• 대한의생명과학회지
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.55-60
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• 2007

Computerized image processing and analysis system was used for quantitative assessment of skin tissue components in color histological sections. The purpose of this study was to determine that the changes in the collagen fiber density and elastic fiber density in dermis in the rat skin as aging. And also to determine that the correlation between fibroblast density and collagen fiber density and elastic fiber density in the aged rat skin. Ten weeks old ($130{\sim}150g$) eight and fifty-four weeks old ($300{\sim}350g$) eight female Sprague-Dawley rats were used. The full-thickness skin biopsy specimens were prepared serial sections and stained with hematoxylin and eosin, Masson's trichrome and Verhoeff-van Gieson. The collagen fiber and the elastic fiber were identified using the image analysis processing system and then calculated the collagen fiber density rate and the elastic fiber density rate in the dermis. It also identified fibroblast and calculated fibroblast density in the dermis. By using a Student's t-test, a decrease in the collagen fiber density rate (t=-4.650, P<0.001) and the elastic fiber density rate (t=-6.494, P<0.001) of dermis can be observed in aged rats as compared with the young rats. A Student's t-test showed a significantly less fibroblast density in the aged rats than the young rats (t=-4.497, P<0.001). There were significantly positive correlation between the fibroblast density and the collagen fiber density rate (r=.69, P<0.001) and the elastic fiber density rate (r=.91, P<0.001). These results indicate that the aging may decrease the collagen fiber density and elastic fiber density due to reduced the proliferative and synthetic activity of fibroblast in the dermis.

• Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society
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• 제32권10호
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• pp.3618-3623
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• 2011

This paper presents a stable isotope chemistry of bone collagen and carbonate. Bone carbonate has the potential to provide additional isotopic information. However, it remains controversial as to whether archaeological bone carbonate retains its original biogenic signature. I used a novel application of bone density fractionation and checked the integrity of ${\delta}^{13}C_{apa}$ values using radiocarbon dating. Diagenesis in archaeological bone carbonate still remains to be resolved in extracting biogenic information. The combined use of bone density fractionation and differential dissolution method shows a large shift in the ${\delta}^{13}C_{apa}$ values. Although ${\delta}^{13}C_{apa}$ values are improved in lighter density fractions, a large percentage of contamination in bone carbonate was reported via $^{14}C$ dating compared to that noted with bone collagen.

• 한국재료학회지
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.215-222
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• 2024

Because collagen is inherently piezoelectric, research is being actively conducted to utilize it to harvest energy. In this study, a collagen solution was prepared using edible low-molecular-weight peptide collagen powder, and collagen films were fabricated using a dip coating method. The collagen films prepared by dip coating showed a smooth surface without defects such as pinholes or cracks. Dehydrothermal treatment of the collagen films was performed to induce a stable molecular structure through cross-linking. The collagen film subjected to dehydrothermal treatment at 110 ℃ for 24 h showed a thickness reduction rate of 19 %. Analysis of the collagen films showed that the crystallinity of the collagen film improved by about 7.9 % after dehydrothermal treatment. A collagen film-based piezoelectric nanogenerator showed output characteristics of approximately 13.7 V and 1.4 ㎂ in a pressure test of 120 N. The generator showed a maximum power density of about 2.91 mW/m² and an output voltage of about 8~19 V during various human body movements such as finger tapping. The collagen film-based piezoelectric generator showed improved output performance with improved crystallinity and piezoelectricity after dehydrothermal treatment.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.87-92
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• 2010

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of electrical stimulation (ES) on the wound closure rate, collagen deposition, and TGF-${\beta}$1 mRNA expression in skin wound of rat. Methods: Twenty male Sprague-Dawley rats (222~271 g) were randomly divided into ES (n=10) and control group (n=10). The ES group received a cathodal stimulation with 50 V at 100 pps for 30 minutes for 7 days, while the control group was not given electrical stimulation. The wound closure rate, collagen density and TGF-${\beta}$1 mRNA ratio were measured. Results: The mean wound closure rates in the ES and control groups were $83.79{\pm}16.35$% and $51.57{\pm}17.76$%, respectively (p<0.001). The collagen density in the ES and control groups were $46.67{\pm}10.68$% and $25.03{\pm}13.09$%, respectively (p<0.001). The TGF-${\beta}$1 mRNA ratio in the ES and control groups were $1.35{\pm}0.60$ and $0.63{\pm}0.30$, respectively at 6 hours post-wound (p<0.01) and $1.69{\pm}0.47$ and $1.32{\pm}0.28$, respectively, at 7 days post-wound (p<0.05). Conclusions: ES accelerated the wound closure rate of skin incision wounds and was accompanied by an increase in collagen deposition in the regenerating dermis. In addition, ES increased TGF-${\beta}$1 mRNA expression during wound healing process. These findings suggest that ES may activate TGF-${\beta}$1 expression, and may increase synthesis activities of fibroblasts in regenerating skin wounds in rats.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.12.1-12.11
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• 2022

