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Indole-3-Carbinol Promotes Goblet-Cell Differentiation Regulating Wnt and Notch Signaling Pathways AhR-Dependently

  • Park, Joo-Hung;Lee, Jeong-Min;Lee, Eun-Jin;Hwang, Won-Bhin;Kim, Da-Jeong
    • Molecules and Cells
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    • 제41권4호
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    • pp.290-300
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    • 2018
  • Using an in vitro model of intestinal organoids derived from intestinal crypts, we examined effects of indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a phytochemical that has anticancer and aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR)-activating abilities and thus is sold as a dietary supplement, on the development of intestinal organoids and investigated the underlying mechanisms. I3C inhibited the in vitro development of mouse intestinal organoids. Addition of ${\alpha}$-naphthoflavone, an AhR antagonist or AhR siRNA transfection, suppressed I3C function, suggesting that I3C-mediated interference with organoid development is AhR-dependent. I3C increased the expression of Muc2 and lysozyme, lineage-specific genes for goblet cells and Paneth cells, respectively, but inhibits the expression of IAP, a marker gene for enterocytes. In the intestines of mice treated with I3C, the number of goblet cells was reduced, but the number of Paneth cells and the depth and length of crypts and villi were not changed. I3C increased the level of active nonphosphorylated ${\beta}$-catenin, but suppressed the Notch signal. As a result, expression of Hes1, a Notch target gene and a transcriptional repressor that plays a key role in enterocyte differentiation, was reduced, whereas expression of Math1, involved in the differentiation of secretory lineages, was increased. These results provide direct evidence for the role of AhR in the regulation of the development of intestinal stem cells and indicate that such regulation is likely mediated by regulation of Wnt and Notch signals.

Effects of Short-Term Treatment with Estrogen Receptor Agonist on Morphological Changes in Reproductive Organs of Adult Male Mice

  • Choi, Hayana;Mo, Yun Jeong;Lee, Mi-Kyung;Choe, Eun Sang;Yee, Sung Tae;Cho, Hyun Wook
    • Applied Microscopy
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    • 제46권4호
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    • pp.193-200
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    • 2016
  • Male reproductive organs are strongly affected by estrogen signaling mediated via the estrogen receptor. In this study, propyl pyrazole triol (PPT), an estrogen receptor alpha agonist, was subcutaneously injected in adult male mice every 2 days for a total duration of 8, 16, or 24 days. Histological changes in the reproductive organs, including the testes, efferent ductules, and epididymides, were observed. The weight of the reproductive organs decreased in the PPT group. In addition, the diameter of the seminiferous tubules decreased in the PPT group compared with the control group. The epithelial cell height decreased in the initial segment of the epididymis, whereas the luminal diameter increased in the efferent ductules of the PPT group. PPT induced irregular morphology of stereocilia in the luminal region of the initial segment. Therefore, PPT treatment at high concentrations had inhibitory effects in the reproductive organs of adult male mice. These findings suggest that short-term treatment with estrogen receptor agonist causes histological changes in the testes, efferent ductules, and epididymis, which are similar to those caused by estrogen receptor antagonist treatment. Therefore, the estrogen receptor may have functional roles in male reproductive organs, implying that treatment with an estrogen receptor agonist can affect male fertility.

혈관 수축제의 뇌혈관 수축반응에 대한 혈관근 내피세포의 역할 (Modification of Endothelium on Contractile Response of Brain Vessels to Contracting Agents)

