• Natural Product Sciences
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.25-32
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• 1999

The pharmacological actions of ambrein were investigated alone or in combination as a pretreatment with agonists (adrenaline, noradrenaline, acetylcholine, histamine, nicotine), antagonists (atropine, atenolol) and calcium channel blocker (verapamil) in vivo in anaesthetized SWR rats using blood pressure, heart rate and myocardial contractility as parameters. Ambrein in the dose range of 50-200 mg/kg to the normotensive anaesthetized rats demonstrated negative chronotropic effect and increased the myocardial contractility significantly. At the mid dose (100 mg/kg) this increase in contractile force was 36% and 44% above the normal at 30 min and 60 min intervals post-treatment, respectively. Both of the lower and high doses (50 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg) had similar effects. Furthermore, this contractile response was dose related. Also, this compound produced a considerable increase in myocardial contractility when used as a pretreatment with some agonists and antagonists. The results on blood pressure did not show a considerable change when ambrein was used alone. However, ambrein pretreatment at the dose of 100 mg/kg did not block the effects of adrenaline, noradrenaline, isoprenaline and acetylcholine on heart rate and blood pressure. On the other hand, this pretreatment attenuated the sympathoadrenal effects of nicotine significantly. Chronotropic and blood pressure changes produced by histamine were also inhibited by ambrein pretreatment. This pretreatment significantly reversed the effects of atenolol but failed to demonstrate any change in the negative chronotropic, inotropic and hypotensive responses induced by verapamil. It is concluded that ambrein induced nonselective dose dependent antagonism of the effects of some agonists and antagonists require contribution of some neuromediators. However, the positive isotropic effects of ambrein possibly involve the enhancement of slow Ca channels and/or activation of ${\beta}-adrenergic$ receptors in the heart. At this moment it is difficult to explain the exact mode of action of ambrein and the studies dealing with Ca channel blocker and adrenergic blocker followed by ambrein may help to define the factors which contribute to its positive inotropic effects.

• 한국식품영양과학회지
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2000

Even though coix (Coix lachryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen) has many physiological effects, since it has been known to cause sterility, farmers avoid using coix bran as a forage for their livestock. Therefore, as the consumption of coix increases, coix bran, which is a by product of pounding process, becomes a serious issue of environmental problem. Present study examined the physiological effects of coix bran in normal and diabetic rats for its possible use as a functional material. The effects of coix bran supplementation on plasma and hepatic lipid profile were evaluated in rats fed one of the following diet for 12 weeks : chow diet ; chow-bran diet (chow diet＋25% coix bran), high fat diet and high fat-bran diet (high fat diet＋25% coix bran). Additionally, glucose challenge and lipid metabolism in streptozotocin-diabetic rats were also examined. In normal rats, consumption of coix bran remarkably reduced body weight gain in chow or high fat diet fed rats. Additionally, consumption of coix branreduced blood TG, TC and atherogenic index (26%, 24% and 72%, respectively) in chow diet fed rats. Liver TG and cholesterol concentrations were reduced (43% and 49%, respectively) in high fat fed rats by coix bran supplementation. In diabetic rats, fasting blood glucose level was reduced about 25% by coix bran consumption. Also, glucose challenge pattern was improved and resembled normal pattern : it reaches to peak 15~30 minutes after glucose administration and get back to fasting blood glucose level after 90 minutes. Plasma concentrations of TG were elevated in diabetic rats and were reduced to normal level by coix bran supplementation. Liver TG and cholesterol concentrations were also elevated in diabetic rats and reduced to normal level by consumption of coix bran. These results suggest that coix bran may have beneficial effects on blood lipid and glucose level in normal and diabetic rats.

