• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.196-201
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• 2006

The efficacy of alcoholic extract of Kasni (Cichorium intybus L.) to control hepatic damage induced by aflatoxin $B_1$ was explored in Swiss albino mice. Aflatoxin $B_1$ was administered orally to the mice with a daily dose of $66.6{\mu}g/kg$ body weight till three months. A signifi-cant increased in thio barbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) levels with concomitant reduction in enzymatic (glutathione-s-transferase, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, and catalase) and nonenzymatic (reduced glutathione) antioxidants were shown in aflatoxin treated group of mice. However, there was a significant reduction in increased TBARS levels and elevation in enzymatic. and non enzymatic antioxidant levels in group of mice which received alcoholic extract of kasni (300 mg/kg bw / day) along with aflatoxin. Histopathological analysis of liver samples also confirmed the hepatoprotective effect of kasni extract. These results suggest that kasni shows hepatoprotective effect against aflatoxin $B_1$ induced hepatic damage in mice.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.174-178
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• 2006

The ethanolic extract of Leucas aspera root was studied for its effect on the central nervous system (CNS) using pentobarbitone induced sleeping time test, the open field test and the hole cross test in Swiss albino mice. The present investigation revealed that the extract at the doses of 250 and 500 mg/kg, significantly prolonged the pentobarbitone induced sleeping time in mice though the onset of sleep was delayed as compared to control. In open field test the depressing effect was prominent from the second observation period (30 min) and persisted throughout the entire experimental period (240 min). In the hole cross test, the depressing effect was observed significant from the third observation period (60 min) and persisted up to the seventh observation period (240 min) except at fourth observation (90 min) for 250 mg dose group and depressing effect was significant from second observation (30 min) up to seventh observation period (240 min) for 500 mg dose group. These results support the finding that Leucas aspera root may contain biologically active constituent(s) having CNS activity.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.121-126
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• 1999

In an attempt to define the effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment on the lipid peroxidation and oxygen free radical reactions in rats exposed to carbon monoxide, we studied malondialdehyde (MDA) level and activities of catalase and superoxide dismutase in the kidney of the rats exposed to carbon monoxide. Male Sprague-Dawley albino rats weighing 240 to 260 gm were used. Experimental groups consist of Control group (=breathing with air), HBO group (=exposed to hyperbaric oxygen 〔HBO, 3ATA, 100%〕 after air breath), CO group (=exposed to CO〔3,970 ppm〕after air breath), CO-Air group (=exposed to CO after air breath followed by air breath) and CO-HBO group (=exposed to CO after air breath followed HBO treatment). The CO group showed significantly higher MDA level, catalase activity and SOD activity as compared to that of control group. The CO-HBO group showed significantly lower MDA level as compared to that of CO group, and did not show significantly lower catalase activity and SOD activity as compared to that of CO group. These results suggest that the excessive oxygen free radicals is an important determinant in pathogenesis of CO-induced nephrotoxicity and HBO inhibits the lipid peroxidation caused by excessive oxygen free radicals in the kidney of the rats exposed to carbon monoxide.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.297-303
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• 2007

The ethyl acetate fraction (EAF) and n-butanol fraction (NBF) of ethanolic extract of Bacopa monnieri aerial parts were screened for hepatoprotective activity and in vivo antioxidant activity on ethanol-induced hepatotoxic rats. Ethyl acetate fraction was found to be more potent even though both the fractions were endowed with significant hepatoprotective activity. EAF and NBF were investigated for hepatoprotective activity in albino rats at 300 mg/kg, p.o. dose and compared with standard drug Silymarin (25 mg/kg, p.o.). Results show that both the fractions were effective in blunting ethanol-induced enhanced activities of serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, level of serum bilirubin (both total and direct), liver weight loss and was also effective in reducing ethanol-induced lipid peroxidation both in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, the fractions could also enhance ethanol-induced suppressed activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase and decreased level of reduced glutathione. Results of hepatocellular damage caused by ethanol and its recovery by EAF and NBF, suggest that they might be considered as a potential source of natural hepatoprotective agents, which could be related to the free radical scavenging properties of saponins present in high concentration in the fractions.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.71-76
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• 1973

