• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.227-235
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• 2016

Obesity is a major risk factor for various metabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this study, we prepared ethanol extracts from Agastache rugosa (ARE), Chrysanthemum zawadskii (CZE), Mentha arvensis (MAE), Perilla frutescens (PFE), Leonurus sibiricus (LSE), Gardenia jasminoides (GJE), and Lycopus coreanus (LCE). The anti-oxidant and anti-adipogenic effects were evaluated. The $IC_{50}$ values for ascorbic acid and LCE against 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radicals were $246.2{\mu}g/mL$ and $166.2{\mu}g/mL$, respectively, followed by ARE ($186.6{\mu}g/mL$), CZE ($198.6{\mu}g/mL$), MAE ($337.1{\mu}g/mL$), PFE ($415.3{\mu}g/mL$), LSE ($548.2{\mu}g/mL$), and GJE ($626.3{\mu}g/mL$). In non-toxic concentration ranges, CZE had a strong inhibitory effect against 3T3-L1 adipogenes (84.5%) than those of the other extracts. Furthermore, the anti-adipogenic effect of CZE is largely limited in the early stage of adipogenesis, and we revealed that the inhibitory role of CZE in adipogenesis is required for the activation of Wnt signaling. Our results provide scientific evidence that the anti-adipogenic effect of CZE can be applied as an ingredient for the development of functional foods and nutri-cosmetics for obesity prevention.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.378-385
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• 1999

A reduced NaCl intake for the general population of the world has been recommended to reduce the overall blood pressure level and hence to reduce the overall incidence of cardiovascular disease. A high NaCl diet convincingly contributes to elevated arterial pressure in humans and animal models of hypertension. Among individuals there is considerable variability of blood pressure responsiveness to NaCl intake. In normotensive as well as hypertensive subjects, blood pressure can be judged to be salt sensitivity (SS) when observed to vary directly and substantially with the net intake of NaCl. The prevalence of SS in normotensive adults in the U.S. ranges from 15% to 42% and in hypertensive adults from 28% to 74%. SS is a risk factor for hypertension and may be an important marker in the identification of children for hypertension prevention programs. High NaCl intakes produce expansion of the extracellular fluid volume and thus increase blood pressure. Nonchloride salts of sodium does not expand the extracellular fluid volume and does not alter blood pressure. Blood pressure response to NaCl may be modified by other components of the diet. Low dietary intakes of potassium or calcium augment NaCl-induced increases of blood pressure. Conversely, high dietary intakes of potassium or calcium attenuate NaCl-induced hypertension. A greater intakes of potassium or calcium may prevent or delay the occurrence of hypertension. SS occurs when dietary potassium is even marginally deficient but is dose-dependently suppressed when dietary potassium is increased within its normal range. Orally administered KHCO$_3$, abundant in fruits and vegetates, but not KCl has a calcium-retaining effect which may contributed to its reversal of pressor effect of dietary NaCl. Since nutrients other than NaCl also affect blood pressure levels, a reduced NaCl intake should be only one component of a nutritional strategy to lower blood pressure.

• 동의생리병리학회지
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• 제23권6호
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• pp.1409-1415
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• 2009

Obesity is especially a serious health problem in industrialized countries, because it is considered to be a risk factor associated with the genesis or development of various metabolic diseases, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of tanshinone IIA from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge on induction of apoptossis and inhibition of adipogenesis in in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and adipocytes. The results demonstrated that tanshinone IIA decreased cell population growth of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes, assessed with the MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide] and LDH (lactate dehydrogenase) assay. Flow cytometric analysis of 3T3-L1 preadipocytes exposed to tanshinone IIA showed that apoptotic cells increased in a timeand dose-dependent manner. Treatment with tanshinone IIA decreased the number of normal cells and increased the number of apoptotic cells in a dose-dependent manner. The induction of apoptosis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes by tanshinone IIA was mediated through the activation of caspase-3 and Bax, and then through the cleavage of PARP and the down-regulation of Bcl-2. Moreover, tanshinone IIA significantly decreased the amount of intracellular triglycerides and GPDH (glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase) activity in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Our results suggest that tanshinone IIA efficiently induces apoptosis and inhibits adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes and adipocytes.

