• 한국축산식품학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.439-447
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• 2013

Time-temperature integrators (TTIs) are simple and cost-efficient tools which may be used to predict food quality. Enzymatic TTIs are devised to indicate food quality in the form of color alterations from green to red, based on the cumulative impacts of temperature and time period on the enzymatic reactions. In this study, the quality of ground beef patties was investigated for the parameters of pH levels, color, VBN, water holding capacity, and total microbial counts, depending on various storage temperatures (5, 15, and $25^{\circ}C$). TTIs were attached to the surface of the ground beef patties in order to evaluate the degree of correlating colorimetric changes with the determined quality parameters. Through the Arrhenius equation, activation energy and constant reaction rates of TTI, VBN, and total microbial counts were calculated as to observe the relationship between enzymatic reactions of the TTI and food spoilage reactions of the ground beef patties. VBN and total microbial counts were already increased to reach decomposition index (VBN: 20, total microbial count: 7-8 Log CFU/g) of meat at middle stage of storage period for each storage temperature. Although activation energy of TTI enzymatic reactions and food spoilage reactions of the ground beef patties were similar, the change of TTI color was not a coincidence for food spoilage at $5^{\circ}C$ and $15^{\circ}C$ of storage temperature. It was suggested that TTI should be designed individually for storage temperature, time, type of meat, or decomposition index of meat.

• The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
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• 제15권5호
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• pp.273-277
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• 2011

Nitric oxide (NO) and atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) may induce vascular relaxation by increasing the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), an important mediator of vascular tone during sepsis. This study aimed to determine whether regulation of NO and the ANP system is altered in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced kidney injury. LPS (10 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$) was injected in the tail veins of male Sprague-Dawley rats; 12 hours later, the kidneys were removed. Protein expression of NO synthase (NOS) and neutral endopeptidase (NEP) was determined by semiquantitative immuno-blotting. As an index of synthesis of NO, its stable metabolites (nitrite/nitrate, NOx) were measured using colorimetric assays. mRNA expression of the ANP system was determined by real-time polymerase chain reaction. To determine the activity of guanylyl cyclase (GC), the amount of cGMP generated in response to sodium nitroprusside (SNP) and ANP was calculated. Creatinine clearance decreased and fractional excretion of sodium increased in LPS-treated rats compared with the controls. Inducible NOS protein expression increased in LPS-treated rats, while that of endothelial NOS, neuronal NOS, and NEP remained unchanged. Additionally, urinary and plasma NOx levels increased in LPS-treated rats. SNP-stimulated GC activity remained unchanged in the glomerulus and papilla in the LPS-treated rats. mRNA expression of natriuretic peptide receptor (NPR)-C decreased in LPS-treated rats, while that of ANP and NPR-A did not change. ANP-stimulated GC activity reduced in the glomerulus and papilla. In conclusion, enhancement of the NO/cGMP pathway and decrease in ANP clearance were found play a role in the pathogenesis of LPS-induced kidney injury.

• 한국식품과학회지
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• 제53권2호
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• pp.204-212
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 살아있는 프로바이오틱스 균주에 의한 레자주린의 흡광 및 형광특성의 변화와 레소루핀과의 반응성을 분석하고, 균주별 레자주린에 대한 환원능을 비교하였다. LGG에 의해 레자주린은 흡광과 형광의 변화를 수반하며 레소루핀으로 환원되고 반응시간과 생균수의 증가에 따라 환원정도가 증가하였으며, 형광의 변화에서 더 정확하고 민감한 반응성을 보였다. 한편 LGG에 의한 레소루핀으로부터 다이하이드로레소루핀으로의 환원반응은 거의 유발되지 않았다. 프로바이오틱스 6개 균주 중 L. kimchicus의 생균에 의한 레자주린 환원력이 월등하게 높은 반면, 균체 파쇄 후의 ABTS 및 DPPH 라디칼 소거능은 다른 양상을 보이며 L. plantarum과 L. casei가 높은 활성을 나타냈다. 한편 생균의 MTT 환원능은 L. kimchicus가 LGG에 비해 현저히 높아 레자주린 환원능과 유사한 양상을 보였다. 본 연구결과는 레자주린이 단일 균주 프로바이오틱스의 생균수 측정에 유용하며, 프로바이오틱스의 선별 및 환원활성 측정에 활용될 수 있음을 시사한다.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제32권2호
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• pp.153-169
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• 2011

