• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.373-389
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• 2008

This study was conducted to evaluate exposure level and risk of heavy metals in livestock foodstuffs and Korean foods. Based on the "Food Intake Data," a part of the 2005 National Health & Nutrition Survey and the "2005 Seasonal Nutrition Survey", 113 Korean foods items were selected. 3 samples from different manufacturers of each 113 items of Korean foods were purchased on summer and fall, so total 678 samples were used. The food groups were classified into 15 categories. For the livestock foodstuffs category, meats and poultry (chicken, pork, pork belly, beef, beef feet soup), milks and dairy products (milk, ice cream, liquid yoghourt, sherbet), eggs (egg) were selected. It was found that the daily amount of heavy metals intake (mg/person/day) from livestock foodstuffs is 0.00020 arsenic, 0.00000 cadmium, 0.00020 lead, and 0.00006 mercury, and the daily amount of heavy metals intake (mg/person/day) from Korean foods is 0.0265 arsenic, 0.0083 cadmium, 0.0067 lead, and 0.0028 mercury. Daily amount of heavy metals intake from livestock foodstuffs was low among the food groups. For risk assessment, PDI (Probable Daily Intake) was calculated and compared with PTWI (Provisional Tolerable Weekly Intake) of JECFA (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additive). Relative hazard of these livestock foodstuffs was 0.006% in arsenic, 0.000% in cadmium, 0.085% in lead, and 0.149% in mercury. Relative hazard of Korean foods was 0.941% in arsenic, 14.676% in cadmium, 3.319% in lead, and 6.860% in mercury. Thus, livestock foodstuffs and Korean foods were as safe as satisfied with the recommended standards of JECFA.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권14호
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• pp.5715-5719
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• 2014

Autophagy is crucial in the maintenance of homeostasis and regenerated energy of mammalian cells. Macroautophagy and chaperone-mediated autophagy(CMA) are the two best-identified pathways. Recent research has found that in normal cells, decline of macroautophagy is appropriately parallel with activation of CMA. However, whether it is also true in cancer cells has been poorly studied. Here we focused on cross-talk and conversion between macroautophagy and CMA in cultured Burkitt lymphoma Raji cells when facing serum deprivation and exposure to a toxic compound, arsenic trioxide. The results showed that both macroautophagy and CMA were activated sequentially instead of simultaneously in starvation-induced Raji cells, and macroautophagy was quickly activated and peaked during the first hours of nutrition deprivation, and then gradually decreased to near baseline. With nutrient deprivation persisted, CMA progressively increased along with the decline of macroautophagy. On the other hand, in arsenic trioxide-treated Raji cells, macroautophagy activity was also significantly increased, but CMA activity was not rapidly enhanced until macroautophagy was inhibited by 3-methyladenine, an inhibitor. Together, we conclude that cancer cells exhibit differential responses to diverse stressor-induced damage by autophagy. The sequential switch of the first-aider macroautophagy to the homeostasis-stabilizer CMA, whether active or passive, might be conducive to the adaption of cancer cells to miscellaneous intracellular or extracellular stressors. These findings must be helpful to understand the characteristics, compensatory mechanisms and answer modes of different autophagic pathways in cancer cells, which might be very important and promising to the development of potential targeting interventions for cancer therapies via regulation of autophagic pathways.

• 지질공학
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.437-448
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• 2022

위해성 평가란 위험 물질에 대해 인체 건강에 대한 위협을 계산하는 것으로 발암성 평가와 비발암성 평가로 나뉜다. 본 연구는 경남 한 농촌 지역의 비소 오염 지하수를 생활용수, 음용수로 사용할 경우 인체에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 연구를 위해 국가지하수정보센터의 지하수 수질 자료를 이용하였다. 자료에 따르면 연구지역인 농촌 지역의 지하수는 평균 비소 농도가 16.27 ㎍/L로 세계보건기구가 제시한 비소 농도(10 ㎍/L)보다 높게 나타난다. 이에 따라 건강 위해가 있을 것이라고 판단하여 미국환경청에서 제시한 방법을 이용하여 위해성 평가를 수행하였다. 세 가지 노출 시나리오(생활용으로 이용하는 시나리오 1과 음용으로 이용하지만 사용량이 다른 시나리오 2와 3)를 작성하여 비소 노출에 대한 경우를 통해 위해성을 계산하였다. 시나리오 1에서의 HQ의 중앙값은 0.77, CR의 중앙값은 0.013을 보이며 시나리오 2에서는 HQ의 중앙값은 0.08, CR의 중앙값은 3.69 × 10^-5로 나타났다. 시나리오 3은 HQ의 중앙값은 0.11, CR은 4.82 × 10^-5였다. 인체에 잠재적 위험성이 가장 높게 나타난 것은 시나리오 1로 나타났다. 지하수 내의 비소 기원을 자세히 밝힐 필요가 있으며 지하수 이용 시 정화할 수 있는 대책 마련이 필요하다.