• 대한지역사회영양학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.654-661
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• 2000

Hypertension is the major risk factor for cardiovascular disease which is considered the leading cause of death in Korea. Since nonpharmarologic dietary intervention is recommended as the first step in the management of hypertension, evaluation of intervention programs is needed to formulate strategies for improving patients' dietary adherence. This study was designed to evaluate the overall effectiveness of a hypertension nutrition education program (HNEP) at a public health center, by assessing changes in nutrition knowledge, food attitude, self-efficacy, dietary behavior, and nutrient intake after program completion. An HNEP was conducted in Suwon city for 5 months in 1999 by a public health center. The program provided 3 sessions of group education with individual nutrition counseling. Thirty-five patients participated fully in the program out of 62 enrollees. Data about nutrition knowledge, food attitude, self-efficacy, dietary behavior, and intake (24-hour recall) were collected before (baseline) and after the program. Post program results indicate the following : 1) nutrition knowledge and perception of importance of nutrition significantly increased, 2) food attitudes also improved, 3) the self-efficacy for maintaining a low salt diet was increased significantly, whereas self-efficacy for maintaining a low fat diet or dietary guidelines was not improved, 4) frequency of intake of processed food, animal fat, and sweets as well as frequency of dining out were significantly reduced, 5) nutrient intake was not improved after the program, 6) the most serious barrier for participating in the program and practicing diet therapy was lack of time and willingness. In conclusion, it appears that HNEP might improve food attitudes, individual perceptions and self-efficacy for desirable eating behavior, but it might not improve dietary intake. It follows then, that a long term intervention program may need to increase effectiveness of patient dietary adherence.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제12권1호
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• pp.114-118
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• 2021

Background: Exposure to particulate matter (PM) emitted from vehicle exhaust might disrupt systemic function and elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease. In this study, we examined the changes of cardiometabolic biomarkers among vehicle inspectors exposed daily to PM0.25 and components. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at two vehicle inspection centers, Pulogadung and Ujung Menteng, located in East Jakarta, Indonesia. The exposed respondents were 43 workers from vehicle inspection centers, and the unexposed group consisted of 22 staff officers working in the same locations. Vehicle exhaust particulate matter was measured for eight hours using a Leland Legacy personal pump attached to a Sioutas Cascade Impactor. The used filters were 25 and 37-mm quartz filters. The particulate matter concentration was analyzed using a gravimetric method, whereas trace elements were analyzed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. An EEL Smoke Stain Reflectometer analyzed black carbon. Results: The personal exposure concentrations of PM0.25 were 10.4-fold higher than those in unexposed groups. Calcium and sulfur were the major components in the obtained dust, and their levels were 3.3- and 7.2-fold higher, respectively, in the exposed group. Based on an independent-samples t-test, high-density lipoprotein, triglyceride, HbA1c, total immunoglobulin E, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and nitric oxide levels were significantly different between the groups. Conclusions: In summary, it was suggested that PM0.25 exposure from vehicle exhaust might affect cardiometabolic biomarkers change.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권3호
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• pp.405-417
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: This study examined the changes in food behaviors of dietary fatty acids over 2007-2018 among Korean adults. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This study used data from the 4th (2007-2009), 5th (2010-2012), 6th (2013-2015), and 7th (2016-2018) Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. A total of 46,307 adults aged 19-64 yrs were selected and dietary data were obtained from a single 24-h recall. In the 4th and 7th data, the major food sources for each fatty acid based on the contributing percentage of the food item were compared. The consumption trends in the major food sources were presented as grams per day over 2007-2018 and compared across the survey periods using the multiple regression model. RESULTS: From 2007 to 2018, for total fat, saturated fatty acid (SFA), and monounsaturated fatty acid, the contribution of animal food sources, including beef, chicken, and eggs increased but plant food sources (e.g., tofu, soybean, and plant oil) decreased. As polyunsaturated fatty acid sources, mayonnaise, eggs, and bread showed higher contributions, whereas soybean and tofu showed lower contributions in the 7th data compared to the 4th data. For n-3 fatty acids, the contribution of fish decreased between the 4th and 7th data. Over 12 yrs, the significant increases in the absolute amount of consumption from animal sources were observed. In contrast, decreases in the consumption from plant sources and fish were seen across the survey periods. CONCLUSIONS: In Korean adults, increases in the intake of dietary fatty acids along with changes in the food behaviors during 2007-2018 have evoked great concern for SFA intake, which is a cardiovascular disease risk factor. Healthy food sources of dietary fatty acids should be emphasized in this population.