• 한국자기학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.130-135
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• 2012

요골동맥의 중심인 "관" 위치에 영구자석을 붙인 후 바로 위쪽에 자성측정용 반도체 홀소자를 장착하여 전압 신호를 검출하는 하드웨어 시스템이 적용된 집게형 맥진기 시제품을 개발하였다. 집게형 맥진기와 용적맥파계를 동시 분석하는 시스템으로 20대 나이 임상참가자 40명 각각에 대한 맥진파형과 용적맥파형 두 피크값을 비교 측정한 결과 혈류속도가 평균 0.8 m/s로 기존 값과 거의 비슷하였다. 이로써 요골동맥파형-용적맥파형을 환자감시장치에서 제시하는 주요 임상의 주요값으로 적용할 수 있음을 제시하였다.

• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제22권2호
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• pp.165-172
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• 1999

In the present work , the transport mechanism of a capsaicin derivative, DA-5018, through blood-brain barrier (BBB) has been investigated to evaluate the feasibility of potential drug development. The result of pharmacokinetic parameters obtained from the intravenous injection of plasma volume marker,$[3^H]RSA$ and $[{14}^C]DA-5018$, indicated that both AUC, area under the plasma concentration curve and VD, volume of distribution in brain of $[3^H]RSA$ agreed with those reported ($1620{\pm}10 $percentage injected dose minute per milliliter (%IDmin/ml) and $12.0{\pm}0.1{\mu}l/g$, respectively). Elimination half-life and AUC of $[{14}^C]DA-5018$is corrected by the PHLC analysis, 19.6$\pm$1.2 min and 7.69$\pm$0.85% IDmin/ml, respectively. The metabolic rate of $[{14}^C]DA-5018$was very rapid. The blood-brain barrier permeability surface area (PS) product of $[{14}^C]DA-5018$ was calculated to be 0.24$\pm$0.05 $\mu$l/min/g. The result of internal carotid artery perfusion and capillary depletion suggested that [14C]DA-5018 pass through BBB with the time increasingly. Investigation of transport mechanism of $[{14}^C]DA-5018$ using agonist and antagonist suggested that vanilloid (capsaicin) receptor did not exist in the BBB, and nutrient carrier system in the BBB has no effect on the transport of DA-5018. In conclusion, despite the fact that penetration of DA-5018 through BBB is significant, the intact drug found in the brain tissue is small because of a rapid metabolism. Therefore, for the central analgesic effect of DA-5018, the method to increase the metabolic stability in plasma and the brain permeability should be considered.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제54권2호
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• pp.81-87
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• 2021

Background: Artificial grafts such as polyethylene terephthalate (Dacron) and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) are used for various cardiovascular surgical procedures. The compliance properties of prosthetic grafts could affect hemodynamic energy, which can be measured using the energy-equivalent pressure (EEP) and surplus hemodynamic energy (SHE). We investigated changes in the hemodynamic energy of prosthetic grafts. Methods: In a simulation test, the changes in EEP for these grafts were estimated using COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS. The Young modulus, Poisson ratio, and density were used to analyze the grafts' material properties, and pre- and post-graft EEP values were obtained by computing the product of the pressure and velocity. In an in vivo study, Dacron and ePTFE grafts were anastomosed in an end-to-side fashion on the descending thoracic aorta of swine. The pulsatile pump flow was fixed at 2 L/min. Real-time flow and pressure were measured at the distal part of each graft, while clamping the other graft and the descending thoracic aorta. EEP and SHE were calculated and compared. Results: In the simulation test, the mean arterial pressure decreased by 39% for all simulations. EEP decreased by 42% for both grafts, and by around 55% for the native blood vessels after grafting. The in vivo test showed no significant difference between both grafts in terms of EEP and SHE. Conclusion: The post-graft hemodynamic energy was not different between the Dacron and ePTFE grafts. Artificial grafts are less compliant than native blood vessels; however, they can deliver pulsatile blood flow and hemodynamic energy without any significant energy loss.

