• Journal of the Korean Society of Food Science and Nutrition
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.239-246
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• 1989

Preventive effect of azalea pollen extracts against aniline-induced hepatic toxicity in mice was investigated in this experiment. When the biochemical and histological changes were measured, preventive effect was more striking by treatment with water extract. After treatment with azalea pollen extracts, hepatic microsomal aniline hydroxylase activity increased as compared to control. Whereas, aniline level in serum and liver significantly decreased. The Vmax value without affecting Km value increased by the water extract treatment, the results obtained suggest that the characteristics of increase in the aniline hydroxylase activity may include induction of enzyme proteins. These data indicate that the observed preventive effects of azalea pollen extracts against hepatotoxicity is due to the induction of aniline metabolizing enzyme.

• Analytical Science and Technology
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• v.15 no.6
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• pp.529-533
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• 2002

The separation and determination method of racemic isomers of flurbiprofen in urine samples have been investigated using column switching- HPLC, which include the sample treatment and concentration column. The optical rotation of two isomers separated were measured to identify d-form and l-form. The calibration curves are liear in the ranges of $0.11-5.4{\mu}g/mL$ for both d-form and l-form. The detection limits were $0.031{\mu}g/mL$ for l-isomes and $0.027{\mu}g/mL$ for d-isomer. The coefficients of variation of intra-day and inter-day precision of this method were about 1.8%. The present method was apllied to determine the concentration of racemic isomers in urine sample from human eating the drug.

• Polymer(Korea)
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• v.31 no.2
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• pp.153-159
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• 2007

Biodegradable molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) can be applied in the biomedical area of biosensors, drug delivery, etc. Therefore, in this study, biodegradable theophylline MIPs were synthesized via photopolymerization using a poly $(\varepsilon-caprolactone)$ (PCL) macromer as a cross-linker and their physical properties were investigated. The yield for the synthesis of the PCL macromer with terminal acrylate groups was ca. 78 mol%. The products were characterized by the combination of FT-IR and $^1H-NMR$ spectroscopic analyses. UV/Visible spectroscopic analysis for removing and rebinding theophylline was performed by monitoring the theophylline concentration in the solution. In vitro biodegradation tests of the theophylline MIPs performed in phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solution at $37^{\circ}C$ showed good biodegradability of the MIPs.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• v.10 no.4
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• pp.274-280
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• 2002

The fluoroquinolones have been reported to cause, although at low frequency, severe phototoxicity which is due to singlet oxygen produced by ultraviolet-A (UVA; 320-400 nm) exposure. The objective of this study was to evaluate the phototoxicity based on plasma and tissue concentrations of commonly prescribed fluoroquinolones; lomefloxacin (LFLX), enoxacin (ENX), ofloxacin (OFLX), and ciprofloxacin (CPFX). The phototoxic potentials were investigated by measuring increments in ear thickness, 24 hrs after these fluoroquinolones were orally administered to Balb/c mice, which they were exposed to UVA 17.5 J/$\textrm{cm}^2$ for 2 hrs following drug administration. The fifty percent ear thickness increment-inducing doses ($ETID_{50}$), determined by single ascending dosing of each fluoroquinolone to mice, were calculated to be 50(LMFX), 250(ENX), 770(OFLX), 1100(CPFX) mg/kg. Post the administration of ETID$_{50}$, drug concentrations in plasma and ear tissue were measured at specified times and phototoxicities were quantified. Both peak plasma ($\mu\textrm{g}$/ml) and ear tissue ($\mu\textrm{g}$/g) concentrations were summarized as follows; 7.3/1.4 for LMFX, 15.0/1.6 for ENX, 90.1/18.4 for OFLX and 87.2/3.7 for CPFX. The degree of photo toxicity was more relevant to plasma concentrations than tissue concentrations. In order to assess the effect of irradiation time after drug administration on phototoxicity, the 2 hr UVA irradiation was given at 0, 1, 2, 3, and 5 hr after administering $ETID_{50}$, respectively and photo toxicities were evaluated. The shorter inteval between dosing and UVA exposure was, the higher risk of phototoxicity was produced.d.