  • 국영종;백영홍;김종근;최봉규;최수형;김연인
    • 대한약리학회지
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    • 제24권2호
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    • pp.203-216
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    • 1988
  • 돼지, 가표 및 가토의 뇌동맥에서 기저동맥 (basilar artery, BA)과 circle of willis동맥 (WC)의 동맥환을 만들어 혈관수축제와 calcium 길항제의 효과 그리고 내피세포의 역할은 검토하였다. 돼지 BA와 WC에 서 norepinephrine (NE), phenylephrine (PE)및 epinephrine (EP)은 propranolol $10^{-6}M$ 전처리하에서 그리고 KCI, histamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) 및 angiotensin은 모두 용량의존성 수축반응을 일으켰다. 그 최대수축력은 angiotensin에서 가장 적었고, 5-HT에서 가장 강력하였다. KCI 35 mM수축반응은 calcium 길항제로 용량의존성으로 억제되었고, 그 효력은 nifedipine > > diltiazem > flunarizine > oxybutynin > isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) > glycerl trinitrate의 순서였다. 5-HT $10^{-5}M$의 수축반응은 nifedipine으로는 용량의존성으로 억제 되었으나 diltiazem과 ISDN으로는 경미한 억제만을 일으켰다. 내피세포동맥환에서 KCI 35 mM의 수축반응은 acetylcholine (ACh)으로 거의 영향받지 않았으나 $PGF_{2{\alpha}}\;10^{-5}M$의 수축반응은 ACh과 adenosine으로 용량의존성으로 억제되었고, 이 내피세포 의존성억제는 nifedipine $10^{-6}M$로는 영향받지 않으나 methylene blue $50\;{\mu}M$로는 현저히 억제되었다. 네피제거동맥환에의 $PGF_{2{\alpha}}$의 수축반응은 ACh의 영향이 없거나 더욱 수축되었다. 내피세포를 제거하지 않은 가토흉부대동맥편을 bath에 함께 넣어주면 ACh의 용량의존성 이완반응이 나타났고 이 이완반응도methylene blue로 억제되었다. 가묘 BA와 WC에서 5-HT와 NE는 용량의존성 수축반응을 일으켰고 ACh도 내피세포 존재유무와 관계없이 강력한 용량의존성 수축반응을 일으켰으며 그 최대수축력은 ACh에서 가장 강력하였다. 내피세포동맥환에서 5-HT $10^{-5}M$의 수축반응은 ACh에 의하여 이완반응없이 더욱 수측되었다. 가토 BA에서 5-HT와 NE는 응량의존성 수축반응을 일으졌고5-HT의 수축반응이 더욱 현저하였다. 내피세포동맥환에서 5-HT $10^{-5}M$의 수축반응은 ACh $10^{-5}M$로 현저하게 이완되있고 이 내피세포의존성 이완반응은 atropine $10^{-7}M$로는 억제되었으나 diltiazem $10^{-6}M$로는 거의 억제되지 않았다. 이상의 실험성적은 돼지와 가토의 뇌동맥에서 ACh은 내피세포-의존성 이완반응을 일으키며그 이완반응은 muscarinic receptor를 통해 나타났고, 가묘뇌동맥에서 ACh은 혈관수축제의 역할을 갖고 있음을 시사하고 있다.

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가토 신장기능에 미치는 측뇌실내 Yohimbine의 영향 (Influence of Intracerebroventricular Yohimbine on the Renal Function of the Rabbit)

  • 국영종;김경근;김세종
    • 대한약리학회지
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    • 제21권2호
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    • pp.119-127
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    • 1985
  • 신장의 기능은 중추신경계 특히 교감신경계의 큰 영향을 받고 있으므로 ${\alpha}$-adrenoceptor의 길항제로 알려진 yohimbine을 가토의 측뇌실내로 (i.c.v.) 투여하여 신장 기능의 변동을 관찰하였다. Yohimbine 10 ${\mu}g/kg$ i.c.v. 로써 일관성인 Na 배설 증가와 함께 뇨량, 신혈류 및 사구체 여과율의 증가 경향을 볼 수 있었으나, 투여량을 증가시키면 그와 같은 작용은 소실되고 100 ${\mu}g/kg$ 과 300 ${\mu}g/kg$에 있어서는 신혈류 및 사구체 여과율의 심한 감소와 함께 현저한 항이뇨 작용과 Na 배설의 감소가 관찰 되었다. 이때 전신 혈압은 일과성으로 증가를 나타내었다. Reserpine 전처치 가토에 있어서는 100 ${\mu}g/kg$ i.c.v. yohimbine에 의한 항이뇨, Na 배설 감소작용, 신혈류 역학의 감퇴등이 소실되어 유의한 변동을 관찰할 수 없었다. 이때 전신 혈압의 상승도 소실 되었다. 일측 신장 신경을 제거하고 반대측 신장을 대조로 둔 표본에 있어서 yohimbine 100 ${\mu}g/kg$을 측뇌실내로 투여하면 대조신에서는 정상 가토에서와 같은 전형적인 항이뇨 작용이 나타났으나, 제신경(실험)신에 있어서는 신혈류 역학에는 변동이 없으나 Na 및 K 배설과 Cosm 및 뇨량의 유의한 증가를 나타냈다. 이때 신세뇨관에서의 Na 재흡수가 억제되었다. 전신 혈압의 변동은 정상 가토에서와 같이 일과성인 증가를 볼 수 있었다. 이상의 실험으로, 가토 측뇌실내 yohimbine은 신기능에 대하여 두 가지 상반되는 영향을 미치며, 첫째는 교감신경 긴장도의 증가로써 신혈류 및 사구체 여과율을 감소시켜 항이뇨 및 Na 배설 감소를 초래하는 작용과, 둘째는 신경 경로를 통하지 않고, 아마도 humoral factor를 통하여 신세뇨관에서 Na 재흡수를 억제하는 작용이 복합적으로 나타내는 것을 알 수 있었다.