• 대한임상독성학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.137-142
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• 2006

Our records include two cases of DIC in snakebite patients. One patient, who was 48-years old, was bitten in his left ankle 3 days before admission to our hospital. Initial symptoms were painful swelling, extensive ecchymosis, and persistent bleeding at the bite site. He visited and was admitted to a local hospital, but his condition did not improve with supportive care that included a single dose of antivenin. He was transferred to our hospital. His condition was compatible with DIC. We tried multi-dose antivenin therapy and blood product transfusion. At the seventh hospital day, the patient's symptoms were completely resolved. The other patient, who was 75 years old, was bitten in his right thumb. Initial symptoms were painful swelling of the right arm and persistent bleeding at the bite site, and within minutes of hospital admission, the patient experienced massive hematochezia. We peformed laboratory tests, the results of which were compatible with DIC, and the next day a sigmoidscopic examination showed ischemic colitis. We administered multi-dose antivenin therapy and blood product tranfusion. At the third hospital day mild anemia still existed, but the patient's clinical condition was improved. No signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding were observed. In these two cases, multi-dose antivenin therapy and transfusion effectively resolved symptoms of DIC. Platelet concentrate transfusion was required only for acute thrombocytopenia. After resolution of DIC, platelet counts were returned to normal ranges within a few days. The authors propose that multidose antivenin therapy and coagulation factor transfusion might be useful for improving coagulopathy in snakebite patients.

• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.826-839
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• 2021

A 60-d feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of diets supplemented with two concentrations (0% and 0.3%) of black raspberry (Rubus coreanus Miquel) fruit by-product (RCFB) on the physicochemical characteristics, oxidative stability, antioxidant capacity, antioxidant enzyme activity, and fatty acid profile of M. longissimus dorsi (LL) porcine muscle from Berkshire finishing pigs meat. Results revealed that regardless of the sex, diets supplemented with 0.3% RCFB reduced (p<0.05) the thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) expressed as malonaldehyde (MDA) content effectively. A higher antioxidant capacity [2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity] was found (p<0.05) in response to feeding supplemented with 0.3% RCBF for male or female pigs. Moreover, 0.3% RCFB dietary feed increased (p<0.05) the glutathione peroxidase enzyme activities (GPX1) in blood plasma for male or female pigs. However, no influences were observed (p>0.05) on meat color, WHC, shear force, and fatty acid contents while fed diet supplemented with 0% or 0.3% RCFB for male or female pigs. Overall, this study suggests that a diet supplemented with 0.3% RCFB may beneficially affect owing to better oxidative stability, higher antioxidant capacity, and antioxidant enzyme activity (blood plasma) in pigs which could be a promising natural antioxidant without affecting meat quality traits.

• 대한방사성의약품학회지
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.75-91
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• 2020

[^99mTc]Tc-Hexamethylpropylene amine oxime (HMPAO) is currently used as a regional cerebral blood flow imaging agent for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The HMPAO ligand exists in two isomeric forms: d,l and meso showing different properties in vivo. Later studies indicated that brain uptake patterns of ^99mTc-complexes formed from separated enantiomers differed. Separation of enantiomers is difficult by fractional crystallizations method. Usually, the substance is obtained in low chemical yield in a time-consuming procedure. Furthermore, the final product still contains some impurity. So we have developed new efficient route for synthesis of R,R- and S,S-HMPAO enantiomeric compounds in 6-steps. Nucleophilic substitution (S_N2) reactions of 2,2-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine either with S- (1a) or R-methyl2-chloropropanoate (1b) were performed to produce compounds R,R- (2a) or S,S-isomer (2b) derivatives protected with benzylchloroformate (Cbz), respectively. And then Weinreb amide and methylation reaction using Grignard reagent, oxime formation with ketone group and deprotectiion of Cbz group by hydrogenolysis gave S,S- (7a) or R,R-HMPAO (7b), respectively. Entaniomeric compounds were synthesied with high yield and purity without any undesired product. The 7a or 7b kits containing 10 ㎍ SnCl₂-2H₂O were labeled with ^99mTc with high radiolabeling yield (90%).

