 활성화에 너지는 농도가 1%에서 4%로 .증가함에 따라 메성 ${\beta}-glucan$의 경우 20.01에서 16.78kj/mol로, 찰성 ${\beta}-glucan$의 경우 지수의 경우 27.18에서 17.82kj/mol로 감소하였으며, 지수함수식에 의해 구한 농도의존성 상수인 A는 온도가 $20^{circ}C$에서 $65^{circ}C$로 증가함에 따라 메성 ${\beta}-glucan$의 경우 $0.37%^{-1}$에서 $0.42%^{-1}$로, 찰성 ${\beta}-glucan$의 경우 $0.49%^{-1}$에서 $0.57%^{-1}$로 증가하였다. 찰성보리 ${\beta}-glucan$의 고유점도는 2.38dL/g으로 메성보리 ${\beta}-glucan$의 1.60dL/g보다 높게 나타났으며, 비점도와 환원농도의 관계에서 구한 critical coil overlap parameter($C^*[{\eta}]$)를 경계로 기울기가 달라져 $C[{\eta}] 영역에서는 메성 및 찰성보리 ${\beta}-glucan$ 간에 차이가 나지 않았지만 $C[{\eta}]>C^*[{\eta}]$ 영역에서는 각각 2.907과 3.757을 나타내었다. 동적점탄성 측청 결과 진동수 변환중 cross-over가 일어나고 이후의 진동수 영역에서는 저장탄성율이 손실탄성율보다 높은 값을 나타내었으며, 24시간 경과 후 겔을 형성하여 겔화제로서의 이용 가능성을 보여주었다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.188-197
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• 2010

Background: Lichen-derived glucans have been known to stimulate the functions of immune cells. However, immunostimulatory activity of glucan obtained from edible lichen, Umbilicaria esculenta, has not been reported. Thus we evaluated the phenotype and functional maturation of dendritic cells (DCs) following treatment of extracted glucan (PUE). Methods: The phenotypic and functional maturation of PUE-treated DCs was assessed by flow cytometric analysis and cytokine production, respectively. PUE-treated DCs was also used for mixed leukocyte reaction to evaluate T cell-priming capacity. Finally we detected the activation of MAPK and NF-${\kappa}B$ by immunoblot. Results: Phenotypic maturation of DCs was shown by the elevated expressions of CD40, CD80, CD86, and MHC class I/II molecules. Functional activation of DCs was proved by increased cytokine production of IL-12, IL-$1{\beta}$, TNF-${\alpha}$, and IFN-${\alpha}/{\beta}$, decreased endocytosis, and enhanced proliferation of allogenic T cells. Polymyxin B, specific inhibitor of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), did not affect PUE activity, which suggested that PUE was free of LPS contamination. As a mechanism of action, PUE increased phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and p38 MAPKs, and enhanced nuclear translocation of NF-${\kappa}B$ p50/p65 in DCs. Conclusion: These results indicate that PUE induced DC maturation via MAPK and NF-${\kappa}B$ signaling pathways.

• KSBB Journal
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.164-167
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• 2004

효소인 싸이클로덱스트린글루카노트란스퍼라제 (CGTase)는 효소의 활성도에 칼슘이 관련된 분자내 당 전이반응에 의해 녹말과 그에 관련된 $\alpha$-1,4-glucan의 기질을 싸이클로덱스트린으로 생성시키는 산업적으로 가장 많이 응용되는 효소 중에 하나이다. 수용성 녹말을 기질로 하여 CLEC화한 Bacillus macerans $\alpha$-CGTase 효소를 극한의 반응 조건인 계면활성제나 유기 용매가 혼합된 반응조건에서 실험한 결과, 이들 조건이 싸이클로덱스트린의 생산을 증가시키는 영향을 초래하였고 특히, 계면활성제인 SDS와 $\beta$-OG는 전체 싸이클로덱스트린의 생성을 증가시켰고 이 중에서 SDS와 Lubrol PX는 알파싸이클로덱스트린의 생성의 특이성의 결과를, 반면에 Triton x-100과 Tween 80은 알파싸이클로덱스트린의 생성을 억제하는 결과를 보였다. 유기용매인 DMSO, formamide, MPD, ethylene glycol 또한 사이클로 덱스트린의 전체 수율과 특이성에 영향을 미치는 효력을 보였다.