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Fimasartan attenuates renal ischemia-reperfusion injury by modulating inflammation-related apoptosis

  • Cho, Jang-Hee;Choi, Soon-Youn;Ryu, Hye-Myung;Oh, Eun-Joo;Yook, Ju-Min;Ahn, Ji-Sun;Jung, Hee-Yeon;Choi, Ji-Young;Park, Sun-Hee;Kim, Chan-Duck;Kim, Yong-Lim
    • The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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    • 제22권6호
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    • pp.661-670
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    • 2018
  • Fimasartan, a new angiotensin II receptor antagonist, reduces myocyte damage and stabilizes atherosclerotic plaque through its anti-inflammatory effect in animal studies. We investigated the protective effects of pretreatment with fimasartan on ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in a mouse model of ischemic renal damage. C57BL/6 mice were pretreated with or without 5 (IR-F5) or 10 (IR-F10) mg/kg/day fimasartan for 3 days. Renal ischemia was induced by clamping bilateral renal vascular pedicles for 30 min. Histology, pro-inflammatory cytokines, and apoptosis assays were evaluated 24 h after IRI. Compared to the untreated group, blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine levels were significantly lower in the IR-F10 group. IR-F10 kidneys showed less tubular necrosis and interstitial fibrosis than untreated kidneys. The expression of F4/80, a macrophage infiltration marker, and tumor necrosis factor $(TNF)-{\alpha}$, decreased in the IR-F10 group. High-dose fimasartan treatment attenuated the upregulation of $TNF-{\alpha}$, interleukin $(IL)-1{\beta}$, and IL-6 in ischemic kidneys. Fewer TUNEL positive cells were observed in IR-F10 compared to control mice. Fimasartan caused a significant decrease in caspase-3 activity and the level of Bax, and increased the Bcl-2 level. Fimasartan preserved renal function and tubular architecture from IRI in a mouse ischemic renal injury model. Fimasartan also attenuated upregulation of inflammatory cytokines and decreased apoptosis of renal tubular cells. Our results suggest that fimasartan inhibited the process of tubular injury by preventing apoptosis induced by the inflammatory pathway.

Ginsenoside Rg1 activates ligand-independent estrogenic effects via rapid estrogen receptor signaling pathway

  • Gao, Quan-Gui;Zhou, Li-Ping;Lee, Vien Hoi-Yi;Chan, Hoi-Yi;Man, Cornelia Wing-Yin;Wong, Man-Sau
    • Journal of Ginseng Research
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    • 제43권4호
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    • pp.527-538
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    • 2019
  • Background: Ginsenoside Rg1 was shown to exert ligand-independent activation of estrogen receptor (ER) via mitogen-activated protein kinase-mediated pathway. Our study aimed to delineate the mechanisms by which Rg1 activates the rapid ER signaling pathways. Methods: ER-positive human breast cancer MCF-7 cells and ER-negative human embryonic kidney HEK293 cells were treated with Rg1 ($10^{-12}M$, $10^{-8}M$), $17{\beta}$-estradiol ($10^{-8}M$), or vehicle. Immunoprecipitation was conducted to investigate the interactions between signaling protein and ER in MCF-7 cells. To determine the roles of these signaling proteins in the actions of Rg1, small interfering RNA or their inhibitors were applied. Results: Rg1 rapidly induced $ER{\alpha}$ translocation to plasma membrane via caveolin-1 and the formation of signaling complex involving linker protein (Shc), insulin-like growth factor-I receptor, modulator of nongenomic activity of ER (MNAR), $ER{\alpha}$, and cellular nonreceptor tyrosine kinase (c-Src) in MCF-7 cells. The induction of extracellular signal-regulated protein kinase and mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase (MEK) phosphorylation in MCF-7 cells by Rg1 was suppressed by cotreatment with small interfering RNA against these signaling proteins. The stimulatory effects of Rg1 on MEK phosphorylation in these cells were suppressed by both PP2 (Src kinase inhibitor) and AG1478 [epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor]. In addition, Rg1-induced estrogenic activities, EGFR and MEK phosphorylation in MCF-7 cells were abolished by cotreatment with G15 (G protein-coupled estrogen receptor-1 antagonist). The increase in intracellular cyclic AMP accumulation, but not Ca mobilization, in MCF-7 cells by Rg1 could be abolished by G15. Conclusion: Ginsenoside Rg1 exerted estrogenic actions by rapidly inducing the formation of ER containing signalosome in MCF-7 cells. Additionally, Rg1 could activate EGFR and c-Src ER-independently and exert estrogenic effects via rapid activation of membrane-associated ER and G protein-coupled estrogen receptor.