Objectives : This study was performed to investigate the anti-fibrogenic effect and the effect on cell growth and apoptosis in YJCGT, YJCGT YSO and YJCGT YSCO on thioacetamide-induced rat liver tissue and the immortalized human hepatic cell line LX2. Materials and Methods : LX2 cells were treated with various concentrations (0, 50, 150, 300 ug/ml) of YJCGT, Y+YSO, and Y+YSCO extract for 24, 48 and 72 hours. After the treatment, cell viability was measured by using MTT assay. Caspase inhibitor assay, and cell viability were determined by a colorimetric assay with PMS/MTS solution. Rat liver fibrosis was induced by intraperitoneal thioacetamide injection 150 mg/kg 3 times a week for 5 weeks. After the treatment, body weight, liver & spleen weights, liver function test, the complete blood cell count and the change of portal pressure were studied. After YJCGT, Y+YSO, and Y+YSCO treatment, percentages of collagen in thioacetamide-induced rat liver tissue were measured. Results : The viability of the LX2 cell decreased in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Exposure of LX2 cells to YJCGT, YJCGT+YSO and YJCGT+YSCO induced caspase-3 activation, but co-treatment of YJCGT, YJCGT+YSO and YJCGT+YSCO with the pan-caspase inhibitor Z-VAD-FMK, and the caspase-3 inhibitor Z-DEVE-FMK, blocked apoptosis. There was no difference in rat body weight between the thioacetamide only group and the YJCGT, YJCGT+YSO and YJCGT+YSCO groups. In the YJCGT, YJCGT YSO and YJCGT YSCO groups, the serum level of GPT significantly went down compared with the thioacetamide only group. In the YJCGT, Y+YSO, Y+YSCO groups, white blood cell elevated by thioacetamide injection decreased but RBC, Hgb, and Hct increased. In the Y+YSO group, the portal pressure elevated by thioacetamide injection significantly decreased. In the histological finding, thioacetamide injections caused severe fibrosis, but YJCGT, Y+YSO, and Y+YSCO treatment significantly reduced the amounts of hepatic collagens. Conclusions : YJCGT, Y+YSO, and Y+YSCO inhibit the growth of LX2 cells by inducing apoptosis through caspase activity. YJCGT, Y+YSO, and Y+YSCO have beneficial effects on the treatment of cirrhotic patients as well as patients with chronic hepatitis.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제20권1호
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• pp.75-81
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• 2015

목적: 본 연구는 안구에 존재하는 항산화효소인 superoxide dismutase(SOD)와 catalase(CAT)가 UV-A에 반복적으로 노출되었을 때 이들의 구조 및 활성의 변화가 유발되는지 알아보고 이들의 상관관계를 밝히고자 수행되었다. 방법: SOD와 CAT의 표준품으로 각각의 효소용액을 제조하고 하루 30분, 1시간 및 2시간씩 365 nm의 UV-A에 노출시키는 조건으로 1, 2, 3, 4 및 5일 동안 UV-A에 반복적으로 노출시켰다. UV-A 반복노출에 따른 SOD와 CAT의 구조변성은 전기영동분석으로 확인하였으며, 이들 효소의 활성은 분석키트를 이용하여 비색분석법으로 측정하였다. 결과: UV-A에 반복노출된 SOD는 일일 1시간 이상 조건으로 반복노출되었을 때 전기영동분석에서 효소의 다중화(polymerization)가 관찰되었으나 활성의 변화는 12% 이내로 나타났다. 반면 UV-A에 반복노출된 CAT는 전기영동 시 효소의 밴드크기가 감소하여 구조변성이 나타났음을 알 수 있었으며, 효소활성 또한 유의하게 감소됨을 확인하였다. 반복노출시간이 긴 경우 CAT은 전기영동분석에서는 효소밴드를 보임에도 불구하고 그 활성은 완전히 소실됨을 알 수 있었다. 결론: 이상의 결과로 UV-A 반복노출에 따른 항산화효소의 구조변성은 효소의 종류에 따라 그 정도와 양상이 다르게 나타나며, 구조변성이 효소활성의 감소정도와 반드시 일치하는 것은 아님을 알 수 있었다.