• 대한중풍순환신경학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.55-66
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• 2016

Dyslipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular accidents (CVA) and heart disease, especially the ischemic type. Lowering of serum low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is a primary measure for preventing atherosclerosis. Many medications are available for the treatment of dyslipidemia; however, these drugs have some side effects. Therefore, we treated dyslipidemia patients with Chunghyul-plus. Before treatment, patients' levels of total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and LDL-C were measured on an empty stomach. Thereafter, patients were administered 1000 mg (2 capsules) of Chunghyul-plus two or three times a day for 2 weeks. After treatment with Chunghyul-plus, patients' serum triglyceride, LDL-C, and total cholesterol levels decreased. The results of this study suggest that Chunghyul-plus might be useful in the treatment of dyslipidemia.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.1197-1204
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• 1997

서울 대학교 병원 흉부외과에서 1981년부터 1996년 6월까지 65명의 환자에서 대동맥근부 치환술을 시행하였다. 해당 질환은 대동맥판륜 확장증이 31예(47.7%)로 가장 많은 빈도를 차지하였으며, 대동맥판륜 확장증을 동반한 Stanford type A 대동맥 박리증이 28예(43.1%), 대동맥 판막 폐쇄부전증을 동반한 상행대동맥류가 4예(6.2%), 그리고 대동맥 판막 치환술 후 재발성 심내막염에 의한 치환 판막의 열개와 Behcet씨 질환 환자에서의 대동맥 판막 치환술 후 치환 판막의 열개에 의한 판막주위 누출이 각각 1예씩 이었다. Martian증후군은 34명(52.3%)의 환자에서 동반되었다. 수술은 전형적인 Bentall 수술이 3예(4.6%), Cabrol 변형의 Bentall 수술 (Cabrol 수술)이 58예(89.2%)이었으며, 대동맥판막 보존술이 2예이었고, 2예에서 동종이식편을 이용하여 대동 맥근부 치환술이 시행되었다. 수술직후 3명의 환자가 사망(4.6%)하였으며, 수술 후 합병증은 19명(29.2%)의 환자에서 발생하였으나, 대부분 일시적인 합병증이었다. 수술직후 사망한 3명의 환자를 제외한 62명의 환자에서 평균 60.2$\pm$42.4 개월간 추적 관찰하였다. 7명의 환자(11.3%)가 추적기간 중 사 좡臼느만\ulcorner 12명의 환자 (19.4%)에서 잔여 대동맥의 동맥류성 변화가 발견되었다. 10년 생존율은 72.0$\pm$9.7%이었으며, 추후대동맥수 술의 10년 See-rate는 68.0$\pm$8.9%이었다. 다변수 분석을 통한 위험요소 분석에서 Martian 증후군, 응급 수술, 대동맥 박리증, 대동맥궁 치환술이 동반된 경우, 완전 순환정지를 시행했던 경우에서 수술 사망률 및 추후 대동맥수술의 가능성이 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 60세 이상의 고령이 만기 사망률의 위험요소로 분석되었다. 대동맥근부 치환술(주로 Cabrol 방법에 의한)은 다양한 대동맥근부 질환에 성공적으로 사용될 수 있으며, 대동맥판막 보존술과 동종이식 편을 이용한 치환술의 장기 결과에 대해서는 앞으로 지속적인 추적 결과가 필 요할 것으로 보인다. 또한 대동맥박리증 환자와 Marfan 증후군이 동반된 환자에서 잔여 대동맥의 동맥류성 변화에 대한 정기적인 추적 검사가 요구된다.

• Journal of Genetic Medicine
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.155-160
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• 2009

