• 환경위생공학
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.33-48
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• 2008

The purpose of this study was to characterize background mass concentration of $PM_{10},\;PM_{2.5}$ and metallic composition from June 2004 to June 2005 in comparison with Seoul and Asan city. The results were as follows: 1. Annual mean of $PM_{10}$ concentrations in Seoul and Asan were $56.95({\pm}25.63){\mu}g/m^3,\;57.02({\pm}27.22){\mu}g/m^3$ respectly. 2. Annual mean of $PM_{2.5}$ concentrations in Seoul and Asan were $46.97({\pm}40.36){\mu}g/m^3,\;42.16({\pm}21.79){\mu}g/m^3$ respectly. 3. The average $PM_{2.5}/PM_{10}$ ratio was 0.82 in Seoul and 0.74 in Asan city. 4. The concentration of $PM_{10},\;PM_{2.5}$ were the highest in spring and the lowest in summer. Asan was higher than Seoul in spring and summer. 5. The results showed that average $PM_{10}$ composition order as Si>Fe>Pb>Zn>Mn in Seoul and Si>Fe>Zn>Pb>Mn in Asan. The concentration of metals in $PM_{10}$ of Seoul that Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn were high in spring and Zn was low in Fall. Fe, Mn were high in spring of Asan. 6. The results showed that average $PM_{2.5}$ composition order as Si>Pb>Fe>Zn>Mn in Seoul and Si>Fe>Pb>Zn>Cr in Asan. The concentration of metals in $PM_{2.5}$ of Seoul that Cr was high in spring. 7. The result showed that relation between Cr and Cu, Cu and Fe, Fe and Mn, Mn and Zn, Zn and Si in Seoul, Cr and Zn, Cu and Pb, Zn and Pb, Pb and Mn in Asan. The result showed that $PM_{10}$ concentration exceeding $50{\mu}g/m^3$(US-EPA Standard) and $PM_{2.5}$ concentration exceeding $15{\mu}g/m^3$(US-EPA Standard). In urban area, the monitoring of $PM_{2.5}$ permits the anthropogenic sources and the interference of natural sources with respect to $PM_{10}$ measurements.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.38-44
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• 2011

Cisplatin is widely used for various types of cancers. However, its side effects, most notably, renal toxicity often limit its clinical utility. Although previous metabolomic studies reported possible toxicity markers, they used small number of animals and statistical approaches that may not perform best in the presence of intra-group variation. Here, we identified urinary biomarkers associated with renal toxicity induced by cisplatin using NMR-based metabolomics combined with Orthogonal Projections to Latent Structures-Discriminant Analysis (OPLS-DA). Male Sprague-Dawley rats (n=22) were treated with cisplatin (10 mg/kg single dose), and the urines obtained before and after treatment were analyzed by NMR. Multivariable analysis of NMR data presented clear separation between non-treated and treated groups. The OPLS-DA statistical results revealed that 1,3-dimethylurate, taurine, glucose, glycine and branched-chain amino acid (isoleucine, leucine and valine) were significantly elevated in the treated group and that phenylacetylglycine and sarcosine levels were decreased in the treated group. To test the robustness of the approach, we built a prediction model for the toxicity and were able to predict all the unknown samples (n=14) correctly. We believe the proposed NMR-based metabolomics with OPLS-DA approach and the resulting urine markers can be used to augment the currently available blood markers.

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제50권3호
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• pp.199-205
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• 2012