• 생약학회지
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• 제23권3호
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• pp.158-170
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• 1992

The studies were conducted to investigate the combined effects of several combined preparation of crude drugs and mitomycin C(MMC). The combined effects on the proliferation of Molt-4 cells and activation of human lymphocytes were estimated by MTT colorimetric assays. The drugs itself enhanced the proliferation of Molt-4, but the inhibitory action of MMC was not affected by the combined treatment of the drugs and MMC. Among 9 kinds of the drugs, Sip Jeon Dae Bo Tang(SDT), Saeng Maek San(SMS) and Kwi Bi Tang(KBT) did not inhibit the action of MMC, but activated lymphocytes. When the mice were treated by MMC, the number of leukocytes was decreased significantly at the 1st day, but recovered at the 7th day. In the groups of MMC treated with SDT or KBT, the number of leukocytes was increased significantly than the group of MMC treated only at the 3rd day. The combined treatment of SDT, SMS and MMC retained the body weight of mice at the level of normal mice. The SDT, SMS and KBT did not change the number of plaque forming cells(PFC) and the proliferation of T cells. The combined treatment of SDT and MMC increased the number of PFC significantly than the MMC treated group. The combined treatment of SDT, SMS, KBT and MMC increased the T cell proliferation significantly than the MMC treated group. In conclusion, it is suggested that SDT, SMS and KBT can recover the side effects of MMC, such as weight loss, leukopenia and immunosuppression, without any intercalating the anti-proliferative action of MMC in vivo.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.60-79
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• 1994

The studies were conducted to investigate the combined effects of Tonics and Mitomycin C(MMC). The effects of Tonics and MMC on the proliferation of Molt-4 cells, human leukemic cell line, and activation of human lymphocytes were estimated by MTT colorimetric assays. Selected medicines among 9 kinds of Tonics by results of MTT assays were treated with MMC in mice. The Tonics itself enhanced the proliferation of Molt-4, but the anti-proliferative effect of MMC was not intercalated by the combined treatment of Tonic and MMC. Inhibitory action of MMC was augmented by Sa Kun Ja Tang(SKT). This result was due to the inhibition of DNA synthesis. Among 9 kinds of Tonics, Sip Jean Dae Bo Tang(SDT), Saeng Maek San(SMS) and Kwi Bi Tang(KBT) did not inhibit the action of MMC, but activated lymphocytes. When the mice were treated by MMC, the number of leukocytes was decreased significantly at the 1st day, but recovered at the 7th day. In the groups of MMC treated with SDT or KBT, the number of leukocytes was increased significantly than the group of MMC treated only at the 3rd day. Combined treatment of the Tonics(SDT, SMS) and MMC retained the body weight of mice at the level of normal mice. SDT, SMS and KBT did not change the number of plaque forming cells(PFC), but MMC treated group decreased the number of PFC. The combined treatment of MMC and SDT increased the number of PFC significantly than the MMC treated group. SDT, SMS and KBT did not influence the proliferation of T cells, but MMC treated group decreased the proliferation of T cells. The combined treatment of MMC and those tonics increased the T cell proliferation significantly than the MMC treated group. In conclusion, the results presented in this paper suggest that SDT, SMS and KBT can recover the side effects of MMC, such as weight loss, leukopenia and immunosuppresion, without any intercalating the anti-proliferative action of MMC in vivo.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.413-422
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• 2017

Purpose: The aim of this study was to confirm the validity of the $Cariview^{TM}$, test in adults by assessing correlations between $Cariview^{TM}$, scores and caries experience using a quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) technique. Methods: This retrospective cross-sectional study included 111 patients aged 19-64 years who visited a dental clinic in Seoul from 2015 to 2016, and underwent the $Cariview^{TM}$, test and had their teeth photographed with the Qraycam. Plaque was scraped with sterilized cotton swabs, and then placed in a culture medium and incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ for 48 h. Finally, the degree of color change was evaluated, and scored on a 0-100 point scale. Caries experience index included not only cavitated lesions but also early caries that were detected on white and fluorescence images. Participants were divided into low, moderate and high caries risk groups according to the $Cariview^{TM}$, score, and caries experience was compared between risk groups using ANCOVA. Spearman correlation coefficients were calculated to analyze the associations between $Cariview^{TM}$, scores and caries indices. Result: The mean age of the participants was 40 years, and the mean $Cariview^{TM}$, score was $53.6{\pm}20.7$. The WDMFT and the DMFT indices significantly increased with caries risk, and this increase was significantly different between the low- and high-risk groups. The $Cariview^{TM}$, test scores were significantly correlated with the WDMFT (r = 0.28, P = 0.003) and DMFT (r = 0.29, P = 0.002) indices. Conclusion: The $Cariview^{TM}$, test could be a clinically useful and simple method for assessing caries risk in adults.