Effect of Calmodulin on Ginseng Saponin-Induced $Ca^{2+}$-Activated $Cl^{-}$ Channel Activation in Xenopus laevis Oocytes

  • Lee Jun-Ho;Jeong Sang-Min;Lee Byung-Hwan;Kim Jong-Hoon;Ko Sung-Ryong;Kim Seung-Hwan;Lee Sang-Mok;Nah Seung-Yeol
    • Archives of Pharmacal Research
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    • 제28권4호
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    • pp.413-420
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    • 2005
  • We previously demonstrated the ability of ginseng saponins (active ingredients of Panax ginseng) to enhance $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current. The mechanism for this ginseng saponin-induced enhancement was proposed to be the release of $Ca^{2+}$ from $IP_{3}-sensitive$ intracellular stores through the activation of PTX-insensitive $G\alpha_{q/11}$ proteins and PLC pathway. Recent studies have shown that calmodulin (CaM) regulates $IP_{3}$ receptor-mediated $Ca^{2+}$ release in both $Ca^{2+}-dependent$ and -independent manner. In the present study, we have investigated the effects of CaM on ginseng saponin-induced $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current responses in Xenopus oocytes. Intraoocyte injection of CaM inhibited ginseng saponin-induced $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current enhancement, whereas co-injection of calmidazolium, a CaM antagonist, with CaM blocked CaM action. The inhibitory effect of CaM on ginseng saponin-induced $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current enhancement was dose- and time-dependent, with an $IC_{50} of 14.9\pm3.5 {\mu}M$. The inhibitory effect of CaM on saponin's activity was maximal after 6 h of intraoocyte injection of CaM, and after 48 h the activity of saponin recovered to control level. The half-recovery time was calculated to be $16.7\pm4.3 h$. Intraoocyte injection of CaM inhibited $Ca^{2+}$-induced $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current enhancement and also attenuated $IP_{3}$-induced $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current enhancement. $Ca^{2+}$/CaM kinase II inhibitor did not inhibit CaM-caused attenuation of ginseng saponin-induced $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current enhancement. These results suggest that CaM regulates ginseng saponin effect on $Ca^{2+}$-activated $Cl^{-}$ current enhancement via $Ca^{2+}$-independent manner.

Seven-Day Continuous Abstinence Rate from Smoking at 1, 2, or 3 Years after the Use of Varenicline

  • Kim, Jin Se;Jang, Ju Young;Park, Eun Hye;Lee, Joo Young;Gu, Kang Mo;Jung, Jae Woo;Choi, Jae Chol;Shin, Jong Wook;Park, In Won;Choi, Byoung Whui;Kim, Jae Yeol
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • 제78권2호
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    • pp.92-98
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    • 2015
  • Background: Varenicline, a selective partial agonist/antagonist of the ${\alpha}4{\beta}2$ nicotinic receptor, has proven effectiveness for smoking cessation by several randomized, controlled trials. Because few studies have evaluated the long-term efficacy of varenicline, we tried to evaluate the smoking status of varenicline users up to 3 years after the initial prescription of the drug. Methods: We interviewed varenicline users who were prescribed the drug from June 2007 to May 2010 by telephone, from June 2010 to May 2011. Results: One-hundred and thirty-three of 250 varenicline users (53.2%) were available for the survey. Seven-day continuous abstinence from smoking was adhered to by 17 of 39 respondents (43.6%) at 1 year, and 11 of 36 (30.6%) and 19 of 58 (32.8%) at 2 and 3 years since the first use of varenicline, respectively. Compared to current smokers, successful quitters were older (55.0 years vs. 49.9 years, p=0.01), had better compliance to the 12-week course (27.7 vs. 9.3%, p=0.01), and had taken varenicline longer (10.1 vs. 5.9 weeks, p=0.01). Fifty-four of 71 current smokers (76.1%) were willing to stop smoking in the near future. The preferred ways to cease smoking were will-power (48.1%), varenicline (25.9%), nicotine replacement therapy (11.1%), and others (14.9%). Conclusion: Smokers should be encouraged to stick to the proven way for recommended period of time for successful cessation of smoking.