Toxoplasmic encephalitis is caused by reactivation of bradyzoites to rapidly dividing tachyzoites of the apicomplexan parasite Toxoplasma gondii in immunocompromised hosts. Diagnosis of this life-threatening disease is problematic, because it is difficult to discriminate between these 2 stages. Toxoplasma PCR assays using gDNA as a template have been unable to discriminate between an increase or decrease in SAG1 and BAG1 expression between the active tachyzoite stage and the latent bradyzoite stage. In the present study, real-time RT-PCR assay was used to detect the expression of bradyzoite (BAG1)- and tachyzoite-specific genes (SAG1) during bradyzoite/tachyzoite stage conversion in mice infected with T. gondii Tehran strain after dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DXM) administration. The conversion reaction was observed in the lungs and brain tissues of experimental mice, indicated by SAG1 expression at day 6 after DXM administration, and continued until day 14. Bradyzoites were also detected in both organs throughout the study; however, it decreased at day 14 significantly. It is suggested that during the reactivation period, bradyzoites not only escape from the cysts and reinvade neighboring cells as tachyzoites, but also converted to new bradyzoites. In summary, the real-time RT-PCR assay provided a reliable, fast, and quantitative way of detecting T. gondii reactivation in an animal model. Thus, this method may be useful for diagnosing stage conversion in clinical specimens of immunocompromised patients (HIV or transplant patients) for early identification of tachyzoite-bradyzoite stage conversion.

• 대한예방한의학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.1-13
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• 2017

Objectives : This paper serves to explore current trends of systems biology in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and examine how it may influence the Traditional Korean medicine. Methods : Literature review method was collectively used to classify Introduction to systems biology, diagnosis and syndrome classification of systems biology in TCM perspective, physiotherapy including acupuncture, herbs and formula functions, TCM systems biology, and directions of academic development. Results : The term 'Systems biology' is coined as a combination of systems science and biology. It is a field of study that tries to understand living organism by establishing a theory based on an ideal model that analyzes and predicts the desired output with understanding of interrelationships and dynamics between variables. Systems biology has an integrated and multi-dimensional nature that observes the interaction among the elements constructing the network. The current state of systems biology in TCM is categorized into 4 parts: diagnosis and syndrome, physical therapy, herbs and formulas and academic development of TCM systems biology and its technology. Diagnosis and syndrome field is focusing on developing TCM into personalized medicine by clarifying Kidney yin deficiency patterns and metabolic differences among five patterns of diabetes and analyzing plasma metabolism and biomarkers of coronary heart disease patients. In the field of physical therapy such as acupuncture and moxibustion, researchers discovered the effect of stimulating acupoint ST40 on gene expression and the effects of acupuncture on treating functional dyspepsia and acute ischemic stroke. Herbs and formulas were analyzed with TCM network pharmacology. The therapeutic mechanisms of Si Wu Tang and its series formulas are explained by identifying potential active substances, targets and mechanism of action, including metabolic pathways of amino acid and fatty acid. For the academic development of TCM systems biology and its technology, it is necessary to integrate massive database, integrate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as systems biology. It is also essential to establish a platform to maximize herbal treatment through accumulation of research data and diseases-specific, or drug-specific network combined with clinical experiences, and identify functions and roles of molecules in herbs and conduct animal-based studies within TCM frame. So far, few literature reviews exist for systems biology in traditional Korean medicine and they merely re-examine known efficacies of simple substances, herbs and formulas. For the future, it is necessary to identify specific mechanisms of working agents and targets to maximize the effects of traditional medicine modalities. Conclusions : Systems biology is widely accepted and studied in TCM and already advanced into a field known as 'TCM systems biology', which calls for the study of incorporating TCM and systems biology. It is time for traditional Korean medicine to acknowledge the importance of systems biology and present scientific basis of traditional medicine and establish the principles of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases. By doing so, traditional Korean medicine would be innovated and further developed into a personalized medicine.

• 분석과학
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.221-229
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• 2001

본 연구에서는 이미 허가되어 시판되고 있는 D제약의 "티로파주"(대조약, 염산티로프라미드로서 1mL당 16.67mg 함유)와 S제약의 "티램주"(시험약)이 생물학적으로 동등한지의 여부를 판정하고자 시행되었다. 두 제제를 건강한 성인 남자 16인의 지원자에게 라틴방격법에 따라서 근육 주사한 후, 고체-액체 추출법으로 추출하여, GC/MS로 티로프라미드의 혈장 중 농도를 측정하고 이로부터 최고 혈장중 농도 (Cmax), 최고 혈장중 농도 도달시간(Tmax), 혈장중 약물농도-시간 곡선하 면적(AUC)에 대하여 식품의약품안정청(이하 식약청이라 함)과 서울대학교 약학대학이 공동 개발한 분산분석 프로그램에 의하여 분산분석을 행하였다. 정량을 위한 검정 곡선의 상관계수는 $R^2=0.998$로 좋은 직선성을 나타내었고, 검출한계는 0.1ng/mL였다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제30권7호
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• pp.640-650
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• 2020