• 한국버섯학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.304-310
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• 2018

장수상황버섯 (Phellinus baumi) 자실체에서 추출한 베타글루칸을 이용하여 개미의 진정사회성에 미치는 영향을 이해하기 위한 연구를 수행하였다. 일본 왕개미 (Camponotus japonicus)를 베타글루칸의 추출물 (BGE)이 포함된 먹이를 공급한 후 진정사회성에 관한 실험을 실시하였다. 멸균된 토양을 PET 병에 넣은 후 세 가지 농도의 BGE 먹이를 이용하여 배양을 실시하였다. 설탕분말에 BGE를 중량비율로 각각0, 20, 50% (g/g)를 혼합하여 대조군, 저, 고의 세가지 농도로 BGE먹이를 만들었다. 진정사회성에 미치는 영향을 연구하기 위해 세 가지의 진정사회성 지표를 이용하여 실험을 수행하였다. 개미집의 수, 협동 방어 노력 지수 (CDI), 개체군의 규모를 지표로 사용하였다. 고농도의 BGE를 공급한 집단에서 대조군보다 개미집의 형성도가 유의적으로 높았다. 외부 여왕 개미에 대한 반응을 나타내는 CDI에서도 차이를 보였는데, 고농도의 BGE 그룹은 다른 그룹보다 방어 체계를 완성하는 데 상대적으로 적은 시간이 걸렸고 참여하는 개미의 수도 유의적으로 많았다. 개미와 알의 수로 관측한 개체군의 규모에 있어 대조군과 BGE 그룹 간에 명백한 차이가 있었다. BGE가 공급된 그룹은 여왕을 제외하고 개미와 알의 수가 가장 많았다. 이 결과를 종합하면, 개미의 먹이에 BGE를 첨가할 때, 개미는 높은 진정 사회성 강화 지수를 보이며 이 결과는 BGE가 개미의 진정사회적 기능수행에 매우 긍정적인 영향을 준다는 것을 나타낸다.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.95-108
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• 2021

Objectives This study was conducted to investigate the beta-glucan, ginsenoside content, antioxidant activity and safety of modified Kyungohkgo added to Sparassis crispa and Hericium erinaceum. Methods The marker compounds contents, antioxidant activity and safety of modified Kyungohkgo were tested. The contents of beta-glucan and ginsenoside Rb1, Rg1, and Rg3 marker compounds were measured, the antioxidant activity was measured using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity, and a safety test was conducted via single dose toxicity assessment. Results Analyzing the contents of marker compounds showed 351.75 mg/g of beta-glucan, 0.0327 mg/g of ginsenoside Rb1 and 0.0802 mg/g of ginsenosai Rg3. In the DPPH free radical scavenging activity, the inhibition concentration 50% of modified Kyungohkgo was 0.2880%. The scavenging activity of modified Kyungohkgo was 5.49% activity at 0.05% concentration, 89.66% activity at 0.5% concentration, 94.68% activity at 1% concentration, and 96.06% activity at 5% concentration. In the single dose toxicity test of modified Kyungohkgo, a dose of 2,000 mg/kg B.W. was set at its highest capacity and observed after oral administration to female and male rats. No toxicological findings were recognized. It was observed that the resulting lethal dose can be set to 2,000 mg/kg B.W. or higher for both females and males. Conclusions The results of the experiment on modified Kyungohkgo showed that the marker compounds contents were beta-glucan and ginsenoside Rb1 and Rg3, that antioxidant activity was observed through the DPPH free radical scavenging activity, and safety was confirmed through the single dose toxicity assessment.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2022