• 환경생물
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• 제36권4호
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• pp.620-625
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• 2018

김은 한국에서 가장 경제성이 높은 양식 해조류이다. 그러나 최근 김 양식장에서 발생하는 황백화 현상으로 인해 엽체의 변색과 탈락이 자주 유발되어 수산업에 큰 피해를 유발하고 있다. 이 연구는 영양염 부족에 의한 김 황백화를 간단하고 빠르게 평가할 수 있는 방법을 개발하기 위한 목적으로 수행되었다. 10일 동안 빈영양 해수에서 배양한 방사무늬김 엽체의 색도를 정량화하기 위해 색차계를 사용하였다. 색차계로 측정한 명도(L), 적색강도(a)와 노란색강도(b) 값들로 방사무늬김의 황백화를 평가하였다. 방사무늬김 엽체의 액포는 4일차부터 관측되었으며, 6일차부터 액포가 증대하였다. 색차계의 L, a와 b값은 배양시간에 따라 유의한 차이를 보였다. 명도(L)는 시간의 경과에 따라 어두움에서 점차 밝아졌다. 노란색강도 (b) 값은 시간에 따라 증가하였으나, 적색강도(a) 값은 감소하였다. 색차계의 a/b 비와 적색강도(a) 값은 방사무늬김의 색도 차이를 구분하는 주요한 요인이었다. 황백화된 방사무늬김은 명도 (L) 70 이상, 적색강도(a) 2.6 이하와 노란색강도(b) 15.0 이상의 정량적인 값으로 구분되었다. 이 연구결과 색차계는 김 황백화의 정도를 손쉽고 빠르게 진단할 수 있는 유용한 도구로 이용할 수 있음을 밝혔다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.237-246
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• 2015

목적: 본 연구는 안구에 존재하는 항산화효소인 superoxide dismutase(SOD)와 catalase(CAT)가 UV-B에 반복적으로 노출되었을 때 유발되는 구조변성 및 활성저하의 상관관계를 밝히며, 자외선 차단 RGP렌즈의 사용으로 효소의 변성과 활성저하가 효율적으로 차단되는가를 알아보기 위하여 수행되었다. 방법: SOD와 CAT의 표준품으로 각각의 효소용액을 제조하고 하루 30분, 1시간 및 2시간씩 312 nm의 UV-B에 1, 2, 3, 4 및 5일 동안 반복적으로 노출시켰다. 이 때 UV-B에 직접 노출시킨 항산화효소의 구조 및 활성변화를 자외선 차단기능이 있는 RGP렌즈로 UV-B를 차단시킨 경우와 비교하였다. UV-B 반복노출에 따른 SOD와 CAT의 구조변성은 전기영동분석으로 확인하였으며, 이들 효소활성은 분석키트를 이용하여 비색분석법으로 측정하였다. 결과: UV-B에 반복노출된 SOD는 일일 30분 조사조건으로 반복노출되었을 때에도 전기영동분석에서 효소다중화(polymerization)가 관찰되었으나 활성의 변화는 10% 이내로 나타났다. 반면 UV-B에 반복노출된 CAT은 전기영동 시 효소밴드크기나 진하기가 감소하여 구조변성이 나타났음을 확인할 수 있었으며, 반복노출시간이 긴 경우 CAT은 전기영동분석에서 효소밴드를 보임에도 불구하고 그 활성은 완전히 소실되었다. 또한 UV-B 조사로 인한 CAT의 변성은 63.7%의 UV-B 차단기능을 가진 RGP렌즈의 사용으로 어느 정도 억제되었으나 완전히 억제되는 것은 아니었다. 결론: 이상의 결과로 UV-B 반복노출에 따른 항산화효소의 구조변성은 그 종류에 따라 효소활성의 감소정도와 반드시 일치하는 것은 아님을 알 수 있었다. 따라서 자외선으로 인한 항산화효소의 손상을 막기 위하여서는 콘택트렌즈를 착용한 상태에서 자외선 노출시간을 최소화하거나, FDA Class I 차단제에 해당하는 UV 차단율을 가지는 콘택트렌즈를 착용 또는 이에 상응하는 UV차단율을 가지는 선글라스를 덧착용할 것을 권장한다.