간, 췌장 및 지방 조직에서 많은 수준으로 합성되는 섬유 아세포 성장 인자 21(FGF21)은 FGF19과 FGF23와 함께 FGF 패밀리의 비정형 구성원에 속해 있다. FGF21은 발현 조직에 따라 endo/paracrine특징을 보여주며, 포도당 대사 및 에너지 항상성을 포함하는 많은 종류의 대사 경로를 조절하고 있다. 생리학적 조건 하에서 많은 종류의 스트레스가 조직 별 FGF21의 합성을 유도한다고 알려져 있고, 이렇게 증가한 FGF21은 위와 같은 스트레스에 적응하거나 방어하기 위한 세포 내 기전을 활성화 시키게 된다. 이 과정에서 peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) 및 peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα)가 지방 및 간 조직에서 FGF21의 발현을 조절하는 대표적인 전사 조절자로 알려져 있다. 지난 10년간의 연구를 통해 약리학적 FGF21 투여는 체중을 감소시키고 비만 마우스 및 2 형 당뇨병 환자에서 인슐린 감수성 및 지단백질 프로파일을 개선시키는 것으로 보고되었고, 이를 바탕으로 FGF21은 제 2 형 당뇨병, 비만 및 비 알콜 성 지방간 질환(NAFLD)의 치료제로서 큰 주목을 받아 왔다. 그러나 조직 별 상이한 FGF21 발현의 역설적 조건 및 생리 약학적 기능의 차이로 인해 FGF21의 이해는 여전히 부족한 수준에 있다. 따라서 본 총설을 통해 FGF21의 조직 특정 기능 및 해당 동작 메커니즘을 포함한 이전 연구들에서 발생하였던 흥미로운 문제를 논의하고, FGF21 아날로그를 이용한 임상 시험의 현 상황을 요약하고자 한다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.240-249
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• 2020

Objectives: Although the side effects of radiation therapy vary from mucositis to osteomyelitis depending on the dose of radiation therapy, to date, an experimental animal model has not yet been proposed. The aim of this study was to develop an animal model for assessing complications of irradiated bone, especially to quantify the dose of radiation needed to develop a rat model. Materials and Methods: Sixteen Sprague-Dawley rats aged seven weeks with a mean weight of 267.59 g were used. Atraumatic extraction of a right mandibular first molar was performed. At one week after the extraction, the rats were randomized into four groups and received a single dose of external radiation administered to the right lower jaw at a level of 14, 16, 18, or 20 Gy, respectively. Clinical alopecia with body weight changes were compared and bony volumetric analysis with micro-computed tomography (CT), histologic analysis with H&E were performed. Results: The progression of the skin alopecia was different depending on the irradiation dose. Micro-CT parameters including bone volume, bone volume/tissue volume, bone mineral density, and trabecular spaces, showed no significant differences. The progression of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) along with that of inflammation, fibrosis, and bone resorption, was found with increased osteoclast or fibrosis in the radiated group. As the radiation dose increases, osteoclast numbers begin to decrease and osteoclast tends to increase. Osteoclasts respond more sensitively to the radiation dose, and osteoblasts are degraded at doses above 18 Gy. Conclusion: A standardized animal model clinically comparable to ORN of the jaw is a valuable tool that can be used to examine the pathophysiology of the disease and trial any potential treatment modalities. We present a methodology for the use of an experimental rat model that incorporates a guideline regarding radiation dose.