Objectives This study was conducted to investigate the beta-glucan & ginsenoside content, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory effect and safety of herbal medicine mix. Methods The marker compounds contents, antioxidant activity and safety of herbal medicine mix were tested. The contents of beta-glucan and ginsenoside Rg3 were measured, the antioxidant activity was measured using 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging activity, anti-inflammatory and a safety test was conducted via single dose toxicity assessment. Results Analyzing the contents of marker compounds showed 362.3 mg/g of beta-glucan, and 0.4184 mg/g of ginsenoside Rg3. In the DPPH free radical scavenging activity, the IC50 of herbal medicine mix, was 0.146%. The scavenging activity of herbal medicine mix was 88.28% activity at 0.5% concentration, and 90.61% activity at 5% concentration. In the lipopolysaccharides (LPS) anti-inflammatory test, the herbal remix showed a significant decrease in tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-𝛼) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) compared to the LPS-induced group. In the single dose toxicity test of herbal medicine mix, a dose of 2,000 mg/kg body weight (BW) was set at its highest capacity and observed after oral administration to female and male rats. No toxicological findings were recognized. It was observed that the resulting lethal dose can be set to 2,000 mg/kg BW or higher for both females and males. Conclusions The results of the experiment on herbal medicine mix showed that the marker compounds contents were beta-glucan and ginsenoside Rg3, that antioxidant activity was observed through the DPPH free radical scavenging activity, anti-inflammatory effect was observed through TNF-𝛼 and IL-6 measurement, and safety was confirmed through the single dose toxicity assessment.

• 한국균학회지
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• 제26권2호통권85호
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• pp.246-255
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• 1998

영지균사체로부터 기능적인 면역활성 물질을 얻고자, 여러 조건으로 추출된 ${\beta}-glucan$성 다당류(GAM)의 Raw 264.7 대식세포 활성 정도를 알아보았다. GAN으로 자극된 Raw 264.7 대식세포는 대조군보다 약 $2{\sim}5$배의 nitric oxide 생성을 촉진하였다. 대식세포의 활성화 정도는 GAM의 구조와 분자량 그리고 화학적 조성에 따라 NO생성에 차이를 보였다. 서당을 탄소원으로 배양된 균사체로부터 추출된 알칼리 가용성이며 수용성인 G-BUC로 활성화된 Raw 264.7세포는 $22{\mu}M$의 NO생성을 유도하였다. G-SUC(WS)는 87%의 탄수화물과 3.4%의 단백질로된 평균분자량 30 kD의 다당류이다. 탄수화물의 구성당은 48%의 포도당과 22%의 mannose등으로 구성된 glucomannan성 GAM이다. 세포분획성 GAM가운데 세포벽으로부터 추출된 알칼리 가용성(CW-AB-WS)인 ${\beta}-glucan$성 다당류가 가장 많은 NO생성을 촉진시켜 영지의 대식세포 활성 다당류로 가장 잠재력이 있는 다당류인 것으로 나타났다. NO생성에 GAN과 대식세포 활성물질(LPS 및 $IFN-{\gamma}$)의 혼합 효과는 독자적인 자극보다는 혼합하여 자극했을 때 NO의 생성이 증폭되었다. GAM으로 활성화된 대식세포의 유사분열은 대조군에 비해 현저히 억제되었으며, 활성화된 대식세포의 배양액은 in vitro에서 L1210 암세포 주에 세포독성을 나타내었다. 이와 같은 결과로 보아 영지의 ${\beta}-glucan$성 다당류(GAN)는 ${\beta}-anomeric$ glucan receptor를 갖고 있는 대식세포를 자극하여 NO를 생성하며, 이때 NO생성의 촉진하는 다당류의 조건은 어느정도의 수용성을 갖고 있는 소량의 단백질이 포함된 고분자성 ${\beta}$glucan다당류이다.