• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.403-407
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• 2011

A form of polycystic ovary (PCO) resembling some aspects of the human PCO syndrome (PCOS) can be induced in rats by a single injection of estradiol valerate (EV). An increase in sympathetic outflow to the ovary precedes, by several weeks, the appearance of cysts, suggesting the involvement of a neurogenic component in the pathology of this ovarian dysfunction. To test the hypotheses that the change in sympathetic tone is related to an augmented production of hippocampal and/or ovarian nerve growth factor (NGF), and that this abnormally elevated production of NGF contributes to the induction of PCOS induced by EV. The animals were sacrificed after PCOS induction and the ovaries and hippocampus were sectioned and compared to the normal control. The expression of NGF was measured by immunohistochemical staining and Western blot analysis in the ovaries and hippocampus. EV-induced PCOS showed significant increase of ovarian NGF expression. Immunohistochemical expression of NGF was confined to the follicular cells and interstitial cells. Hippocampal NGF expression was not significantly changed. In conclusion EV-induced PCOS was related to the ovarian sympathetic activation which was mediated by NGF.

• Journal of Ginseng Research
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.360-367
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• 2011

In this study, we investigated the effects of total ginseng saponin (TGS) on the cutaneous wound healing process using histological analysis. A total of 24 ICR mice, 5-weeks-old, were used for all in vivo experiments. Mice were divided into control and TGS-treated groups and four equidistant 1-cm full-thickness dorsal incisional wounds were created. The wounds were extracted at days 1, 3, 5, and 7 post-injury for histomorphometrical analysis including wound area and contracture measurements, keratinocyte migration rate, and calculation of infiltrating inflammatory cells. The results showed that the wound area was smaller and keratinocyte migration rate was higher in the TGS-treated group than that of the control group from days 3 to 7. Inflammatory cells in the TGS-treated group at days 1 and 3 were reduced compared to the control group. Wound contraction in the TGS-treated group was greater than in the control group on days 3 to 5, and collagen deposition in the TGS-treated group was higher than in the control group during wound healing. The results indicate a beneficial effect of TGS when used to treat skin wounds.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.289-292
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• 2019

Lachnospiraceae bacterium KGMB03038 (=KCTC 15821)은 건강한 한국인의 대변 시료로부터 분리된 Lachnospiraceae과, Clostridia 강, Firmicutes 문에 속하는 신속 균주이다. 본 연구에서는 PacBio Sequel 플랫폼을 이용하여 KGMB03038 균주의 유전체를 해독하고 분석하였으며 그 결과, 47.8% G + C 함량을 가진 3,334,474 bp 길이의 완전한 하나의 유전체 컨티그를 얻었다. 이 유전체는 3,099개의 단백질 암호화 유전자와 12개의 rRNA 유전자, 54개의 rRNA 유전자, 그리고 4개의 ncRNA 유전자를 포함하고 있다. 이 유전체 분석 결과, KGMB 03038 균주가 탄수화물의 가수화와 아미노산의 생합성에 관련되어 있는 중요 유전자들을 가지고 있음을 확인하였다.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제55권3호
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• pp.274-277
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• 2019

본 연구에서는 건강한 한국인 분변으로부터 Ruminococcus sp. KGMB03662 균주를 분리하고 유전체서열을 PacBio Sequel 플랫폼을 사용하여 분석하였다. 염색체의 크기는 2,707,502 bp로 G + C 구성 비율은 43.09%, 총 유전자수는 2,484개, 단백질 코딩 유전자는 2,367개, rRNA는 14개 및 tRNA는 53개로 구성되었다. 본 유전체로부터 가수분해효소, 지방산생합성 및 대사와 항생제생합성 및 내성 관련 유전자를 확인하였다. 이러한 유전체의 분석은 KGMB03662 균주가 사람의 건강 및 질병에 관여할 것으로 여겨진다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.172-175
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• 2016