1) The oxygen consumption was studied with albino rats under normal environment after they were given Cytochrome C intravenously (10mg/kg). The cosumption was 74.6cc/kg min. with that of control, 75.4cc/kg. min. The difference of the consumptions was not statistically significant. However, under 0.5% CO environment, the oxygen consumption of the Cytochrome C treated rats (62.5cc/kg min) was significantly greater than the control (42.1cc/kg min.) 2) The recovery time of rat acutely poisoned by 1% CO was studied. The recovery time of the Cytochrome C treated group was 37.2 minutes and in control group it was 52.2 minutes. Also significant difference of fatality was noted between the treated group (21.8%) and the untreated group (49.7%) 3) The combined effects of the hyperbaric oxygenation (100% $O_2$ at 3 atmospheric pressures) and the Cytochrome C administration was compared with the effect of the simple hyperbaric oxygenation. There was no significant difference of recovery time between the experimental group while the fatality of the experiment group was lower than control group.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.21-24
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• 1979

쌀단백질(蛋白質)의 아미노 강화효과와 과잉강화에 의한 쌀단백질(蛋白質)의 아미노산(酸) 불균형 현상(現像)을 살펴보기 위하여 시판(市販) 백미(白米)에 $0.25{\sim}1.0%$ 수준으로 L-lysin HCI를 강화하여 동물(動物) 사육실험(飼育實驗)을 행(行)한 결과(結果) 다음과 같은 결과(結果)를 얻었다. 1. 강화력이 0.25%일 때 체중증가량(增加量) 및 PER이 가장 높았다. 2. $0.5%{\sim}1.0%$ 수준에선 첨가하지 않은 대조군보다 PER이 높았으나 0.25% 보다는 낮았다. 3. 강화수준 1.0%까지는 아미노산(酸) 불균형으로 인한 강화 역효과는 나타나지 않았다.

• Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.5-26
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• 1982

In order to study the effects of traimcinolone acetonide on the wound healing of tongue, eight two healthy albino rats were asesthetized with pentothal. The wound, approximately 1mm in depth and 2mm in diameter, was created on the midlateral aspect of tongue with the tip of small rongeur fourcep. Forty one animals were employed in one of the following groups:(I) Control group: Received 0.5ml/100gm B.W. of saline suspension intralesionally at weekly interval until sacrificed.(II) Experimental group: Received $100\mu\textrm{g}/100gm$ B.W. of trimacinolone acet- onide suspension intralesionally at weekly interval until sacrificed. Biopsy specimens of wounds were taken at 6,18,24 hours, 2,3,5,7,14 and 28 days after wounding. The specimens were sectioned, and observed with light microscope and electron microscope. The results were as follows : 1. In the triamcinolone acetonide treated wound, the epithelial and fibroblastic regeneration were dealayed when compared with controls. 2. After triamcinolone acetonide treated, edema was decreased at the early stage of wound healing. 3. In the triamcinolone acetonide treated wound, the fibroblasts exhibited fine morphological changes and reduction of collagen formation. It seems that triamcinolone acetonide inhibits fibroblast function.