• 한국토양환경학회지
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.13-29
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• 1998

최근, 오염된 토양에 의한 유해영향들이 보고되면서 보건관리차원에서 토양복원에 대한 관심이 고조되고 있다. 본 연구에서는 영남지역에 위치하고 있는 5곳의 폐광산지역(다락광산, 다덕광산, 진곡광산, 달성광산, 일광광산)을 대상으로 광산입구와 주변지역의 토양중 비소오염도를 조사하였고, 위해성평가 방법론을 활용하여 오염된 토양에 의한 인체노출경로를 확인하고, 장기적인 노출시 만성일일노출량과 초과발암위해도를 계산하므로, 지역의 미래토지이용도를 고려한 복원목표를 설정하였다. 비소는 인체발암물질(Human Carcinogen, IRIS 1997)로 구분되는 유독물질로서 경구노출에 의해 피부암 유병율이 통계학적으로 유의하게 높은 것으로 알려지고 있다. 토양중 비소는 구강을 통한 직접섭취, 피부흡수, 토양비소가 식물로 전달된 식품의 섭취를 통해 인체에 노출될 수 있다. 광산별 비소오염도 수준은 다덕광산이 가장 높아, 평균값이 1950mg/kg 이었으며, 진곡광산도 1690mg/kg수준으로 높았고, 오염도 순위는 다덕광산, 진곡광산, 일광광산, 달성광산, 다락광산순이었다. 비소오염도에 근거한 토지용도별 위해도치 계산을 위하여 미래의 토지용도를 주거지역, 농경지역 상업지역, 공장지역으로 구분하고 각각의 노출시나리오(토양섭취, 피부흡수, 식품을 통한 노출)를 설정하여 지역별 만성일일노출량을 구하고, 발암력 $1.5(mg/kg/day)^{-1}$ (IRIS, 1997)을 환산함으로써 비소에 대한 피부암 초과발암위해도치를 구한 결과, 계산된 95th값 수준은 주거지역, 농경지역의 경우 모든 광산이 $10^{-4}$이상 수준이었고 상업지역의 경우는 다락광산이 6$\times$$10^{-8}$수준으로 가장 낮았으며, 공장지역의 경우는 3$\times$$10^{-8}$ 수준으로 다락광산이 가장 낮았다. 비소의 복원목표 설정을 위해 초과발암위해도 수준 $10^{-6}$을 허용수준으로 하였을 경우 현 상태에서 복원작업 없이도 토지활용이 가능한 광산으로 $10^{-8}$ 수준의 위해도치를 나타낸 다락광산의 경우 상업지역과 공장지역으로의 활용이 가능할 것으로 판단되었다 또한 허용위해도 수준을 $10^{-6}$ 수준으로 하고 토양의 비소오염도 수준을 역추적하므로 구한 복원목표치는 주거지역, 농경지역, 상업지역, 공장지역의 경우 각각 0.02mg/kg, 0.003mg/kg, 97.31mg/kg, 194.62mg/kg수준으로 추계되었다. 즉, 일광광산의 경우 공장지역으로 활용코자 한다면 지역의 비소오염도 수준을 194.62mg/kg이하 수준(복원목표수준)으로 낮춰야 한다.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제32권4호
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• pp.302-324
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• 2022