An 11-month-old, 19.5 kg, intact male Border collie was referred with intermittent left forelimb lameness to the Gyeongsang Animal Medical Center. The symptom was first discovered about 6 months ago, and it has gotten worse for the last 10 days with non-weight bearing on the left forelimb. During the physical examination, the patient showed painful reaction when the left shoulder was abducted. On radiographic assessment, a radiolucent line and some osteophytes were found in both humeral heads. Based on patient's clinical signs and radiographic findings, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) was very suspicious. So, we decided to perform an arthroscopic surgery on left shoulder for definitive diagnosis and treatment because the right forelimb revealed no clinical signs. During arthroscopic technique, we found a large OCD flap on the caudo-central area of humeral head, and observed severe synovitis over a wide range on posterior area of the articular capsule. The large OCD flap was removed by a grasping forceps, and many joint mice were removed either. Curettage was performed using a curette on the articular surface until hemorrhage occurred, and articular capsule flushed with a lactated-ringer's solution. The patient was discharged on the same day without any specific abnormal status. Antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs were administered. Mild lameness on left forelimb was observed in 2 weeks after surgery, but after 4 weeks, the patient showed complete normal gait without any lameness. Although surgical removal of OCD flap with arthroscopic was previously reported, We would like note that a large OCD flap can also be removed by arthroscopic surgery in this report.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권4호
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• pp.399-402
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• 2011

In recent years, the mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) derived from various tissues have been widely tested for developing cell therapies, tissue repair and transplantation. Although there has been much interest in the immunomodulatory properties of MSC and their immunologic reactions following autologous, allogeneic and xenogenic transplantation of MSC in vivo, up to date, the expression of immunogenic markers, such as class I and II human leukocyte antigens (HLA), after differentiation of human umbilical cord blood (hUCB)-derived MSC has been poorly investigated and require extensive in vitro and in vivo testing. In this experiment, the expression of the HLA-ABC and HLA-DR on hUCB-derived MSC have been tested by immunocytochemical staining. The undifferentiated MSC were moderately stained for HLA-ABC but very weakly for HLA-DR. In order to investigate the inhibitory effect of allogeneic lymphocytes on proliferation of MSC, the MSC were cultured in the presence or absence of peripheral allogeneic lymphocytes stimulated with concanavalin A. The allogeneic lymphocytes did not significantly inhibit MSC proliferation. We conclude that hUCB-MSC expressed moderately class I HLA antigen while almost negatively class II HLA antigen. The MSC have an immunomodulatory effect which can suppress the allogeneic response of lymphocytes. These in vitro data suggest that allogeneic MSC derived from cord blood can be useful candidate for allogeneic cell therapy and transplantation without a major risk of rejection.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.195-208
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• 2013

지하 폐광도에 의한 지반침하 지역에서 전기비저항탐사와 시추공영상촬영을 통하여 지하공동의 분포 파악 및 지반 침하의 시간에 따른 변화량 측정을 수행하였다. 전기비저항탐사가 가능했던 연구지역 1에서는 100-150 ohm-meter 정도 낮은 비저항을 가지는 이상대가 관찰되었으며 시추조사와 시추공영상촬영 결과에서 폐갱도를 확인하였다. 연구지역 2는 도로로 피복되어 전기비저항탐사 수행이 불가능하였으나 광맥분포를 고려한 시추조사에서 채굴적 및 폐갱도를 확인하였다. 또한 시추공영상촬영을 43일간 총 6차례에 걸쳐 수행하여 시간에 따른 지하매질의 수직 이동 변위를 측정하였다. 지반침하로 인한 지하매질의 수직이동양상은 하부에서 상부보다 3배 이상 큰 규모로 발생하며 그 지속기간 역시 4배 이상 오랫동안 발생했음을 확인하였다. 효과적인 지하공동 탐지 및 지반침하 작용 모니터링을 위해서는 전기비저항탐사와 시추공영상촬영기법을 활용하는 것이 유용함을 알 수 있었다.