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제49권3호
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• pp.329-340
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• 2007

본 시험은 발효산삼 배양액 부산물 급여에 따른 돼지 생산성, 혈액특성, 육질 특성 및 돈육내 진세노사이드에 관하여 평가하였다. 시험 동물은 3원교잡종(Landrace×Yorkshire×Duroc) 비육돈 48두를 공시하여 7주간 실시하였고, 시험 개시체중은 76.26±1.06kg이었다. 시험 사료는 기초사료를 대조구(CON)로 설정하였고, 처리구 1(FWG1)은 기초사료에 발효산삼 배양액 부산물 2.5%을 첨가하여 배합하였고, 처리구 2(FWG2)는 기초사료에 발효산삼 배양액 부산물 5.0%을 첨가하여 배합하였다. 시험구는 각 처리당 4마리씩 4반복으로 완전임의 배치하여 실시하였다. 성장률에서는 49일간 일당증체량, 일당사료섭취량 및 사료 효율에서 처리구간 유의적 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 건물 소화율에서는 CON 처리구에 비해 FWG1 처리구가 유의적으로 높은 결과를 나타내었다(P<0.05). 혈액내 콜레스테롤 농도에서 HDL 콜레스테롤은 FWG1 처리구에 비해 CON 처리구 유의적으로 증가하였다(P<0.05). 육질특성에서 지방산패도는 CON 처리구에 비해 FWG1과 FWG2 처리구가 유의적으로 감소하였다(P<0.05). 관능검사에서는 근내 지방도는 FWG1 처리구에 비해 CON 처리구가 유의적으로 높게 나타내었다(P<0.05). 경도는 FWG1와 CON 처리구가 FWG1 처리구에 비해 높게 나타내었다(P<0.05). 육색에서 등심의 L*은 FWG1 처리구와 비교하여 CON과 FWG2 처리구가 유의적으로 증가 하였다(P<0.05). 등심의 a*와 b*은 CON 처리구와 FWG1처리구와 비교하여 FWG2 처리구가 유의적으로 증가하였다(P<0.05). 육내 ginseno- side는 CON 처리구에 비해 FWG2 처리구가 유의적으로 높은 결과를 나타내었다(P<0.05). 결론적으로 발효산삼 배양액 부산물은 비육돈에서 건물 소화율, 지방산패도, 경도, 육색 및 육내 ginsenoside에 영향을 미치는 것으로 알 수 있었다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.218-225
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• 2017

본 연구에서는 알코올을 섭취한 흰쥐에서 알코올 대사와 혈액가스 불균형에 대한 꾸지뽕 나무 뿌리 추출물 (이하 CTE)의 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 알코올을 10 ml/kg의 농도로 흰쥐에게 경구 투여하였고, 섭취 30분 후 CTE를 500 mg/kg 및 750 mg/kg의 농도로 투여하였다. 혈액은 알코올 섭취 1시간, 3시간, 5시간 후 꼬리 정맥을 통하여 채취하였다. 양성 대조군은 시판되고 있는 숙취해소 음료 (컨디션)를 사용하였다. 약물 처리는 모두 단회 경구 투여로 진행되었다. CTE의 섭취는 흰쥐의 혈액과 간 조직 내 알코올 대사 효소인 알코올 분해효소 (alcohol dehydrogenase)와 아세트알데히드 분해효소(acetaldehyde dehydrogenase)를 증가 또는 유지시킴으로써 혈중 알코올 농도를 감소시켰다. 또한, CTE는 알코올섭취에 의한 혈액가스 (pH, $CO_2$, $HCO_3{^-}$, lactic acid)의 불균형을 회복시켰다. 결론적으로, CTE는 현재 시판되고 있는 숙취해소음료 보다 우수한 숙취 해소 효과를 나타내었다. 따라서 본 연구자는 CTE를 숙취 해소 및 예방을 위한 천연물 유래의 안전하고 새로운 물질로써 제시하는 바이다.