Objectives: The objective of this study is to investigate exposure to occupational carcinogens in the nationwide electronics industries and to establish a strategy for control of occupational carcinogens in South Korea. Methods: We evaluated occupational carcinogens as defined by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) using a nationwide work environment measurement database on the electronics industry in South Korea measured between 2013 and 2017 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Results: The number of occupational carcinogens found in the electronics industry in South Korea were: 20 for IARC Group 1, 14 for Group 2A, and 30 for Group 2B. The occupational carcinogens (Group 1) most frequently exposed were strong-inorganic-acid mists containing sulfuric acid (sulfuric acid), welding fumes, mineral oils (untreated or mildly treated), nickel compounds, silica dust, crystalline substances in the form of quartz or cristobalite, formaldehyde, arsenic and inorganic arsenic compounds, chromium (VI) compounds, trichloroethylene, cadmium and cadmium compounds, vinyl chloride, ethylene oxide, wood dust, beryllium and beryllium compounds, 1,3 butadiene, benzene, and others. Among them, the carcinogens (Group 1) exceeding the acceptable standard were trichloroethylene, formaldehyde, and ethylene oxide. The working environment measurement system as regulated by Occupational Safety and Health Act is not properly assessed and managed for occupational carcinogens in South Korea. A component analysis for all materials used should be set up to practically reduce occupational carcinogens. A ban on the use of occupational carcinogens and the development of alternative materials are needed. The occupational carcinogens below the acceptable standards should be carefully examined and a new standard for exposure needs to be established. Conclusions: The Occupational Safety and Health Act should be improved to identify and monitor occupational carcinogens at work sites. A strategy for occupational safety and health systems should be provided to give direction to workers' needs and right to know.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2012

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exposure possibility of by-products during the semiconductor manufacturing processes. Methods: The authors investigated types of chemicals generated during semiconductor manufacturing processes by the qualitative experiment on generation of by-products at the laboratory and a literature survey. Results: By-products due to decomposition of photoresist by UV-light during the photo-lithography process, ionization of arsine during the ion implant process, and inter-reactions of chemicals used at diffusion and deposition processes can be generated in wafer fabrication line. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene and formaldehyde can be generated during the mold process due to decomposition of epoxy molding compound and mold cleaner in semiconductor chip assembly line. Conclusions: Various types of by-products can be generated during the semiconductor manufacturing processes. Therefore, by-products carcinogen such as benzene, formaldehyde, and arsenic as well as chemical substances used during the semiconductor manufacturing processes should be controlled carefully.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2013

This review surveys the recent literature on the neurodevelopmental impacts of chemical exposures during pregnancy. The review focuses primarily on chemicals of recent concern, including phthalates, bisphenol-A, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and perfluorinated compounds, but also addresses chemicals with longer histories of investigation, including air pollutants, lead, methylmercury, manganese, arsenic, and organophosphate pesticides. For some chemicals of more recent concern, the available literature does not yet afford strong conclusions about neurodevelopment toxicity. In such cases, points of disagreement among studies are identified and suggestions provided for approaches to resolution of the inconsistencies, including greater standardization of methods for expressing exposure and assessing outcomes.

• Environmental Analysis Health and Toxicology
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• 제13권1_2호
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• pp.27-31
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• 1998

Motor vehicle exhaust is the major cause to the air contamination in Seoul. It includes many toxic chemicals to human health such as aidehyde, PAHs, benzene, xylene, toluene, benzo[a]pyrene, nickel, arsenic and cadmium in gasoline exhaust and formaldehyde, PAHs, 1,3-butadiene, benzene and particulate matter in diesel exhaust. Some chemicals out of them are classified as a human carcinogen. Many large diesel vehicles such as buses and trucks are drivened frequently in Seoul so that the air in Seoul is seriously contaminated by diesel exhaust, especially particulate matter. The amounts of particulate matter from large diesel vehicles may be estimated to be more than 50% of small dust in Seoul. The particles of particulate matter are coated with many toxic chemicals and some of these are considered as a human carcinogen. The cancer risk has to be throughly managed because the population density of Seoul is very high. Government should list hazardous air pollutants in Seoul, assess the exposure of people to toxic pollutants, especially carcinogens and manage human health risk.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.186-191
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• 2006