흰쥐의 적출배뇨근에서 baclofen의 콜린성신경 억제작용 (Effect of Baclofen on the Cholinergic Nerve Stimulation in Isolated Rat Detrusor)

  • 이광윤;이근미;최은미;최형철;하정희;김원준
    • Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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    • 제12권2호
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    • pp.246-259
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    • 1995
  • 배뇨근의 운동성에 대한 baclofen의 억제작용의 기전을 탐구하기 위하여 다음과 같은 실험을 하였다. 흰쥐 (Sprague-Dawley)의 방광에서 적출한 배뇨근절편을 적출근편실험조에 현수하고, 등척성 장력측정기를 사용하여 그 수축력을 묘기하였다. 실험조내의 영양액의 온도는 $37^{\circ}C$로 유지시키고, 95% 산소와 5% 이산화탄소의 혼합기체를 공급하여 pH를 7.4로 유지하였다. 배뇨근절편은 전기장자극에 의해 수축하였는데, 8분간의 전기장자극 유발수축 중 최초의 급격한 수축반응은 mATP와 baclofen에 의해 약간 억제되는 경향을 보였으며, 후기 4분간의 수축반응은 콜린성 무스카린성 수용체 봉쇄제인 atropine과 $GABA_B$ 수용체 효현제인 baclofen에 의해 유의하게 억제되었다. Atropine은 배뇨근 절편의 acetylcholine 유발 수축을 길항하였고, mATP는 ATP 유발 수축을 완전히 봉쇄하였으나, baclofen 존재하에서는 acetylcholine이나 ATP 첨가에 의한 배뇨근의 수축이 영향을 받지 않았다. 이상의 결과를 종합하면, 흰쥐 방광에는 $GABA_B$ 수용체가 존재하며 baclofen은 이 수용체를 통하여 콜린성신경 말단에서의 신경전달체의 유리를 억제하여 배뇨근의 수축성을 감소시킨다고 사료된다.

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제작방법에 따른 임시 수복용 레진의 마모저항성에 관한 연구 (In vitro evaluation of the wear resistance of provisional resin materials fabricated by different methods)

  • 안종주;허중보;최재원
    • 대한치과보철학회지
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    • 제57권2호
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    • pp.110-117
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    • 2019
  • 목적: 본 연구의 목적은 적층 가공(additive manufacturing)법, 절삭 가공(subtractive manufacturing)법, 전통적인 방법에 따른 임시 수복용 레진의 마모 저항성을 조사하는 것이다. 재료 및 방법: 제작방법에 따라 4개의 군으로 나누었으며, 각 군은 전용의 임시 수복용 레진을 사용하였다: S3P군, Stereolithography apparatus (SLA) 3D 프린터 및 전용의 광경화성 수지로 제작한 군; D3P군, Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D 프린터 및 전용의 광경화성 수지로 제작한 군; MIL군, Milling machine 및 밀링용 레진 블록으로 제작한 군; CON군, 전통적인 방법 및 자가중합형 레진으로 제작한 군. 한편, 3D 프린팅된 레진 시편을 제작함에 있어 적층 각도와 층 두께를 각각 $0^{\circ}$$100{\mu}m$로 설정하였다. 구강내 환경을 재현하기 위하여 열순환 처리와 수평, 수직운동이 가능한 2축 chewing simulator를 사용하였으며, 하부에는 한쪽면이 편평하게 제작된 임시 수복용 레진을, 상부에는 끝이 3 mm 직경을 가지는 원뿔형의 steatite를 고정하여 마모시험 진행하였다(5 kg, 30,000회, 0.8 Hz, $5^{\circ}C/55^{\circ}C$). 임시 수복용 레진의 마모량은 마모 전후의 Standard Triangulated Language (STL) 파일과 전용의 CAD software를 이용하여 부피를 계산하였고, 주사전자현미경으로 마모 양상을 비교하였다. 결과: S3P군, D3P군, MIL군의 마모량은 CON군보다 유의하게 작았으며 (P < .05), S3P군, D3P군, MIL군 사이에는 통계학적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다 (P > .05). 주사전자현미경으로 마모면을 관찰한 결과, S3P군과 D3P군에서는 대합치의 운동 방향에 대해 수직적으로 갈라진 흔적이 발견되었다. MIL군에서는 전반적으로 균일한 마모면이 보인 반면, CON군에서는 대합치 운동 방향으로의 뚜렷한 마모 흔적과 다수의 기포가 관찰되었다. 결론: 본 연구의 한계 내에서, 3D 프린팅된 임시 수복용 레진은 치과용으로서 적절한 마모저항성을 보였다.