• Korean Journal of Transplantation
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• v.32 no.4
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• pp.75-83
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• 2018

Background: This study was designed to analyze the clinical usefulness of mycophenolic acid trough concentration monitoring in kidney transplantation patients who were maintained with cyclosporine. Methods: The data of patients who underwent mycophenolic acid trough concentration monitoring after their first kidney transplant between November 2006 and August 2013 and were prescribed with cyclosporine, mycophenolate, and methylprednisolone were reviewed retrospectively. Cox analysis was used to analyze the risk factors for acute rejection within 1 year post-transplantation. Results: Among 90 patients, 41 (45.6%) achieved both the target levels of cyclosporine and mycophenolic acid, while three patients (3.3%) failed to achieve the target level of either cyclosporine or mycophenolic acid. Nine patients (10.0%) only achieved the mycophenolic acid target level and 37 patients (41.1%) only achieved the cyclosporine target level. While patients who achieved only the mycophenolic acid target concentration had no statistically increased risk compared to patients who achieved both target levels (hazard ratio [HR], 1.569; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.316 to 7.778; P=0.581), patients who only achieved the cyclosporine target concentration showed an increased risk of rejection compared to the both achievement group (HR, 4.112; 95% CI, 1.583 to 10.683; P=0.004). Patients who had no achievement in the target levels showed significantly increased rejection risk compared to the patients who achieved both target levels (HR, 17.811; 95% CI, 3.072 to 103.28; P=0.001). Conclusions: Mycophenolic acid trough concentration monitoring combined with cyclosporine trough concentration monitoring is useful for avoiding acute cellular rejection if the first 1 year post-transplantation.

• Journal of the Korea Convergence Society
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• v.10 no.2
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• pp.331-337
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• 2019

Objective: We studied the effects of 4x, 30x, 30c, and 200c homeopathic dilutions of A. montana on inflammation in primary cultured mouse chondrocytes. Methods: Examined expression of Coll-2 and COX-2, and secretion of PGE2. Results: Treatment with 4x, 30x, and 30c A. montana decreased mRNA expression of Coll-2 and 30x A. montana increased mRNA expression of COX-2, while treatment with 30x and 30c A. montana increased protein expression of COX-2. Treatment with the 30c A. montana increased release of PGE2. Conclusion: Treatment with A. montana induces dedifferentiation and inflammatory responses, including increased COX-2 expression and PGE2 secretion.

• Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology
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• v.45 no.5
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• pp.636-641
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• 2013

We prepared 2 different crude polysaccharides from persimmon leaves, by hot water (PLW-0) and pectinase digestion (PLE-0), respectively. PLW-0 and PLE-0 showed similar sugar compositions and contained 11 different sugars, including rarely observed sugars such as 2-methyl-fucose, 2-methyl-xylose, apiose, and aceric acid. However, the uronic acid content of PLE-0 was lower than that of PLW-0, because of pectinase treatment. In normal mice, administration of PLW-0 and PLE-0 increased the spleen index and splenocyte proliferation. The effect of PLE-0 on the spleen index and splenocyte proliferation was greater than that of PLW-0. We subsequently assessed the immunomodulatory activities of PLW-0 and PLE-0 on cyclophosphamide (CY)-induced immunosuppressed mice. We revealed that mice treated with PLW- 0 or PLE-0 showed increased splenocyte proliferation, NK cell activity, and white blood cell numbers. Taken together, our results indicate that PLW-0 and PLE-0 can enhance immune function in normal mice and modulate CY-induced immune suppression.

• Journal of Life Science
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• v.21 no.10
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• pp.1364-1369
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• 2011

Mast cells, the central effector cells involved in the allergic response, release histamine, arachidonic acid, and proinflammatory cytokines. We investigated the effect of the ethyl acetate fraction (EA), derived from Korean rice wine lees, on RBL-2H3 cell degranulation and passive cutaneous anaphylaxis in an animal model. The EA fraction suppressed the release of beta-hexosaminidase, a marker of degranulation, and the mRNA expression of interleukin-3 (IL-3) and IL-13. EA also successfully suppressed the passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) reaction in mice in a dose-dependent manner. These results suggest that EA can inhibit mast cell degranulation through the inhibition of IL-3 and IL-13 mRNA expression, and that EA may potentially serve as an anti-allergic agent.