Objectives: This pilot study aimed to establish the interrelationship between collagen and mast cells in periapical granulomas and periapical cysts. Materials and Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted on the paraffin-embedded tissue sections of 68 specimens (34 periapical granulomas and 34 periapical cysts). The specimens were stained with picrosirius to observe collagen fiber birefringence and anti-tryptase antibody to evaluate the mast cell count immunohistochemically. The mean number and birefringence of collagen fibers, as well as the mean number of mast cells (total, granulated, and degranulated), and the mean inflammatory cell density were calculated. The data obtained were analyzed using the Kruskal Wallis test, Mann Whitney U test, and Spearman correlation test (p < 0.05). Results: The mean number of thick collagen fibers was higher in periapical cysts, while that of thin fibers was higher in granulomas (p = 0.00). Cysts emitted orange-yellow to red birefringence, whereas periapical granulomas had predominantly green fibers (p = 0.00). The mean inflammatory cell density was comparable in all groups (p = 0.129). The number of total, degranulated, and granulated mast cells exhibited significant results (p = 0.00) in both groups. Thick cyst fibers showed significant inverse correlations with inflammation and degranulated mast cells (p = 0.041, 0.04 respectively). Conclusions: Mast cells and inflammatory cells influenced the nature of collagen fiber formation and its birefringence. This finding may assist in the prediction of the nature, pathogenesis, and biological behavior of periapical lesions.

• 대한화장품학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.135-140
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• 2004

피부 노화를 예방할 수 있는 기능성 화장품은 지질과산화를 초래하는 활성산소종(ROS)의 생성 억제와 제거 또는 collagen과 elastin의 사슬 절단 및 교차결합의 변형을 억제하는 효능이 있어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 피부 조직 중 malonedialdehydt (MDA)와 collagen이 항노화 작용이 있는 기능성 화장품의 검색 지표로서의 사용 가능성을 알아보고자 10, 25 주령 랫드의 정상 피부와 창상을 유도한 피부를 7일간 관찰하였다. 육안적인 관찰에서는 10 주령군의 11마리 랫드 중 10마리에서, 노령 랫드군의 11마리 중 8마리에서 창상이 폐쇄되었다. 10 주령 랫드와 비교했을 때 노령 랫드에서 흉터의 길이는 긴 반면에 외피의 폐쇄, collagen 밀도, 외피의 두께, 총 hydroxyproline (hyp)과 MDA 농도가 유의적으로 낮게 나타났다( p〈0.05 ∼ p 〈 0.005). 10 주령에서 진피의 규칙적으로 배열된 collagen 섬유다발과 많은 섬유아세포의 관찰과는 반대로 25 주령 이상 랫드에서는 collagen 섬유다발 사이에 많은 낭포, 소와 및 섬유아세포 수의 감소, 느슨한 외피와 진피의 결합과 얇은 외피가 관찰됨으로서 25 주령 이상의 랫드에서 감소된 hyp 양은 감소된 collagen 밀도 및 형태학적 변화와 일치하였다. 따라서 collagen 합성과 축적의 지표인 hyp의 측정은 항 피부노화 예방 및 개선제의 모니터링 연구에서 매우 유용하며 또한 피부 노화의 검객 지표로 사용이 가능하다고 사료된다.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2003

고전압맥동전류자극이 흰쥐 피부의 창상치유와 섬유모세포 및 교원질 밀도에 미치는 영향을 규명할 목적으로 본 실험을 시행하였다. Sprague-Dawley계 수컷 흰쥐 20마리를 10마리씩 무작위로 고전압맥동전류자극군과 대조군에 배치하고 등에 10 mm의 전층 절개상을 만들었다. 고전압맥동전류자극군은 창상 위에 전극을 부착한 후 맥동빈도 100 pps, 맥동기간 $65{\mu}s$, 강도 50 V로 1일 30분씩 1주 동안 자극하였으며 대조군은 전극만 부착하고 전류를 통전시키지 않았다. 1주 후 창상 길이를 계측한 후 창상부위의 피부를 적출하여 포르말린에 고정한 후 파라핀 포매 절편을 제작하여 Massons trichrome 및 hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) 염색을 하였다. 이 표본을 고배율 현미경하에서 관찰한 다음 현미경에 부착된 CCD 카메라를 통해 개인용 컴퓨터로 보내 영상분석 프로그램을 이용하여 섬유모세포와 교원질 밀도를 계측한 후 비율을 산출하였다. 이를 군간 t-검정한 결과 고전압맥동전류자극군의 창상치유율, 섬유모세포 및 교원질 밀도가 대조군보다 통계학적으로 유의하게 높게 나타났다 (p<0.001). 이러한 결과는 고전압맥동전류자극이 흰쥐의 피부 창상 치유를 촉진시켰음을 보여 주었고 이는 전기자극에 의해 섬유모세포가 활성화되어 교원질 합성이 증가함에 따른 것으로 사료된다.