Metal contamination of medicinal herbs is of growing concern because of their potential adverse health effects. In this study, metal exposures were estimated and their potential health risks were preliminarily evaluated using available data including metal contamination levels and consumption estimates of herbal medicine in Korea. Consumption and contamination data of 34 medicinal herbs abundantly used in Oriental medicine in Korea were used in this study. Lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, cobalt, and chrome were identified as contaminants of potential health concerns. Even based on a conservative exposure scenario, i.e., consuming 5 times more herbal medicine with 95th percentile contamination levels, health risks associated with herbal medicine consumption were estimated to be minuscule. Herbal consumption was 0.3% of the provisional tolerable daily intake levels recommended by Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of WHO/FAO. However, it should be noted that there are several important assumptions and uncertainties associated with this evaluation: This study was conducted for only 34 types of medicinal herbs of which consumption and metal contamination data were available. In addition, there are no reliable herbal medicine consumption data among Korean population. The pattern and amount of herbal (medicine) consumption in Korea need to be investigated in order to conduct more refined risk assessment associated with metal contamination in medicinal herbs.

• 한국환경농학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.119-128
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• 2017

본 연구는 최근 식생활 개선과 더불어 건강식의 원료로 수요가 크게 증가하고 있는 국내 유통 잡곡류에 대한 비소의 농도 수준을 확인하고, 비소를 구성하고 있는 화학종들을 분리 및 정량하여 섭취량에 따른 위해 수준을 확인하고자 하였다. 잡곡 12품목 188점을 현지 수거 후 분석에 활용하였는데, 총비소 분석은 일정량의 시료에 질산과 microwave를 이용하여 전처리한 후 ICP-MS를 이용하여 분석을 하였다. 비소 화학종 분리 및 정량을 위하여 HPLC로 화학종을 선택적으로 분리하고 검출기 역할을 하는 ICP-MS를 결합한 형태인 HPLC-ICP-MS를 이용하여 비소 화학종을 분리 분석하였다. 추출 용매로는 증류수, 말론산, 질산을 이용하여 추출 효율을 비교한 결과 1% 질산이 비소 화학종 모두에서 양호한 추출효율을 보여 최종적으로 1%질산을 추출용매로 선택하였고, 비소 화학종이 적절한 pH에서 전하를 띄는 특성을 고려하여 이동상으로는 ammonium carbonate, ammonium phosphate를 gradient 조건으로 분석하였다. 분석법 검증을 위하여 검출한계, 정량한계, 직선성 및 회수율 모두 AOAC에서 권장하는 기준을 만족하여 총비소 및 비소 화학종 분리 분석 결과에 대한 신뢰성을 확인하였다. 품목별 총비소 평균 농도는 찹쌀 $0.267{\pm}0.090mg/kg$, 검정현미 $0.241{\pm}0.137mg/kg$, 혼합곡 $0.183{\pm}0.045mg/kg$의 순으로 나타났고 무기비소 평균 농도는 찹쌀$0.149{\pm}0.056mg/kg$, 검정현미 $0.136{\pm}0.075mg/kg$, 혼합곡 $0.110{\pm}0.035mg/kg$의 순으로 총비소 결과값과 동일한 순서를 보였다. 총비소와 무기비소 농도의 상관 분석결과 총비소 농도가 높으면 무기비소 농도 또한 높은 농도를 보여 강한 양의 상관관계가 있음을 확인하였다. 위해 평가는 국민건강영양조사 자료(2012)를 근거로 잡곡에 대한 무기비소 위해 정도를 평가하였는데 품목별 무기비소 노출량은 혼합곡에서 $19.91{\mu}g/day$로 가장 높은 노출량을 보였고, 찹쌀 $1.07{\mu}g/day$, 검정현미 $0.77{\mu}g/day$, 보리 $0.13{\mu}g/day$, 콩 $0.11{\mu}g/day$ 순으로 나타났다. 품목별로는 혼합곡이 PTWI 대비 16.89%로 가장 높은 수준을 보였고, 찹쌀 0.91%, 검정현미 0.65%, 보리 0.11%, 콩 0.09%의 순으로 나타났다. 노출량에 따른 위해 수준은 잡곡 12품목 모두 일시에 섭취한다고 가정할 경우 PTWI 대비 18.69% 수준으로, 잡곡류에 대한 무기비소의 인체 노출 및 위해수준은 안전한 것으로 평가되었다.