• Journal of Periodontal and Implant Science
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• v.30 no.3
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• pp.583-599
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• 2000

조직유도재생술 과정에 사용된 차폐막의 술 후 오염 혹은 시술부위의 감염으로 조직재생유도가 제대로 이루어지지 않는 경우가 많이 있다. 테트라싸이클린은 넓은 범위의 치주 원인균에 효과적이고, 중성구 교원분해효소를 억제 함으로써 결합조직파괴를 억제하기 때문에 전신적 혹은 국소적으로 치주질환 치료에 널리 이용되어져왔다. 이번 연구의 목적은 비글견에 실험적으로 치주염을 유발시킨 후 테트라싸이클린 함유 차폐막을 이용하여 조직유도재생술을 하고서 테트라싸이클린의 유리반응을 관찰하는 것과 테트라싸이클린에 의한 항염, 항균효과를 알아보는 것이다. 실험 2-3개월 전에 비글견의 구강에서 치조골 결손부를 형성하여 치주염을 유발시켰다. 결손부 형성 2-3개월 후 실험군으로 테트라싸이클린 함유 차폐막으로 조직유도재생술을 하였고, 대조군으로 테트라 싸이클린이 함유되지 않은 차폐막으로 조직유도재생술을 하였고, 음성대조군으로 치은판막술만을 하였다. 시술 전과 시술 후 1, 2, 4주 간격으로 치은지수, 치태지수, 치은열구액의 양 및 혐기성 세균과 호기성 세균의 군락수를 측정하였다. 술 후, 1, 3, 5, 7, 및 14일 간격으로 유리된 테트라싸이클린의 농도를 측정하였다. 테트라싸이클린 함유 차폐막은 임상적 치은지수는 술 후 2, 4주째, 치태지수는 1, 2, 4주째 유의하게 감소하였다.(p<0.05) 1주에서 혐기성 및 호기성 세균집락수는 테트라싸이클린 함유 차폐막을 사용한 군이 약물이 함유되지 않은 차폐막보다 유의성있게 적었다.(p<0.001) 테트라싸이클린 함유 차폐막은 처음 1일은 높은 농도로 유리되었고 그 후 1주일 동안 일정하게 MIC 이상으로 유리되었다. 하지만 14일째는 유리가 관찰되지 않았다. 본 연구 결과, 테트라싸이클린 함유 생분해성 차폐막은 1주이상 약제가 MIC 이상 유리되었고, 유리된 테트라싸이클린에 의한 항염, 항균작용이 있어 치주조직 재생유도술시에 초기 치유가 잘 진행되도록 하는 효과가 있을 것이다.

• KOREAN JOURNAL OF CROP SCIENCE
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• v.51 no.spc1
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• pp.107-112
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• 2006

Free Radical Scavening and inflammatory of the methanol extracts, which were prepared from 6 difffrent bran of rice, were evaluated to investigate bioactive substances. Among them, the extract of C3GHibyeo and Heugjinjubyeo showed strong DPPH scavening activities (73.25% and 50.38% at 0.4 mg/ml, respectively). The extract of C3GHibyeo and Heugjinjubyeo showed strong thrombin inhibition activities (258.76% and 243.52% inhibition at 5 mg/ml, respectively). The result of antibacterial activity by Zone assay showed that C3GHi rice extract $(250{\mu}g\;and\;500{\mu}g)$ inhibited attachment of Helicobactor pylori on the ATCC48504 and COO1 cell line. But no effect on the SEO cell line. Cytotoxicity of blackish purple rice extract on the H. pylori doesn't showed. These result support a functional superiority of rice-base livelihood, and suggest that the development of healthy food using functional ingredients of rice is possible.