• Clinical and Experimental Reproductive Medicine
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• 제49권2호
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• pp.87-92
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• 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of melatonin and selenium in freezing extenders on frozen-thawed rat sperm. Methods: Semen samples were collected from 20 adult male Wistar albino rats. Following dilution, the samples were divided into six groups: four cryopreserved groups with 1 mM and 0.5 mM melatonin and selenium supplements, and two fresh and cryopreserved control groups. The rapid freezing technique was used to freeze the samples. Flow cytometry was used to assess plasma membrane integrity, mitochondrial membrane potential, and DNA damage, while computer-assisted sperm analysis was used to assess motility. Results: Total motility was higher in the 1 mM melatonin supplementation group than in the cryopreserved control group (mean±standard error of the mean, 69.89±3.05 vs. 59.21±1.31; p≤0.05). The group with 1 mM selenium had the highest plasma membrane integrity (42.35%±1.01%). The cryopreserved group with 0.5 mM selenium had the highest mitochondrial membrane potential, whereas the cryopreserved control group had the lowest (45.92%±4.53% and 39.45%±3.52%, respectively). Conclusion: Cryopreservation of rat semen supplemented with 1 mM melatonin increased sperm motility after freeze-thawing, while supplementation with 0.5 mM selenium increased mitochondrial activity.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제51권3호
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• pp.280-287
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• 2015

프로바이오틱스는 미생물 식품 보조제 또는 건강증진을 위해 전통적으로 유제품에 첨가되어온 세균의 구성요소이다. 본 연구에서는 프로바이오틱스로 이용되는 Bifidobacterium adolescentis SPM0212 균주의 간 보호효과를 평가하였으며, 이전 연구에서는 B형 간염 바이러스에 항 바이러스 활성을 나타내는 균주로 확인되었다. 본 연구는 Wistar albino 랫드를 이용하여 수행되었으며 프로바이오틱스를 연속해서 9일 동안 경구로 투여하고 7일째와 8일째에는 사염화탄소를 투여하여 급성 간 손상을 유도하였다. 간 손상 정도는 혈중 glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT)와 glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT)의 수치와 병리조직학적 시험을 통해 평가하였다. 그 결과, B. adolescentis SPM0212는 SGOT와 SGPT 수치의 증가를 유의적으로 억제하였으며, 사염화탄소가 체중과 장기무게에 미치는 부정적인 영향을 감소시켰다. 또한 병리조직학적 시험결과, 사염화탄소만 투여한 랫드의 간은 정상적인 간세포의 구조가 거의 소실된 반면에 사염화탄소와 B. adolescentis SPM0212를 투여한 랫드의 간은 아주 적은 손상과 정상적인 간세포의 구조를 가지고 있었다. 따라서 본 연구결과 B. adolescentis SPM0212 균주는 건강 유지를 위한 기능성 식품뿐만 아니라 제노바이오틱스나 B형 간염 바이러스로 부터 간을 보호하기위한 프로바이오틱스로 유용하게 사용될 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 한국어류학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.228-234
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• 1997

본 연구는 한강수계에 서식하는 황쏘가리와 쏘가리의 별종 또는 종내 변이에 대한 정확한 분류학적 지위를 알기 위하여 형태형질 및 염색체를 비교 연구하였으며, 교배실험도 실시하였다. 두 집단의 형태형질 중 체색에는 차이가 있었으나, 측선린수가 90~98개, 등지느러미의 극조와 연조수가 각각 12와 13개, 뒷지느러미의 극조와 연조가 각각 3개와 9~10개, 가슴지느러미가 15개로 나타나 뚜렸한 차이가 없었다. 염색체수도 두 집단 모두 2n=48로 같게 나타났으며, 핵형에 있어서도 submetacentric chromosome이 2쌍, acro 또는 telocentric chromosome이 22쌍으로 나타났고, 2종 모두 fundamental number가 52로 동일했다. 교배실험에서도 두 집단이 동일하게 정상적으로 발생되어, 별종일 가능성은 없었다. 황쏘가리의 체색은 부화 후 50일부터 혹색소포가 줄어 들다가 60일이 지나면 몸의 체색이 완전히 황색으로 변하였다. 따라서 본 연구 결과는 지금까지 국명과 종명이 다르게 사용되고 있는 황쏘가리와 쏘가리는 동일한 종이고, 체색의 차이는 유전적으로 변이된 albino 현상으로 추정된다.