목 적: 자간전증은 인간의 임신 특이적 증후군으로 임신 기간 동안 감소된 자궁 관류 압에 의해 나타나는 태반 허열에 의해 시작된다. 자간전증은 염증성 싸이토카인의 비정상적인 발현과 연관되어 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 싸이토카인 중 대표적인 종양 사멸 인자-알파(tumor necrosis factor-alpha; TNF-alpha)는 자간전증 여성에서 증가되는 것으로 보고되었다. 하지만 TNF-alpha 유전자 다형성과 자건전증 사이의 연관성에 관한 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 따라서 이번 연구에서는 TNF-alpha 유전자 프로모터 지역의 C-850T의 단일염기다형성을 한국인 자간전증 여성에서 확인하고 자간전증의 발달과의 연관성을 연구하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 이 유전자 다형성은 SNapShot kit와 ABI Prism3100 Genetic analyzer를 사용하여 198명의 자간전증 임산부와 194명의 정상 임산부의 말초 혈액에서 분석하였다. 결 과: C-850T 유전자형과 대립유전자 빈도는 자간전증 임산부와 정상 임산부 사이에 차이가 없었다. 유전자형인CC, CT, TT는 자간전증 임산부에서 각각 74.3%, 22.2%, 3.5% 였고, 정상 임산부에서 71.6%, 25.8%, 2.6%였다. 그리고 C와 T 대립유전자 빈도는 자간전증 임산부에서 각각 0.85, 0.15 였고 정상 임산부에서 0.84, 0.16였다. 자간전증 발생 위험도는 C-850T의 이종접합 유전자형(CT)이나 돌연변이 유전자형(TT)을 수반하는 그룹에서 증가되지 않았다. 결 론: 우리는 이번 연구에서 자간전증과 정상 임신부 사이에 C-850T의 유전자형과 대립유전자 빈도는 차이가 없음을 발견했다. 따라서 이번 연구는 TNF-alpha 유전자 다형성인 C-850T가 한국인 임신부의 자간전증 발생과 관련이 없을 가능성을 시사한다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제36권8호
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• pp.566-575
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• 2003

저자들은 본 연구에서 양대혈관우심실기시증에 대한 양심실 교정의 18년간의 임상 성적을 보고하고자 하였다 대신 및 방법: 1986년 5월부터 2002년 9월까지 양대혈관우심실기시증으로 양심실교정을 받은 112명의 환자를 대상으로 하여(남자 80명, 여자 32명) 형태학적 특성, 수술방법, 조기 사망과 재수술에 대한 위험 인자를 분석하였고, 생존율과 무재수술 생존율을 살펴보았다. 결과: 심실중격결손의 유형은 대동맥하형이 가장 흔하였고(n=58, 52%) 비교통형이 두 번째로 많은 유형이었다 n=32, 29%). 수술 방법은 심실 내 배플 수술(n=71, 63%),좌심실-대동맥 배플 후 우심실-폐동맥 인조도관 삽입술 또는 REV수술(n=24, 21.4%), 동맥전환술(n=14, 12.5%), Senning 술식(n=3, 2.7%) 등이었다. 34명(30%)에서는 교정 수술 전 고식 수술이 필요하였으며, 23명(21%)의 환아에서는 교정술 후 재수술이 필요하였다. 조기 사망은 12명(10.7%)이었고, 4예의 만기 사망이 있었다. 조기 사망의 위험인자로는 수술 당시 3개월 이하의 연령군(p=0.003), 심폐기 가동시간 및 대동맥 차단시간(p=0.015, p=0.067), 수술방법(동맥전환술)(p <0.001)과 심실중격결손의 유형(폐동맥하형(p=0.002)이 있었고, 다변량 석에서 3개월 이하의 수술 연령이 의미있는 위험 인자였다(p=0.011). 재수술의 위험인자는 교정술시 연령(1세 미만, p=0.02), 교정술 시 폐동맥분지성형술(p=0.024), 심실중격결손증의 유형(비교통형)(p=0.001), 수술 유형(인조도관 삽입술 및 REV수술)(p=0.028, p=0.017)이었고, 다변량분석에서 의미 는 위험 인자는 발견되지 않았다. 추적 관찰은 91명에서 이루어졌으며 평균 추적 관찰 기간은 10.8$\pm$56.4 (2~201)개월이었다. 5년, 10년 및 15년 생존율은 86.5%, 85%, 85%이었고 무재수술 생존율은 85%, 71.5%, 70% 이었다. 결론: 연구 결과 3개월 이하의 수술 연령군, 폐동맥하형 심실중격결손의 경우 조기 사망률이 의미있게 높았으며 이들 대부분은 동맥전환술을 받은 환아였다. 또한 비교통형 심실중격결손 환아와 페동맥 인조도관 삽입술 및 REV수술에서 재수술률이 높았다. 본 연구를 통해, 형태학적 특성과 연령을 고려하여 양대혈관우심실기시증에 대한 수술 전략을 수립하면 양심실 교정은 좋은 장기 성적을 기대해 볼 수 있다는 사실을 확인하였다.