• 한국석유지질학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.18-26
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• 2005

경기만 북부 석모수도 수로제방에 40 m 두께의 조수로 포인트바(tidal point bar) 퇴적층이 발달하고 있다. 수로 제방은 위로 볼록한 형태를 가지고 있으며 간헐적으로 간조선 근방에서 파랑기원의 침식면이 나타난다. 경사이질암상층리는 최대 25 m 두께로 발달하며 수로 방향으로 경사도는 14도에 달한다. 경사이질암상층리의 하부에는 밀물방향성을 갖는 사층리층이 발달한다. 석모수도는 썰물우세 수로이지만 밀물 방향성의 사층리가 우세하게 발달하는데 이것은 조수로의 전형적인 특성인 창조류와 낙조류리 상호 회피성에 기인한다. 경사이질암상층리는 세립사와 점토의 교호층리로 구성되며 상향 세립화의 경향성을 보인다. 석모수도의 거대한 크기와 한강으로부터의 멀리 떨어진 위치, 강한 조류의 영향으로 인해 퇴적층 내에는 한강의 계절적인 유량변동이 기록되지 않는다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.40-45
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• 2011

Cardiovascular changes caused by $CO_2$ pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy (LOVH) were measured in nine healthy mixed breed dogs ($16.7{\pm}4.6kg$). The dogs were premedicated with the combination of atropine, acepromazine, and butorphanol. General anesthesia was induced with propofol and maintained with isoflurane in oxygen. Controlled ventilation maintained partial pressure of end-tidal $CO_2$ between 35-45 mmHg. The $CO_2$ pneumoperitoneum was maintained at a constant pressure of 12 mmHg and the dog was placed in the $15^{\circ}$ Trendelenburg position as LOVH was performed. Dorsal pedal artery was catheterized for measurements of heart rate (HR) and invasive arterial blood pressure (IBP). Prior to the intraperitoneal insufflation, baseline measurements of HR and IBP were made every minute for a total of 10 min. Then, measurements of HR and IBP were made every 5 min following intraperitoneal insufflation and were also made every 5 min following desufflation for a total of 10 min. The $CO_2$ pneumoperitoneum during LOVH resulted in a significant (P < 0.05) increase in systolic arterial blood pressure at the time of the onset of insufflation. In addition, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure increased significantly (P < 0.05) at the time of the onset of insufflation and 5 min following insufflation. The mean heart rate did not change significantly during LOVH. Although IBP showed sharp initial rise following the $CO_2$ pneumoperitoneum, the changes were within physiological acceptable limits in these healthy, ventilated dogs.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.33-39
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• 2011

The present study was aimed to investigate the effect of intraperitoneal bupivacaine instillation on postoperative pain after laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy (LOHE) in dogs. Twelve female German shepherd dogs (17-30 kg) were divided into two groups. The treatment group received 4.4 mg/kg of instilled intraperitoneal bupivacaine diluted to 0.25% with an equivalent volume of saline after pneumoperitoneum, but the control group received 1.76 ml/kg of 0.9% saline. Two blind observers measured the extent of dog's pain and sedation by using dynamic interactive visual analogue scale (DIVAS) preoperatively and 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12 h postoperatively. At each designated time, blood cortisol, glucose, and creatine kinase (CK) concentrations were also measured. Based on the repeated-measures ANOVA, there were significant differences in time-dependent postoperative changes in patterns of DIVAS-pain score between two groups. In addition, the treatment group had significantly lower DIVAS-pain scores at 1, 2, 4, and 6 h postoperatively compared to the control group. DIVAS-sedation score and biochemical measures including cortisol, glucose, and CK did not show any significant differences between two groups. No complications associated with bupivacaine administration were observed. Thus, instilled bupivacaine intraperitoneally may be an effective method on relieving behavioral expressions associated with postoperative pain after laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy in dogs.