• 한방비만학회지
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.45-54
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• 2004

Objective: To evaluate the effect of Ephedra Sinica and Evodia Rutaecarpa on resting metabolic rate(RMR), weight and body composition in obese women during low-calorie diet. Methods: We recruited 90 healthy premenopausal women$(body\;mass\;index{\geq}25kg/m^2)$ and randomly assigned to three groups(ephedra group, evodia group and placebo group). Subjects were administered Ephedra Sinica(6g twice a day) or Evodia Rutaecarpa(6g twice a day) or placebo in a double-blind fashion and participated in low-calorie diet for 8 weeks. Resting metabolic rate and body composition were measured at baseline, 4 and 8 weeks. Results: RMR change for 4 weeks was significantly higher in the ephedra group compared with the placebo group(p<.05). But the change for 8 weeks was not significant and the Evodia group showed no significant RMR change. Weight and percent body fat changes for 4 weeks and 8 weeks were significantly higher than the placebo group in the ephedra group(p<.05), but the Evodia group didn't show significant level. Conclusions: This study supports and emphasizes the benefits of herbal medicine in maintaining or increasing RMR during low-calorie diet. Especially Ephedra treatment was effective on significant maintainment of RMR, loss of weight and percent body fat(P<.05).

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.212-219
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• 2009

개의 마취에서 부작용을 예방하기 위하여 전마취제로 가장 일반적으로 사용되어지는 항콜린제는 심장에 부작용을 일으킬 수 있다. 비글견에서 케타민 마취 동안 심장의 교감신경과 부교감 신경의 균형에 대한 아트로핀과 글리코피롤레이트의 효과를 검증하기 위하여, 심박변이도, 마취 기간 그리고 행동 변화가 평가 되어졌다. 아트로핀과 글리코피롤레이트에서는 어떠한 일시적인 domain 차이도 없었다. 주파수 영역과 연관되어서는, 아트로핀과 글리코피롤레이트 효과는 모두 대조군에 비해 유의하게 낮게 나타났다(P<0.05). 그러나, 아트로핀의 RMSSD와 SD1은 기준선보다 낮았으며(P<0.05), 글리코피롤레이트의 LF:HF ratio는 기준선보다 높은 유의한 변화를 보였다(P<0.05). SD1의 변화는 주파수 도메인의 HF와 일치하는 변화를 보였으며 호흡수와 $SpO_2-R$의 변화와도 일치하는 변화를 보였다. 우리의 결과는 심장의 자율신경적 특성을 이용하여 글리코피롤레이트가 안전성과 작용 시간을 고려하여 개에서 케타민 마취 시 항콜린제로 더욱 적당하다는 것을 증명한 것이다.

• 생명과학회지
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• 제19권11호
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• pp.1499-1505
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• 2009

본 실험은 2007년 8월에서 9월 동안, 집단 사육되는 토끼에서 피부병을 유발한 주 병원체를 확인하고 역학적인 특성을 조사하기 위해 실시되었다. 총 10개의 농장에서 임상적으로 피부병이 명확한 토끼들을 선별하여 실험에 공시하였다. 40마리의 토끼 피부병변에서 모발 및 피부 조직 520개를 채취하여 진균학적, 세균학적, 기생충학적으로 검사를 실시하였다. 피부사상균, 세균성 피부염 그리고 기생충성 피부염의 발병율은 각각 95%, 92.5% 그리고 7.5%로 나타났다. 진균 배양 결과에서 피부 사상균의 주된 원인체로 Trichophyton mentagrophyte (95%)가 가장 많이 검출되었고, 그 다음으로 Aspergillus s(5%)와 Cryptococcus humilocus (2.5%)가 순차적으로 검출되었다. 세균 배양 결과에서는 토끼의 세균성 피부염을 유발하는 원인체로 Staphylococcus coagulase가 가장 많이 검출되었고, Staphylococcus aureus가 두 번째로 많은 비율을 차지하였다. 이 연구에서는 외부 기생충의 검출은 낮게 나타났으며, Psoroptes cuniculi가 40마리의 토끼 중 3마리에서(7.5%) 검출되었다. 본 실험의 결과는 토끼 피부병 치료와 연구에 관련한 기초 정보를 제공할 것이라 판단된다.