• BMB Reports
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• 제47권2호
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• pp.110-114
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• 2014

Fibrin is a natural provisional matrix found in wound healing, while type I collagen is a major organic component of bone matrix. Despite the frequent use of fibrin and type I collagen in bone regenerative approaches, their comparative efficacies have not yet been evaluated. In the present study, we compared the effects of fibrin and collagen on the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts and protein adsorption. Compared to collagen, fibrin adsorbed approximately 6.7 times more serum fibronectin. Moreover, fibrin allowed the proliferation of larger MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts, especially at a low cell density. Fibrin promoted osteoblast differentiation at higher levels than collagen, as confirmed by Runx2 expression and transcriptional activity, alkaline phosphatase activity, and calcium deposition. The results of the present study suggest that fibrin is superior to collagen in the support of bone regeneration.

• The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.140-146
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• 2015

Purpose: To determine the effects of 630 nm light emitting diode (LED) on full-thickness wound healing. Methods: Twelve male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into LED (n=6) and control group (n=6). Two $19.63mm^2$ wounds were created on the mid dorsum. LED group received a 630 nm LED irradiation with $3.67mW/cm^2$ for 30 minutes ($6.60J/cm^2$) for 7 days, while control group received sham LED irradiation. Epithelial gap, collagen density, ${\alpha}$-SMA fibroblast and PCNA keratinocyte were measured on histochemical and immunohistochemical staining using image analysis system. An independent t-test was conducted to compare the difference between groups. Results: The wound closure rate, collagen density, ${\alpha}$-SMA fibroblast number, epithelial gap and PCNA keratinocyte number have shown no significant difference between LED and control group at day 3 after the treatment. At day 7 after the treatment, the wound closure rate in LED group was increased when compared with control group (p<0.05). The collagen density (p<0.05) and ${\alpha}$-SMA immunoreactive fibroblast number (p<0.001) were increased when compared with control group at day 7. The epithelial gap in LED group was significantly shorten than control group at day 7 (p<0.01). The PCNA positive cell number in LED group was higher than control group at day 7 (p<0.01). Conclusion: 630 nm LED with $3.67mW/cm^2$, $6.60J/cm^2$ accelerate collagen deposition by stimulating fibroblasts, and enhance wound contraction by differentiating myofibroblasts in the dermis, and accelerate keratinocyte proliferation by facilitating DNA synthesis in the epidermis. It may promote the healing process in proliferation stage of wound healing.

• 대한시과학회지
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• 제20권4호
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• pp.561-568
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• 2018

목적 : 각막실질 내 다발 구조로 이루어진 콜라겐섬유의 크기와 규칙적인 배열은 투명성과 매우 밀접한 상관성을 가지고 있다. 시뮬레이션을 이용하여 배열구조 및 콜라겐섬유층 두께에 따른 광투과율의 변화를 확인하고자 하였다. 방법 : 시뮬레이션 소프트웨어인 OptiFDTD로 각막실질 내 콜라겐섬유를 정육각형, 육각형, 사각형 및 자유형으로 각각 배열하였고 이에 따른 광투과율을 분석하였다. 사각형 배열에 대하여 시뮬레이션 공간상에 있는 콜라겐섬유의 개수가 동일할 때 밀도변화에 따른 광투과율을 확인하고 콜라겐섬유의 개수와 밀도가 변화할 때 광투과율을 조사하였다. 결과 : 콜라겐섬유의 개수가 동일할 때 사각형, 정육각형, 자유형 및 육각형의 배열구조 순서로 밀도가 작아지고, 섬유층의 두께가 두꺼워진다. 배열구조를 변화시켜 광투과율을 측정한 결과 동일한 위치의 검출기에서 측정된 광투과율은 배열구조에 관계없이 거의 유사하였다. 검출기 D0, D1, D2 및 D3에서 각각 사각형, 육각형과 사각형, 정육각형 및 정육각형 배열구조에서 최대투과율로 나타났으며, 육각형, 자유형, 육각형과 사각형 및 사각형 배열구조에서 최소 투과율로 나타났다. 하지만, 최대 투과율과 최소 투과율의 차이는 1% 이내로 거의 유사하였다. 콜라겐섬유의 개수가 동일할 때 사각형 배열구조에서 밀도변화에 따른 광투과율은 섬유층 두께가 증가할수록 광투과율은 감소하였다. 또한, 두께가 증가하면서 콜라겐섬유의 개수가 감소하였을 때 광투과율이 더 많이 감소하였다. 결론 : 콜라겐 배열구조가 변화하여도 광투과율은 배열구조와 관계없이 거의 유사하게 나타났다. 하지만, 배열구조의 변화에 따라 콜라겐섬유층의 두께가 변화하였고, 두께가 증가할수록 광투과율이 감소하였다. 즉, 광투과율은 배열구조보다는 콜라겐섬유층의 두께와 더 밀접한 관계를 가지고 있음을 확인하였다.